The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer.

The decision on Thursday is a victory for the Trump administration but could complicate relations with allies who want to limit pesticide use. The court ruled that federal regulations finding a cancer link unlikely protect the company from state lawsuits.

US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in Q1

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid and unexpected 2.1% annual pace from January through March, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in its final estimate of first-quarter growth.

The growth in gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three months of 2025 when a 43-day federal government shutdown weighed on the economy.

Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads

Apple on Thursday announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.

The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry. Analysts expect iPhone prices to rise later this year.

Paris court tells oil firm to tighten climate policy

A Paris court has ruled that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers’ greenhouse gas emissions.

The decision on Thursday gave the French company six months to report the environmental risks caused by the consumption of its gas and oil products. The ruling fell short of demands from climate organizations to reduce oil and gas production.

Wall Street drifts to mixed finish

The U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products.

The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday after swinging between gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%.

Vermont bans weed killer linked to Parkinson’s

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

The ban, effective in November, has been praised by advocates who hope other states will follow. However, some farmers worry about the impact on profits now that a valuable tool will no longer be an option for their operations. Despite its popularity, paraquat is banned in many countries due to its dangers.

US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week

Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 20 fell by 12,000 to 215,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Average US mortgage rate rises to 6.49%

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged higher this week, staying close to 6.5%, where it’s been the last six weeks.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.47% last week.