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The Rolling Stones in French, Lucinda Williams and more pay tribute to Zydeco legend Clifton Chenier
The Rolling Stones’Mick Jagger sings in swaggering French. Louisiana native Lucinda Williams delivers a slow, slinky, swamp ...
IMF chief urges countries to move ‘swiftly’ to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth
The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global ...
The Latest: Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of tariffs, AP-NORC poll finds
Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that ...
In rare criticism of Putin, Trump urges the Russian leader to ‘STOP!’ after a deadly attack on Kyiv
President Donald Trump on Thursday offered rare criticism of Vladimir Putin, urging the Russian leader to “STOP!” after a deadly barrage of attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s ...
US filings for jobless benefits inch up as labor market remains strong despite fears of downturn
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn. Jobless claim applications inched up by 6,000 ...
India and Pakistan are again teetering on the brink of conflict over disputed Kashmir. Here’s why
A deadly attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir has again moved India and Pakistan closer to war as the two rivals downgraded diplomatic and trade ties, closed the main ...
Election officials from across the US meet to consider Trump’s order overhauling election operations
State and local election officials from across the country are meeting Thursday to consider President Donald Trump’s ...
Germany sees the economy stagnating in 2025 as Trump’s trade policy weighs on it
The German government forecast Thursday that the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, will stagnate this year as U.S.
Smoke from growing New Jersey wildfire to affect air quality in the New York City area
A fast-moving wildfire engulfing part of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens was expected grow Thursday, with smoke affecting the air ...
PepsiCo lowers full-year earnings forecast on tariff costs and lower consumer spending
PepsiCo lowered its full-year earnings expectations Thursday, citing increased costs from tariffs and a pullback in consumer spending. The maker of Pepsi beverages and Frito-Lay snacks said it now ...
Frustration and uncertainty around Tuskegee Morehouse Classic’s move to Montgomery
Last college football season there was a lot of excitement about the Tuskegee Morehouse Classic returning to it’s historic home at AJ McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus. However, this ...
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a ...