• The Media Line: Iran, Oman Reach Framework To Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Report Says  
    Iran, Oman Reach Framework To Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Report Says   By The Media Line Staff   Iran and Oman have reached a framework for a temporary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the plan dividing control of entry and exit from the strategic waterway, MS Now reported.   Oman has agreed to the framework, two unnamed Middle East […]
  • AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii’s state primary
    WASHINGTON (AP) — An ongoing corruption scandal involving Hawaii’s lieutenant governor looms over Saturday’s state primary as nine candidates jockey to replace her. Meanwhile, a longtime Democratic congressman who bucked his party and supported one of President Donald Trump’s top legislative priorities faces a tough primary challenge. Five Democrats and four Republicans are seeking their […]
  • Some US adults are using AI for financial guidance but few trust it, Gallup poll finds
    NEW YORK (AP) — Some U.S. adults are using artificial intelligence for financial guidance, but it’s far from the most trusted source of advice, according to a new Gallup survey conducted in partnership with Edward Jones, a financial services firm. About 1 in 5 Americans who have sought financial advice in the past year turned […]
  • The Latest: GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she’ll oppose Blanche’s nomination
    Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department. The Alaska senator said she’s concerned the Trump administration could proceed with its proposed $1.8 billion fund to compensate Jan. 6 rioters even though Blanche has […]
  • US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1%
    WASHINGTON (AP) – The Labor Department says American employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, marking a sharp reversal after several months of modest job growth. Federal officials also revised previous reports downward. Payroll figures for May and June were reduced by a combined 103,000 jobs. At the same time, the unemployment rate edged down […]