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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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Economy

US dollar climbs to new 38-year peak vs yen; euro rises after French elections

The U.S. dollar surged to a fresh 38-year peak against the yen on Monday, as Treasury yields on the long end rose sharply, keeping investors on

June 30, 2024
US dollar climbs to new 38-year peak vs yen; euro rises after French elections
Business|Economy

Stocks dip as investors digest inflation data; bond yields up

Global stock indexes edged lower on Friday, reversing early gains as investors absorbed data that showed U.S. inflation was flat in May but in line with

June 28, 2024
Stocks dip as investors digest inflation data; bond yields up
Economy

US dollar eases after soft economic data; yen inches higher

The U.S. dollar drifted lower against most currencies on Thursday, pressured by softening data in the world's largest economy that backs expectations

June 26, 2024
US dollar eases after soft economic data; yen inches higher
Economy

US dollar advances after hawkish Fed comment, economic data

The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, bolstered by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials as well as data showing a stable housing market in the

June 24, 2024
US dollar advances after hawkish Fed comment, economic data
Economy|News|Political

Dollar struggles for direction, euro close to 1-1/2-month low

The dollar struggled for direction on Wednesday while the euro remained close to its recent lows on concerns that a new government in France could weaken fiscal

June 19, 2024
Dollar struggles for direction, euro close to 1-1/2-month low
Business

Gold rises, oil choppy after Iran attacks Israel

Gold prices rose on Monday, attracting some safe haven bids, while oil prices were choppy after Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel over the weekend stoked fears of a

April 14, 2024
Gold rises, oil choppy after Iran attacks Israel
Business

Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued

The yen languished near its weakest in decades on Thursday though the threat of intervention from Japanese authorities kept investors leery of pushing the currency to

March 28, 2024
Yen on intervention watch; Asia shares subdued
Business

Dollar dips, yen draws support from Tokyo's jawboning

The dollar was on the back foot on Tuesday, owing to profit taking and pressured in part by a slightly stronger yen as Japanese government officials continued with

March 26, 2024
Dollar dips, yen draws support from Tokyo's jawboning
Business

Intervention threat curbs dollar's ascent towards new high on the yen

The dollar was on the front foot on Monday and kept the yen pinned near a multi-decade low, though the threat of currency intervention from Japanese authorities

March 25, 2024
Intervention threat curbs dollar's ascent towards new high on the yen
Business

Asia shares on a roll as SNB kicks off rate cuts

Asian stocks were near a weekly gain on Friday and the Nikkei charged to a record high, riding a rally from its global counterparts after a surprise rate cut from the

March 22, 2024
Asia shares on a roll as SNB kicks off rate cuts
Business

Dollar slips as Fed stays the course; Aussie jumps on jobs data

The dollar fell broadly on Thursday after the U.S.

March 20, 2024
Dollar slips as Fed stays the course; Aussie jumps on jobs data
Business

Yen holds nerve as BOJ decision looms; dollar resurgent

The yen dwindled near the 150 per dollar level on Tuesday but held its ground ahead of a pivotal policy decision from the Bank of Japan (BOJ), while the U.S. dollar

March 18, 2024
Yen holds nerve as BOJ decision looms; dollar resurgent
Business

Asia stocks steady; Nikkei bruised by BOJ pivot bets

Asian shares held near seven-month highs on Thursday though traded mostly sideways as investors awaited fresh catalysts that would provide further clarity on the

March 14, 2024
Asia stocks steady; Nikkei bruised by BOJ pivot bets
Business

Asia shares strike seven-month high ahead of US jobs data

Asian stocks rose to a seven-month peak on Friday, tracking global peers as investors cheered the prospect of an imminent rate easing cycle led by major central banks,

March 08, 2024
Asia shares strike seven-month high ahead of US jobs data
Business

Dollar firms ahead of busy data week with US inflation in focus

The dollar was on the front foot on Monday ahead of a packed week filled with key economic releases that will provide further clues on the global interest rate outlook

February 26, 2024
Dollar firms ahead of busy data week with US inflation in focus
Business

Dollar rangebound, an array of PMI data awaited

The dollar held broadly steady on Thursday as traders awaited a slew of business activity surveys to gauge the health of major economies and what that may mean for the

February 22, 2024
Dollar rangebound, an array of PMI data awaited
Business

Dollar firms past 150 yen as US, Japan rates outlook diverge

The yen was pinned near a three-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as sticky U.S. inflation bolstered the case for higher-for-longer interest rates, contrasting

February 20, 2024
Dollar firms past 150 yen as US, Japan rates outlook diverge
Business

Asia stocks edge down; dollar rides Treasury yields higher

Asian shares tracked a negative lead from Wall Street on Wednesday, while the dollar and Treasury yields jumped as traders pared back expectations for the pace and

February 14, 2024
Asia stocks edge down; dollar rides Treasury yields higher
Business

Dollar nears 150 yen ahead of US inflation test; bitcoin buoyant

The dollar flirted with the psychological threshold of 150 yen on Tuesday and held broadly steady ahead of a key reading on U.S. inflation due later in the day, while

February 13, 2024
Dollar nears 150 yen ahead of US inflation test; bitcoin buoyant
Business

Asia stocks head for monthly loss as China drags; FOMC looms

Asian shares fell broadly on Wednesday, while the Australian dollar slid after surprisingly soft domestic inflation data and short-dated Treasury yields stayed

January 31, 2024
Asia stocks head for monthly loss as China drags; FOMC looms
Business

Asia stocks struggle as China drags, rate cut bets dwindle

Asian shares were off to a tepid start on Thursday, weighed down by a murky economic outlook in China and expectations the global rate easing cycle may not come as

January 18, 2024
Asia stocks struggle as China drags, rate cut bets dwindle
Business

Dollar retreats, bitcoin jumps ahead of ETF approval deadline

The dollar paused its rally on Tuesday, as traders reaffirmed their bets for a slew of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year on the belief that inflation in the U.S. is

January 09, 2024
Dollar retreats, bitcoin jumps ahead of ETF approval deadline
Business

Dollar rebounds as traders rethink Fed rate cut expectations

The dollar edged higher on Thursday as investors reassessed their expectations of the scale of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, with an air of caution

January 04, 2024
Dollar rebounds as traders rethink Fed rate cut expectations
Business

Dollar struggles to gain footing in thin trade; yen steady

The dollar was trying to find a floor on Tuesday in holiday-thinned trade, pressured by signs that inflation in the world's largest economy is cooling that will likely

December 26, 2023
Dollar struggles to gain footing in thin trade; yen steady
Business

Asian stocks mixed ahead of Fed decision; oil prices slump

Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday, while oil prices slid to six-month lows as traders waited for the year's final policy decision from the Federal Reserve and clues

December 13, 2023
Asian stocks mixed ahead of Fed decision; oil prices slump

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