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Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says goods from the European Union will face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4. Trump’s announcement on social media Thursday appears to be a deadline extension after the president said last Friday that EU autos would face a higher 25% tariff starting this week. Trump is displeased that the European Parliament has yet to finalize the trade arrangement reached last year. It was further complicated in February by the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Trump lacked the legal authority to declare an economic emergency to impose the initial tariffs used to pressure the EU into talks. Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds WASHINGTON (AP) — Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed. Higher-income households, meanwhile, ratcheted up their spending on gas while barely reducing their consumption, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Middle-income households fell in-between. The figures suggest the gas-price surge has worsened what many economists call the “K-shaped economy.” Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war NEW YORK (AP) — The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began. That’s according to the latest data from AAA, which said regular gasoline reached an average of $4.54 per gallon on Wednesday. The main reason drivers are paying more for gas is because the war has stranded oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Wednesday on renewed hopes of an agreement to end the war. That could pull gasoline prices down as well, but energy experts say it will take months for prices to return to pre-war levels. McDonald’s focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter but said high gas prices and consumer anxiety could dent sales this spring. McDonald’s Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company has been making progress bringing lower-income customers back into its stores with combo meal deals and value pricing. But he said gas prices will disproportionately impact lower-income consumers. McDonald’s global same-store sales rose 3.8% in the January-March period, which was better than Wall Street was expecting. But same-store sales slid in April. McDonald’s said its revenue rose 9% to $6.52 billion in the first quarter, which also beat Wall Street’s expectations Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers With the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend their money, Whirlpool is having to adjust to Americans delaying big-ticket purchases while also raising prices to help stabilize its North American business. The company known for brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag and its namesake, said that the Iran war led to a “recession-level industry decline” in America as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and March. Revenue dropped nearly 10% in the quarter as sales of major appliances in North America declined more than 7%. US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits in the week ending May 2 rose by 10,000 to 200,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s fewer than the 205,000 new applications analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet were expecting. The previous week’s new claims figure, which was the fewest since 1969, was revised up by 1,000 to 190,000. Weekly filings for unemployment benefits are considered a proxy for U.S. layoffs. The total number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the previous week ending April 25 declined by 10,000 to 1.77 million. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format. The new 76-team brackets for men and women will feature 12 games involving 24 teams. The winners will join the main 64-team bracket starting Thursday for men and Friday for women. Most new slots are expected to go to power conference teams. A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters. The Sixers need Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, who missed Game 2 against the Knicks due to injuries. The Knicks lead the series 2-0, with Games 3 and 4 in Philadelphia on Friday and Sunday. The Sixers tried to limit ticket sales to local fans through geo-fencing, but resale platforms make it easy for Knicks fans to buy tickets. This strategy isn’t new; other teams have tried it. The effectiveness will be seen in the crowd’s colors on Friday night. Yankees’ Jasson Domínguez has left shoulder sprain after crashing into left-field wall in 1st inning NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez sprained his left shoulder while crashing into the wall as he caught Brandon Nimmo’s drive leading off the first inning of Thursday’s game against Texas. After the game, the team said Domínguez has a low grade AC sprain of his left shoulder, and will be put on the injured list. Concussion tests thus far were negative. Domínguez, playing outfield for the Yankees for the second time this season, ran 81 feet to catch Nimmo’s 101 mph shot. He gloved the ball 375 feet from the plate as his left shoulder hit hard against the video advertising board. Domínguez fell to the warning track, prompting manager Aaron Boone and head athletic trainer Tim Lentych to come out to check him. The World Cup will be missing some star players as injuries mount before the big kickoff Kylian Mbappe is sidelined by a hamstring injury. Lamine Yamal is out for the rest of the club season and so is Brazil star Estevao. Injuries to some of soccer’s biggest names are mounting ahead of the World Cup which starts in five weeks. Mbappe is expected to play again for Real Madrid this month and there is no suggestion his issue will rule him out of the World Cup. But every setback to France’s best player will be of concern to the national team. Barcelona’s teenage sensation Yamal is recuperating from a leg muscle injury and is also expected to be part of Spain’s squad and appear at his first World Cup. Others however have not been so fortunate. Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response ROME (AP) — The top tennis players are already upset that they are not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open. Now Jannik Sinner says they’re hoping Wimbledon and the U.S. Open respond to their demands. Fellow No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said this week that players should consider a boycott. Sinner says “It’s more about respect. Because I think we give much more than what we are getting back.” Sinner wouldn’t commit to a boycott. He says “I think in the next couple of weeks we know also the prize money we’re going to have in Wimbledon. We truly hope that it’s going to be better. Then, of course, U.S. Open.” Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers 9-2 for 16th win in 19 games but Domínguez hurt hitting wall NEW YORK (AP) — Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers misplayed four balls in a difficult sun. Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez left in a cart after crashing into the wall while catching Brandon Nimmo’s drive leading off the first. After the game, the Yankees said Domínguez has a low grade AC sprain of his left shoulder, and will be put on the injured list. Concussion tests thus far were negative. AL-best New York won its sixth straight series while sending the Rangers to their seventh loss in 10 games. WNBA’s new CBA sets blueprint as emerging women’s leagues chart their own path The WNBA’s landmark new collective bargaining agreement is setting a higher standard for player pay and benefits, offering a roadmap for emerging women’s leagues like the WPBL, PWHL and WER. The deal, which includes revenue sharing, a sharp rise in the salary cap and improved travel and health benefits, reflects years of player advocacy and growing commercial success. Leaders in newer leagues are studying those gains, particularly the role of player unity in driving change. Still, they caution that differences in funding, structure and league maturity mean reaching similar milestones will take time, patience and sustained investment. Tigers’ Triple-A manager says he was fired after sending ‘inappropriate’ text to female colleague TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an “inappropriate” text message to a female colleague. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Gabe Alvarez had been fired for what they called a “violation of club policy,” but they did not specify the violation. Alvarez told ESPN on Wednesday that he sent “a single text message to a colleague that I intended as a lighthearted joke. The 52-year-old Alvarez played parts of three big league seasons as a third baseman for Detroit and the San Diego Padres before working as an assistant coach with USC. He was hired as a minor league hitting coordinator by Detroit in 2021, began managing Double-A Erie in 2022 and was promoted to managing Triple-A Toledo in 2025. OG Anunoby is questionable for Game 3 and day to day with a strained hamstring, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details tells The Associated Press that OG Anunoby has a strained right hamstring. Anunoby will be listed as questionable to play in Game 3 at Philadelphia on Friday, the person says. Anunoby will be considered day to day and appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, a 108-102 New York victory for a 2-0 lead in the series. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because there had been no announcement about Anunoby. Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has had surgery to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children. Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday he expected Boyd to miss about six weeks. The 35-year-old left-hander injured the knee on Wednesday. He joins starters Cade Horton, Justin Steele and Jordan Wicks on the injured list. Horton is out for the season while Steele is not expected back until the second half. Counsell said he had yet to decide how to fill the the scheduled start for Boyd on Friday at the Texas Rangers. 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NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby has a strained right hamstring, but the New York Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Anunoby will be listed as questionable to play in Game 3 at Philadelphia on Friday, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Thursday. Anunoby will be considered day to day. