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Israel's Netanyahu to meet Elon Musk amid accusations of antisemitism on X

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

The Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish civil-rights organization, has accused Musk of allowing antisemitism and hate speech to spread on X.

News Wrap: Higher gasoline prices pushed inflation up in August

In our news wrap Wednesday, inflation rose again in August fueled by higher gasoline prices, a federal judge ordered former President Trump's lawyers to use a secure facility to review evidence in his classified documents case, Sen. Mitt Romney will…

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French regulators say iPhone 12 emits too much radiation, Apple must take it off market

By Kelvin Chan, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

French regulators have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure.

August inflation rises due to higher gas prices, yet underlying core measures cooled

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called core prices rose 4.3 percent, down from 4.7 percent in July and the smallest increase in nearly two years.

Poland calls on the EU to extend the embargo on Ukraine grain to protect farmers

By Associated Press

Poland's government has called on the European Union to extend the embargo on imports of Ukrainian grain beyond Friday deadline to protect Polish farmers.

EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5 percent of total consumption by 2030

By Associated Press

European Union lawmakers endorsed a deal Tuesday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels.

Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it

By Michael Phillis, Jim Salter, Associated Press

Community leaders along the Mississippi River worried that dry southwestern states will someday try to take the river's water may soon take their first step toward blocking such a diversion.

Georgia Gov. Kemp is suspending state gas and diesel taxes again

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

The suspension begins Wednesday and last through Oct. 12. It's the second time the Republican has suspended the gas tax, which is 31.2 cents per gallon.

California fast food and health care workers poised to win large salary increases

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Most of the state's 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year. About 455,000 health care workers will see their salaries rise to at least $25 per hour over the next 10 years.

Elon Musk's refusal to provide Starlink support for Ukraine attack in Crimea raises questions for Pentagon

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

SpaceX founder Elon Musk's refusal to allow Ukraine to use Starlink internet services to launch a surprise attack on Russian forces in Crimea last September has raised questions for the Pentagon.