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Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
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Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

The European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
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Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries

A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly

Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ President Donald Trump says the responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open should belong with countries that rely on it, rather than the U_S_ Trump expressed frustration earlier Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U_S_ war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil.”

The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'

President Donald Trump lashed out at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran

Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'
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North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
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JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
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Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
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FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns

Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction

FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns
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Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused

President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
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Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
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What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit

What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit

What we know on Day 32 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Gas prices skyrocket, Kuwaiti tanker hit
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Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade

A Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries

Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
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Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
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Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war
Business|Economy|Sports

MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining

Big league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union’s annual federal disclosure form filed

MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining
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The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring

U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran

The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
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The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

After meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
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South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut

South Africans have rushed to buy fuel as the country braces for record price hikes tied to the US-Iran-Israel conflict

South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut
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US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month

US stocks move higher on hopes for an end to war with Iran, but it’s been a volatile month
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NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary

The NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season

NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mix-ups and the Fail Mary
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Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?

Latin America’s generational shift: What’s causing record-low birth rates across the region?
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Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship
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Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies

Haiti’s government says it is implementing new austerity measures as the war in Iran disrupts critical oil supplies and drives up prices worldwide

Haiti imposes austerity measures as Iran war drives up oil prices and disrupts supplies
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Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will once again have his past rival and current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for his reelection bid

Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October
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DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff
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Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
Business|Economy|Food

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup

Spice and flavorings company McCormick is combining with Unilever’s foods division, which includes household names like Hellmann’s and Knorr

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup
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Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash

MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
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Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow
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Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

A jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal

Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal
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As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy

As Lebanon braces for expanded Israeli incursion, northern Israel residents see buffer zone as lifeline to normalcy
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Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

Afghan authorities say that flooding in many parts of the country has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours

Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding
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McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business
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Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do

Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks

Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump administration claims to have all but “obliterated” the Islamic Republic’s military capabilities

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks
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The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic

The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic

The pace of hiring just fell to the lowest since 2011, outside of the pandemic
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Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal

Buffett says he doesn’t regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal
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Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

U.S. job openings fell slightly last month to 6.9 million, another sign of sluggishness in the American labor market

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America
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Hollywood binges on the written word

Hollywood binges on the written word

Hollywood binges on the written word
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Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on Iran’s Kharg Island

Seizing Kharg Island would risk US troops' lives and may not end Iran war, experts say
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Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices

Europe’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
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Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shake up the central bank with his ‘family fight’ model

The US Federal Reserve has never before been this transparent about its policymaking process − but that might not be a good thing.

Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh could shake up the central bank with his ‘family fight’ model
Economy|Opinion|Science|Technology

How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets

While media outlets are signing deals with Polymarket and Kalshi for their insights into the wisdom of crowds, gamblers are pouncing on opportunities to wager on geopolitics and celebrity weddings.

How polling failures, gambling legalization and political gridlock paved the way for the explosive rise of prediction markets
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US gas prices hit $4 per gallon for first time since 2022

US gas prices hit $4 per gallon for first time since 2022

US gas prices hit $4 per gallon for first time since 2022
Business|Economy|Health|Science

How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1 billion for the Broad Institute

A large donation to mental health research is getting even bigger

How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1 billion for the Broad Institute
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What $4-a-gallon gasoline means for you and the economy

What $4-a-gallon gasoline means for you and the economy

What $4-a-gallon gasoline means for you and the economy
Economy|Travel

6 weeks, 3 missed paychecks and hourslong lines: Here’s what the shutdown has looked like for agents and passengers

6 weeks, 3 missed paychecks and hourslong lines: Here’s what the shutdown has looked like for agents and passengers

6 weeks, 3 missed paychecks and hourslong lines: Here’s what the shutdown has looked like for agents and passengers
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Plastic is the hidden cost of the war in Iran

Plastic is the hidden cost of the war in Iran

Plastic is the hidden cost of the war in Iran
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Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?

Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?