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because there had been no announcement about Anunoby. His status was first reported by ESPN. Anunoby was having another strong game Wednesday before appearing to suffer a leg injury and motioning to come out of the game. He went to the locker room area and did not return to the bench before the end of the Knicks’ 108-102 victory that gave them a 2-0 lead. Anunoby scored 24 points and is averaging 21.4 per game in the postseason while shooting 61.9% from the field and 53.8% from 3-point range. The 6-foot-7 Anunoby, also considered the Knicks’ top defender, injured his hamstring two years ago in the second round as the Knicks were taking a 2-0 lead over Indiana. He missed the next four games and played just a few minutes in Game 7 as the Pacers rallied to win the series. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba . Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an “inappropriate” text message to a female colleague. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Gabe Alvarez had been fired for what they called a “violation of club policy,” but they did not specify the violation. Alvarez told ESPN on Wednesday that he sent “a single text message to a colleague that I intended as a lighthearted joke. “Shortly after sending it, I recognized that the message was inappropriate and did not reflect the values and judgment I strive to uphold, and I immediately reached out to clarify my intent,” he said. “I never intended to cause discomfort or offense, and I regret that the message created this situation. This was an isolated incident and not reflective of my long-standing record of professionalism, respect for colleagues, and conduct over the course of my career.” The 52-year-old Alvarez played parts of three big league seasons as a third baseman for Detroit and the San Diego Padres before working as an assistant coach with USC. He was hired as a minor league hitting coordinator by Detroit in 2021, began managing Double-A Erie in 2022 and was promoted to managing Triple-A Toledo in 2025. Last September, The Athletic reported that the Tigers had at least eight employees accused of misconduct toward women over the previous two years. The report published in September followed an investigation that started in April 2025 and included interviews with 45 current and former employees along with access to emails, human resources documents, text messages and court records. Six of the eight men alleged to have harassed and abused women were fired or did not have their contracts renewed and one was suspended after The Athletic requested comment about allegations against him. The organization said in a statement then that it was “committed to a culture of respect, safety, and inclusion.” In Alvarez’s absence, hitting coach Mike Hessman has been named interim manager. On Tuesday, Hessman told reporters in Toledo the team is focused on moving forward after Alvarez’s firing. “There will be questions, we don’t have a lot of answers,” Hessman said. “Main message is getting back to baseball. Things happen throughout a season. … One hurdle we’ll jump over.” ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/mlb Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

NEW YORK (AP) — Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers misplayed four balls in a difficult sun. Yankees left fielder Jasson Domínguez left in a cart after crashing into the wall while catching Brandon Nimmo’s drive leading off the first. After the game, the Yankees said Domínguez has a low grade AC sprain of his left shoulder, and will be put on the injured list. Concussion tests thus far were negative. AL-best New York won its sixth straight series while sending the Rangers to their seventh loss in 10 games. Yankees scheduled starter Ryan Weathers was scratched because of illness, Paul Blackburn pitched the first and 27-year-old right-hander Brendan Beck allowed two runs, two hits and three walks in three innings-plus of his major league debut. Brent Headrick (3-0) pitched 1 1/3 hitless innings. Grisham and Cody Bellinger had three hits each. Max Schuemann made his first start this season at shortstop and doubled in the seventh for his first Yankees hit and RBI. Texas right fielder Joc Pederson, playing the outfield for the first time since 2023, helped the Yankees get a pair of first-inning triples for the first time since Carlos Beltrán and Chase Headley on April 22, 2015. Pederson went to the wall along with center fielder Evan Carter for Paul Goldschmidt’s leadoff drive in the first off MacKenzie Gore (2-3), and the ball caromed into center. Pederson tried for a backhand diving catch on Bellinger’s liner, and the ball bounced to the wall as Goldschmidt scored. Grisham’s fourth-inning popup dropped on the infield grass in front of shortstop Corey Seager after third baseman Josh Jung backed off and, after Bellinger’s leadoff walk in the sixth, left fielder Alejandro Osuna broke back on Amed Rosario’s routine fly and couldn’t recover as the ball fell for a single. Ryan McMahon walked and Grisham laced on opposite-field double that bounced to the left-center wall for a 4-2 lead. J.C. Escarra, Aaron Judge and Bellinger followed with RBI singles against the bullpen. Ezequiel Durán had two RBIs, including a third-inning homer. Rangers right-hander Peyton Gray left after he was struck on his pitching hand by McMahon’s eighth-inning liner. Rangers: RHP Kumar Rocker (1-3, 4.71) starts Friday night at home against the Chicago Cubs Yankees: LHP Max Fried (4-1, 2.39) starts Friday night’s series opener at Milwaukee, which starts RHP Jacob Misiorowski (2-2, 2.84) to the mound. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB Brought to you by www.srnnews.com