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US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs

US consumer confidence improves slightly in July, but Americans remain concerned about tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy improved this month, but Americans remain concerned about the impact of tariffs on their economic futures. The Conference Board said Tuesday t...

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Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight

Government shutdown talk starts early ahead of Congress fall funding fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s become tradition. Congressional leaders from both major political parties blame each other for a potential government shutdown as the budget year draws to a close. But this ...

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Trump’s AI plan would sweep away key environmental law

Trump’s AI plan would sweep away key environmental law

When President Donald Trump rolled out a plan to boost artificial intelligence and data centers, a key goal was wiping away barriers to rapid growth. And that meant taking aim at the National Envi...

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IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump’s trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the United States and the world this year and next because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade poli...

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Mexico scientists test using technology and pigs to find cartel victims

Mexico scientists test using technology and pigs to find cartel victims

ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) — First the scientists dress dead swine in clothes, then they dispose of the carcasses. Some they wrap in packing tape, others they chop up. They stuff the animals into plasti...

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How US adults are using AI, according to AP-NORC polling

How US adults are using AI, according to AP-NORC polling

Most U.S. adults say they use artificial intelligence to search for information, but fewer are using it for work, drafting email or shopping. Younger adults are most likely to be leaning into AI, ...

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