Trump helped build the Middle East’s AI ambitions. Could his war break them?
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Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions

Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions

Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan deploys its first long-range missiles

Japan has deployed its first long-range missile at a southwestern army camp as the country accelerates its offensive capability in response to growing global challenges, including an increasingly assertive China

Japan deploys its first long-range missiles
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Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies of the United States are urging President Donald Trump to keep prosecuting his war against Iran, saying the month of strikes has not weakened Tehran enough

Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|World

China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth

China is reporting that factory activity expanded in March, reversing two straight months of contraction

China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth
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The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks

President Donald Trump says Iran faces massive damage to its energy system unless it quickly agrees to end the war

The Latest: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran’s parliamentary speaker, who denies talks
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Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues

The Transportation Safety Administration says most of its officers received most of their backpay Monday for working during the shutdown

Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues
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Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water

Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
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US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget

U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan say the United States supports efforts by Taiwan's government to pass a $40 billion special defense budget that is being stalled in the opposition-controlled parliament

US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed election

Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election
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Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including its desalination plants

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast
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Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider

Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider

Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans’ workdays

Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

A law requiring that most materials in federally funded affordable housing are made in America is fully kicking in

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Are you a DHS employee still going unpaid during this partial government shutdown? Tell us about it

Are you a DHS employee still going unpaid during this partial government shutdown? Tell us about it

Are you a DHS employee still going unpaid during this partial government shutdown? Tell us about it
Economy|Environment|Political

GOP leaders plan to keep Congress out of session even as pressure to end DHS shutdown grows

GOP leaders plan to keep Congress out of session even as pressure to end DHS shutdown grows

GOP leaders plan to keep Congress out of session even as pressure to end DHS shutdown grows
Economy|Education|Entertainment|World

Clowns take to the streets of Bolivia to protest decree that could crush their livelihoods

Clowns in Bolivia are protesting a new school mandate that cuts off the events where they earn a living

Clowns take to the streets of Bolivia to protest decree that could crush their livelihoods
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing

U.S. stocks swung as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end

US stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

US oil settles above $100 for first time since 2022 after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Houthis join war

US oil settles above $100 for first time since 2022 after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Houthis join war

US oil settles above $100 for first time since 2022 after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Houthis join war
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Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockade

Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as the island struggles under a U.S. oil blockade

Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as it struggles under US blockade
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Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized

Air Canada says CEO Michael Rousseau plans to retire

Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump allowed a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking the island’s fuel blockade. Here’s the latest

Trump allowed a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking the island’s fuel blockade. Here’s the latest

Trump allowed a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking the island’s fuel blockade. Here’s the latest
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The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut

The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut

The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Houthis could slam it shut
Business|Economy|Finance

Employers that want to offer 401(k) participants access to private equity get new rule

Employers that want to offer 401(k) participants access to private equity get new rule

Employers that want to offer 401(k) participants access to private equity get new rule
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job

DOJ whistleblower complains to Congress that internal watchdog isn’t doing its job
Business|Economy|Education|World

Have you struggled to land an internship or an entry-level job?

Have you struggled to land an internship or an entry-level job?

Have you struggled to land an internship or an entry-level job?
Economy|Environment

Officials to remove up to 1,500 wild burros from Lake Pleasant area

Officials to remove up to 1,500 wild burros from Lake Pleasant area

Officials to remove up to 1,500 wild burros from Lake Pleasant area
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Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay

Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay

Airport wait times plummet from hours to minutes as TSA workers start getting back pay
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Exclusive: Federal prosecutors are exploring whether prediction market bets trip insider trading laws

Exclusive: Federal prosecutors are exploring whether prediction market bets trip insider trading laws

Exclusive: Federal prosecutors are exploring whether prediction market bets trip insider trading laws
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What we know about Iran's parliamentary speaker Qalibaf

Iran's parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has emerged as a possible U.S. contact for talks even as the Iranian leadership remains under fire during the war

What we know about Iran's parliamentary speaker Qalibaf
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What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached

What we know on Day 31 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump threatens escalation if no deal reached
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Denver asks restaurants to only serve water by request amid drought conditions

Denver asks restaurants to only serve water by request amid drought conditions

Denver asks restaurants to only serve water by request amid drought conditions
Economy|Education|Health

