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Wall Street's strong start to the year slows

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s strong start to the year slowed on Wednesday. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% from its latest all-time high for its first loss in four days. The Dow Jones Industrial A...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Latest: US closes in on Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and eased sanctions

In a move to assert control over Venezuelan oil, President Donald Trump ’s administration on Wednesday seized a pair of sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announced plans to “sele...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed setting military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.” Trump called for the massive surge i...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — It is a sight Ted Koerner feared he might never see again after his house burned down: His treasured golden retriever, Daisy Mae, playing in his backyard, under the s...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Pure Cycle: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot

WATKINS, Colo. (AP) — WATKINS, Colo. (AP) — Pure Cycle Corp. (PCYO) on Wednesday reported net income of $4.6 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Watkins, Colorado-based company said it ...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Former US team midfielder Chris Armas named head coach of the Kansas City Current

Former Colorado Rapids coach and U.S. team midfielder Chris Armas has been named head coach of the Kansas City Current, the team announced Wednesday. Armas replaces coach Vlatko Andonovski,...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Matt Weston wins men's World Cup skeleton race by largest margin in 14 years

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Britain's Matt Weston enjoyed the most lopsided men's World Cup skeleton victory in almost 14 years on Wednesday, dominating the field for his fourth win in fi...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Associated Press (AP) — A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a d...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends tenant official facing backlash for 'white supremacy' posts

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is standing behind a newly-appointed housing official as she faces backlash for years-old social media posts, including messages that calle...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

'One Battle After Another' dominates SAG's Actor Awards with 7 nominations

“One Battle After Another” dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga landing a record seven nods in the annual SAG-AFT...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Tr...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Warner Bros rejects Paramount takeover again and tells shareholders to stick with Netflix bid

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. again rejected a takeover bid from Paramount and told shareholders Wednesday to stick with a rival offer from Netflix. Warner’s leadership has repeatedly rebuff...

DATE: Jan 7, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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