Category Archives: World/National

Hiring in the US slows, yet employers added a solid 139,000 jobs in May
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade wars.Hiring...
Curtis Media Jun 06, 2025

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional CorrespondentWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's big bill in Congress would unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits ...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

The International Soccer Tournament kicks off in Cary promising major matches and entertainment
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - June has arrived and so has one of the biggest sports events Wake County has ever seen. WakeMed Soccer Park is playing host to The Soccer Tournament-a global, winner-take-all co...
Curtis Media Jun 04, 2025

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump wants his "big, beautiful" bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be s...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian warplanes was a serious blow to the Kremlin’s strategic arsenal
A surprise Ukrainian drone attack that targeted several Russian air bases hosting nuclear-capable strategic bombers was unprecedented in its scope and sophistication and for the first time r...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

US job openings rose in April, signaling resilience in the American labor market
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, showing that the labor market remains resilient in the face of uncertainty arising from President Don...
Curtis Media Jun 03, 2025

A global rally for stocks loses steam amid questions about what will happen to Trump’s tariffs
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - A big rally for stocks that began in Asia on Thursday lost steam after sweeping into Europe and the United States amid uncertainty about what will happen...
Curtis Media May 29, 2025

Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas
By FU TING, KANIS LEUNG, and HUIZHONG WU Associated PressHONG KONG (AP) - Chinese students studying in the U.S. are scrambling to figure out their futures after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ann...
Curtis Media May 29, 2025

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and ove...
Curtis Media May 28, 2025

S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride whips back upward after Trump delays tariffs
By STAN CHOE AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street's roller-coaster ride created by President Donald Trump's trade policies whipped back upward on Tuesday, this time becaus...
Curtis Media May 27, 2025
