JERUSALEM (AP) — A key mediator on Gaza is stressing the urgency of brokering a ceasefire after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a proposal. But Israel has yet to weigh in as its military prepares an offensive on some of the territory’s most populated areas. The prospect of an expanded assault on areas sheltering…… MORE
RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin is churning slowly toward the eastern U.S. coast and stirring up waves that already have forced dozens of beach rescues. The biggest storm surges are expected over the coming two days. Forecasters remain confident the center of the monster storm will remain far offshore. But the outer edges are…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California hearing on Democrats’ redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday. A Republican lawmaker pressed for answers over a partisan plan aimed at winning Democrats five more House seats. He argues that California should spend money on other issues such as health care instead. California’s plan is a counter…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S. government is vying for a 10% stake in Silicon Valley pioneer Intel in an unusual deal that would deepen the Trump administration’s financial ties with major computer chip manufacturers and punctuate a dramatic about-face from the president’s recent push to oust…… MORE
Oklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.” Opponents decry the exam as a “MAGA loyalty test.” Ryan Walters, the state public schools superintendent, said Monday that any teacher coming from the…… MORE
Home Depot’s sales improved during its fiscal second quarter as consumers remained focused on smaller projects amid cost concerns, but its performance missed Wall Street’s expectations. Revenue for the three months ended August 3 climbed to $45.28 billion from $43.18 billion, but fell short of the $45.41 billion that analysts polled by FactSet were looking…… MORE
TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada has reached an agreement with the union representing 10,000 flight attendants to end a strike. The union first announced the agreement early on Tuesday after talks resumed late the night before. The strike, which began over the weekend, affected about 130,000 travelers daily during the peak summer travel season. Flights…… MORE
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people’s mental health. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, alleges TikTok violates state laws against deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accuses TikTok of knowing the dangers but failing…… MORE
LONDON (AP) — Britain has dropped its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data stored in the cloud. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard indicated Monday that London and Washington resolved their dispute over electronic privacy. Gabbard says she, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have worked with…… MORE
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials warned of potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull certain lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after the agency detected potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. The contamination was found in…… MORE
