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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Friday to support a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and urge Israel to commit to a Palestinian state, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vehemently opposes.The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which sets out a phased plan to end the nearly 80-year conflict. The vote was 142-10 with 12 abstentions.Hours before the vote, Netanyahu said “there will be no Palestinian state.” He spoke at the signing of an agreement to expand settlements that will divide the West Bank, which the Palestinians insist must…

Courtesy: Archer AviationThe Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it is launching a pilot program to speed up the rollout of air taxis.Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation, major players in the electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, space, said they are participating in the program. Shares of each were higher on Friday.The program will establish at least five projects through public-private partnerships with state and local governments to promote safe usage of eVTOL aircraft.”The next great technological revolution in aviation is here,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in a release. “The United States will lead the way, and doing…

A judge on Friday released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the home of John Bolton, who was national security adviser during the first Trump administration, saying that revealing more could harm a criminal investigation.The FBI’s search warrant affidavit said there was probable cause to believe classified information and national defense information were being illegally kept at Bolton’s Maryland home. Bolton has not been charged with a crime. A coalition of news organizations had urged a judge in Maryland to unseal records related to the Aug. 22 search, citing a “tremendous public interest” that outweighed…

The world’s biggest stablecoin, tether.Justin Tallis | AFP via Getty ImagesTether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, has named a CEO for its U.S. business and is launching a new token for U.S. institutions.The moves underscore Tether’s commitment to regulatory engagement and entry into the U.S. The company, once accused of being a criminal’s “go-to cryptocurrency” has been rebranding itself as a partner to American lawmakers and law enforcement since pro-crypto President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.Bo Hines, who headed the Presidential Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, has been appointed CEO of Tether U.S., whose headquarters will…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Family members of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become “more political” and saw the ally of President Donald Trump as a person spreading hate, according to authorities.Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice, all felonies, according to a probable cause statement filed in court and released Friday. A judge ordered that he be held without bail. Robinson is registered to vote but is not affiliated with a political…

The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions.Unlike past years, access to COVID-19 vaccines has become complicated in 2025, largely because federal guidance does not recommend them for nearly everyone this year as it had in the past.Here’s a look at where things stand. Pharmacy chain says the shots are available in most states without individual prescriptionsCVS Health, the biggest pharmacy chain in the U.S., says its stores are offering the shots…

Brendan Rodgers has hit out at a “cowardly” Celtic insider after suggestions the manager is the issue amid questions surrounding his future at the club.Rodgers, who is in the final year of his current deal, has made no secret of his frustration at the club’s failure to improve the squad before they crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Kairat Almaty a fortnight ago. He has spoken for the first time since the window closed and after a summer of turmoil, fans plan to protest against the board with a late entry to Sunday’s Premiership match at…

Participants at the presentation of new iPhone models from Apple try out the new thinner iPhone Air. Andrej Sokolow | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesApple has postponed the launch of its new iPhone Air model in China due to regulatory issues surrounding its eSIM design, the company said.Wireless carriers in China need a special license from the government before they can sell a new device with an eSIM, and the carriers haven’t secured that approval yet, Apple said. The company added that it is working to make the device available in China as soon as possible.Apple announced the iPhone Air…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republicans handed President Donald Trump a political victory Friday, giving final legislative approval to a redistricting plan that could help Republicans win an additional U.S. House seat in next year’s elections. The Senate vote sends the redistricting plan to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, who said he will sign it into law soon. But opponents immediately announced a referendum petition that, if successful, could force a statewide vote on the new map.“This fight is not over. Missouri voters — not politicians — will have the final say,” said Elsa Rainey, a spokesperson for People Not…

Shares of RH fell slightly Friday after the luxury furniture retailer significantly missed revenue expectations in its fiscal second-quarter earnings report and slashed its full-year revenue outlook.The chain said Thursday that it will take another $30 million hit to its forecast because of tariffs, even though the retailer stood by its full-year projection three months ago in its fiscal first-quarter earnings report.It now sees full-year revenue up 9% to 11%, compared with a prior outlook of 10% to 13%, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margins of 19% to 20% compared with previous estimates of 20% to…