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Ukraine overhauls its military top brass

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine pushed on with its fight against Russia's invasion under new military leadership Wednesday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bowed to public pressure and fired his commander-in-chief. Ukraine has made significant progress in the war this year, and a rift ...

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections. House Republicans ...

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Some parents still waiting WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market. But some parents are still waiting for the money. Trump promoted the accounts at a rally in Georgia on Wednesday. Trump Accounts offer $1,000 to every child born during his second term. The accounts went live July 4. They can be opened for any child under 18, with contributions from family and others. The money is invested and can be accessed at 18. Some parents say they were told the money could take ...

Both sides threaten civilian infrastructure in Iran war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure. U.S. Central Command once again said the attacks were designed to "further degrade Iran's ...

Changes take effect for Michigan unemployment

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency is reminding workers that an increased work search requirement begins this week for unemployment benefits. Those who receive unemployment benefits must log at least three work activities each week, an increase from one a week previously. The change stems from bipartisan legislation, Public Act 238 of 2024, passed in December 2024 that updated Michigan’s unemployment law, Michigan Employment Security Act, or MES. “These are the most significant updates to Michigan’s unemployment system in years — and every worker ...