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NATIONAL
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What to know about Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert
SUMMARY: For decades, a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert has been a hotbed of some of the most innovative flight research in the U.S. From a test pilot breaking the sound barrier to a space shuttle touching down, aviation history has often been made at Edwards Air Force Base. There has also been tragedy, including the one that unfolded this week. On Monday, a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at the base and burst into flames, killing all eight people aboard. Air Force officials said the aircraft was conducting a test flight for the latest upgrade to the strategic bomber.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMilitaryCrashCaliforniaWhatToKnowrdLdWritethru/99ba8ecd107faaa643df27c92f195841/text___
8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
SUMMARY: The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead. Officials said Monday that emergency crews responded after the aircraft went down around 11:20 a.m. at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range bomber that entered service in 1955. Designed to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons, it has been used in conflicts involving the U.S. military from Vietnam to Iran.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMilitaryCrashCaliforniastLdWritethru/ea237a6eec587adbbf9e7a578014ca93/text___
Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
SUMMARY: Federal health officials have issued a recall for alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of U.S. states by a supplier because of potential salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in an enforcement report that the sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry milk powder ingredient that was possibly contaminated with salmonella. The FDA said the Coffee Connexion Co. Inc., based in Lebanon, Tennessee, voluntarily recalled the sauce. The company didn’t immediately return a call to The Associated Press on Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAlfredoSauceRecall/b66c07c52270d1f2a1a84969b95e9ac1/text___
Utah canyon BASE jump kills 2, including daredevil athlete who performed with Madonna
SUMMARY: Authorities say two people are dead after a BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon. Sheriff's officials in Grand County, Utah, identified one of them as Andy Lewis, a daredevil athlete who rose to fame after performing tricks onstage during Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show in 2012. The sheriff's office said in a news release that Lewis and a second man died Sunday from injuries after a BASE jumping attempt in the remote desert area of Mineral Bottom. BASE jumping is a dangerous sport that involves parachuting from fixed objects such as buildings or desert cliffs. Lewis owned a business in Moab that took customers on BASE jumping excursions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBASEjumpingDeathsthLdWritethru/653a4478471b3fe1732cc0aa07a33312/text___
Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
SUMMARY: A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has surrendered after a federal judge reversed his decision on pretrial release now that the teen is charged as an adult. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami confirmed on Monday that Timothy Hudson is in custody. U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin Torres filed the order to revoke Hudson’s pretrial release last Wednesday, but the order was sealed until Monday afternoon. The judge had ruled in February that the 16-year-old could live with an uncle and be electronically monitored. But after the case was transferred to adult court, prosecutors wanted Hudson in custody. Hudson has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCruiseShipStepsisterKilled/245eaa09b1f47cf638c4869596149924/text___
Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
SUMMARY: Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers. Authorities say the pilot and all 11 skydivers aboard died in the crash Sunday in Butler, Missouri. The United States Parachute Association, skydiving’s governing body, says its technology director, Jen Sharp, was among those killed. Sharp's website says she has made 6,800 jumps and also taught skydiving instructors and wrote educational materials for the sport. Skydive Kansas City says its team and the close-knit skydiving community is in shock. Federal investigators are at the crash site and have started interviewing witnesses.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMissouriPlaneCrashthLdWritethru/325dcef3a99218ea86be3fbb0dac4f0d/text___
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FBI disrupts a planned attack on the White House UFC cage-fighting show, court papers say
SUMMARY: Court papers say law enforcement officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend. Papers unsealed Tuesday say plotters spoke of flying explosives-laden drones and shooting panicked crowd members as they fled. The documents reveal the FBI obtained encrypted text messages showing roughly 20 people sharing detailed maps of the area and discussing the need for a “safe house” and escape routes after the attack. It's unclear from court records how close the would-be attackers came to being able to carry out their plan, which was thwarted last week. The FBI says among those arrested was a 19-year-old Ohio man.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpUFCFBIArreststhLdWritethru/b6a41e2e8fc7feb84440581c2535b000/text___
Georgia Republicans are under Trump's shadow as they choose Senate and governor nominees
