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Wall Street drifts at close of dismal week, month, quarter
NEW YORK — Wall Street is drifting around its lowest levels in almost two years Friday as the end nears for what's been a miserable month for markets around the world. The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged after flipping between small losses and gains in early trading. Hovering around its weakest level since November 2020, the index is on pace for its sixth weekly loss in the last seven, one of its worst months since the early 2020 coronavirus crash and its third straight losing quarter.
Putin accuses the West of sabotaging Baltic Sea pipelines
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of sabotaging the Russia-built gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to Germany.
Resilient US consumers spend slightly more in August
WASHINGTON — Consumers spent a bit more in August than the previous month, a sign the economy is holding up even as inflation lifts prices for food, rent, and other essentials. Americans boosted their spending at stores and for services such as haircuts by 0.4% in August, after it fell 0.2% in July, the Commerce Department said Friday. The government's report also showed that an inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve rose 0.3% last month, faster than July.
Unpaid internships face new scrutiny as barriers to careers
The value of an internship is unmistakable. It teaches marketable skills, it builds professional networks, and it helps students test-drive careers. But the benefits are not available to all: Close to half of all internships are unpaid, putting them out of reach for students who need wages to keep up with their bills, even if the work has nothing to do with their intended careers.
Swedes don't know if pipeline ruptures damaged power cable
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Swedish officials do not yet know if an undersea power cable that runs between southern Sweden and Poland was damaged when the Nord Stream gas pipelines some 500 meters (547 yards) away ruptured in what Western officials suspect was an act of sabotage. "Since the cable is not in service, it can't be determined if the cable is damaged in some way," Per Kvarnefalk, a spokesman for Sweden's public power transmission network operator Svenska kraftnat, said late Thursday.
TikTok politics: Candidates turn to it 'for better or worse'
Wade Herring didn't know the teenage voter who approached him at a restaurant over the weekend. But she knew Herring, a Democrat running for Congress in Georgia, from his campaign videos on TikTok. To Herring, a 63-year-old Savannah attorney, it was proof of TikTok's precision-guided ability to reach young voters — the very reason why he and candidates from both parties have eagerly embraced the platform ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
3M hopes its new powder can help unlock green hydrogen production
A material 3M has been working on for decades could be key to unlocking cost-effective production of green hydrogen, a promising but expensive renewable fuel source. The product — 3M nanostructured supported iridium catalyst powder — was unveiled earlier this month at Climate Week NYC. The powder is used when separating hydrogen molecules from water with renewable electricity, a process known as electrolysis.
North Americans in Russia's KHL face difficult decisions
North Americans playing in the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League have been put in a difficult position amid calls from the U.S and Canadian governments for them to leave the country because of the war in Ukraine. The Canadian government has advised its citizens to leave Russia while commercial means are still available, cautioning anyone holding a Russian passport could be subject to call-up for mandatory military service.
UK economy grows slightly in revised GDP estimate
LONDON — Revised figures show the U.K. economy grew slightly in the second quarter of the year, indicating the country isn't currently in a recession. The Office for National Statistics said Friday that gross domestic product increased by 0.2% in the three months through June, compared with the agency's previous estimate that the economy shrank by 0.1% in the period.
New rocket company fails to achieve launch on 2nd attempt
VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — A year after its first rocket launch failed, a new aerospace company was unsuccessful early Friday in its second attempt to place multiple satellites into orbit. Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket was unable to lift off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and follow a planned arc over the Pacific Ocean toward space. A live video feed showed the launch countdown go to zero and then abort at 12:52 a.m. Friday.
Bosnia election expected to re-legitimize a failing system
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina — Bosnia's general election should be about the fight against rampant corruption and helping the country's ailing economy. But at a time when Russia has a strong incentive to reignite conflict in the small Balkan nation, Sunday's vote appears set to be an easy test for the long-entrenched nationalists who have ignored the needs of the people.
Inflation hits record 10% in 19 EU countries using euro
FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation in the European countries using the euro currency has broken into double digits as prices for electricity and natural gas soar, signaling a looming winter recession for one of the globe's major economies as higher prices undermine consumers' spending power. Consumer prices in the 19-country eurozone rose a record 10% in September from a year earlier, up from an annual 9.1% in August, EU statistics agency Eurostat reported Friday.
Bombing inside Pakistani sweets shop kills 1, wounds 14
QUETTA, Pakistan — A bomb exploded inside a sweet shop in southwestern Pakistan on Friday, killing at least one person and wounding 14 others, officials said. The bombing happened in the town of Kohlu in Baluchistan province, according to district administrator Qurban Ali. He said authorities transported the victims to a nearby hospital and police were investigating. Provincial Home Minister Ziaullah Langu condemned the bombing and said he had ordered a probe into the incident.
Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
KIYV, Ukraine — KYIV — Ukrainian officials say a Russian missile strike on the city of Zaporozhzhia has killed at least 23 people and wounded 28. Zaporizhzhia Regional Governor Oleksandr Starukh said in an online statement Friday that Russian forces targeted a humanitarian convoy heading to Russian-occupied territory. Online video purportedly of the site of the attack shows bodies lying motionless next to a cars with their windows blown out.
Tigers take on the Twins on home winning streak
Minnesota Twins (76-80, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (62-92, fourth in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (12-8, 3.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 143 strikeouts); Tigers: Tyler Alexander (4-10, 4.68 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -144, Tigers +123; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when they play the Minnesota Twins.
Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers play in game 2 of series
Miami Marlins (65-91, fourth in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (83-73, second in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (14-8, 2.32 ERA, .99 WHIP, 199 strikeouts); Brewers: Corbin Burnes (11-8, 3.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 231 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -175, Marlins +148; over/under is 6 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
SEPT. 23-29, 2022 War continues in Ukraine, in a week in which more bodies have been exhumed at the liberated area of Izium. Around other retaken areas in Kharkiv, Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged missile and artillery barrages. In Somalia, the droughts are getting longer and more frequent, displacing Somalis to a camp on the outskirts of the southern town of Dollow.
Nobel Prize season arrives amid war, nuclear fears, hunger
This year's Nobel Prize season approaches as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shattered decades of almost uninterrupted peace in Europe and raised the risks of a nuclear disaster. The secretive Nobel committees never hint who will win the prizes in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, economics or peace. It's anyone's guess who might win the awards being announced starting Monday.
Methane blast in Baltic Sea highlights global problem
NEW YORK — As serious as the methane escaping from ruptured pipelines on the floor of the Baltic Sea may be, there are alarming incidents of massive methane releases around the world frequently. Climate scientists have found that methane emissions from the oil and gas industry are far worse than what companies are reporting, despite claims by some major firms that they've reduced their emissions.
Dining in the dark: Brussels eateries tackle energy crunch
BRUSSELS — While European Union nations are still mulling a cap on gas prices, some businesses are more in a hurry for solutions to the continent's energy crisis. In Brussels, the epicenter of the EU, restaurant owners have imagined how a future without gas and electricity would look like for gourmets.
EXPLAINER: A deep dive into risks for undersea cables, pipes
PARIS — Deep under water, the pipes and cables that carry the modern world's lifeblood — energy and information — are out of sight and largely out of mind. Until, that is, something goes catastrophically wrong. The suspected sabotage this week of gas pipelines that tied Russia and Europe together is driving home how vital yet weakly protected undersea infrastructure is vulnerable to attack, with potentially disastrous repercussions for the global economy.
Ukrainian official: Russian strike kills 23, wounds 28
KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian official says a Russian strike on the city of Zaporizhzhia has killed at least 23 people and wounded 28. Zaporizhzhia Regional Governor Oleksandr Starukh made the announcement in an online statement Friday. He said Russian forces targeted a humanitarian convoy heading to Russian-occupied territory. He posted images of burned out vehicles and bodies lying in the road. Russia did not immediately acknowledge the strike.
'Big impact': UK economic chaos, pound plunge hit businesses
LONDON — Like many small business owners in Britain, Harry Niazi hoped for government help to keep his south London fish and chip shop going in the face of rocketing energy bills and soaring inflation. But an economic stimulus plan announced last week by Prime Minister Liz Truss' new government brought no relief — far from it.
Digital minister aims to wrest Japan out of analog doldrums
TOKYO — The politician tapped to help Japan keep pace with the digital age has his work cut out for him. After all, the nation known for Nintendo games, Lexus sportscars and other gadgetry galore also loves the fax machine and the traditional "hanko" seals that work as analog signatures. But Digital Minister Taro Kono has a reputation for no-nonsense action and for defying vested interests in high places.
Lebanon's dwindling rain leaves farmers struggling for water
HARF BEIT HASNA, Lebanon — Farmers in a small town perched on a northern Lebanese mountain have long refused to accept defeat even as the government abandoned them to a life off the grid. Harf Beit Hasna receives almost no basic services. No water or sewage system, no streetlight or garbage collection. The only public school is closed. The nearest pharmacy is a long drive down a winding mountain road. "We live on another planet," said Nazih Sabra, a local farmer.
Another Mainly Sunny Day Ahead Friday - Warm Start To October This Weekend
Another Mainly Sunny Day Friday While it'll be a little breezy on Friday in the Twin Cities with southeast winds of 5-15 mph, it will otherwise be a nice end to the month of September. Mainly sunny skies are expected with highs climbing into the low 70s. Another mainly sunny day is expected statewide on Friday, with highs from around average in southeastern Minnesota to 10F degrees above average out toward the border with the Dakotas. That means highs will be in the 60s and 70s across the state.
