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They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words 09/27/2025 07:05pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spo Stella Jean's Milan runway features artisans from Bhutan and an appeal to preserve craftsmanship 09/27/2025 06:23pm • MILAN (AP) — Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean returned to the Milan runway on Saturday after a three-year absence with a collection produced with artisans in Bhutan and an appeal for more political support for the withering class of artisans that gives luxury fashion its edge. “I said I woul Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy 09/27/2025 12:01am • HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI. Billi They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words 09/26/2025 10:59pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spo They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words 09/25/2025 10:58pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spo Banker for Alex Murdaugh faces prison time as state and federal cases wrap up 09/25/2025 05:21pm • COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina banker who prosecutors said helped Alex Murdaugh move millions of dollars around to avoid detection of his thefts in exchange for a share of the money will spend at least five years in prison. Russell Laffitte pleaded guilty Thursday to eight counts in stat Trump-targeted GOP congressman Massie tours his Kentucky district with support from Sen. Paul 09/25/2025 03:45pm • SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has enlisted help from a key ally, Sen. Rand Paul, as the maverick congressman tries to fend off President Donald Trump's threats to oust him from Congress. Massie is running headlong into his toughest political fight as a super PAC How to navigate social media trends without derailing your budget 09/25/2025 06:16am • NEW YORK (AP) — Did you buy a new pink dress to watch the Barbie movie, only to never wear it again? An Oura ring because your favorite TikTok influencer had it? A new pair of baggy jeans because '90s fashion is making a comeback? Niche trends fueled by social media can influence your shopping de Are Private Student Loans Worth It? How to Decide 09/24/2025 08:00pm • Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education -- especially for those who can't afford to pay out-of-pocket after maxing out federal student loans, grants and scholarships. When federal aid comes up short, priva Salvadoran restaurant in Columbia Heights struggles amid fears of ICE raids 09/24/2025 04:02pm • A Columbia Heights restaurant that's been in business for about two decades is now in danger of closing. Widespread fears of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are keeping customers and staff away. El Rinconcito II serves Salvadoran food and is known for its pupusas. Claudia Arias, th Optus fined $66 million for 'appalling' conduct in sales to telecom's customers in Australia 09/24/2025 03:58am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge fined telecommunications giant Optus 100 million Australian dollars ($66 million) Wednesday for unconscionable conduct selling services to hundreds of vulnerable customers including in Indigenous communities outside the range of its coverage. The sub De-Dollarization: What Would Happen if the Dollar Lost Reserve Currency Status? 09/23/2025 08:00pm • One of the more intriguing financial trends that has gained popularity in recent years is the de-dollarization movement. De-dollarization is an effort by a growing number of countries to reduce the role of the U.S. dollar in international trade. Countries like Russia, India, China, Brazil and Malays What Is APR? Understanding Credit Card Interest Rates 09/23/2025 08:00pm • All credit cards come with more than a few moving parts. Among them is an annual percentage rate, or APR -- the cost of borrowing money using the card. However, the tricky thing with credit cards is that they can have multiple APRs, each of which applies to a different transaction type. What Is APR Skip the Cash Advance Fees With This Discover Card Perk 09/23/2025 08:00pm • You may not know about Discover's hidden cash advance benefit. A perk not offered by many other cards, it's certainly helpful for those in a pinch. But the perk could very easily get out of control if you're not careful. Understanding Discover's Cash Advance FeatureDiscover allows its cardholders to The Latest: Trump says he now believes Ukraine can take back all of its land after Zelenskyy meeting 09/23/2025 07:29pm • President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia, a dramatic shift from the U.S. leader’s call on Kyiv to make concessions to end the war. Trump offered his position in a social media posting soon after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy