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US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Thursday, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran.The morning began with modest losses for Wall Street following drops for Asian and European stocks. But the S&P 500 erased its dip and was up by 0.5% in late trading after Israel's prime minister authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon. That eased worries that the two-week ceasefire announced late Tuesday may already be in trouble because of Israel's bombardment of Lebanon.
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A's lefty Jeffrey Springs has a no-hitter through six innings against the Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs has a no-hitter through six innings against the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon.Springs allowed two baserunners in the third and ended the inning by getting a called third strike on Aaron Judge with his changeup. He ended the fifth by getting José Caballero on a flyball to deep left field.
In the sixth, Springs won an ABS challenge that resulted in a called third strike to Ryan McMahon. He ended the sixth at 72 pitches after Judge softly grounded out to third.
The A’s have thrown 13 no-hitters in... Read More
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers
NEW YORK (AP) — Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket after the latest instance where groups of anonymous traders made strategic, well-timed bets on a major geopolitical event hours before it occurred.On Wednesday, The Associated Press reported that at least 50 brand new accounts on Polymarket placed substantial bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire in the hours, even minutes, before President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire late Tuesday on social media. These were the sole bets made on Polymarket through these... Read More
Universities of Wisconsin regents cite disputes over AI and other topics in president's firing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Leaders on the board that oversees the Universities of Wisconsin rebuffed the fired system president's claim that he was “blindsided” by their decision to oust him, telling lawmakers Thursday that he was slow to address pressing issues like artificial intelligence and feared upsetting policymakers, faculty and staff.Members of the board of regents had said little publicly until Thursday about the surprise dismissal Tuesday of Jay Rothman as head of the 165,000-student university system. Regents voted unanimously with no public discussion to fire Rothman... Read More
Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved “smears about me.”“The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today. The individuals lying about me are devoid of ethical standards, humility and respect. I do not object to their ignorance, but rather I reject their mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation,” she said.
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Top Stories
- US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
- Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes
- Cadets recount how ROTC leader and members subdued gunman who targeted them at Old Dominion
- Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts
- Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
- Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' four-year prison sentence
- Artemis II astronauts describe their lunar voyage as surreal and profound ahead of Earth return
- Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
- UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic
- Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash
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- A's lefty Jeffrey Springs has a no-hitter through six innings against the Yankees
- Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting women's events to biological females
- NCAA weighs a 5-year eligibility limit for college athletes that would start at 19 or HS graduation
- Big Ten earns nearly $70M in March Madness incentives for appearing and advancing in tournaments