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Stocks ended mixed a day after falling to their worst loss since December, as Wall Street prepares for interest rates to stay higher for longer. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% Wednesday after drifting between small gains and losses. The Dow fell and the Nasdaq rose. Treasury yields pulled back a bit after their surge the prior day. Yields have shot higher this month on expectations the Federal Reserve will be […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After gas prices in California spiked to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he says is “ripping you off.” Months later, it’s not clear if California’s Legislature is following him. Newsom, a Democrat, called lawmakers into a rare special session in December to pass what could be the nation’s first penalty on oil company profits. But […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Wednesday: Palo Alto Networks Inc., up $20.86 to $187.75. The security software maker reported strong fiscal second-quarter financial results. CoStar Group Inc., down $3.89 to $72.13. The commercial real estate information and marketing provider gave investors a weak profit forecast. SBA Communications Corp., down $13.79 to $259. The communications tower operator said CEO Jeff Stoops will retire […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Transgender athletes in West Virginia can compete in female school sports while an appeal is heard on a state law banning their participation, a divided federal appeals panel ruled Wednesday. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to reinstate a preliminary injunction, sought by the American Civil Liberties Union. The 2021 law signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice applies to middle and high schools, […]

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO’s chief said Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and strongly urged Beijing to desist from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press in an interview that the alliance, while not a party to the war, will support Ukraine […]

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho could bring back firing squads as a method of execution under legislation introduced by a panel of lawmakers Wednesday. The state eliminated its never-used firing squad option in 2009, but has been unable to secure the drugs needed for lethal injection executions. Only Mississippi, Utah, Oklahoma and South Carolina currently have laws allowing firing squads if other execution methods are unavailable, but a judge has […]

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — National groups on both sides of the abortion fight on Wednesday pledged significant spending in the race for a pivotal seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, tossing the perennial battleground state into the spotlight of the searing debate over abortion access. The winner of the April 4 general election will determine majority control of the court, which is expected to rule on cases affecting abortion, gerrymandered […]

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is back with the Washington Capitals, eager to play hockey again while he and his family are still mourning the death of his father, Mikhail. Ovechkin missed four games over the past week to fly to Moscow. He went straight from the airport to the team’s practice facility Wednesday after landing to take part in practice with an eye on returning to game action […]

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A young volleyball player from Tennessee had both of her legs amputated when she was hit by a car in St. Louis driven by a man who had violated bond conditions on earlier charges more than 50 times, according to court records. Janae Edmondson, 16, of Smyrna, Tennessee, was injured Saturday night when she was pinned between two cars in downtown St. Louis while walking back […]