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Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street nears record; markets eye inflation report

Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street nears record; markets eye inflation report

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday on the back of Wall Street’s climb to a near-record high, as Tokyo’s benchmark surged to its highest level since 1990. The yen has weakened against the U.S.
Live updates | Fighting in central Gaza near hospital, as Blinken seeks postwar plan

Live updates | Fighting in central Gaza near hospital, as Blinken seeks postwar plan

Israeli military operations in Gaza are focused on the southern city of Khan Younis and urban refugee camps in the territory's center.
California Gov. Newsom proposes some housing and climate cuts to balance $38 billion budget deficit

California Gov. Newsom proposes some housing and climate cuts to balance $38 billion budget deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom released details Wednesday of a new $291 billion state spending plan for the 2024-25 budget year that accounts for an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
Regulators approve new bitcoin funds in move that could spur more investment in the digital currency

Regulators approve new bitcoin funds in move that could spur more investment in the digital currency

NEW YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin, saying it is still deeply skeptical about cryptocurrencies and that its decision did not mean it approves or e
For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

DETROIT (AP) — U.S.
RCMP arrest stolen car suspect in Nelson, B.C., after officer hurt in road block

RCMP arrest stolen car suspect in Nelson, B.C., after officer hurt in road block

SALMO, B.C. — Police say a 42-year-old man from Trail, B.C., has been arrested after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle that hit three police cars and injured an officer at a roadblock. Mounties say an officer in Salmo, B.C.
Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

DETROIT (AP) — Engine maker Cummins Inc.
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools

California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $291 billion state spending plan Wednesday with an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.
Hydrogen energy back in the vehicle conversation at CES 2024

Hydrogen energy back in the vehicle conversation at CES 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — While electric vehicles are gaining the lion's share of the attention for carbon-neutral technology at CES 2024 , hydrogen energy has snuck its way back into the conversation thanks to two automotive giants.
For 2024, some simple lifestyle changes can improve your little piece of the planet

For 2024, some simple lifestyle changes can improve your little piece of the planet

NEW YORK (AP) — The fight against climate change requires the mass cooperation of industries, companies, governments and communities , but individuals have a role to play, too. Little things make a difference, and feel good too.