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Egypt's wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Egypt is betting that building wind turbines at home can help it build a renewable-energy industry, positioning it as a template for Africa’s push for renewable-energy industrialization.
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Asian stocks mostly higher ahead of Fed's interest rate decision
Asian shares are mostly higher as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision with high expectations of an interest rate hike. U.S. futures have also edged higher. There is widespread expectation that the Fed will hike rates on Wednesday for the first time in three years as inflation remains e...
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AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
The leading AI industry voices rarely agree — so when they do, it’s no wonder it captures attention.
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Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Peter Martin went missing two years ago from the Fond Du Lac reservation in Minnesota. His family hasn't stopped looking, but they say the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs investigation into Martin's disappearance has stalled since the agent assigned to the case left the rol...
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Warsh likely to side with financial markets over Trump as Fed rate hike expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong and opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged.
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US-Canada trade war further taxes small businesses as costs rise during the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — A trade war between the United States and Canada is making it more difficult and expensive for small businesses in the economically entwined countries to operate, according to business owners caught in the crossfire.
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Japan records a trade deficit for 4th month as oil imports soar
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s trade deficit totaled 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) last month as surging oil prices due to the conflicts in the Middle East sent the cost of imports soaring.
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Photographer Chick Harrity, who documented history for AP from Vietnam to the White House, has died
NEW YORK (AP) — Photographer Chick Harrity, who documented the Vietnam War and eight sitting U.S. presidents for The Associated Press and U.S. News and World Report, has died. He was 87.
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Families of the 67 who died in the DC midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy
The loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators. They want more action now to ensure other families won’t be left clutching memories instead of each other. Several of the vict...
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Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global oil prices.
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American incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the way
U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power. The figures show that even after taking into account higher prices, the typical household is now earning more than it...
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Senate blocks cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments
Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. In doing so, they are stalling an industry-backed effort to place new guardrails around digital assets after demanding more limits on President Donald Trump’s investments. Tuesday's vote was a pivot...
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Belarus' authoritarian leader meets US envoy to push for lifting sanctions
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko met with a U.S. envoy on Tuesday to push for the lifting of the remaining U.S. sanctions against his country.
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China can block citizens from leaving the country over national security or tech export violations
BEIJING (AP) — New border control rules taking effect in China on Tuesday could ban citizens from leaving the country if they engage in illegal activity that endangers national or industrial security.
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As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US
HONG KONG (AP) — As the rapid development of artificial intelligence triggers a renewed debate about its risks, the United States and China keep racing to develop increasingly powerful models.
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Why I object to 'hitting a number' for retirement
When someone says they’re retiring because they “hit their number,” my alarm bells go off because it’s often a signal that the retirement plan isn’t as holistic or risk-conscious as it should be.
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Saudi crown prince goes to Egypt for support against Houthi strikes, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is reaching out to Egypt for support against Yemen’s Houthi rebels who have disrupted key avenues of commerce, contributing to a spike in the global cost of oil. Egypt is unlikely to offer military help to Saudi Arabia but the country is influential in the Arab world a...
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NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania and Russian ship fires flares at Danish helicopter
NATO says its fighter jets have shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace. NATO officials announced the incident Tuesday, the day after the head of the alliance said strikes close to its territory would only increase its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia’s full-scale invasion...
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Muslim region in southern Philippines holds first elections
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A predominantly Muslim region in the southern Philippines held its first elections for a regional parliament Monday and Tuesday following years of delays, moving it closer to self-rule after decades of insurgency and violence.
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Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there.
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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation. Such a move Wednesday would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands. An increase in the Fed’s rate, currently about 3.6%, is...
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Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up.
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Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
WASHINGTON (AP) — The technology industry's increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into political intransigence in Washington, offering a fresh test of the federal government's willingness and ability to confront what may become a defining is...
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Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities — and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access.
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US stocks slip after oil prices and the bond market crank up the pressure
The U.S. stock market slipped as oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.8%. They felt pressure as the yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed with oil prices...
