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FILE - Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin speaks in front of University of Cincinnati Medical Center staff during the NFL Honors award show ahead of the Super Bowl 57 football game, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. Damar Hamlin will put the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe campaign by well-wishers after his on-field collapse into his own nonprofit, the Chasing M's Foundation. The decision, first shared with The Associated Press Monday, May 8, 2023, is a first step in the 25-year-old's plan for the unprecedented outpouring of support that he received after his heart stopped following a tackle during a Monday night football game in January. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Bills' Hamlin will put $9.1M in donations into his charity

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will use the $9.1 million given to a GoFundMe by well-wishers after his on-field collapse to fund his own nonprofit, the Chasing M’s Foundation. The decision adds … more

By THALIA BEATY | 5/8/23

The Capitol is seen in Washington, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, as lawmakers struggle to avoid a default on the nation's debt. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Chaos? Kumbaya? How the debt limit standoff might end

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Just how does this debt limit standoff end? Plenty of scenarios are being publicly and privately gamed out, but no one knows for sure. The possibilities range from kumbaya to total economic chaos … more

By JOSH BOAK | 5/8/23

Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events

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Disney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor. Disney’s amended … more

By MIKE SCHNEIDER | 5/8/23

FILE - The seal of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System is displayed in the ground at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, Feb. 5, 2018. A Federal Reserve report Monday, May 8, 2023, showed that banks raised their lending standards for business and consumer loans in the aftermath of three large bank failures, a trend that could slow the economy in coming months. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Banks report tougher credit standards in wake of failures

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A Federal Reserve report shows that banks raised their lending standards for business and consumer loans in the aftermath of three large bank failures. It's a trend that could slow the economy in … more

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER | 5/8/23

FILE - President Joe Biden talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., as they walk down the House steps as they leave after attending an annual St. Patrick's Day luncheon gathering at the Capitol in Washington, March 17, 2023. The Tuesday, May 9, White House sitdown between the president and congressional leaders will be the first substantive talks between Biden and McCarthy in months, and comes weeks after House Republicans voted on a bill that would raise the debt limit but impose significant federal spending cuts. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Debt options abound, but can Biden, McCarthy strike a deal?

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The White House and Congress could strike a deal to raise the debt ceiling in exchange for budget cuts. Or they could agree to a stopgap measure to keep paying the nation’s bills while negotiations … more

By LISA MASCARO | 5/8/23

FILE - Customers at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City N.J. on Sept. 9, 2018, await the kickoff of the first NFL season after a US Supreme Court ruling clearing the way for legal sports betting. Americans have bet over $220 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the five years since that ruling. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

Americans bet $220B on sports in 5 years since legalization

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Americans have bet over $220 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the five years since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for all 50 states to offer it. The industry shows few signs … more

By WAYNE PARRY | 5/8/23

This cover image released by Ecco shows "When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach" by Ashlee Vance. (Ecco via AP)

Review: 'Heavens' profiles figures in modern space race

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Ashlee Vance covers the modern space race by private companies in "When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach.” The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo … more

By ANDREW DeMILLO | 5/8/23

Disney parks at the forefront after Iger's return

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It’s been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering … more

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN | 5/8/23

This undated photo provided by Signet Jewelers shows Signet’s Group President and Chief Consumer Officer Jamie L. Singleton. (Erin Patrice O'Brien Photography Inc. via AP)

Signet Group President on jewelry trends, consumer behavior

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Signet Jewelers, considered the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, still shines in a sector where stubbornly high inflation has tempered shoppers’ willingness to spend on baubles. Like … more

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO | 5/8/23

FILE - A Tyson food product is seen in Montpelier, Vt., Nov. 18, 2011. Tyson Foods posted a loss in its fiscal second quarter, its first quarterly loss since 2009, and cut its sales forecast as its performance was weighed down by hefty charges related to plant closures and restructuring. Shares slid more than 9% before the market open on Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)

Tyson Foods moves to 2Q loss, weighed down by charges

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Tyson Foods posted a loss in its fiscal second quarter, its first quarterly loss since 2009, and cut its sales forecast as its performance was weighed down by hefty charges related to plant closures … more

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN | 5/8/23

Nigeria court hears opposition's presidential vote challenge

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A Nigerian court has opened hearing on suits filed by opposition parties to challenge the incumbent party’s victory in the country’s Feb. 25 presidential election. The hearing began at the Court … more

By CHINEDU ASADU | 5/8/23

University of Michigan Solar Car Team Selects Amprius Technologies for Prestigious World Solar Car Challenge

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FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2023--Amprius Technologies, Inc. ("Amprius” or the “Company") (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode … more

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Dr. Roger Chou, wearing a national flag scarf, poses with the interview committee and family members. (Photo: Business Wire)

Tenacious Pursuit of Excellence: Dr. Roger Chou Becomes Taiwan's First CST

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TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2023--Dr. Roger Chou, affectionately known as "Dr. Roger," achieved a significant milestone on May 5, 2023, in Portland, USA, by becoming Taiwan's first … more

5/8/23

Tint World® Opens First of Three Franchise Locations in Missouri

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Leading National Automotive Styling Centers™ franchise in St. Charles serves drivers and automotive enthusiasts throughout the northwestern St. Louis areaST. LOUIS, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tint … more

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attends a meeting with President Joe Biden's "Investing in America Cabinet," in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

US to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays

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The Biden administration is starting work on new regulations that it says will expand the rights of airline passengers. The rulemaking process being announced Monday would require airlines to … more

By DAVID KOENIG | 5/8/23

Indonesian police K9 patrol in front of Meruorah hotel in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Monday, May 8, 2023. Indonesian President Joko Widodo will host fellow leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this week in their annual summit in Labuan Bajo. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort

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Southeast Asian leaders are meeting at a picturesque tourist destination with sun-splashed tropical islands to tackle regional crises. The sunshiny setting is a stark contrast with the seriousness of … more

By EDNA TARIGAN and ANDI JATMIKO | 5/8/23

William Penn School District Superintendent Eric Becoats, center, speaks with prospective applicants during a teachers job fair at the high school's cafeteria in Lansdowne, Pa., Wednesday, May 3, 2023. As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Teacher appreciation? Try better pay, more governors say

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As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession. Some are doing it for the second straight … more

By MARC LEVY | 5/8/23

FILE - A person uses a smartphone in Chicago, Sept. 16, 2017. Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on how it should be done. (AP Photo, File)

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

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Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms. But there is very little consensus on … more

By MARY CLARE JALONICK | 5/8/23

FILE - A worker rides a rail car at a BNSF rail crossing in Saginaw, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made in 2023 with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Engineers frustrated with rails even as others get sick time

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Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made this year with … more

By JOSH FUNK | 5/7/23

FILE - Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks on the U.S.-China economic relationship at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Washington. Yellen said Sunday that there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation's borrowing limit of $31.381 trillion in the coming weeks. She did not rule out President Joe Biden bypassing lawmakers and acting on his own to try to avert a first-ever federal default. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Yellen: 'No good options' if Congress fails to act on debt

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says there are “no good options” for the United States to avoid an economic “calamity” if Congress fails to raise the nation’s $31 trillion-plus borrowing … more

By ZEKE MILLER | 5/7/23