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Judge: California’s women on boards law is unconstitutional

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California’s landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional. The conservative legal group Judicial Watch sued over the law, saying it was illegal to use taxpayer funds to enforce a statute that violates the California Constitution by mandating a gender-based quota. The state…

Russia encounters more obstacles in Ukraine, on global front

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia’s war in Ukraine is hitting new hurdles on the battleground and internationally. Europe is moving Monday to sharpen and expand its response to Russia’s invasion. The Swedish government is expected to announce its intention to seek NATO membership, and European Union officials are working to rescue proposed sanctions that would…

Israeli police beat pallbearers at journalist’s funeral

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police pushed and beat pallbearers during the funeral for slain Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket. The shocking scenes illustrated the outpouring of grief across the Arab world that has followed her death. It also illustrated the deep emotions over east Jerusalem,- which is…

US inflation dips from 4-decade high but still causing pain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation slowed in April after months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households. Consumer prices jumped 8.3% from 12 months earlier. That was below the 8.5% year-over-year surge in March, which was the highest rate since 1981. On…

Wall Street’s losses worsen as markets tumble worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is tumbling toward its lowest point in more than a year on Monday. The S&P 500 is down 2.1% in afternoon trading. Renewed worries about China’s economy on Monday are piling on top of markets already battered by rising interest rates. Not only did stocks fall across Europe and…