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By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief says the proliferation of hate and lies on digital platforms and the threat that artificial intelligence can become an uncontrolled “monster” demand coordinated global action. He says this starts with a code of conduct for governments, tech companies and advertisers that

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The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its newsroom staff as part of reorganization efforts. The job cuts will impact nearly 20 journalists of The Athletic’s 450-person newsroom. In addition to the layoffs, more than 20 additional reporters

ROME (AP) — Adored, scorned, impossible to ignore in life, former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi in death drew tributes even from his critics, and ever more lavish praise from admirers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as prayers from Pope Francis. Following word of Berlusconi’s death on Monday in a Milan hospital, where he

The Associated Press Wall Street closed higher ahead of a big week for central banks, carrying the S&P 500 to its highest level in more than a year. The benchmark index rose 0.9% Monday. The Dow added 189 points, while the Nasdaq rose 1.5%. Stocks have been cruising on hopes the economy may avoid a

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street climbed Monday ahead of a big week for central banks around the world, vaulting the S&P 500 to its highest level in more than a year. The benchmark index rose 40.07 points, or 0.9%, to 4,338.93 and its highest close since April 2022.

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — In a national first, New York City will implement a minimum pay rate for app-based food delivery workers. The new rule could nearly triple average earnings for workers on apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash in the coming years. According to the city, New York’s more

By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury in Oregon has found electric utility PacifiCorp responsible for causing devastating fires during Labor Day 2020 in a civil lawsuit. The jury awarded millions of dollars each to 17 homeowners who sued PacifiCorp a month after the fires, with most receiving $4.5 million and

ROME (AP) — Adored, scorned, impossible to ignore in life, former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi in death drew tributes even from his critics, and ever more lavish praise from admirers, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as prayers from Pope Francis. Following word of Berlusconi’s death on Monday in a Milan hospital, where he

By FRANCES D’EMILIO and COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died Monday. He was 86. Supporters applauded as his body arrived at his villa outside Milan from the city’s San Raffaele Hospital,

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will spend $632 million to update its Fort Wayne, Indiana, assembly plant so it can make the next generation of full-size pickup trucks with internal combustion engines. The investment in new conveyors and equipment in the body shop and assembly areas won’t create any new jobs. But GM

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting higher on Wall Street Monday ahead of a big week for central banks and interest rates around the world. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher in afternoon trading, coming off its fourth straight winning week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer Washington Post publisher and chief executive Fred Ryan, who presided over explosive growth during the Trump years but couldn’t avert the effects of the industry’s downturn over the past two years, said Monday he’s leaving the publication after nearly a decade. Ryan, 68, will lead the newly formed Center

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: TriNet Group Inc. (TNET), down $3.50 to $103.35. The human resources company is reportedly considering a sale. Chinook Therapeutics Inc. (KDNY), up $13.99 to $37.98. Novartis is buying the biopharmaceutical company. Chase Corp. (CCF), up $1.99 to $125.07. The chemicals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of a Senate subcommittee wants the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf to present records about negotiations that led to their new agreement and plans for what golf will look like under the arrangement. Sen. Richard Blumenthal sent letters to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and LIV CEO Greg

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkey’s president says any deal resolving Cyprus’ nearly half-century ethnic division must be based on recognition of a breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in the island nation’s northern third. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks Monday in the north came during his first overseas visit after his reelection

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ticking higher on Wall Street early Monday ahead of a big week for central banks and interest rates around the world. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher in early trading, coming off its fourth straight winning week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was

By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi cast a spell over Italy — and nearly led it to financial ruin. Many Italians admired the media mogul for his wealth, his charm and his brash, boastful style, and they kept returning him to power, making him the country’s longest-serving premier. Nothing seemed to

By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Expedia Group is benefitting as Americans board planes and book hotels to make up for travel they missed during the worst of the pandemic. It has been restructuring operations, and next month it will launch a rewards program that will tie together its disparate brands including Expedia, Hotels.com and