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Trump offers prayers for people in hurricane’s path after lashing out at Harris and other women

Trump offers prayers for people in hurricane’s path after lashing out at Harris and other women

By MICHELLE L. PRICE, WILL WEISSERT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump offered his prayers to those in the path of Hurricane Milton as it began to lash Florida while continuing to insult his…

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records after Shanghai’s worst drop since early COVID

Stock market today: Wall Street sets more records after Shanghai’s worst drop since early COVID

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks set records Wednesday after the latest wild swerves for Chinese stocks left few ripples in markets worldwide. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% to…

Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one

Tampa Bay hasn’t been hit directly by a major hurricane since 1921. Milton may be the one

By TERRY SPENCER and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton, as crews…

Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008

Stock market today: Wall Street rebounds after Hong Kong stocks fall to worst day since 2008

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rebounded Tuesday after falling oil prices released some of the pressure that built up on the market. The S&P 500 rallied 1% to…

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states

By LEAH ASKARINAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Election night in the United States is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time, and you don’t get to…

Hezbollah steps up rocket fire into Israel, which sends more troops into Lebanon

Hezbollah steps up rocket fire into Israel, which sends more troops into Lebanon

By BASSEM MROUE and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into Israel on Tuesday, and the militant group’s acting leader vowed to keep up pressure that has forced…