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Stellantis lays off about 400 salaried workers as automakers continue electric vehicle transition 03/22/2024 01:47pm • DETROIT (AP) — Jeep maker Stellantis is laying off about 400 white-collar workers in the U.S. as it deals with the transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles. The company formed in the 2021 merger between PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler said the workers are mainly in engineering, techno House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before the shutdown deadline, and the Senate is up next 03/22/2024 11:46am • WASHINGTON (AP) — House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before the shutdown deadline, and the Senate is up next. New finance minister says Pakistan will seek a long-term IMF loan to stabilize the economy 03/22/2024 09:58am • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan plans to seek a long-term loan from the International Monetary Fund to help stabilize the country's ailing economy after the end of the IMF's current $3 billion bailout package, the country's newly appointed finance minister said Friday. Muhammad Aurangzeb, who plans to m The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war 03/22/2024 06:18am • BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission wants to prevent Russia from using farm products as a tool to wreak havoc on the EU market and is moving to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus. The tariffs are also aimed at denying Russia revenue, because they will effectively suppress California Democratic lawmakers seek ways to combat retail theft while keeping progressive policy 03/22/2024 01:02am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Facing mounting pressure to crack down on a retail theft crisis, California lawmakers are split on how best to tackle the problem that some say has caused major store closures and products like deodorants to be locked behind plexiglass. Top Democratic leaders have already Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task 03/21/2024 11:35pm • As the world warms from human-caused climate change, fresh water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is becoming harder to get for many people. That’s because the warming world is leading to erratic rainfall patterns, extreme heat and periods of drought — on top of decades of bad water management A small town suspended its entire police force. Residents want to know why 03/21/2024 11:17pm • RIDGELY, Md. (AP) — A small town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors, a largely unexplained decision that has left residents shocked, skeptical and on edge. The unusually harsh crackdown on law enforcemen IMF says the economic situation in debt-stricken Sri Lanka is gradually improving 03/21/2024 10:44pm • COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The economic situation in debt-stricken Sri Lanka has started to gradually improve following its worst economic crisis two years ago, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday. Inflation has come down from a peak of 70% in 2022 to 5.9% last month and the country's eco 10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for 2024 03/21/2024 08:00pm • The stock market is sizzling right now. The U.S. economy remains strong, and inflation has moderated to a significant degree. This has the Federal Reserve primed to cut interest rates this year, which could further boost investor sentiment. Throw in powerful innovations in fields such as semiconduct Requiring ugly images of smoking's harm on cigarettes won't breach First Amendment, court says 03/21/2024 06:48pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal requirement that cigarette packs and advertising include graphic images demonstrating the effects of smoking — including pictures of smoke-damaged lungs and feet blackened by diminished blood flow — does not violate the First Amendment, an appeals court ruled Thurs Growing concern from House Republicans about crime near US Capitol 03/21/2024 05:20pm • House Republicans said Thursday that D.C.'s crime problem is undermining public safety near the U.S. Capitol, due to an increase in robberies and carjackings that have affected lawmakers and congressional staff members. "D.C. crime is out of control," Rep. Bryan Steil, GOP chair of the House Admi Georgia lawmakers advance bills targeting immigrant-friendly policies 03/21/2024 05:01pm • ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Senate on Thursday pushed through bills aimed at forcing local governments to help deport immigrants instead of sheltering them, part of a continuing political response to the killing of a nursing student on the University of Georgia campus allegedly by a Venezuelan man. FedEx: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 03/21/2024 04:17pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx Corp. (FDX) on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $879 million. On a per-share basis, the Memphis, Tennessee-based company said it had profit of $3.51. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $3.86 per share. The results Congress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close 03/21/2024 04:05pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend and allows Congress, nearly six months into the budget year, to complete its work funding the government thr Netflix's recent forays into live sports programming not expected to create any big waves soon 03/21/2024 02:29pm • After being on the sidelines, Netflix has started dipping into live sports. Over the past few months, the streaming giant has aired exhibition events in golf and tennis. It is also slated to air the July 20 bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Beginning next year, Netflix will start carrying World