Providers face ‘extreme shortage’ of paramedics, EMTs in rural Michigan

Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan

Providers face ‘extreme shortage’ of paramedics, EMTs in rural Michigan
Economy|Education|Health|Political

Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented

Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented

Formerly homeless people, including veterans, could be evicted if Trump administration plan is implemented
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3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets

3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets

3 graphics show how the war in Iran is roiling markets
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be

After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be

After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be
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Airports, plants and ports: The civilian targets increasingly under threat in the Middle East

Airports, plants and ports: The civilian targets increasingly under threat in the Middle East

Airports, plants and ports: The civilian targets increasingly under threat in the Middle East
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Americans’ expectations for inflation will shape Fed’s response to Iran war, Powell says

Americans’ expectations for inflation will shape Fed’s response to Iran war, Powell says

Americans’ expectations for inflation will shape Fed’s response to Iran war, Powell says
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Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal

Sysco, the nation’s largest food distributor, will acquire supplier Restaurant Depot in a deal worth more than $29 billion

Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal
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Out-scamming the scammers: How police arrested crooks who scammed a woman out of $200,000 in gold

Out-scamming the scammers: How police arrested crooks who scammed a woman out of $200,000 in gold

Out-scamming the scammers: How police arrested crooks who scammed a woman out of $200,000 in gold
Economy|World

I went to CPAC and found Trump supporters unhappy about Iran, Epstein files and the economy, even while the fans at the MAGA conference celebrate his immigration policies

Trumpism isn’t dead, as the roaring MAGA-merched crowds at CPAC make clear. But Trump is struggling through a political winter that could signal the early stages of his MAGA movement’s decline.

I went to CPAC and found Trump supporters unhappy about Iran, Epstein files and the economy, even while the fans at the MAGA conference celebrate his immigration policies
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel|US

TSA agents to get paid as DHS funding fight drags on

TSA agents are expected to get paid Monday, including back pay. This comes as lawmakers have yet to resolve funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CNN's Rafael Romo has the latest from the world's busiest airport.

TSA agents to get paid as DHS funding fight drags on
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Technology

Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th-century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain

Today’s basic income proponents say cash payments would be good for everyone. In the 1790s, the idea’s inventor argued something else: It was owed to everyone.

Basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th-century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management

When the Trump administration took aim at higher education and the scientific research enterprise, a university dean had to figure out on the fly how to support scientists and their work at his school.

Panicking scientists, canceled experiments – federal funding cuts turned my work as a research dean into crisis management
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long-term lunar presence

It’s about more than just beating China. As a space lawyer puts it, a Moon base would come with strategic, economic and scientific advantages.

NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s – how and why it plans to build up to a long-term lunar presence
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Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade

President Donald Trump says he has “no problem” with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade

Trump says he has 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade
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The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

Farmers around the world are facing fertilizer shortages and rising costs after the war in Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a third of global fertilizer trade

The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices
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India’s latest mega airport has opened. Now it just needs some flights

India’s latest mega airport has opened. Now it just needs some flights

India’s latest mega airport has opened. Now it just needs some flights
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Oil prices climb after Iran warns against US ground invasion

Oil prices climb after Iran warns against US ground invasion

Oil prices climb after Iran warns against US ground invasion
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‘Shadow administrator’ at FEMA part of investigation by DHS internal watchdog, sources say

‘Shadow administrator’ at FEMA part of investigation by DHS internal watchdog, sources say

‘Shadow administrator’ at FEMA part of investigation by DHS internal watchdog, sources say
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The Latest: Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan

Regional powers met in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East after about 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war

The Latest: Iran warns US against ground invasion as regional powers meet in Pakistan
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Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Kosovo is one of the Europe's poorest countries and struggles with a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the Iran war

Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
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Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'

Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran

Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'
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Veteran walks to raise money for TSA workers

Veteran walks to raise money for TSA workers

Veteran walks to raise money for TSA workers
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Mother turning to donating eggs, surrogacy to make ends meet for family

Mother turning to donating eggs, surrogacy to make ends meet for family

Mother turning to donating eggs, surrogacy to make ends meet for family
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Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate

Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
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The Iran war has a new front in Yemen. Here’s how it could escalate

The Iran war has a new front in Yemen. Here’s how it could escalate

The Iran war has a new front in Yemen. Here’s how it could escalate
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America’s frozen jobs market could stay on ice due to Iran war

America’s frozen jobs market could stay on ice due to Iran war

America’s frozen jobs market could stay on ice due to Iran war
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Vance or Rubio? CPAC debates a Republican Party after Trump

Vance or Rubio? CPAC debates a Republican Party after Trump

Vance or Rubio? CPAC debates a Republican Party after Trump
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Missing sailboats carrying aid land in Cuba after being located by Mexican navy

Mexico’s navy has located two sailboats that went missing while carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba

Missing sailboats carrying aid land in Cuba after being located by Mexican navy
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Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare during flood evacuations

Hawaii is taking control of the aging Wahiawa Dam after floodwaters pushed it to near-failure and prompted mass evacuations

Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare during flood evacuations
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Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war

President Donald Trump describes the war with Iran as a success, even as his message about the conflict keeps shifting

Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war
Economy|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

TSA worker reveals need to skip meals amid partial government shutdown

CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with TSA Union Rep. Tatiana Finlay, who reveals she's had to resort to skipping meals to ensure her children can eat each day.

TSA worker reveals need to skip meals amid partial government shutdown
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Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare

Iran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the war effort and critical supply chains

Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
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Iranian attack on Saudi base injures US troops. More American forces arrive in the Middle East

The number of American service members wounded in the Iran war has grown beyond 300, with more than two dozen troops injured this week from attacks on a Saudi air base

Iranian attack on Saudi base injures US troops. More American forces arrive in the Middle East
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Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel

Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping
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Navy shipyard workers approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works, ending weeklong strike

Hundreds of employees at one of the U.S. Navy’s biggest shipbuilding contractors have voted to approve a deal with Bath Iron Works, ending a weeklong strike

Navy shipyard workers approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works, ending weeklong strike
Americas|Economy|Environment|World

Missing aid boats bound for Cuba have been located, Mexican authorities say

Missing aid boats bound for Cuba have been located, Mexican authorities say

Missing aid boats bound for Cuba have been located, Mexican authorities say
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Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers’ pay

Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers’ pay

Air travelers face another busy weekend as uncertainty looms over TSA workers’ pay
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Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress
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The top moments from this year's CPAC conference in Texas

President Donald Trump did not attend one of the biggest yearly meetings of conservatives for the first time in nearly a decade

The top moments from this year's CPAC conference in Texas
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How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress

There seemed to be a deal

How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in Congress
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One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation

One month into Iran war, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
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House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown

House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown

House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown
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Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz

Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz

Seven islands that hold the keys to the Strait of Hormuz
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4 weeks in, Trump’s conflicting signals on Iran war frustrate GOP lawmakers and political allies

4 weeks in, Trump’s conflicting signals on Iran war frustrate GOP lawmakers and political allies

4 weeks in, Trump’s conflicting signals on Iran war frustrate GOP lawmakers and political allies
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America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel

America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel

America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel
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US lawmakers say they'll visit Taiwan before Trump's summit with China's Xi

A bipartisan group of senators has plans to visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea

US lawmakers say they'll visit Taiwan before Trump's summit with China's Xi
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Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war started

Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war started
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Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting

Africa is hurting again from a global crisis it had no part in starting
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The Latest: Iranian missile attack wounds several US troops at Saudi air base, AP sources say

Iran has kept firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab nation, including a strike Friday at a military base in Saudi Arabia that U.S. officials said wounded at least 10 U.S. service members, two of them seriously

The Latest: Iranian missile attack wounds several US troops at Saudi air base, AP sources say
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Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran war

U.S. stocks deepened their drops as Wall Street finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years

Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran war
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Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

President Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress

Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
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Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment

More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt

Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment
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Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know

Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know

Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know
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TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

Transportation Security Administration agents could start getting their paychecks as early as Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to pay them immediately

