WASHINGTON — Most U.S. adults think personal choices are a major driver of poverty and homelessness, according to a new poll, while fewer blame a lack of government support. However, just over half also think the government spends too little on those in need, the new poll from the ...

SUVs are undoubtedly practical, but they can often be a bore. What if you also want sporty performance from your family-hauler? Surprisingly, your best bet might just be an electric SUV. Thanks in part to the inherent advantages of EV powertrain design, hair-raising acceleration is no longer ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s record-setting run kept rolling on Thursday, and stocks climbed after a mixed set of U.S. data kept the path clear for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in order to boost the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and set an all-time high for the third ...

Staff report The owners of a Boardman movie theater are warning patrons of its impending closure. “We don’t know how much longer we are going to be able to keep the doors open at Movies 8,” Paige DeCiancio said Tuesday on social media. “Nothing is set in stone. There are no dates. ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street inched to more records on Wednesday following a surprisingly encouraging report on inflation and a stunning forecast for growth from Oracle because of the artificial-intelligence boom. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% and set an all-time high for a second straight day. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the nation’s economy. Employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the year that ended in March 2025, the Labor Department ...