Russia's Central Bank hikes interest rate as inflation soars

MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's Central Bank on Friday raised its key lending rate to its highest level in more than two years to stem soaring inflation in an overheated economy hit by Western sanctions in response to Moscow’s military action in Ukraine.

OpenAI tests ChatGPT-powered search engine to compete with Google

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking news and other timely information.

Automakers hit 'significant storm,' as buyers reject lofty prices at time of huge capital outlays

DETROIT (AP) - Investors are punishing automakers’ stocks this week after second-quarter earnings reports exposed industrywide issues of slowing sales and high prices, just as the companies are having to spend huge sums to make new electric and gas vehicles.

Ford shares slide as disappointing profit rattles investors

Shares of Ford Motor Co. are tumbling Thursday after the automaker’s second-quarter adjusted profit badly missed Wall Street’s expectations thanks in part to stubborn warranty costs.

Japan's population falls for the 15th year in a row

TOKYO (AP) - Japan's total population marked the 15th straight year of decline, according to government data released Wednesday, dropping by more than a half-million people as the population ages and births remain low.

Delta expects flight cancellations to end by Thursday

Delta Air Lines expects flight cancellations and delays that resulted from a global technology breakdown last week to be resolved by Thursday, the carrier’s chief executive said.

Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks, including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.