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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.

WATCH: Garland announces Ticketmaster, Live Nation anti-trust lawsuit

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

"It is time to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can’t touch streaming

By Ali Swenson, Associated Press

The proposal announced Wednesday by Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel would add a layer of transparency that many lawmakers and AI experts have requested, as rapidly advancing AI technology threatens to mislead voters.

U.S. says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The agency on Monday issued an alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water.

Biden administration releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from reserve in bid to lower prices

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the move is intended lower costs for American families and consumers in time for the summer driving season.

NASA earns sky-high approval among federal employees in annual Best Places to Work survey

By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press

Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement.