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Global food prices rise after Russia ends Ukraine grain deal and India restricts rice exports

By Associated Press

Commodity prices have been falling but the trade restrictions and grain deal's demise threaten to increase food insecurity and the prices people pay to eat in developing nations.

U.S. economy adds 187,000 new jobs, fewer than expected but unemployment down

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

U.S. employers added 187,000 last month, fewer than expected, as the higher interest rates continued to weigh on the economy. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.

Weekly applications for U.S. unemployment benefits tick up from 5-month low

By Associated Press

Thursday's report comes just a day before the July jobs report will be released, which will provide a broader and more detailed look at the labor market and economy.

Drag artists and LGBTQ+ advocates sue to block Texas law expanding ban on sexual performances

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

The federal lawsuit filed in Houston by the American Civil Liberties Union argues the Texas law is unconstitutional and threatens the livelihood and free expression" of drag performers and others.

Adidas will donate portion of $437 million made from first Yeezy sale to anti-hate groups

By David McHugh, Associated Press

The German sportswear maker is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League that are fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate.

What would ECOWAS's threat to use force to restore democracy in Niger look like?

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

This is the first time in recent years that ECOWAS has considered the use of force to restore democracies in countries where the military took over.

Utah law requiring age verification for porn sites remains in effect after judge dismisses lawsuit

By Sam Metz, Associated Press

The judge said Tuesday that an industry group representing adult entertainers couldn't sue Utah officials over the law because of how it's designed.

Biden administration delays plans to restock nation's emergency oil reserve

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers.

Labor unions in Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president

By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press

The unions, made up of government workers, on Wednesday accused Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu of not acting fast enough to cushion the effects of his economic policies since he was sworn in as president in May.