SUMMARY: Republicans are waging their latest fight over party identity in Georgia. Runoffs on Tuesday will decide who faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic nominee for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms. President Donald Trump is at the center of each contest. The Senate race pits self-described “MAGA warrior” and two-term congressman Mike Collins against first-time candidate Derek Dooley. The former college and NFL football coach calls himself a political outsider, but he's got support from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Trump hasn't made an endorsement. The president's choice in the governor's race is Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, one of Trump's alternate presidential electors in 2020. Jones faces billionaire businessman Rick Jackson, who's spent $93 million of his own money in the campaign.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionGeorgiaRunoffndLdWritethru/a24587d1fcdba58dfd036aa83f0a4d12/text___
Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's elections
SUMMARY: An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But is it worth more than $100 million in campaign spending in Georgia? Can it propel a sitting congressman past an insurgent outsider in Alabama? Can it transform a candidate into a front-runner in Oklahoma? Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways on Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries. Among Democrats, the primaries will hinge on longstanding divides between progressives and moderates as the party tries to chart the best path forward to November.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTakeawaysndLdWritethru/05568eca6a4e7493505a5351a3ade7fe/text___
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife
SUMMARY: Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid. The full scope of any investigations related to Newsom was not immediately clear. Newsom said in a video posted Monday on X that federal agents in recent days have knocked on the doors of his friends and former employees, and have asked for records. A person familiar with the matter confirmed there are multiple federal investigations into people around Newsom, including one related to his wife’s taxes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJusticeDepartmentNewsomthLdWritethru/a9e5bd1f8c2906c23bd68f3e5b6b3f2f/text___
Trump's Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
SUMMARY: Republicans on Capitol Hill say they need more information about the agreement between the United States and Iran announced Sunday by President Donald Trump. Some are expressing skepticism as they ask the White House for details. The agreement is set for a ceremonial signing Friday in Geneva. It is centered around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region. But Senate Republicans and Democrats in Washington on Monday said there were still many unanswered questions about the deal and they need information before it is finalized.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSCongress/00181f6ba851ad06d1f378946302379b/text___
Washington, DC, voters cast ballots in crucial primaries as Trump reshapes the capital
SUMMARY: Voters in Washington, D.C. are heading to the polls to select party candidates for mayor and congressional delegate. This primary marks the first time in a generation that residents vote for both positions in the same election. In a predominantly Democratic city, the party's winner is expected to come out on top in November. The mayoral race has gained broader attention since Muriel Bowser decided not to seek reelection. Democratic front-runners Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie hope to replace her. Central to the campaigns is the city’s relationship with the Trump administration. Tuesday’s primary includes ranked choice voting for the first time, which could delay results.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionsDC/8d4aa81d46e089de5c2c83c718d7fe07/text___
Republican divides and strange alliances emerge ahead of Georgia runoff
SUMMARY: Republican divisions are on full display in the closing hours of primary runoffs for U.S. Senate and governor. Party players have different ideas about who the best candidates are to win in November. President Donald Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp are aligned behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones over billionaire businessman Rick Jackson in the governor’s race. Kemp did not side with Jones until Sunday. The winner will face Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms in November. Trump and Kemp are split on the Senate. Kemp has long backed former football coach Derek Dooley. Trump picked Rep. Mike Collins in a weekend endorsement.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionGeorgiaRunoffs/e1239e9901f885ad9c8fb38425094d27/text___
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has celebrated turning 80 by announcing a preliminary agreement to end the war and a UFC cage-fighting event on the White House lawn. Trump suggested before the fights that a deal with Tehran means the U.S. will lift its blockade and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. However, crucial details remain unresolved. The UFC event, which is also part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, featured seven fights and thousands of spectators. Trump is a master of political diversion, though, and the event can be seen as a deliberate distraction from rising gas prices and the president's low approval ratings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpUFCthLdWritethru/e14d1bbccc1cbaaad42fd541b1fe833d/text___
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UK military investigates report that Russian warship fired warning shots at yacht in the Channel
SUMMARY: The British military is investigating a report that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a yacht in the English Channel. The Ministry of Defense says they are looking into the incident. A U.K.-registered yacht claims it was fired on by a Russian navy vessel south of the Isle of Wight, outside U.K. territorial waters. There are no reports of injuries or damage. The incident comes two days after armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of the Russian “shadow fleet.” Officials are not linking the two events.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainRussianWarshiprdLdWritethru/2143f3b034f069a01eb93416f984abaa/text___
Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
SUMMARY: Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal. The contradictory interpretations threatened to sink the agreement and lead to the resumption of all-out war. The United States has not said whether Lebanon was part of the final agreement. It remains unclear what is in the agreement as it has yet to be released publicly in full.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/d79458506c46e3f4a78aef0f9d8b9250/text___
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing damage and injuries
SUMMARY: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has shaken central Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, injuring dozens of people. The quake struck Tuesday, causing damaged homes and infrastructure, and rattling residents in Palu, a city devastated by a quake and tsunami eight years ago. Several hospitals evacuated patients as a safety measure. The National Disaster Management Agency reported at least 109 people have been displaced, while 32 people were reported injured, including eight with serious injuries in the hardest hit Sigi regency, Aftershocks followed, but Indonesia's Meteorology Agency said there was no tsunami threat. Many residents remain traumatized by past earthquakes, including a deadly one in 2018.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaEarthquakethLdWritethru/8f73f7a60b323b23015a632e4697d913/text___
Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
SUMMARY: Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war, with the United States President considering reimposing sanctions on Russian oil shipments. This decision comes after Trump announced a deal to end the Gulf conflict, saying it will allow more oil to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the G7 talks, urging increased pressure on Russia. The U.K. has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's “shadow fleet.” Meanwhile, Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees. Trump also discussed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, expressing frustration over Israel's handling of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGSummitthLdWritethru/e7fad4eabaae8181f70fa5a0b9e499b2/text___
Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
SUMMARY: Police and rail authorities say at least nine people, including two children, are dead after a train collided with a bus in Zimbabwe. The crash occurred Tuesday at a railway crossing in Triangle, a sugar-producing town in the south. A freight train collided with the bus, according to police. National Railways of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Kanambura said the bus driver failed to stop and check for oncoming trains, violating railway safety regulations. At least 25 others were hurt. Road crashes are common in Zimbabwe, where a traffic accident occurs every 15 minutes, according to the country’s road safety agency.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFZimbabweTrainBusCollisionndLdWritethru/a182e1b5940cd934d8b8632f5fe350e4/text___
Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia
SUMMARY: Ukraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka attended a conference in Luxembourg to begin aligning with EU laws and values. Ukraine views EU membership as a security guarantee, while NATO membership remains unlikely. Moldova also launched its membership talks. Countries hoping to join the EU must complete negotiations in 35 policy areas, a process that can take years. Some European countries want Ukraine to join quickly, but EU officials insist on a merits-based process. Hungary had previously blocked Ukraine's prospects.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeUkrainestLdWritethru/c58f079d0c2c5b3cc32eaa1df7f3db2d/text___
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz
SUMMARY: U.S. allies are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows an initial deal to end the Iran war. The French-British-led plan includes removing explosive mines and possibly providing military escorts for vessels. U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn’t see a need for much help but that a ship or two might be welcome. The proposed mission aims to reassure crews and insurers about the safety of the waterway. France's aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, is already in the region. Allies have experience with escort missions, having previously defended ships in the Red Sea.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGSummitHormuzMissionWhattoKnow/80c149a4367dd31c6e85e9b25daa4129/text___
Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran. Trump met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron and called the deal a potential breakthrough for global security. The Republican U.S. president says the deal could lead to positive changes in the Middle East. The agreement has yet to be fully detailed but might alter the dynamics of the summit, where Trump has faced criticism from European leaders for his decision to start the war without consulting them. Macron is among the leaders who've criticized Trump over the war but congratulates him for finding an agreement with Iran.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGSummitthLdWritethru/992fb57188610d04660fb342c53e639e/text___
Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in a collapse to stand trial
SUMMARY: The sibling owners of a Santo Domingo nightclub will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter after a roof collapse killed 236 people. A judge ruled Monday that Antonio and Maribel Espaillat, owners of Jet Set nightclub, could face up to two years in prison if found guilty. The collapse on April 8, 2025, shocked the Dominican Republic, with authorities working for days to rescue people. Prosecutors have accused the Espaillats of trying to intimidate employees. Hundreds, including athletes and politicians, were at the concert when the roof collapsed. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the victims.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTDominicanRepublicNightclubCollapsethLdWritethru/68db0005cb2ee821feaee1406c65ab06/text___
