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Higher investment means Hyundai could get $2.1 billion in aid to make electric cars in Georgia 09/13/2023 01:19am • SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The state of Georgia and local governments are on track to give $2.1 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to Hyundai Motor Group after the South Korean automaker and a partner announced last month that it will invest an additional $2 billion at an electric vehicle comple With thousands of child care programs at risk of closing, Democrats press for more money 09/12/2023 08:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are pushing for a new round of money to keep the nation’s child care industry afloat, saying thousands of programs are at risk of closing when federal pandemic relief runs out this month. Legislation introduced in both chambers on Wednesday would provide $ Aaron Rodgers is sidelined but the Jets will still make at least 3 more appearances in prime time 09/12/2023 07:16pm • Aaron Rodgers and his new team delivered record viewership numbers for their season opener Monday night and the New York Jets will remain prime-time players even without their star QB, though football fans may feel differently about tuning in going forward. Rodgers’ ill-fated Jets debut — which Popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say 09/12/2023 04:53pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is no better than a dummy pill, according to government experts who reviewed the latest research on the long-questioned drug ingredient. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administratio WestRock, Exxon Mobil and GoDaddy rise; Oracle falls, Tuesday, 9/12/2023 09/12/2023 04:14pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday: Oracle Corp. (ORCL), down $17.10 to $109.61. The business software giant reported revenue that fell short of forecasts. WestRock Co. (WRK), up 94 cents to $35. The company is combining with Smurfit Kappa Tickets sales for Euro 2024 in Germany start soon at $32. High-end seats at the final cost $2,100 09/12/2023 03:56pm • GENEVA (AP) — More than 1.2 million tickets for soccer’s 2024 European Championship in Germany go on sale next month with seats priced from 30 euros ($32) at group-stage games up to 1,000 euros ($1,072) for the final, UEFA said Tuesday. The most expensive seats of all the 2.7 million tickets for Aaron Rodgers' injury means the Packers won't get a first-round pick from Jets in next year's draft 09/12/2023 02:34pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ torn left Achilles tendon is costing his former team a chance at an extra first-round pick in next year’s draft. That's because the four-time MVP’s inability to play will cost the Green Bay Packers a first-round draft pick. Part Congo communities forcibly uprooted to make way for mines critical to EVs, Amnesty report says 09/12/2023 09:56am • ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The mining of minerals critical to electric vehicle batteries and other green technologies in Congo has led to human rights abuses, including forced evictions and physical assault, according to a new report from Amnesty International and another rights group. Congo is by far Smurfit Kappa, WestRock combining to create a global packaging company with a value of almost $20B 09/12/2023 07:30am • Smurfit Kappa and WestRock will join to create a global packaging company with a value of almost $20 billion. Smurfit Kappa has a stronghold in Europe with its corrugated and containerboard products. WestRock dominates in the U.S. in corrugated and consumer packaging and has a footprint in Brazil an The 9 Best Cheap Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts for 2024 09/11/2023 08:00pm • All-inclusive resorts are a much-loved option for low-stress Caribbean vacations. With accommodations, food and some activities all rolled into one price, these resorts can take away much of the hassle of planning a relaxing trip someplace warm and tropical. As vacation prices continue to rise, it's 7 Drone Stocks to Buy in 2023 09/11/2023 08:00pm • While drones aren't exactly filling Earth's skies yet, there's no doubt that the sector is expanding at a significant growth rate in the last half of 2023. Data from Grand View Research shows the global commercial drone market rising from an estimated $19.9 billion in 2022 to $57.2 billion in 2030 a Hostess is being acquired by JM Smucker in a deal valued at $5.6B after coming back from the brink 09/11/2023 04:34pm • Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion. Smucker, which makes everything from coffee to peanut butter and jelly, will pay $34.25 per share in cash and stock, and it will also pick up approximately Mid Atlantic Daybook 09/11/2023 04:32pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Monday, Sep. 11. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660 an Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week 09/10/2023 07:50pm • DETROIT (AP) — About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble. Shawn Fain, the comba Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10 09/10/2023 05:55pm • ATLANTA (AP) — The No. 8 pick stole the spotlight from the top choice in the NFL draft. Bijan Robinson caught a touchdown pass in his debut and set up another score with a long run, giving the Atlanta rookie immediate bragging rights over Carolina's Bryce Young as the Falcons opened with season wi