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Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland

AP News ECONE, Switzerland (AP) — A group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and break with the Holy See by saying it was necessary to defend the Catholic faith.

The Society of St. Pius X, which opposes modernizing reforms in the Catholic Church, went ahead with the five-hour ceremony at its seminary in Econe, Switzerland, despite a last-ditch appeal by Leo to call it off. The American pope warned in a letter Tuesday that consecrating bishops without his...
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Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech keep Wall Street in check

AP News NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street is rising Wednesday, but drops for some influential technology stocks are keeping the market in check.

The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and was heading toward a third straight gain following five consecutive losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 269 points, or 0.5%, as of 11:45 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% lower.

General Mills helped lead the market and climbed 7.1% after the company behind the Cheerios and Progresso brands reported better results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also...
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The Latest: Federal filing shows Trump took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year

AP News President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.

Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio that took him decades to accumulate.

Also, the House leadership on Tuesday abruptly canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early for the holiday recess, Speaker Mike Johnson ’s majority once again ground to a standstill by a Republican revolt over In...
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Democratic congressman asks the CFPB to investigate 'rent now, pay later' companies

AP News NEW YORK (AP) — A Democratic member of Congress is calling for the federal government to investigate the growing “rent now, pay later” industry, saying Americans may not understand the fees and cost structure of these products as the services become more widely available.

Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Russell Vought urging the bureau to investigate rent now, pay later companies and hold them accountable for potential violations of federal consumer financial protection laws. In the letter, obtained by The...
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Trump will visit newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands

AP News MEDORA, N.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump is visiting North Dakota on Wednesday to see the newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, a massive facility exploring the life of America's 26th president. The 96,000-square-foot library is in the rugged, lonely landscape where the young Easterner built his conservation values while ranching and hunting in the 1880s.

Saturday's official opening coincides with July Fourth celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Trump is coming early to see the $450 million...
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  • Defying Pope Leo XIV, traditionalists go ahead with bishop consecrations in Switzerland
  • Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech keep Wall Street in check
  • Trump will visit newly built Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota's Badlands
  • Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
  • Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation
  • Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44 but still aims to play doubles
  • The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
  • Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
  • As the Pentagon stays quiet, AP reconstructs a US strike that killed over 100 Iranian children
  • Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports

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  • Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
  • Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
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  • Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort

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  • NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters
  • Serena Williams tweaked her knee during Wimbledon return at age 44 but still aims to play doubles
  • World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids — some just toddlers now
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