AP Briefs

By NewsPress Now Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up past year gains Tesla’s stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep discounts intended to lure more buyers. Shares in the Elon Musk-owned

By The Associated Press Kennedy family makes ‘crystal clear’ its Biden endorsement PHILADELPHIA | President Joe Biden has accepted endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family. The Kennedy family backing came during a campaign stop Thursday in Philadelphia as the Democratic incumbent aims to undermine Republican Donald Trump and marginalize the

By NewsPress Now Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler will have MRI Thursday PHILADELPHIA | Miami guard Jimmy Butler will have an MRI on his right knee Thursday, with the Heat bracing for the strong possibility that he may miss Friday’s elimination play-in game against the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

By NewsPress Now French police evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse PARIS | With the Paris Olympic Games 100 days away, police carried out a large-scale eviction at France’s biggest squat in the south of the country’s capital. Authorities, including dozens of gendarmes, cleared out the makeshift camp at an abandoned bus company headquarters in

By The Associated Press Communications breakdown marred Maui residents, emergency management HONOLULU | A new report shows that the head of Maui’s emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island as wildfires ripped across the island last August. That came as a broader communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents

By The Associated Press U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela MIAMI | The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months after the U.S. eased restrictions in a bid to support now fading hopes for a democratic opening in the OPEC

By NewsPress Now Deshaun Watson throwing full speed after shoulder surgery BEREA, Ohio | Deshaun Watson is pleased with the velocity on his passes. At least there’s one aspect of his recovery from shoulder surgery with some speed. The Browns quarterback said Tuesday that he’s following a conservative rehab plan set up by his doctor

By The Associated Press USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian LOS ANGELES | The University of Southern California canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians, citing security concerns for the rare decision that has been praised by several pro-Israel groups and lambasted by free speech advocates and

By Associated Press April 19 In 1775, the American Revolutionary War began with the battles of Lexington and Concord. In 1865, a funeral was held at the White House for President Abraham Lincoln, assassinated five days earlier; his coffin was then taken to the U.S. Capitol for a private memorial service in the Rotunda. In

By The Associated Press Pregnant Workers Fairness Act rules include abortion accommodations NEW YORK | Workers are entitled to time off and other job accommodations for abortions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, according to finalized federal regulations published Monday. The regulations provide guidance for employers and workers on how to implement the law, which

By The Associated Press Horrified worshipers watch as a bishop is stabbed SYDNEY | Horrified worshippers watched online and in person as a bishop was stabbed at a church in Sydney before the congregation overpowered the attacker. Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested. There are no life-threatening injuries. Police say a crowd of

By NewsPress Now NBA average attendance was 18,322 this season NEW YORK | Attendance was up 1.4% in the NBA this season, with the league setting a slew of records for ticket sales and sellouts. The total attendance in the regular season that ended Sunday was 22,536,341, the league said — the second consecutive season

By The Associated Press Tesla plans to lay off 10% of workforce DETROIT | After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs, multiple media outlets reported Monday. CEO Elon Musk detailed the plans in a memo sent to employees. The

By The Associated Press Aid groups warn of mass death from hunger in Sudan CAIRO | Sudan has been torn by war for a year now, torn by fighting between the military and the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has been overshadowed by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip. But

By NewsPress Now Kyrou, Schenn and Walker score in third period, send Blues past Kraken ST. LOUIS | Jordan Kyrou, Brayden Schenn and Nathan Walker scored in the third period, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Kasperi Kapanen also scored for St. Louis. Joel Hofer made

By NewsPress Now IMF head projects slightly stronger global growth in 2024 WASHINGTON | Strong economic activity in the United States and emerging markets is projected to help drive global growth by about 3% this year, the International Monetary Fund’s chief said Thursday, below the annual historic average and a warning sign about potential lackluster

By NewsPress Now Browns restructure Nick Chubb’s contract as he rehabs from injury CLEVELAND | The Cleveland Browns have restructured star running back Nick Chubb’s contract as he continues to rehab after a season-ending knee injury in 2023, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. Chubb was entering his final

By NewsPress Now Adam Silver: Probe of Toronto’s Jontay Porter could lead to banishment NEW YORK | Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, speaking after a two-day meeting of the league’s Board of Governors,

By The Associated Press Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks DETROIT | Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall does not fix the fuel leaks. It covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from