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Carbon pollution is down in the U.S., but not fast enough to meet Biden’s 2030 goal, new report says

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The report from the Rhodium Group said the decline is a step in the right direction but far below the rate needed to meet President Joe Biden's pledge to cut U.S. emissions in half by 2030.

U.S. adults across racial groups agree the economy is a top priority, AP-NORC and AAPI Data polls show

By Matt Brown, Linley Sanders, Associated Press

Black, white, Hispanic and Asian adults in the U.S. largely agree that the government should focus on the economy and foreign policy issues in 2024.

Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Heightened global tensions, arising particularly from Israel's war with Hamas and the conflict in Ukraine, pose the risk of even weaker growth.

Scientists find about a quarter million invisible microplastic particles in a liter of bottled water

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Scientists long figured there were lots of these microscopic plastic pieces, but until researchers at Columbia and Rutgers universities did their calculations they never knew how many or what kind.

Yellen says 100,000 firms have joined a business database aimed at unmasking shell company owners

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Yellen says the database will send the message that "the United States is not a haven for dirty money." She also says Treasury is considering boosting rules related to commercial real estate transactions.

Inflation rose last month in Europe, could keep rising after months of decline

By David McHugh, Associated Press

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned that inflation could tick up in coming months, taking a detour from its recent downward path.

Labor report indicates U.S. job market’s resilience amid high interest rates

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Hiring remains steady, and while employers are posting fewer openings, they are not laying off many workers. Despite the low unemployment and cooling inflation, polls show that many Americans are dissatisfied with the economy.

UN cites conflicts, climate disasters in somber 2024 global economic forecast

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

The report warned that the prospects of prolonged tighter credit conditions and higher borrowing costs present “strong headwinds” for a world economy saddled with debt, especially in poorer developing countries, and needing investment to resuscitate growth.

Average long-term mortgage rates edge higher, breaking 9-week slide

By Alex Veiga, Associated Press

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, ending a nine-week slide that gave prospective homebuyers some breathing room after home loan borrowing soared to the highest level in more than two decades.

Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez cashed in by linking Qatari royal family member with New Jersey businessman

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The new allegations deepen the legal challenges for Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, who already was charged with wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egypt's interests.