Stock market today: Wall Street lets off the accelerator after setting records

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting Thursday as momentum cools following their jumps to records…

They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along

Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic…

They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along

Over the past two decades, Gee’s Bend quilts have captured the public’s imagination with their kaleidoscopic…

NYC policy on how long migrant families can stay in shelters was ‘haphazard,’ audit finds

NEW YORK — A New York City policy imposing 60-day limits on shelter stays for migrant…

California is testing new generative AI tools. Here’s what to know

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Generative artificial intelligence tools will soon be used by California’s government. Democratic Gov.…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher as S&P 500 pulls back within 1% of its record

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting higher on a quiet Thursday following two straight days…

US weekly jobless claims rise to highest level since August of 2023

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in more than…

Kansas won’t have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas will remain among the handful of states that haven’t legalized the medical…

Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are…

Biden sees a $35 price cap for insulin as a pivotal campaign issue. It’s not that clear-cut

WASHINGTON — Rarely a day goes without President Joe Biden mentioning insulin prices. He promotes a…