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Stock market today: Tech stocks and AI pull Wall Street to more records

Stock market today: Tech stocks and AI pull Wall Street to more records

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes rose to more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much of a boost they’re getting from the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500…

Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources

Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources

By THOMAS BEAUMONT, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, ZEKE MILLER and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct…

UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a ‘targeted shooting’ outside a New York hotel, officials say

UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a ‘targeted shooting’ outside a New York hotel, officials say

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what police said was a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel…

Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast

Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast

By LINLEY SANDERS, HUMERA LODHI and ANNIE NG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won…

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far.…