Mariners outlast Rangers in 11, close in on playoff berth
SEATTLE — Mitch Haniger and Jarred Kelenic both homered twice, J.P. Crawford singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners closed in on their first playoff berth in 21 years by beating the Texas Rangers 10-9 Thursday night. The Mariners moved a half-game ahead of Tampa Bay for the second of three AL wild cards and reduced their magic number to one for clinching a postseason spot.
China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure
BEIJING — Growth in Chinese factory activity was weak in September, export orders fell and employers cut jobs, two surveys showed Friday, adding to pressure on lackluster economic growth. A monthly purchasing managers' index released by business news magazine Caixin fell to 48.1 from August's 49.5 on a 100-point scale on which readings below 50 indicate activity contracting.
Japan to pay up to $320M for US company's chip production
TOKYO — Japan is providing a major U.S. chipmaker a subsidy of up to 46.6 billion yen ($322 million) to support its plan to produce advanced memory chips at a Hiroshima factory, the Japanese trade minister said Friday. The announcement to subsidize Micron Technology comes on the heels of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris' visit in Japan as the two countries step up cooperation on expanding manufacturing and supply chains for critical materials.
India raises interest rate to 5.90% to tame inflation
NEW DELHI — India's central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.90% in its fourth hike this year and said developing economies were facing challenges of slowing growth, elevated food and energy prices, debt distress and currency depreciation. Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das projected inflation at 6.7% in the current fiscal year which runs to next March.
Explainer: Tua Tagovailoa, fencing response and NFL protocol
Tua Tagovailoa stumbled to the ground, his legs wobbly and unable to walk to the huddle after banging his head Sunday. He was carried off the field by stretcher after another hit caused his head to violently slam against the turf and his hands to freeze up Thursday night. The Dolphins said the third-year quarterback was conscious and had movement in all his extremities. He was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center but was released and expected to return to Miami with the team.
At a Florida trailer park, survivors speak of Ian's wrath
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Ian's winds swept into this Gulf coast trailer park, they howled with such force that residents felt they would be lifted off the ground, even blown away. Now many homes in this community in North Fort Myers are crumpled and splintered. Hurricane Ian pulled, twisted and bent their metal roofs and broke apart their wooden structures. "I literally watched my house disappear with everything in it, right before my eyes," said James Burdette, 62.
Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A revived Hurricane Ian set its sights on South Carolina's coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. With all of South Carolina's coast under a hurricane warning, a steady stream of vehicles left Charleston on Thursday, many likely heeding officials' warnings to seek higher ground.
After Ian, the effects in southwest Florida are everywhere
Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction can't be cleaned up at all. From trees getting ripped out of the ground to signs being ripped apart, traffic lights crashing onto roadways and some buildings simply being destroyed, the impact was everywhere and almost nothing was spared. The only difference between one place and the next was the severity of the problems.
Vargas, Dodgers beat Padres 5-2 for 108th win
SAN DIEGO — Miguel Vargas hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 5-2 on Thursday night to slow the Padres' playoff push. The Dodgers added to their franchise single-season record with their 108th win. They've already clinched the NL's No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs and reduced their magic number to one for home-field advantage through the World Series.
Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and extended his hitting streak to 14 games as he led the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Thursday night. In his final home start of the season, Ohtani (15-8) issued a leadoff walk to Tony Kemp before retiring the next 22 batters in order.
AP source: Mets calling up top prospect Álvarez vs Braves
NEW YORK — The first-place New York Mets are calling up top prospect Francisco Álvarez for their pivotal weekend series against the Atlanta Braves, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person confirmed the move to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the Mets had not yet announced the transaction. The 20-year-old Álvarez is rated the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball by MLB.com, which reported his promotion earlier.
Proctor hits GS, Rodón Ks 10 as Giants sweep Rockies 6-4
SAN FRANCISCO — Ford Proctor hit a grand slam for his first career home run, Carlos Rodón struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. Austin Wynns and Wilmer Flores also drove in runs to help San Francisco beat Colorado for the eighth straight time. The Giants have won four games in a row and nine of their last 10 to get back to .500 at 78-78.
Taliban official: Blast in Shiite area of Kabul
ISALAMABAD — There was a blast Friday morning in a Shiite neighborhood of the Afghan capital Kabul, a Taliban official confirmed. Local media reported the blast was inside an education center in the Dashti Barchi area. Abdul Nafi Takor, a Taliban-appointed spokesman for the Interior Ministry, said the blast was in the early morning but was unable to provide more details. "Our teams have dispatched at the site of the blast to find out more details," Takor said.
