Microsoft agrees to pay $14.4M to settle with the California Civil Rights Department over allegations of discriminating against workers who took protected leave — Microsoft Corp. has agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle allegations that…
With an economy hobbled by Western sanctions and inflation, desperate Iranians are flocking to “tap-to-earn” crypto mini apps in Telegram like Hamster Kombat — Cab drivers and bikers tap away furiously on their mobile phones as they wait…
By PETER SMITH Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — “Bye bye, Jesus!” a child called out as the riverboat chugged away from shore into the Ohio River, a solemn bell tolling amid the thrumming of an old-fashioned sternwheel. Two…
Manipulated video from an Associated Press report circulated on the eve of the match between Slovakia and Ukraine at this year’s European Championship, with the false claim that Slovak flags had been banned from all games because of their…
Manipulated video from an Associated Press report circulated on the eve of the match between Slovakia and Ukraine at this year's European Championship, with the false claim that Slovak flags had been banned from all games because of their…
Down-ballot US campaigns are experimenting with AI models, which can help them save money and time, while also adding to fears about the threats of deepfakes — Adrian Perkins was running for reelection as the mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana…
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By MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers are amplifying their calls to end the gag order that bars the former president from commenting about witnesses, jurors and others tied to the Manhattan criminal…
Amazon plans to invest $1.4B to build or maintain 14K affordable houses near its offices, on top of its $2.2B housing investment from 2021 in WA, VA, and TN — Amazon is adding $1.4 billion to a fund it established three years ago for…
CNN employees concerned about potential layoffs at news media network amid struggles in rating and CEO Mark Thompson's strategic vision. The staffers fear about CNN layoffs as the news channel signed a deal with the Associated Press to use…
CNN inked a deal with the Associated Press to use its copy on its website, the first time it has done so since cutting ties with the wire service 14 years ago.
By EMILIO MORENATTI Associated Press Associated Press photographer and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Emilio Morenatti has visited more than 50 countries in a 30-year career. He’s always looking to elevate a moment by finding the beauty in…