Author: admin
By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy worsened in June, resuming a downward slide that had dragged consumer confidence to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index slid to 93 in June, down 5.4 points from 98.4 last month, which represented a brief uptick. The regression surprised economists, who had expected a small uptick this month. In April, American consumers’ confidence in the economy sank to its lowest reading since May 2020, largely due to anxiety over the impact of…
By CHRIS MEGERIAN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wanted the brief and explosive American intervention in the Middle East to end with the satisfying tidiness of a prime-time season finale. After days of stoking suspense over whether he would help Israel’s attacks on Iran, followed by a spectacular bombing mission against nuclear facilities, he announced a surprise ceasefire deal to bring the war to a close. Trump even gave the conflict a definitive name — “THE 12 DAY WAR” — leaving no doubt that he viewed the storyline as complete. Now the question is whether the rest…
Breakfast lovers got a bit of good news Tuesday with an announcement by Los Angeles’ Langer’s Deli that it is dropping a 50-cent surcharge it imposed on eggs earlier this year. The 50-cent-per-egg charge was enacted in February when egg prices skyrocketed across the country, thanks largely to bird flu and other supply chain issues. Langer’s Deli in LA’s Westlake District announced Tuesday, June 24,2025, that it is removing a 50-cent egg surcharge that it implemented in February when egg prices were soaring. (File photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) “Today, with egg prices finally stabilizing, we’re pleased…
By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to sell more than 2 million acres of federal lands has been ruled out of Republicans’ big tax and spending cut bill after the Senate parliamentarian determined the proposal by Senate Energy Chairman Mike Lee would violate the chamber’s rules. Lee, a Utah Republican, has proposed selling public lands in the West to states or other entities for use as housing or infrastructure. The plan would revive a longtime ambition of Western conservatives to cede lands to local control after a similar proposal failed in the House earlier this year.…
Ace Bailey has been pegged as a can’t-miss prospect, an athletic 6-foot-8 forward who can score like few players in this year’s NBA draft. His decisions leading up to the draft might send him slipping further down the lottery. Once projected as a top-three pick, Bailey could find himself waiting a bit longer than his Rutgers teammate Dylan Harper after opting to decline workouts with several teams within his projected draft range. Bailey might not see a freefall like Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft, but his actions could be causing doubt among NBA executives heading into Wednesday…
By ADRIANA MORGA NEW YORK (AP) — Recent layoffs from technology and media companies and government agencies might have you thinking about job security. Losing your job is a difficult thing to process and you might feel the impact in several parts of your life. But there are things you can do to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety. If you’ve been laid off, experts recommend that you first take a moment to process and then move on with a plan for your job search. “A layoff can feel so personal but it’s not a reflection of your value…
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday postponed classified briefings for Senate and House members as lawmakers are looking for more answers about President Donald Trump’s directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and his announcement on Monday that the two countries had reached a ceasefire agreement. Both briefings were canceled and the Senate briefing has been rescheduled for Thursday so Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio can attend, according to multiple sources who requested anonymity ahead of an official announcement. It is unclear when the House will be…
Arizona forward Carter Bryant dunks during the second half of a game against Old Dominion on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Centennial forward Carter Bryant sinks a 3-pointer against Roosevelt during a Big VIII League boys basketball opener on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Corona. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Centennial’s Carter Bryant looks to get past St. John Bosco’s Elzie Harrington on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Bellflower. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) during a NCAA college basketball game against Duke Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, in…
By JOSH FUNK National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Tuesday that the heroic actions of the crew aboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when the door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff in January of 2024. But Homendy said “the crew shouldn’t have had to be heroes, because this accident never should have happened” if Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration had done enough to ensure the safety of the Boeing 737 Max plane. She said the investigation over the past 17 months found bigger problems than just…
By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday injected some uncertainty over whether the U.S. would abide by the mutual defense guarantees outlined in the NATO treaty as he headed to its summit — comments that could revive longstanding concern from European allies about his commitment to the military alliance. “Depends on your definition,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday as he was headed to The Hague, where this year’s summit is being held. “There’s numerous definitions of Article Five, you know that, right? But I’m committed to being their friends.” Asked later to clarify, Trump said…