Thursday August 14th, 2025 9:00AM

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an American multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York City. The AP is owned by its contributing newspapers, radio, and television stations in the United States, all of which contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists.
The Associated Press
US applications for jobless benefits fall for fifth straight week, hitting lowest level since April
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.S. tariffs
8:44AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months, a sign that the U.S. labor market remains sturdy despite fears over the impact of widespread U.S. tariffs
8:44AM ( 4 weeks ago )
US retail sales bounce around in a whipsaw trade environment
After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy
8:38AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Retail sales up a surprising 0.6% in June after a May pullback by consumers
After an earlier pullback, consumers picked up their spending in June showing resilience despite anxiety high over tariffs and the U.S. economy
8:38AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Spidercam brings golf's oldest major into the modern world
The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf
8:33AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world
The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf
8:33AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workers
A coalition of philanthropic funders will spend $1 billion over 15 years to help develop artificial intelligence tools to help spur economic mobility
8:00AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Connie Francis, whose hit songs included 'Who's Sorry Now?' and 'Pretty Little Baby,' dies at 87
“Pretty Little Baby” and “Who's Sorry Now?”
7:58AM ( 4 weeks ago )
Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid
Republican Ralph Alvarado has reentered Kentucky politics by announcing his bid for a congressional seat targeted by Democrats in 2026
7:51AM ( 4 weeks ago )