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Associated Press Florida Daybook for Saturday, May. 17.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please … more

5/17/25

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Blair Witch Project Maine <<CAT:Arts and Entertainment>> Blair Witch Project Maine-intro wrap apa418803-Spot Development--FREEDOM, Maine-(Donna Warder, AP correspondent, with … more

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A Walmart store is shown, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Trump warns Walmart: Don't raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes

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President Donald Trump has ripped into Walmart, saying on social media that the retail giant should eat the additional costs created by his tariffs. As Trump has jacked up those import taxes, he's … more

By JOSH BOAK | 5/17/25

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, center right, welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas upon arrival at Baghdad International Airport ahead of the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday May 16, 2025. (Murtadha Al-Sudani/Pool Photo via AP)

Arab League summit kicks off in Baghdad with Gaza at the top of the agenda

Regional leaders are to meet in Baghdad at the annual summit of the Arab League, with the war in Gaza expected to once again loom large. Arab leaders endorsed in March at an emergency summit in … more

By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA | 5/17/25

Clover, the world's smartest point-of-sale solution, launches Clover Hospitality by BentoBox, expanding its offerings to better serve the hospitality industry.

Clover Expands Commitment to the Restaurant Industry with the Launch of Clover Hospitality by BentoBox

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2025--Clover, the world's smartest point-of-sale solution, under parent company, Fiserv, today announced the launch of Clover Hospitality by BentoBox at the 2025 … more

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FILE - Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Ut, center, flanked by Kim Phuc, left, holds the" Napalm Girl", his Pulitzer Prize winning photo as they wait to meet with Pope Francis during the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, May 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, file)

Photo group says it has 'suspended attribution' of historic Vietnam picture because of doubts

There's more muddle now to an issue that has split the photographic community. An organization that honored The Associated Press' Nick Ut with its “photo of the year” in 1973 for an iconic image … more

By DAVID BAUDER | 5/17/25

FILE - Lufthansa aircrafts are parked at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

No pilot for 10 minutes during a Lufthansa flight in 2024 because of fainting incident, report says

German news agency dpa has reported that a Lufthansa flight to Spain last year went without a pilot for 10 minutes after the co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit. Dpa reported Saturday … more

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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro after delivering his opening speech for the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of China and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States at China National Convention Center in Beijing, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington

Colombia’s government has applied to join a China-based development bank. It's another sign of Latin America’s drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts, trade … more

By JOSHUA GOODMAN | 5/17/25

ZYXI Deadline: Rosen Law Firm Urges Zynex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZYXI) Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Contact the Firm for Information About Their Rights

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2025--Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action on behalf of purchasers of securities of Zynex, … more

5/17/25

For months, the Spanish capital's airport has been dealing with homeless encampments in some of its terminals.

In Spain, a homelessness crisis unfolds in Madrid's airport

Madrid's international airport has for months been the site of homeless encampments amid a growing housing crisis in Spain, where rental costs have risen especially fast in the country's capital and … more

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM | 5/17/25

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Student loans have been confusing lately. Here's a guide to know where you stand

Between collections resuming, courts challenging student loan programs and layoffs in the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status their student loans. Recently, the … more

By ADRIANA MORGA | 5/17/25

Trader Jonathan Corpina works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

How the S&P 500 recovered all of its losses for the year

Conditions appeared dire for the stock market in early April. President Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise and announced sweeping tariffs against most U.S. trading partners. … more

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InvestHK showcases Hong Kong as Asia’s gateway during Cairo visit

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 May 2025 - Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Hong Kong government's investment promotion arm, announced today (17 May 2025) that Ms Alpha Lau, … more

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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Third Mission for iQPS in Multi-Launch Contract, Sets Schedule For the Next iQPS Mission

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MAHIA, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2025--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today … more

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This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed airplanes on the tarmac at the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after a Tuesday Israeli attack. (Maxar Technologies via AP)

Flights resume at the rebel-held airport in Yemen’s capital, more than a week after Israeli strikes

Yemen's Houthis say flights have resumed at the Sanaa International Airport for the first time in more than a week following massive Israeli airstrikes disabled its airport. They say a flight … more

By SAMY MAGDY | 5/17/25

Joseph Kariaga who once lived the "gangster life" speaks during an interview with the associated press in the Mathare informal settlement of the capital Nairobi, Kenya Saturday, April 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)

They once lived the 'gangster life.' Now they tackle food insecurity in Kenya's slums

Young men who once lived the “gangster life” in Kenya's capital have become farmers with a social mission. They took up the work in one of Africa's largest slums after seeing too many friends … more

By JACK DENTON and DESMOND TIRO | 5/17/25

John Bryson was former Edison International Chairman and CEO, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and co-founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

John Bryson, Former Edison International Chairman and CEO, Dies at 81

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ROSEMEAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2025--The entire Edison International, Southern California Edison and Trio community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Bryson, who served … more

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Used beverage containers are seen in a bag outside the Glisan BottleDrop Redemption Center on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Oregon's landmark bottle redemption law may change due to concerns over drugs and homelessness

In 1971, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a “bottle bill." Consumers currently pay a 10-cent deposit on certain beverage cans and bottles, then get that deposit back when … more

By CLAIRE RUSH | 5/17/25

FiLE - House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)

Republicans forge their tax bill in Trump's image, with 'MAGA accounts' and more

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House Republicans are in the final rounds of negotiations over a sweeping budget plan that has been significantly influenced by President Donald Trump's priorities. Many GOP lawmakers expect the bill … more

By MATT BROWN and LEAH ASKARINAM | 5/17/25

News Release Highlights: Battery X Recycling Technologies achieves 98.6% graphite recovery and 96.3% metal oxide purity using its proprietary two-stage flotation process, representing a significant milestone. Combined use of the New Solvent and ...

Battery X Metals Achieves Milestone in Graphite Recovery to 98.6% and Metal Oxide Purity of 96.3% in Controlled Trials with Global Top 20 University Partner

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News Release Highlights:Battery X Recycling Technologies achieves 98.6% graphite recovery and 96.3% metal oxide purity using its proprietary two-stage flotation process, representing a significant … more

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