Drive a Hyundai or Kia? See if your car is one of the nearly 3.4 million under recall for fire risks
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Nearly 3.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the U.S. are under recall due to the risk of engine compartment fires. And it’s important for drivers to check if their car is one of them. According …
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By TOM KRISHER
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9/28/23
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Before senior aide to Pennsylvania governor resigned, coworker accused adviser of sexual harassment
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A senior adviser to Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week was accused earlier in the year of sexual harassment by a former coworker. The woman says Shapiro's …
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By BROOKE SCHULTZ and MARK SCOLFORO
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9/28/23
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What to know as fall vaccinations against COVID, flu and RSV get underway
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Fall vaccination season is in full swing, with health officials urging both an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine for most everyone. The new COVID-19 shots may be getting a little easier for …
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD
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9/28/23
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Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business
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An appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general. Thursday’s decision by the state’s intermediate appellate court …
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK
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9/28/23
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Bank that handles Infowars money appears to be cutting ties with Alex Jones' company, lawyer says
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A lawyer for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company says a bank recently shut down the company's accounts, citing unauthorized transactions. The lawyer, Ray Battaglia, told a bankruptcy judge …
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By DAVE COLLINS
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9/28/23
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Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip
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The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix’s once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after the birth of a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a …
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
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9/28/23
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United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation
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United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said …
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9/28/23
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16-year-old boy arrested in England over the 'deliberate' felling of a famous tree at Hadrian's Wall
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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in northern England in connection with what authorities described as the “deliberate” felling of a famous tree that had stood for nearly 200 years next to …
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9/28/23
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EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking
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European Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules. Some fear the plan …
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By LORNE COOK
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9/28/23
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Macron proposes limited autonomy for France's Mediterranean island of Corsica
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French President Emmanuel Macron is proposing granting limited autonomy for Corsica in a modest step toward nationalist sentiment on the Mediterranean island. Macron made the announcement in a speech …
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9/28/23
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Slightly fewer number of Americans apply for jobless benefits as layoffs remain rare
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U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up modestly this week after reaching their lowest level in eight months the previous week, as the labor market continues to defy the Federal …
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By MATT OTT
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9/28/23
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US government estimates last quarter's economic growth was 2.1%, unchanged from previous estimate
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The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, extending its sturdy performance in the face of higher interest rates, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate …
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By PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
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9/28/23
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Inspired by llamas, the desert and Mother Earth, these craftswomen weave sacred textiles
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In the middle of the Atacama Desert, in northern Chile, the colors and patterns of Aymara textiles are inspired by the land that is considered sacred. The craftswomen learn the trade in childhood. …
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By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ
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9/28/23
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Billionaire Ryan Cohen takes over as CEO at GameStop
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Billionaire Ryan Cohen, the largest individual investor in GameStop, is taking over as CEO at the video game retailer. Cohen is already the board chairman and the company’s largest individual …
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9/28/23
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Man wanted in killing of Baltimore tech entrepreneur arrested, police say
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Police say a man wanted in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur has been arrested. Police didn’t release any details of the circumstances surrounding the arrest of 32-year-old Jason …
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By LEA SKENE
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9/28/23
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Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China worries, Seoul trading closed for a holiday
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Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday in subdued trading on looming worries about China property woes. Trading in shares of heavily indebted Chinese property developer China Evergrande Group was …
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By YURI KAGEYAMA
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9/28/23
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CVS responds quickly after pharmacists frustrated with their workload miss work
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CVS pharmacists are experiencing a lot of pain on the job these days.
The company found the right prescription on Wednesday to keep its stores open in the Kansas City area and avoid a repeat of …
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By Josh Funk / AP News Writer
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9/28/23
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TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms
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Chinese-owned app TikTok says it regrets the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms and particularly the impact it would have on the millions of …
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By EDNA TARIGAN and NINIEK KARMINI
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9/28/23
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Shelters for migrants are filling up across Germany as attitudes toward the newcomers harden
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Officials across Germany are sounding the alarm that they are no longer able to accommodate migrants who are applying for asylum. More than 220,000 people have applied for asylum in the country so …
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By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER
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9/28/23
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Wildfires can make your California red taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that
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The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but it’s also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 for the wine industry and one that scientists …
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By ANDREW SELSKY
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9/28/23
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