Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, Virginia gave tech companies a tax break on equipment and software, and they began to build....
Germany, Austria say they’ll release reserve oil as part of effort to temper price...
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Austria say they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for its members...
Edmunds: These are the best budget hatchbacks that you can get in 2026
Compared to a typical sedan, a hatchback offers greater versatility thanks to its larger, easier-to-load trunk. Some hatchbacks are also fun to drive with...
Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday as Tehran kept up its pressure on the region's oil industry,...
Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when the war with Iran may...
Asian shares advanced Tuesday as U.S. stocks held steady while investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end.U.S. futures and oil...
Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports
HONOLULU (AP) — Dear Tourist: The flowers in that bright-purple lei you received on your Hawaii vacation almost certainly weren't grown in the Aloha...
Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states...
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York federal judge on Tuesday urged over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and...
Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meta said Wednesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and...
Smartmatic says Trump’s ‘campaign of retribution’ is driving criminal prosecution
MIAMI (AP) — Voting technology firm Smartmatic is seeking to dismiss a criminal indictment for money laundering, blaming President Donald Trump and his allies...
Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in...
For the third consecutive year, Michael Bloomberg landed the No. 1 spot on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s exclusive ranking of the 50 biggest donors...
