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Nigeria cracks down on illegal mining as the country emerges as a critical mineral hub

By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press

The recent arrests come as Nigeria seeks to regulate its mining operations of critical minerals, curb illegal activity and better benefit from its mineral resources.

‘Furiosa’ claims No. 1 spot over ‘Garfield’ on Memorial Day holiday weekend

By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press

It was a close race, but the wasteland warrior of “ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ” came out slightly ahead of the plump orange cat.

How inflation-weary shoppers can find summer deals at major retailers

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

The reductions, which mostly involve groceries, are getting introduced as inflation showed its first sign of easing this year but not enough for consumers who are struggling to pay for basic necessities.

Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

By Associated Press

If the agreement is implemented, the plant would become the first in Central Asia, further increasing Russia's influence in the region.

Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the penny debate

By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation

Should the U.S. get rid of pennies, nickels and dimes? The debate has gone on for years. Many people argue for keeping coins on economic-fairness grounds. Others call for eliminating them because the government loses money minting low-value coins.

Average U.S. vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

A study published Wednesday says U.S. vehicles hit a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their rides largely because new ones cost so much.

Here’s a running list of clashes between Ticketmaster, fans and artists

By Associated Press

The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.

Louisiana Legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as Schedule IV drugs

By Sara Cline, Associated Press

The final Senate vote Thursday came despite widespread criticism from doctors, who note that the drugs have other critical reproductive health care uses.

Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of a federal settlement over Ohio train derailment

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

Residents were generally underwhelmed by the deal the Environmental Protection Agency and Justice Department announced Thursday, two days after a federal judge signed off on the railroad's $600 million class action settlement with residents.