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FILE - Aeroflot's passengers planes are parked at Sheremetyevo airport, outside Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. China has barred Russia’s airlines from flying foreign-owned jetliners into its airspace, the Russian news outlet RBK reported, after President Vladimir Putin threw ownership of the planes into doubt by allowing them to be re-registered in Russia to avoid seizure under sanctions over Moscow’s attack on Ukraine. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

Report: China bars Russian airlines with foreign planes

A Russian news outlet says China has barred Russia’s airlines from flying foreign-owned jetliners into its airspace. That comes after President Vladimir Putin threw their ownership into doubt by … more

6/1/22

The 118-meter (387-foot) Motor Yacht A belonging to Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko is anchored in the port of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, Motor Yacht A, one of the world's largest yachts, sits in the quiet port — so far avoiding the fate of other luxury vessels linked to sanctioned Russian oligarchs. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Sanctioned Russian oligarch's megayacht hides in a UAE creek

In the dusty, northern-most sheikhdom of the United Arab Emirates, one of the world’s largest yachts sits in a quiet port. So far, it has avoided the fate of other luxury vessels linked to … more

By ISABEL DEBRE and JON GAMBRELL | 6/1/22

FILE - Workers begin digging a tunnel to connect the new General Assembly building to the Capitol, March 2, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Dena Potter, a spokeswoman for the state agency overseeing the project, said the Capitol was briefly evacuated on March 14, 2022, after a contractor working on the $25 million tunnel “inadvertently” poked through the ceiling of a subterranean Capitol extension causing debris to fall into the visitors center cafe. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Lawmakers to vote on budget, won't take up stadium bill

Virginia lawmakers are set to reconvene in Richmond to vote on a compromise state budget. The spending plan up for a vote Wednesday would offer billions in tax relief, increase pay for teachers and … more

By SARAH RANKIN | 6/1/22

Trellix Finds Workforce Shortage Impacts 85% of Organizations’ Cybersecurity Posture

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 1, 2022--Trellix, the cybersecurity company delivering the future of extended detection and response (XDR), conducted new research into the talent shortage … more

6/1/22

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, front center, poses with a group of women including 13 female government ministers after their swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, Australia, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Australia’s new government sworn in Wednesday includes a record 13 women, including the first female Muslim to serve in the role and the second Indigenous person named Indigenous Affairs minister. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP)

New Australian government includes record 13 women ministers

Australia's new government includes a record 13 women, including the first female Muslim to serve in the role and the second Indigenous person named Indigenous Affairs minister. The swearing-in … more

5/31/22

Four pillars of Ant Group’s ESG strategy and objectives by 2030 (Graphic: Business Wire)

Ant Group’s ESG strategy aims to support 100 million SMEs by 2030

HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2022--Ant Group, a global technology provider, today announced its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy as part of its latest sustainability … more

5/31/22

Roger Clemens, seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher, left, poses with his son Kody Clemens after the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Detroit. Kody made his debut with the Tigers in the major leagues. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Roger Clemens fired up to see son make major league debut

Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit. Not many of them had him as fired up as the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota … more

By DAVE HOGG | 5/31/22

Advisers tell Spirit shareholders to reject Frontier bid

Score one for JetBlue in the dogfight over who gets to buy Spirit Airlines. A firm that advises investors on proxy voting said Tuesday that Spirit shareholders should oppose Frontier Airlines’ bid … more

5/31/22

Italy's Giorgio Chiellini gestures during a training session ahead of Wednesday's Finalissima soccer match between Italy and Argentina at Wembley Stadium in London, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP photo/Frank Augstein)

AP source: Italy's Giorgio Chiellini making MLS move to LAFC

Los Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to bring veteran Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The person … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 5/31/22

Twenty20 Energy and PT SSP are working together to pursue power generation opportunities within the Indonesian market. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Twenty20 Energy Partners with Leading Indonesian EPC Firm PT Satyamitra Surya Perkasa

JAKARTA, Indonesia & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2022--Twenty20 Energy, which delivers innovative energy solutions that accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy future, signed a … more

5/31/22

Equitrans Midstream Announces Upsizing and Pricing of Private Offering of Senior Notes

CANONSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2022--Equitrans Midstream Corporation (NYSE: ETRN) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, EQM Midstream Partners, LP (EQM), has priced an offering … more

5/31/22

Federal regulators say they will keep closer eye on Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration says it is going to keep Boeing on a shorter leash when it comes to performing safety-related work on aircraft. The FAA said Tuesday that for three more years, it … more

5/31/22

FILE - McGregor Scott, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, answers questions during a news conference in Sacramento Calif., Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. A former executive of a California solar power company was sentenced Tuesday, May 31, 2022, to eight years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $620 million in restitution for his role in the $1 billion fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncell, File)

Former executive gets prison for $1 billion solar fraud

A former energy executive in California who took part in $1 billion solar power fraud has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison. Alan Hansen also was ordered Tuesday to pay $620 million in … more

5/31/22

Supreme Court order could affect Pennsylvania Senate count

The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking the counting of some mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania. The order Tuesday could affect the tight Republican Senate primary between former hedge fund CEO David … more

5/31/22

Seattle passes measures to address gig worker pay, rights

The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved a measure that pushes app-based companies like food delivery services to improve wages and other working conditions for gig workers. Among other … more

5/31/22

Canceled flights mar first weekend of summer for travelers

The unofficial start of summer is offering a troubling look at what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season. U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,800 flights over a five-day stretch … more

By The Associated Press | 5/31/22

FILE - The U.S. Supreme Court building is shown, May 4, 2022 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship

A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints. The … more

5/31/22

Atlanta United loses Ronald Hernández (knee) for 3-4 months

Atlanta United defender Ronald Hernández will miss three to four months after injuring his knee last weekend in a 2-1 loss to Columbus. It's the latest in a string of major injuries for the … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 5/31/22

FILE - Head coach for the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators, John Wroblewski, right, conducts practice for the team in what used to be the practice facility for the Atlanta Thrashers Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 in Duluth, Ga. John Wroblewski was named the head coach of the U.S. national women’s hockey team on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 after recent success guiding the men’s development program.(AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

John Wroblewski takes over as US women's hockey head coach

John Wroblewski’s success with USA Hockey’s men’s development program has led to him being named the coach of the U.S. national women’s team. Wroblewski’s hiring is currently limited to … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 5/31/22

FILE - A worker returns voting machines to storage at the Fulton County Election preparation Center Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. In an advisory sent to state election officials, and obtained by The Associated Press in advance of its expected on Friday, June 3, 2022, the nation’s leading cybersecurity agency says that electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, or CISA, said there is no evidence the flaws in the Dominion Voting Systems’ equipment have been exploited to alter election results. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Cyber agency: Voting software vulnerable in some states

The nation’s leading cybersecurity agency says electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure … more

By KATE BRUMBACK | 5/31/22