Appeals court says Trump was wrong to terminate climate funds

WASHINGTON (AP) – A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era effort.

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rallied to records on Tuesday as profits kept piling up for companies and as oil prices eased. The S&P 500 shot up 1.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 907 points, or 1.7%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite jumped 2.6%.

Global warming is making summer miserable, but El Nino will add to the heat

Global warming is making summer miserable, but soon El Nino will add to the heat, scientists say

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge decried efforts to rewrite the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as he reluctantly dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against members of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group at the Trump administration’s request.

Southern California Edison equipment blamed for 2025 Eaton Fire in LA

The deadly 2025 Eaton Fire in Los Angeles was caused by Southern California Edison equipment, fire officials say.

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

BANGKOK (AP) – China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.

Trump revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit ahead of upcoming elections as well as Brazil’s stalling on approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador in Brasilia.

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Big oil companies continue to post banner profits

NEW YORK (AP) – Big oil companies continue to book massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.