Russia’s Central Bank hikes interest rate as inflation soars
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Central Bank on Friday raised its key lending rate to its highest level in more than two years to stem...
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA...
NEW YORK (AP) — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising...
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools, adding to likelihood of a September rate cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's favored inflation measure remained low last month, bolstering evidence that price pressures are steadily cooling and setting the...
Federal grand jury charges short seller Andrew Left in $16M stock manipulation scheme
A federal grand jury in California has charged short seller Andrew Left with multiple counts of securities fraud for a $16 million stock market...
Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch before opening ceremony in Paris
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Snoop Dogg is seemingly everywhere during the Paris Olympics, but on Friday morning you could catch him carrying the Olympic...
Wildfire sparked by a burning car triples in size in a day. A 42-year-old...
A wildfire that has tripled in size in one day, becoming California’s largest of the year even as other blazes scorched the Pacific Northwest,...
With Palestinian deal and Ukrainian foreign minister’s visit, China shows its rising influence
In consecutive days this week, China brokered a deal between rival Palestinian factions and hosted Ukraine's foreign minister at a moment when pressure is...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arizona’s state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Arizona is already expected to play a critical role in the White House race as it did in 2020, but Tuesday’s...
EU sends first $1.6 billion from frozen Russia assets to Ukraine
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union announced Friday it had made 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) available to support Ukraine, the first...
Paris Olympics off to rough start, with sabotaged trains and weather dampening mood before...
PARIS (AP) — The Paris Olympics were getting off to a rough start Friday, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's flagship high-speed rail...