Economy Jun 08 Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press
Economy Jun 06 U.S. mortgage rates are staying high – and the Federal Reserve can do little about it Investors’ inflation expectations, much more than the central bank, are among the factors that affect the cost of home loans. By Michael J. Highfield, The Conversation
Nation Jun 05 Watch 6:43 Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war There was surprising strength in the latest U.S. jobs report. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, the third straight month of job gains. Overall, the labor market appears strong despite concerns about the Iran war, rising prices and artificial intelligence. By Amna Nawaz, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins
World Jun 05 Watch 4:55 What may happen as oil supplies dwindle and Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed As U.S.-Iran talks show little sign of progress, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains sharply reduced, raising concerns about global energy markets and supply chains. Geoff Bennett speaks with energy analyst Daniel Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global,… By Geoff Bennett, Zeba Warsi
Politics Jun 05 WATCH: Trump holds roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin “We love the farmers, we love everything about your state,” President Donald Trump told his audience at a rally being held in a barn in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, on Friday. By Associated Press
Jun 05 U.S. job market is strong, but many Americans still frustrated by prospects and rising prices By Paul Wiseman, Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press With just five months to go before consequential midterm elections in the U.S., Americans have grown increasingly frustrated by rising costs, and it’s unclear if the strong job numbers this year will change their gloomy view of the economy. Continue reading
Jun 05 Treasury warns banks of 'red flags' tied to customers in the U.S. illegally By Fatima Hussein, Ken Sweet, Associated Press The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network — also known a FinCEN — issued an advisory Friday to banks that tells them to watch out for identity theft, payroll tax fraud, and money laundering schemes tied to hiring unauthorized workers. Continue reading
Jun 05 172,000 jobs added in May, showing market resilience despite Iran war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Hiring has bounced back this year from a miserable 2025, showing unexpected strength in the face of economic uncertainty and painfully high energy prices caused by the Iran war. Continue reading
Jun 04 Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in U.S. By John Hanna, Associated Press Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said there have been no other detections of the fly in the U.S., and officials were quick to say that while the fly’s larvae are a threat to livestock production, they don’t infest food. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Trump announces $700m investment in coal plants, exports By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, with an announcement expected Thursday to spend nearly $700 million to support coal-fired power plants and coal exports. Continue reading