Brent oils price tops $100 per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag Wall Street lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are leaping further Thursday as increased fighting in the Middle East threatens to slow the global flow of crude. Sharp drops for two of Wall Street's most influential companies, Alphabet and Tesla, are meanwhile dragging the U. S. stock market lower. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% and may be heading for its first back-to-back weekly loss since March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 477 points, or 0. 9%, as of 11 a. m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite 2...
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- Brent oils price tops $100 per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag Wall Street lower
- House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
- House Republican says Smith may have lied about Trump probe and refers him for possible prosecution
- Wisconsin governor calls for transparency after Madison officer fatally shoots man with knife
- Yemens Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
- EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
- Trump says Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations through Abraham Accords
- India protest movement holds capital sit-in as police crack down on demonstrators
- Death toll in India hydropower tunnel disaster rises to 25 as rescue effort ends
- US is ready to help end the senseless war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
- Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas
- Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
- Democrats try to harness data center backlash thats dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
- Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced
- FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
- US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
- Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
- Video shows unfazed passersby during fiery attack on New York federal building by ex-soldier
- House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trumps priorities
- Millions have signed up for Trump Accounts, but some families are still waiting for babys $1,000
- US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
- June 1 trial date set for Venezuelas Nicols Maduro in his US drug trafficking case
- European Union gives its greenlight to Paramount and Warners mega merger with some conditions
- AP Exclusive: A boaters photo may be the last picture of group drowned in an Ohio river
- Trump pays respects to 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
- Independent autopsy of Nolan Wells finds undetermined cause of death
- Prosecutor focuses on who knew about singer D4vds relationship with teen girl before her killing
- Congos Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
- Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
- Ukraine overhauls its military top brass for the fight against Russia
- National Guard deploys as flash floods in West Virginia inundate homes and businesses
- Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
- Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms
- Firefighters battle one of Spains biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
- Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
- US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy
- Irans demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio tells ASEAN leaders
- Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor
- Britains new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
- Mamdani says NYC cant arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should
- Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
- House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
- Detective says D4vd ordered chain saws, body bags in hearing to decide if singer should go to trial
- US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
- OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an unprecedented hack of another company
- World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and Telemundo
- 2 married couples from Honduras were among 5 adults who drowned in an Ohio river
- Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
- Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to todays safety briefings on every flight
- Ukraines Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
- French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
- Mexican man killed after ICE encounter in Florida was on vacation, officials say
- Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president
- US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years
- Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
- Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
- ESPN starts layoffs tied to NFL Network acquisition, memo says
- A blast in a tunnel at an Indian hydropower project leaves 12 dead and 13 missing
- Appeals court rejects Bidens bid to block release of recordings of ghostwriter interviews
- AI stocks gather more strength, even as Brent oils price nears $92
- US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
- Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
- Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in an effort to unmask sources
- The Tate brothers fight extradition to the UK where they face rape and sex trafficking charges
- Another tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night
- 5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, sheriff says
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
- Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
- Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
- Ex-soldier started a fire and fired a pellet gun outside a New York federal building, FBI says
- Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Grahams Senate seat
- FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
- Nolan Wells remembered for his gentle spirit as Rev. Al Sharpton demands truth about his death
- Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states request
- US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
- Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
- US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks
- Los Angeles medical examiner pushes for greater transparency in high-profile deaths
- Wall Street steadies as AI stocks recover some of last weeks sharp losses
- Yemens Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
- Sticking to its tactical identity and collective talent, Spain reigning supreme atop soccer world
- Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers
- Andy Burnham becomes the UKs seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns
- How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
- Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
- As defaults on student loans surge, millions are trying to get their lives back on track
- Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he presents trophy to the winner, Spain
- US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member
- The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
- Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres goal in extra time
- JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
- Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
- Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Perus Andes region and kills at least 6 people
- A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyanas coast, leaving dozens missing
- 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say
- If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
- Nolans The Odyssey storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
- Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraines air defenses
- Justice Department activates untested court for alien terrorist deportations
- Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out
- AIPAC has spent a record amount on Michigans Senate primary, the biggest test of its influence yet
- Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary
- Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
- Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat
- Chinese company demands compensation from the UK over British Steel nationalization
- Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
- The biggest takeaways from the 2026 World Cup
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
- A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
- Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in US
- Sakas hat trick lifts England past Mbapp and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
- US military launches new airstrikes to swiftly punish Iran for deaths of US troops
- Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals Service tells AP
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
- Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
- Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
- David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsins Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers backing
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
- McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to hold the tournament hostage at British Open
- Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with more than 12 attacks recorded
- Sen. Ossoff fuels reelection campaign with attacks on Trump
- Trump shifts his tone on Jimmy Carter while grappling with Iran, inflation and his own legacy
- Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000
- Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8
- Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
- The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
- Massive fire becomes Norways largest in modern times after destroying more than 100 homes
- Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last years deadly disaster
- Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
- Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List
- US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
- License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
- Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
- Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
- A Texas prosecutor reveals new details in an ICE killing of a Houston father
- Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
- A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
- Lawmakers demand answers after bombshell report about ICE officer shooting in Maine
- Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
- Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
- Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers, roil businesses
- Landslide in Chinas Chongqing city kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
- Israeli strike on funeral kills 7 and wounds 22 in Gaza, local hospital says
- Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence
- Andy Burnham is declared leader of UKs Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
- Swings for AI stocks whipsaw markets worldwide, while oil prices keep climbing
- Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Heres how it attacks the body
- World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament
- Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech
- Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyys defense shake-up sparks anger
- Chinas Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
- A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
- Andy Burnham, a mayor from Englands north, is poised to become Britains next prime minister
- To air or not to air? Nations TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
- Why American elections are so complicated and secure
- Maine shooting and officers background raise new questions about ICEs rapid hiring
- US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign
- AP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records say
- Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation
- Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
- Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
- Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago
- House Republicans $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle
- Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
- Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
- Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
- FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
- Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
- Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
- Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
- What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
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