Buck Harley, a cigar shop manager, stands outside of his store Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Jack Brook)
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Iran's Central Bank head has resigned as protests erupted in Tehran and other cities after the currency hit a record low against the U.S. dollar. State TV reported Mohammad Reza Farzin's resignation as hundreds rallied in Tehran's Saadi Street and the Shush neighborhood. The official IRNA news agency confirmed gatherings. Similar rallies were reported in Isfahan, Shiraz and Mashhad. Witnesses said police used tear gas in Tehran. Traders closed shops, urging others to join. Iran's rial fell to 1.38 million to the dollar Monday, worsening inflation and straining budgets. Reports of Farzin's possible resignation circulated last week.
NEW YORK (AP) — When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity i…
Mac Harman, founder and CEO of Balsam Hill, looks at artificial Christmas trees at the company's outlet store in Burlingame, Calif. on Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
Anjali Bisaria shops for an artificial Christmas tree at the Balsam Hill outlet store in Burlingame, Calif. on Dec. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves. The FDA sent letters posted Monday to leaders at Walmart, Target, Kroger and Albertsons, saying the companies continued to sell ByHeart infant formula for days or weeks, despite a Nov. 11 recall of all products. The formula is linked to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened more than 50 babies in 19 states. All of the babies have been hospitalized and treated for the illness.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, turns into a winter wonderland every holiday season.
This photo provided by Ah Louis Store shows the store decorated for the holidays on Nov. 24, 2025 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Ah Louis Store via AP)
This photo provided by Ah Louis Store shows the store decorated for the holidays on Nov. 24, 2025 in in San Luis Obispo, Calif. (Ah Louis Store via AP)
FILE - This undated photo provided by Jeremy Rice shows Rice at House, a home-décor shop that specializes in artificial flower arrangements for the home. in Lexington, Ky. (Jeremy Rice via AP)