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
SUMMARY: Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year. The announcement on Monday aims to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time. Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness. YouTube and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned that a blanket social media restriction could push kids into unregulated online spaces. The ban aligns with global efforts to enhance online safety for children.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainSocialMediathLdWritethru/55de428636b586ff5553b604783f6fb3/text___
What to know about the deal to end the Iran war
SUMMARY: The United States and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal has been brokered mainly by Pakistan. Pakistani officials say the deal starts with the simultaneous lifting of Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports. The two sides will then enter 60 days of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and the potential lifting of sanctions. The officials spoke anonymously because the text is being kept confidential. Still much remains unknown, however, including whether the deal says anything about Iran’s missile program and the fighting in Lebanon. There are plans to sign the agreement Friday in Switzerland.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/949710df39e3f1033cbb6beda3955814/text___
A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a sacred landmark, officials say
SUMMARY: Officials in Kyiv say Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 11 people were killed and 53 were wounded across Ukraine. The barrage damaged civilian sites and a revered religious landmark, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century monastery complex. It's one of the oldest and most sacred sites in Eastern Orthodox Christianity Russia’s Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted defense and industrial facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. Zelenskyy is calling for decisive action from G7 countries to halt Russia's invasion. Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are due to attend. On Sunday, he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke separately by phone with Trump.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/80bf94ad017eb8aad6af1f4e96494431/text___
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Oil prices fall below $80 per barrel, while US stocks drift
SUMMARY: Oil prices are sinking again, while the U.S. stock market drifts near its all-time high. Brent crude fell below $80 per barrel on Tuesday for the first time since early March as optimism continues following a tentative deal on the U.S.-Iran war. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% after erasing an early, modest gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 502 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. AI stocks weighed on the market following their vicious swings over recent weeks. They’ve been leading the market up and down amid worries that their stock prices shot too high. The 10-year Treasury yield fell.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/306b81adb98fe2814c7133f1458373e8/text___
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
SUMMARY: Economists and industry analysts say that even after oil starts flowing again from the Middle East, it could take awhile for the Iran war's effects on consumer prices to recede. That's because the fighting disrupted not only fuel supplies but also the supply chains for fertilizer, food and even footwear. Experts say that as long as business costs are elevated, customer prices are likely to be too. Gasoline, groceries, airline tickets and other items have all gotten more expensive during the war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APOilPricesConsumerImpactsndLdWritethru/9c413bc111efcfa9bac53b20e9057738/text___
Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion
SUMMARY: Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum said Tuesday that the private equity firm LongRange Capital will buy the U.S. business for about $1.5 billion. The mainland China Pizza Hut will be purchased by Yum China Holdings Inc. for approximately $1.2 billion. Pizza Hut has been squeezed in recent years by the growth of DoorDash, Uber Eats and other restaurant delivery companies which marketed access to a slew of cuisines besides pizza. In February, Yum Brands announced plans to close 250 U.S. Pizza Hut locations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APPizzaHutSoldthLdWritethru/348bb9ea9f68e559aba6663f2b9e45ac/text___
Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
SUMMARY: Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing. The Silicon Valley company on Tuesday is unveiling a major AI infrastructure upgrade as part of a $2 billion partnership with Coherent. This involves a Texas factory producing materials for lasers that enhance chip efficiency. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI can create jobs rather than replace them. Nvidia is shifting from chip development to entire AI systems, with production focused in the U.S. The factory is expected to create 1,000 jobs. The AI industry is seen as crucial for economic growth and national security, with bipartisan government support.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSArtificialIntelligenceNvidiandLdWritethru/9bf560fa2365e4d6b57804438cda579e/text___
SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
SUMMARY: SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Cursor as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company seeks a competitive edge against rivals Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut last week. SpaceX said in April that it had the rights to buy Cursor, or pay $10 billion to “work together” with the company. In a regulatory filing Tuesday, SpaceX said that Cursor will become a wholly owned subsidiary when the deal closes in the third quarter. Cursor, which started in 2022, helped sparked a trend called “vibe coding” as AI coding assistants have become increasingly capable of doing the work of computer programming.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSpaceXCursor/a5c60fcbaaca262cf107d30f1de899ef/text___