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer
Economy

Skipped meals, eviction notices and repo’d cars: TSA workers desperately await checks after Trump and Senate push for funding

Skipped meals, eviction notices and repo’d cars: TSA workers desperately await checks after Trump and Senate push for funding

Skipped meals, eviction notices and repo’d cars: TSA workers desperately await checks after Trump and Senate push for funding
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Mexico's navy searches for 2 missing sailboats carrying 9 people to Cuba with aid

Mexico’s Navy is searching for two missing sailboats carrying nine people and humanitarian aid on a route to Cuba

Mexico's navy searches for 2 missing sailboats carrying 9 people to Cuba with aid
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The Latest: Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress

President Donald Trump says the American air travel system has reached a "breaking point."

The Latest: Trump signs executive order to pay TSA after funding bill collapses in Congress
Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs

Vice President JD Vance has held the inaugural meeting of a new anti-fraud task force he’s leading as the Trump administration seeks to show it’s cracking down on potential misuse of social programs

Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs
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Frustrated travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early

The sight of travelers suffering through long security lines at U.S. airports this week have many people showing up way before their flights

Frustrated travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early
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Dow closes in correction, S&P logs longest weekly losing streak in four years and oil settles at Iran-war highs

Dow closes in correction, S&P logs longest weekly losing streak in four years and oil settles at Iran-war highs

Dow closes in correction, S&P logs longest weekly losing streak in four years and oil settles at Iran-war highs
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When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient

When stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings

When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient
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Are there ways to reduce airport wait times during the shutdown? Yes, but nothing is guaranteed

Are there ways to reduce airport wait times during the shutdown? Yes, but nothing is guaranteed

Are there ways to reduce airport wait times during the shutdown? Yes, but nothing is guaranteed
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Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

Thousands of striking workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants are extending their walkout to a third week

Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week
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As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

As gas prices approach $4 a gallon nationally amid the conflict in Iran, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax
Economy|Health|Travel|World

Mexico launches search for missing sailboats carrying aid to Cuba

Mexico launches search for missing sailboats carrying aid to Cuba

Mexico launches search for missing sailboats carrying aid to Cuba
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political|World

What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes

The US may be experiencing democratic backsliding. Around the world, nonviolent civil movements exist to support democracy and protect fellow citizens.

What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes
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NBA shares some anti-tanking concepts with owners, AP sources say

The NBA’s process of finding new ways to deter teams from tanking is currently focused around three separate concepts to change the draft lottery, two people with knowledge of the discussions surrounding the issue tell The Associated Press

NBA shares some anti-tanking concepts with owners, AP sources say
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Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search

Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence

Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth

Arctic sea ice has shrunk to a tie for its lowest winter peak on record

Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth
Economy|Finance|Political

FACT FOCUS: Only some driver's licenses usable for voter registration under the SAVE America Act

Posts circulating on social media claim driver’s licenses could not be used for voter registration in federal elections under the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering

FACT FOCUS: Only some driver's licenses usable for voter registration under the SAVE America Act
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Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

A judge has ruled that the government can convene a meeting next week to seek an exemption from the Endangered Species Act on the basis of national security for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Judge won't block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act
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'Criminals from head to toe': Charlotte men charged after luxury car-theft ring busted

'Criminals from head to toe': Charlotte men charged after luxury car-theft ring busted

'Criminals from head to toe': Charlotte men charged after luxury car-theft ring busted
Economy|Travel|World

Funding TSA won’t fix long airport lines overnight

Funding TSA won’t fix long airport lines overnight

Funding TSA won’t fix long airport lines overnight
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Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

The price of a PlayStation is going up by another $100, the second time in less than a year that Sony has upped the price tag on its popular gaming console

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
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Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall

Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall

Even wealthy Americans are souring on the economy as gas prices spike and stocks fall
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Florida Democrat found guilty of House ethics violations

Florida Democrat found guilty of House ethics violations

Florida Democrat found guilty of House ethics violations
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What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens

What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens

What we know on Day 28 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran: Trump extends deadline and global energy crisis deepens
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making

Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making

Amazon’s big bet in AI has been 20 years in the making
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War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

Countries don’t just switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Each takes its own path, depending on its economy, international trade relations and government stability.

