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The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? Fandom usually means tracking your favorite team for years − so why are the Olympics so good at making us root for sports and athletes we tune out most of the time? What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started What was the 'first American novel'? On this Independence Day, a look at what it started
Science
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs Fossils show huge salamanderlike predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
Technology
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last? From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
World
Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine's Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5 Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Sports
Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure Coco Gauff reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon, says she not feeling pressure LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu will play mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Political
Britain’s new prime minister has a chance to reset ties with the White House – but a range of thorny issues and the US election make it more tricky Britain’s new prime minister has a chance to reset ties with the White House – but a range of thorny issues and the US election make it more tricky Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon
Health
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Detroit’s legacy of housing inequity has caused long-term health impacts − these policies can help mitigate that harm Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
Economy
Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Q&A: Jessica Calarco on ‘how women became America’s safety net’ Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip Wave of summer travel expected over July Fourth holiday as hot inflation loosens grip US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
Environment
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Education
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Why US schools need to shake up the way they teach physics Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students Judge's order greatly expands where Biden can't enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
Entertainment
One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics One way to get real-life legal experience? A free trip to the Paris Olympics The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA The best concerts of 2024 so far: AP’s picks include Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, George Strait, SZA Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral Thousands pay their respects to renowned Albanian writer Ismail Kadare at his state funeral
Local
Los Angeles secret spots locals love to keep hidden Los Angeles secret spots locals love to keep hidden Discover diverse hotels in Los Angeles for every traveler's dream experience Discover diverse hotels in Los Angeles for every traveler's dream experience Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels Live like an A-lister: LA's most chic & glamorous hotels
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After 32 years as a progressive voice for LGBTQ Jews, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum heads into retirement

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July 01, 2024
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Delta Air Lines will restrict access to its Sky Club airport lounges as it faces overcrowding

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September 13, 2023
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DOJ says First National Bank discriminated against Black, Latino borrowers in North Carolina

The Justice Department says First National Bank discriminated against Black and Latino homebuyers in North Carolina for a period of at least four years, the latest in a long list of banks who have been caught redlining

February 05, 2024
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Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

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May 10, 2024
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Abrupt shutdown of financial middleman Synapse has frozen thousands of Americans' deposits

The bank accounts of tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and consumers have been frozen in the aftermath of the abrupt shutdown and bankruptcy of financial technology company Synapse, which acts as a middleman between financial technology companies and banks

May 22, 2024
Business|Economy|Technology

Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch

Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna

June 18, 2024
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Business

Bank of America's 1Q profits fall 18% on higher expenses, charge-offs

Bank of America said its first-quarter profits fell 18%, as the bank dealt with higher expenses due to the impact of higher interest rates

April 16, 2024
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Business

JPMorgan reports 6% rise in 1Q profits as bank earnings season begins. Wells Fargo profit falls

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April 12, 2024
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Business

Regulator eases restrictions on Wells Fargo, saying bank has fixed itself after sales scandal

The Biden Administration is easing its restrictions on banking giant Wells Fargo, saying the bank has sufficiently fixed its toxic culture after years of scandals

February 15, 2024
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AmEx tries to win over grumpy Delta customers with revamped SkyMiles credit cards

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February 01, 2024
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Business

Visa extends its profit growth though 4Q as digital payments become more commonplace worldwide

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October 24, 2023
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Business

Bank of America profits jump 10% but warns of slowing spending by Americans

Bank of America posted a 10% rise in third quarter profits, helped by higher interest rates that allowed the bank to charge more for loans while keeping the bank’s expenses under control

October 17, 2023
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Business|Economy

Coffee, sculptures and financial advice. Banks try to make new branches less intimidating

After years of closing or mostly neglecting physical bank branches across the U.S., the nation’s largest banks are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on refurbishing old locations or building new ones, and in the process changing the look, feel and purpose of the local bank branch

June 10, 2024
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Business|Economy

Goldman Sachs 4Q profits jump 51%, but full year reflects difficult period for the bank

Goldman Sachs’ profits jumped 51% from a year earlier, the investment bank said Tuesday, helped by the strong returns in the overall market in the last three months of the year

January 16, 2024
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Business|Economy

Banks upbeat on US consumer despite bank profit declines, inflation and rising debt levels

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January 12, 2024
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Business|Economy

Goldman Sachs 3Q profits fall 33% as trading, investment banking remains stagnant

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October 17, 2023
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Business|Economy|Political

Biden to nominate Christy Goldsmith Romero as FDIC chair after abrupt departure of predecessor

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June 13, 2024
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Business|Economy|Political

The White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency's toxic workplace culture

The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down from his post once a successor is appointed

May 20, 2024
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Economy|Political

Vindicated by Supreme Court, CFPB director says bureau will add staff, consider new rules on banks

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May 17, 2024
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Citigroup discriminated against Armenian Americans, federal regulator says; bank fined $25.9 million

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November 08, 2023
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Business|Economy|Technology

Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options

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June 05, 2024
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Business|Technology

Using AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals

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May 21, 2024
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Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer physical credit, debit cards in their wallets

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May 15, 2024
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Ryan Salame, part of the 'inner circle' at collapsed crypto exchange FTX, sentenced to prison

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May 28, 2024
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