Tropical Storm Orlene strengthening in Pacific off Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Newly formed Tropical Storm Orlene strengthened in the eastern Pacific, and forecasters expected it to become a hurricane by Friday evening while heading for a projected landfall on the Mexican coast early next week. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Orlene had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph) late Thursday. It was centered about 285 miles (455 kilometers) southwest of the port of Manzanillo and was moving west-northwest at 7 mph (11 kph).
Gophers lose to Michigan in soccer at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium
The Gophers soccer team lost 1-0 to Michigan on Thursday night at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium. Meredith Haakenson scored for the Wolverines (6-4-2, 1-2-1 Big Ten) in the 65th minute and goalkeeper Izzy Nino made three saves for the shutout. Megan Plaschko had six saves for Minnesota (5-6-1, 1-3). U golfer Mesones impresses early The Gophers women's golf team was in ninth place after the first day of the Evie Odom Invitational at Virginia Beach, Va., was suspended early because of bad weather.
Stacey Abrams looks to win Black men in bid for Ga. governor
ATLANTA — Democrat Stacey Abrams was on stage for an hour with radio and television host Charlamagne tha God and rapper 21 Savage when she faced a question from a skeptical audience member. "A lot of politicians speak about their plan and what they plan to do, but I also notice that I never hear a clear turnaround of when their plan will go into effect," said Soheem Perry, who lives in suburban Atlanta.
Asian stocks sink on German inflation, British tax cuts
BEIJING — Asian stocks sank again Friday after German inflation spiked higher, British Prime Minister Liz Truss defended a tax-cut plan that rattled investors and Chinese manufacturing weakened. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated. Oil prices edged lower. Wall Street's benchmark S&P 500 index fell 2.1% on Thursday to its lowest level in almost two years after strong U.S. jobs data reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will stick to plans for more interest rate hikes.
Brazil's decisive debate on eve of presidential election
SAO PAULO — Tens of millions of Brazilians were glued to their TVs late Thursday for the final presidential debate before Sunday's elections. Far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro needed a strong performance to ensure a runoff against leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the front-runner in the polls. Five other candidates also participated.
Metro Top 10 football: this week's matchups
METRO TOP 10 GAMES 1. Maple Grove (4-0) defeated Champlin Park, 43-14. 2. Prior Lake (4-0) at Eden Prairie, 7 p.m. 3. Rosemount (4-0) at Lakeville South, 7 p.m. 4. Stillwater (4-0) vs. White Bear Lake, 7 p.m. 5. Eden Prairie (3-1) vs. Prior Lake, 7 p.m. 6. Lakeville South (3-1) vs. Rosemount, 7 p.m. 7. Woodbury (4-0) at East Ridge, 7 p.m. 8. Shakopee (3-1) at Lakeville North, 7 p.m. 9. St. Thomas Academy (5A, 4-0) vs. Irondale, 7 p.m. 10. Forest Lake (4-0) at Hopkins, 7 p.m.
Jackson set to make Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony
WASHINGTON — Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is making her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony three days ahead of the start of the high court's new term. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are expected Friday at the invitation-only ceremonial investiture for Jackson, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.
Musk and Twitter CEO Agrawal were briefly pals, texts show
DOVER, Del. — Newly disclosed text messages between Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal showed that the two men briefly bonded in the spring over their love of engineering — at least until Musk publicly tweeted this message early on April 9: ' Is Twitter dying? '" That soured a relationship that appeared to bloom around the time Twitter offered the billionaire Tesla CEO a board seat after learning that he had purchased a huge stake in the company.
Hall tosses 3 TDs, rallies No. 19 BYU past Utah State 38-26
PROVO, Utah — Jaren Hall threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 19 BYU to a 38-26 victory over Utah State on Thursday night. Hall, who favored his right shoulder after a late hit near the end of the third quarter, has thrown for at least 250 yards in nine consecutive games. Kody Epps finished with 86 yards and a touchdown on five catches. Christopher Brooks ran for 90 yards and a score on 11 carries.
Police say hacker concealed ID in Australian privacy breach
CANBERRA, Australia — The computer hacker who stole personal data of almost 10 million customers of a telecommunications company in one of Australia's worst privacy breaches used techniques to conceal their identity, actions and whereabouts, police said on Friday.
Civil rights lawyer John Burris confronts police narratives
OAKLAND, Calif. — Before John Burris became the go-to lawyer for Northern California families grieving a loved one killed by police, the civil rights legend was a child suspicious of the Santa Claus narrative. He didn't understand why Santa was white. He was confused by Santa's modus operandi — landing on rooftops to slide down chimneys to deliver presents? The Burris family had no chimney.
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