By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — For the first time in almost 30 years, part of Donald Trump’s business empire has gone public. Trading started with a bang, but the frenzy eased considerably by the closing bell, with shares ending well off their highs of the day. Trump Media & Technology Group, the
Continue ReadingBy MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘s pick to be his running mate in his independent bid for president, brings youth and considerable wealth to Kennedy’s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley. Shanahan, 38, is a California lawyer and philanthropist. Shanahan leads the
Continue ReadingBy KIM CHANDLER Associated Press The private liberal arts school Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama has announced it will close at the end of May. The College Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to close the college located on the west side of Birmingham, one of Alabama’s major cities. The 168-year-old college with about 1,000 students said
Continue ReadingBy STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street slipped a bit further from its record heights on Tuesday. The S&P 500 fell 14.61 points, or 0.3%, to 5,203.58 for its third straight modest drop since setting an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 31.31, or 0.1%, to 39,282.33, and
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Phil Bickford was released by the New York Mets on Tuesday after clearing waivers, the second major league player cut loose this month after winning in salary arbitration. The 28-year-old reliever will receive $217,742 in termination pay rather than the $900,000 salary chosen by a three-person panel over the Mets’
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) — An Army helicopter crashed at a military base in Washington state during a routine training exercise, sending the two pilots to a hospital. Joint Base Lewis-McChord told The News Tribune Tuesday that what the person called an “aviation mishap” on Monday night involved a U.S. Army AH-64E Apache helicopter
Continue ReadingBy MATTHEW PERRONE, AMANDA SEITZ and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for millions of American women and for scores of drugs regulated by the Food and Drug
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16% in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump’s large stake in the company as well as the smaller holdings of fans who purchased shares as a show of support for the former president. Trump Media
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven’t encountered a mountain lion while in the California wilderness, they might know somebody who has. The big cats that can weigh more than 150 pounds (68 kg) live in diverse habitats across the state, including inland
Continue ReadingBy CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — If hikers, bikers, campers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts haven’t encountered a mountain lion while in the California wilderness, they might know somebody who has. The big cats that can weigh more than 150 pounds (68 kg) live in diverse habitats across the state, including inland
Continue ReadingBy Kaitlin Knapp Click here for updates on this story FORT MYERS, Florida (WFTX) — While it may not look like much right now, Legacy Island, which sits next to the Edison Bridge, will soon become a public park. “It does look a little shabby right now,” said Nicole Setzer, a city engineer. Over the
Continue ReadingBy Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s customers can soon pair Krispy Kreme doughnuts with their morning McCafe, in a new food partnership that seeks to expand both brands but that could wind up weakening them instead. Three types of Krispy Kreme doughnuts — original glazed, chocolate iced with sprinkles and chocolate iced “kreme” filled —
Continue ReadingBy Barry Simms Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WBAL) — A class action lawsuit against a national car dealer is moving forward. A judge gave the green light for the lawsuit against Carvana to advance. Marylanders and thousands of others nationwide claim they had serious problems getting registration and title information
Continue ReadingBy Jonathan Ayestas Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sherri Papini, whose faked kidnapping in 2016 gained national attention, has yet to pay hundreds of thousands in restitution for the hoax. That’s according to a court document filed by the United States Attorney’s Office. The document also requests that the
Continue ReadingBy Lindsay Weber Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — Sacramento City Council is set to consider a resolution that would declare it a “sanctuary city” for transgender people. The resolution, which is on the agenda for Tuesday’s council meeting, states it’s important for the city to reiterate the commitment to
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Alfredo Meza (CNN Español) — La Plataforma Unitaria Democrática (PUD) no pudo inscribir a Corina Yoris, la candidata propuesta por la ganadora de las primarias, María Corina Machado, para sustituirla en la elección presidencial, porque no le permitieron el acceso al sistema de postulaciones del Consejo Nacional Electoral, según denunció la líder opositora en una
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers are stepping up their off-court game. The NBA franchise unveiled renderings for a new world-class practice and high-tech training facility for public use in downtown that will further develop unused land on the Cuyahoga River and potentially help lure free agents to Cleveland. Pending
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press The bridge that collapsed into a Maryland river after a ship strike was iconic — erected almost five decades ago, named after the author of the Star Spangled Banner, and part of the very fabric of Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore calls its loss Tuesday unprecedented and heartbreaking. Erected in
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The Desert View Power plant in Mecca may be on the brink of shutting down amid negotiations over a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Imperial Irrigation District. News Channel 3 obtained a letter to fuel suppliers sent on March 22, 2024 by DVP, which is operated by Greenleaf Power, stating that preparations are in place to
Continue ReadingBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings that was successfully opposed in court by the California Restaurant Association, the organization said. The settlement follows the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ refusal to reconsider a 2023
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