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'BlackBerry' film hails the must-have gadget that the iPhone turned into a forgotten relic 05/11/2023 05:39pm • Almost everyone knows Steve Jobs' uncanny vision, relentless drive and technological wizardry hatched the iPhone, a breakthrough that continues to reshape culture 16 years after the late Apple co-founder introduced the device to the world. But when Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007, another sma Business Highlights: Wholesale prices rise modestly, a new CEO found for Twitter 05/11/2023 05:13pm • ___ US wholesale price data for April points to easing inflation pressures WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices in the United States rose modestly last month, the latest sign that inflationary pressures may be easing more than a year after the Federal Reserve unleashed an aggressive campaign of stea Title 42 is ending. Here's what it has done, and how US immigration policy is changing 05/11/2023 04:01pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is putting new restrictions into place at its southern border to try to to stop migrants from crossing illegally and encourage them instead to apply for asylum online through a new process. The changes come with the end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum that h As public health emergency ends, pandemic-era support programs have already been fading away 05/11/2023 03:55pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The formal end of the national Public Health Emergency on Thursday is largely a symbolic and psychological step, representing the country’s formal emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic. But behind the scenes, several core aspects of America’s pandemic-era emergency safety n Tesla shouldn't call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says 05/11/2023 03:21pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Tesla shouldn’t be calling its partially automated driving system Autopilot because the cars can’t drive themselves, the top U.S. transportation official says. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he’s concerned about Tesla’s marketing of the system, which is und Lacazette helps Lyon push for European spot as he battles Mbappé for top scorer 05/11/2023 01:47pm • PARIS (AP) — Alexandre Lacazette's goals have papered over Lyon's defensive frailties and are helping the club's late push for a European place next season. That was glaringly evident last Sunday when the striker's remarkable four-goal performance helped Lyon beat Montpellier 5-4 after trailing 4- Greater Mid-Atlantic News Digest 1 p.m. 05/11/2023 01:15pm • Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up for select stories. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s complete coverage of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Delaware, and the rest of the world, visit Coverage Plan at newsroom.ap.org Questions about cov Trump digs in on election lies, insults accuser during CNN town hall event 05/11/2023 01:14pm • During a contentious CNN town hall Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump dug in on his lies about the 2020 election, downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and repeatedly insulted the woman whom a civil jury this week found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming. Trump, returning to Mpox no longer a global emergency, WHO says 05/11/2023 11:32am • LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization said Thursday that the global outbreak of mpox, which initially baffled experts when the smallpox-related disease spread to more than 100 countries last year, is no longer an international emergency, after a dramatic drop in cases in recent months. Last Spain announces exceptional drought measures worth $2.4B 05/11/2023 11:03am • MADRID (AP) — The Spanish government announced 2.2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) worth of drought response measures Thursday, including funding for urban water reuse and further aid for struggling farmers. Currently, 27% of Spanish territory is in a drought “emergency” or “alert." Spain recor 9 railcars from Norfolk Southern train derail in Pennsylvania, no hazardous chemicals on board 05/11/2023 10:34am • NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in Pennsylvania, with no hazardous chemicals on board and no reported injuries, fire department and company officials said. The derailment happened late Wednesday outside of New Castle, the company said in a state Climate calling: Maryland plans multi-agency approach to climate change 05/11/2023 10:10am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) and other top state officials gathered at the University of Maryland Baltimore County on Wednesday to discuss how Loudoun Co. school board member renews push for school resource officers at all elementary schools 05/11/2023 09:34am • All public high schools and middle schools in Loudoun County, Virginia, have school resource officers (SROs), who are employed by the county sheriff's office. Now a school board member is renewing the call for them at all elementary schools too. Tiffany Polifko, a school board member representin How Europe is leading the world in building guardrails around AI 05/11/2023 07:04am • LONDON (AP) — Authorities around the world are racing to draw up rules for artificial intelligence, including in the European Union, where draft legislation faced a pivotal moment on Thursday. A European Parliament committee voted to strengthen the flagship legislative proposal as it heads toward Woman struck by police motorcycle escorting UK royal 05/11/2023 06:50am • LONDON (AP) — A woman in her 80s was in critical condition after being hit by a police motorcycle that was escorting Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, British police said Thursday. The Metropolitan Police said the motorcycle collided with a pedestrian on Wednesday afternoon at an intersection in