Recent Articles from Associated Press
Pfizer to buy Metsera in $5B obesity drug deal
Pfizer will acquire Metsera for nearly $5B, boosting its push into obesity treatments with potential oral and injectable drugs.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
The DOJ seeks to break up Google’s ad business in a new trial, arguing the company abused its monopoly in digital advertising.
Wall Street edges higher as markets eye record week
Wall Street opened slightly higher Friday as Nvidia and Intel extend gains, while FedEx and Lennar earnings move individual stocks.
Trump, Xi discuss TikTok deal and easing US-China trade war
Trump and Xi discuss a TikTok deal that could keep the app in the U.S. while signaling progress in easing trade tensions between the nations.
US mortgage rates fall as Fed cuts interest rates
U.S. mortgage rates fell for a third week, with 30-year loans at 6.26%, as the Fed cut rates and signaled more reductions ahead in 2025.
FTC, states sue Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general, including Virginia, sued Ticketmaster and its parent company.
Democrats tie $6B Nexstar-Tegna deal to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension
Congressional Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, are tying ABC late night host Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension on Wednesday to the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna acquisition.
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove fed governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move to reshape the central bank’s independent board.
DC Council approves RFK stadium site for Commanders return
D.C. Council approved the $3.8B RFK Stadium redevelopment plan, clearing the way for the Commanders to build a new home stadium set to open in 2030.
US jobless claims drop after hitting 4-year high
U.S. jobless claims fell by 33,000 to 231,000 after spiking to a nearly 4-year high, as weak labor data drives Fed interest rate cuts.