Recent Articles from Associated Press
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
Disney and Universal sue AI image-generator Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of Star Wars, Minions and more.
Trump’s FAA administrator pick facing tough questions on safety at hearing
FAA nominee Bryan Bedford faces Senate scrutiny over safety record, pilot training standards, and air traffic modernization after a fatal D.C. crash.
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports
U.S. inflation edged up to 2.4% in May, with groceries rising but gas and rent costs falling. Trump’s tariffs haven’t hit prices hard—yet.
US stocks drift near their record following an encouraging inflation update
U.S. stocks hover near record highs as May inflation data eases concerns over Trump tariffs. Investors watch for broader U.S.-China trade deal progress.
Trump says US gets rare earth minerals from China and tariffs on Chinese goods will total 55%
President Trump announces a new trade framework with China including 55% U.S. tariffs and rare earth mineral supplies, but key details remain vague.
U.S. and China continue trade talks in London
The U.S. and China held a second day of talks Tuesday in London aimed at easing their trade dispute.
Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades global economic growth forecast to 2.3%
President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast.
Disney to pay almost $439 million to take full control of streaming service Hulu
Disney will pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal nearly $439 million for its stake in Hulu, taking full control of the streaming service. The move closes out an appraisal process that’s dragged on for a few years. Disney said in November 2023 that it was acquiring a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion. […]
Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and Trump’s trade war
Apple previews iOS 26 and new features at WWDC 2025 but offers no timeline for long-awaited AI Siri upgrade, raising questions about innovation pace.
Amazon to spend $20B on data centers in Pennsylvania, including one next to a nuclear power plant
Amazon will spend $20B on two new Pennsylvania data centers, including one next to a nuclear plant, in the state's largest-ever private investment.