Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026
AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines executives have unveiled their vision for turning the carrier into an airline that gives…
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks to another record as stocks worldwide rally
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to another record Thursday as financial markets around the world rallied again. The S&P 500…
Continue ReadingMinnesota Lynx advance to WNBA semifinals with 2-game sweep of Phoenix Mercury
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Lynx advance to WNBA semifinals with 2-game sweep of Phoenix…
Continue ReadingAppeals court hears arguments in fight between 2 tribes over Alabama casino built on ‘sacred’ land
ATLANTA (AP) — An appeals court on Wednesday heard arguments in a long-running dispute between two federally recognized tribes over one’s…
Continue ReadingNine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan finds out its next leader on Friday when the ruling party of outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida picks his…
Continue ReadingWho will replace Kishida to become Japan’s new prime minister?
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party will pick a new leader Friday who will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.…
Continue ReadingWhite Sox remain at 120 losses as Benintendi singles in 10th for 4-3 win over Angels
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Hong Kong court sentences editor to 21 months in jail in a case seen as a barometer of press freedom
Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court has sentenced a former editor of a shuttered news publication to 21 months in prison in a…
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Yuma Residents Focus on Self-Care During National Awareness Month
September marks Self-Care Awareness Month, and with stress levels rising in daily life, more Yuma residents and experts are recognizing the…
Continue ReadingRams expect time together will be beneficial to reconfigured offensive line
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a win under their belt and no new injuries to account for, the Los Angeles Rams can focus on getting…
Continue ReadingUtah Supreme Court crushes constitutional amendment deemed ‘counterfactual’ by lower court
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah voters will not decide this November on a proposed constitutional amendment asking voters to cede power…
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Yuma honors 11th Annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Wednesday marks the 11th Annual National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. The Yuma County Victims’ Rights Committee is holding a vigil…
Continue ReadingOhtani’s 50-50 home run ball goes up for auction with starting bid of $500,000
RUNNEMEDE, N.J. (AP) — The baseball that Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run, which gave him 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same season,…
Continue ReadingThe IMF approves a $7 billion loan for Pakistan, which will get $1 billion immediately
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani officials say the executive board of the International Fund has approved a new $7 billion loan for the country. The loan…
Continue ReadingFederal lawsuit challenging mask ban in suburban New York county dismissed
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A judge dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a suburban New York ban on wearing masks in public except for health and…
Continue ReadingGeorgia court rejects counting presidential votes for Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Supreme Court says presidential candidates Cornel West and Claudia De la Cruz aren’t…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black…
Continue ReadingRussia’s adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Two researchers write in a new paper that Russia was able to brace for the financial penalties imposed after its…
Continue ReadingCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
Associated Press/Report for America SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black…
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FIRST ALERT: Tracking above-normal warmth with more heat in the days ahead
We may be in the fall season, but we have unseasonable heat taking over this week. I am even tracking excessive heat to make a return Friday-Saturday…
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