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Reaction to US visa ban on Palestinian officials ahead of UNGA

NewsFeed Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour said Washington’s visa ban on Palestinian officials threatens to bar Mahmoud Abbas from addressing the General Assembly. He said the delegation is evaluating the…

Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S.…

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge mostly held steady last month despite President Donald Trump’s broad-based tariffs, but a measure of underlying inflation increased ByCHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP economics writer WASHINGTON…

Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE’s arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called “E-Verify” has raised questions…

Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Every time he rushed out on a fire call, East Providence Lt. Thomas Votta knew he put himself at risk for cancer. There are potential carcinogens…

Fed governor Cook to seek court order blocking her firing by Trump

A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve will get its first court hearing Friday. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa…

NJ governor seeks restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights after chopper crash

New Jersey’s governor is asking federal officials to impose restrictions on nonessential helicopter flights in his state after a New York City sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair in April,…

Asian shares are mixed after stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street

MANILA, Philippines — Asian shares were mixed on Friday as investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report and after gains in technology stocks on Wall Street helped propel the market…

Oregon could join Hawaii in mandating pay-per-mile fees for EV owners

Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers begin a special session Friday to fill a $300 million…

How triggering snapback sanctions may deepen Iran nuclear crisis

Washington, DC – The decision by European countries to impose “snapback” sanctions against Iran may further exacerbate international tensions, experts say, as fears of a regional war loom over the…