ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said in his first interview as history’s first American pope that he has no intention of getting involved in U.S. politics but will raise his voice on issues of concern to the Catholic Church, … Continued
Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay didn’t want to “lean into my frustration” after the 2-1 loss to Austin FC in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Ramsay’s measured response came amid the most gut-wrenching defeat of his two-year … Continued
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer The number of Americans applying for jobless aid last week retreated significantly after surging to a nearly four-year high a week earlier. U.S. filings for unemployment benefits for the week ending Sept. 13 … Continued
By TERESA CEROJANO and MATT OTT, Associated Press Strong overnight gains have Wall Street poised to open at record highs Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in nine months. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.8% before … Continued
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s nearly unanimous decision Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate was seen by many observers as a quiet show of unity and independence amid President Donald Trump’s … Continued
By NICOLAS GARRIGA, THOMAS ADAMSON and JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably hobbling the Paris Metro, demonstrations and traffic slowdowns and blockades Thursday, pitting the power of the streets against President Emmanuel … Continued