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California is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know 05/10/2024 12:21am • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Generative artificial intelligence tools will soon be used by California's government. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday the state will partner with five companies to develop and test generative AI tools that could improve public service. Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall St rally takes S&P 500 near record 05/09/2024 11:04pm • TOKYO (AP) — Stocks in Asia were mixed Friday after a rally on Wall Street that pulled the S&P 500 back within 1% of its record. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul but rose in China, where investors were focused on the release of April inflation figures. In Japan, the Finance Ministry Hungary and China sign strategic cooperation agreement during visit by Chinese President Xi 05/09/2024 10:08pm • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary and China signed a number of new agreements on Thursday to deepen their economic and cultural cooperation during a visit to the Central European country by Chinese President Xi Jinping, a trip meant to solidify China's economic footprint in the region. Xi and Hung 4 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stocks to Watch as SAF Takes Off 05/09/2024 08:00pm • Although the auto industry gets a lot of attention when it comes to climate change, the aviation industry also contributes a good chunk of planet-warming emissions. But unlike electric cars and buses, electric planes are a long way from becoming a broadly commercial reality. Enter sustainable aviati The 6 Best Fidelity Mutual Funds to Buy and Hold 05/09/2024 08:00pm • When you're a buy-and-hold investor, there are a few key factors you always look for: low fund turnover, comprehensive geographical and sector diversification, and a fund managed by a reputable firm. But above all, you must pay close attention to fees in the form of fund expense ratios. To illustrat How ERISA Impacts Your Retirement 05/09/2024 08:00pm • The Employee Retirement Income Security Act safeguards the financial future of many Americans saving for retirement. ERISA was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on Sept. 2, 1974 and today oversees approximately 2.8 million health plans, 765,000 private pension plans and 619,000 other welfare Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers 05/09/2024 07:38pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the surprise hit of the NBA playoffs, winning their first six games behind a dominant defense, clutch performances from superstar Anthony Edwards and enviable depth to fuel a relentless approach. They did the hard part by taking the first two California to tap generative AI tools to increase services access, reduce traffic jams 05/09/2024 07:22pm • SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things, under new agreements announced Thursday as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to harness the power of new t Vinci Partners: Q1 Earnings Snapshot 05/09/2024 05:58pm • LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — LEBLON-RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Vinci Partners Investments Ltd. (VINP) on Thursday reported earnings of $9.3 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Leblon-Rio de janeiro, Brazil-based company said it had net income of 16 cents. Earnings, Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach 05/09/2024 05:53pm • CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets named Charles Lee as their head coach on Thursday, hoping he'll turn around the long-struggling NBA franchise. The 39-year-old Lee joins the Hornets after serving as the Boston Celtics top assistant coach. Lee will complete the Celtics’ playoff run be Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted 05/09/2024 05:28pm • DENVER (AP) — A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of 2024, many arriving from Texas where abortion is restricted, showing a steady increase in need each year since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision le Union push pits the United Farm Workers against a major California agricultural business 05/09/2024 05:20pm • In a meeting room at a hotel in California's crop-rich Central Valley, a fight is taking place that could help shape the future of farm labor in fields that grow a chunk of the country's food. The battle between a unit of the Wonderful Co. — one of the state's most well-known farm companies that g TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal 05/09/2024 01:12pm • TikTok will begin labeling content created using artificial intelligence when it's been uploaded from outside its own platform in an attempt to combat misinformation. “AI enables incredible creative opportunities, but can confuse or mislead viewers if they don’t know content was AI-generated,� Hal Buell, who led AP's photo operations from darkroom era into the digital age, dies at 92 05/09/2024 12:52pm • SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — Hal Buell, who led The Associated Press' photo operations from the darkroom era into the age of digital photography over a four-decade career with the news organization that included some of the defining images of the Vietnam War, has died. He was 92. Buell died Monday in Vietnam's arrest of reformist labor official could disturb bid for better trade terms with the US 05/09/2024 12:43pm • BANGKOK (AP) — A senior Vietnamese official with the country’s labor ministry was arrested for "deliberately disclosing state secrets,” police announced on Thursday, a development that analysts say could hurt Vietnam’s efforts to obtain more favorable trade terms for exports to the United St