By CALEIGH WELLS TWINSBURG, Ohio (AP) — When Judy Sautner recently walked into Power Appliance, a store in a southeastern suburb of Cleveland, she had one goal in mind: replace her daughter’s broken dryer with something that worked and didn’t break the bank. “I wasn’t really worried about all the bells and whistles,” said Sautner. Jay Buchanan, the store’s owner, said many … [Read more...] about If Energy Star goes away, finding energy efficient appliances will be harder. Here are some tips
Presidents don’t always need approval from Congress for military actions
After the United States bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities oover the weekend, there were questions about whether a president needs Congress to approve military actions. Even Republicans were criticizing the bombing of Iran after President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to initiate “Operation Midnight Hammer” in Iran that caused significant damage to three nuclear … [Read more...] about Presidents don’t always need approval from Congress for military actions
NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line
By MOLLY QUELL, LORNE COOK and MIKE CORDER THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — NATO leaders gathered in the Netherlands on Tuesday for a historic two-day summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies. The allies are likely to endorse a goal of spending 5% of their gross domestic product on … [Read more...] about NATO leaders gather for historic summit with unity on the line
May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May, as stubbornly high mortgage rates and rising prices made homebuying less affordable even as the inventory of properties on the market continued to increase. Related Articles Health insurers promise to improve coverage reviews that prompt delays and … [Read more...] about May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market
The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds
By GEOFF MULVIHILL The number of abortions in the U.S. rose again in 2024, with women continuing to find ways to get them despite bans and restrictions in many states, according to a report out Monday. The latest report from the WeCount project of the Society of Family Planning, which supports abortion access, was released a day before the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme … [Read more...] about The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds