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FILE - Charlie Javice leaves Federal Court, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal

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A prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer base. … more

By LARRY NEUMEISTER | 3/26/25

FILE - A federal employee, who asked not to use their name for fears over losing their job, protests with a sign saying "Federal Employees Don't Work for Kings" during the "No Kings Day" protest on Presidents Day , Feb. 17, 2025, near the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Federal judge struggles with scope of relief for fired workers

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A federal judge in Maryland says he will extend a temporary order requiring the Trump administration to bring back federal workers who were fired as the president seeks to dramatically downsize the … more

By BRIAN WITTE | 3/26/25

FILE - Power transmission towers line a street in Redondo Beach, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Copper prices have soared as the US threatens tariffs on the metal and China boosts its economy

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Copper prices have hit record highs as an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners threatens to squeeze supplies of the vital metal. Buyers in the U.S. have been stocking up on … more

By DAMIAN J. TROISE | 3/26/25

FILE - Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa speaks during a Fiscal Policy Committee meeting, March 9, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)

Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers

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A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration. The bill would permit 16- and … more

3/26/25

Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms to get synthetic braids put in their hair. But they're wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are being outweighed by potential health hazards. (AP video by Sharon Johnson) (AP produced by Javier Arciga)

Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know

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Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards. The question follows … more

By KENYA HUNTER | 3/26/25

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney jokes about his hard hat with Elmsdale Lumber Yard president Robin Wilber during a campaign stop at the lumber yard in Elmsdale, N.S. on Tuesday March 25, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadian Prime Minister Carney says trade war is hurting Americans, noting consumer confidence

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war is hurting Americans, noting that American consumer confidence is at a multi-year low. Carney also says the kinship … more

By ROB GILLIES | 3/26/25

FILE - A runner grabs a bottle of water at the athlete's village prior to the start of the 116th running of the Boston Marathon, in Hopkinton, Mass., on April 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

How do you encourage others to take more eco-friendly steps in daily life? Some tips

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How do you encourage those around you to recycle, drive less, use less plastic and otherwise live more sustainably? Experts say that leading by example is perhaps the most effective way. Other tips … more

By LEANNE ITALIE | 3/26/25

FILE - A worker walks over the pipeline that transports seawater to filters at Europe's largest desalination plant for drinking water located in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, file)

Cyprus to fund desalination plants at hotels to reduce impact of water shortages on tourism

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Cyprus says it will make money available to subsidize construction of private desalination plants at hotels on the tourism-reliant island nation as dwindling fresh water reserves in 108 dams are … more

By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS | 3/26/25

FILE - A ghost gun that police seized from an organized shoplifting crime ring is on display during a news conference at the Queens District Attorney's office in New York City, Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Supreme Court upholds Biden rule requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost guns

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The Supreme Court has upheld a Biden administration firearm regulation on nearly impossible-to-trace ghost guns. It requires continued serial numbers, background checks and age verification to buy … more

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST | 3/26/25

Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury, speaks at an Economic Club of New York luncheon in New York, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says

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The United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling — the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills— as early as August without a deal between lawmakers … more

By FATIMA HUSSEIN | 3/26/25

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver the spring statement at the House of Commons in London, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

UK government halves 2025 growth forecast to 1% and confirms defense spending boost

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The British economy will only grow by 1% this year, half the rate previously anticipated, Treasury chief Rachel Reeves conceded Wednesday in a statement to lawmakers about the state of the public … more

By PAN PYLAS | 3/26/25

Brianna Arps poses for a photo, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era

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The Black creators of some consumers products are rethinking their business plans as major U.S. companies end or water down their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Big retail chains pursued … more

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO | 3/26/25

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during their meeting at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Kazuhiro Nogi/Pool Photo via AP)

Leaders of Brazil and Japan stress importance of democracy and free trade

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has stressed the importance of free trade and multilateralism and decried threats against democracy as he and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba … more

By MARI YAMAGUCHI | 3/26/25

FILE - A woman leaves a Dollar Tree store in Urbandale, Iowa, on Feb. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)

Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar to private equity firms after a decade of trying to find a fit

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Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms in a deal worth approximately $1 billion after unsuccessfully trying to incorporate it into its business for a decade. Dollar … more

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN | 3/26/25

This photo provided by Chevrolet shows a 2022 Traverse. The Traverse goes about its business in an unexciting way. But for many shoppers, that's all they want from a three-row family hauler. (Courtesy of General Motors via AP)

Edmunds: Five best used three-row SUVs for under $30,000

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A three-row SUV is ideal for car shoppers who need extra space for transporting lots of people and plenty of cargo. The best of the breed come loaded with driver aids and the latest in onboard … more

By NICK KURCZEWSKI | 3/26/25

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use

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The U.S. has added dozens of companies to its export control, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum … more

By ELAINE KURTENBACH | 3/26/25

FILE - A page from the Internal Revenue Service website is shown on a laptop on Monday, April1, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, file)

Got your first job? Here are some tax tips for first time filers

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The deadline to file your taxes is less than a month away, and if you’re doing them for the first time, you might be feeling added pressure. Experts say that planning ahead, doing your research and … more

By ADRIANA MORGA | 3/26/25

FILE - Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida speaks during a joint news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround

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The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up the company's decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan _ and really sell. Ivan Espinosa, … more

By YURI KAGEYAMA | 3/26/25

FILE - Wind turbines dot the coast line along a giant solar farm near Weifang in eastern China's Shandong province on March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom

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An international agency reports that the installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other … more

By SETH BORENSTEIN | 3/26/25

FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court is seen near sunset in Washington, Oct. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Supreme Court takes up $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural and low-income areas

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The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, … more

By MARK SHERMAN | 3/26/25