All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
SUMMARY: Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded? On Wednesday, Warsh may provide the first hints of an answer when he oversees his first Fed policy meeting as chair. Bond markets, which can swing sharply on a chair’s pronouncements, will be watching particularly closely for any signs of which way he leans. Still, Warsh will likely aim for a neutral approach, economists say, largely because he is taking over the Fed at a challenging time.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserve/9a65c1d31c24bf943530f322fd5a731a/text___
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summit
SUMMARY: For eight years, the United States has waged economic war on China, slapping big taxes on Chinese products before they enter America. But the campaign hasn’t dented China’s industrial prowess. The world’s second biggest economy is exporting more products than ever. It’s just redirecting them away from the U.S. tariff wall and toward more open markets in Europe and elsewhere in Asia. The shift in Chinese trade risks creating a European sequel to the China Shock that wiped out hundreds of thousands of factory jobs in the American heartland in the 2000s and contributed to the political upheaval that put Donald Trump in the White House twice.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGSummitChinaTrade/edd7a75a090afca912b4650bcceb562d/text___
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
SUMMARY: Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion. The deal will give Fox access to the Roku Channel, first-party data and more than 100 million global streaming households. Fox is a media giant that includes sports, news and entertainment content as well as Tubi.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFoxRokuthLdWritethru/824089dbe16631fade634becdb164c94/text___
Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
SUMMARY: The tentative agreement to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be good news for the global economy. But oil won't simply start flowing through the key shipping artery the way it did before the war. Then, it carried a fifth of the world's crude. Now, it will take time for hundreds of ships trapped in the Persian Gulf to exit through the narrow strait. And Gulf oil producers that throttled back production will need time to get oil moving again. And ship captains may take their time deciding it's safe and that the threat of attack from Iran has truly receded.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranStraitofHormuzstLdWritethru/8304cc39c6ebe6f863f6f39ee6ce9768/text___
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AP Exclusive: The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school
SUMMARY: Soon, half of all American schoolkids will live in states that offer public money for a private education. Texas is the latest to join in, budgeting $1 billion to spend this fall on private school scholarships or homeschooling expenses. Next year, the federal government will start incentivizing private school scholarships in states that have never offered them before. In theory, these programs are supposed to give children an educational opportunity they wouldn’t otherwise have. In reality, students already in private school are most likely to benefit, an analysis by The Associated Press shows.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationPrivatizingSchoolstLdWritethru/30c4a70c1c99696f2646acadeeff186f/text___
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Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
SUMMARY: When you go camping, do you have hot dogs or quinoa salad? For most people, processed foods are the go-to because they’re convenient. But dietitians say you don’t have to sacrifice your health or torture your taste buds in the wild. Aaron Owens Mayhew says sugary carbs like candy bars and baked goods can lead to an energy crash. Foods high in saturated fat can cause bloating or weigh you down. Instead, at a campsite, try to eat close to what you have at home. Also, pack lightweight, easy-to-cook grains like instant brown rice or couscous. Boost the flavor with garlic or onion powder, fresh herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, nuts, or dried fruit or mushrooms. A universal spice mix in a container can jazz up grilled meat, fish or vegetables.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBeWellFoodCampsiteCookingstLdWritethru/7284878c073effc6072f40401df236cf/text___
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Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2
SUMMARY: The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup. They all played Monday. None of them won. None of them lost, either. Through five days and 16 matches of soccer’s biggest extravaganza ever, the underdogs are proving to be very tough to beat. All four matches on Monday ended in ties — the first time there’s been four of those on the same day at a World Cup since 1958 — and all of them technically could be considered upsets as well.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupSurpriseTies/dcb8923624f6c248931fc02318f2d290/text___
Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut
SUMMARY: Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut by holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw. An impressive performance by 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha helped Cape Verde deny a victory by one of the favorites to win the tournament. The result was the biggest shock of the World Cup so far. And it might have been even better for Cape Verde. Diney Borges had a late chance to score, but saw his header saved by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupSpainCapeVerdethLdWritethru/6aaf0fe892fd2c02fc068e3f9d84c53f/text___
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