War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story
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Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally

Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally

Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally
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A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved

A year after federal employees were hit by the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts through the Department of Government Efficiency, it remains unclear what the agency saved

A year after Trump's DOGE cuts, workers whose lives were upended question what was saved
Economy|Political|World

Iran war divides conservatives on and off stage at CPAC

Iran war divides conservatives on and off stage at CPAC

Iran war divides conservatives on and off stage at CPAC
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US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers impacted by Iran war

The Trump administration says it's eased restrictions on a group of Belarus-linked financial and potash companies

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers impacted by Iran war
Economy|Political|Travel|World

The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks

The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse
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ICE agents take a more active role in airport security, but long lines persist ahead of the weekend traveler rush

ICE agents take a more active role in airport security, but long lines persist ahead of the weekend traveler rush

ICE agents take a more active role in airport security, but long lines persist ahead of the weekend traveler rush
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A nonprofit in France is fighting fast-fashion waste, one sneaker at a time

Hundreds of used sneakers arrive each week at a workshop east of Paris, where workers inspect them for resale, redistribution or rejection

A nonprofit in France is fighting fast-fashion waste, one sneaker at a time
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The Latest: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of war

President Donald Trump has delayed a threatened U.S. strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure and extended a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz until April 6

The Latest: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of war
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding deal

President Donald Trump says he will sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration workers

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding deal
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Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success

Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success

Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success
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US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

The Treasury Department plans to print President Donald Trump’s signature on every new U.S. paper bill

US Treasury plans to put Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president
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Trump’s signature will soon appear on US dollar bills, a first for a sitting president

Trump’s signature will soon appear on US dollar bills, a first for a sitting president

Trump’s signature will soon appear on US dollar bills, a first for a sitting president
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Iran and the US harden their positions over talks to end the nearly month-old war

Iran and the United States appear to be at an impasse

Iran and the US harden their positions over talks to end the nearly month-old war
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After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants

Facing a convulsing stock market, President Donald Trump has moved to buy himself more time and hold off on carrying out a threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants

After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants
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9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to a California company's raw milk and cheese

Health officials say nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E

9 sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to a California company's raw milk and cheese
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DHS internal watchdog launches investigation into handling of contracts under Noem, Lewandowski

DHS internal watchdog launches investigation into handling of contracts under Noem, Lewandowski

DHS internal watchdog launches investigation into handling of contracts under Noem, Lewandowski
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record

U.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started, as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the conflict

Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies

Prospective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering

Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies
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Stocks, bonds and gold all fall in market slide

Stocks, bonds and gold all fall in market slide

Stocks, bonds and gold all fall in market slide
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Trump interrupts a Cabinet meeting dealing with the Iran war and rising prices to talk Sharpies

President Donald Trump turned an otherwise serious Cabinet meeting into a long Sharpie story, arguing that it shows how he saves government money

Trump interrupts a Cabinet meeting dealing with the Iran war and rising prices to talk Sharpies
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Baltimore's Sandtown-Winchester celebrates more than a year without a homicide

Baltimore's Sandtown-Winchester celebrates more than a year without a homicide

Baltimore's Sandtown-Winchester celebrates more than a year without a homicide
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK

An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK

An up-close, inside look at Amazon's new delivery drones flying in KCK
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Facing rare case of early Alzheimer’s, health insurance said woman was too young for treatment

Facing rare case of early Alzheimer’s, health insurance said woman was too young for treatment

Facing rare case of early Alzheimer’s, health insurance said woman was too young for treatment
Economy|Election|Political|US

Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida

Florida state Rep.-elect Emily Gregory is the latest face of Democrats' optimism after she won a special legislative election in President Donald Trump's home state House district

Emily Gregory is Donald Trump's new state representative and a new hope for Democrats in Florida
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What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that men and women have different views on who has the advantage when it comes to earning competitive wages

What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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USPS seeks a temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products to offset transportation costs

The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a temporary 8% extra charge on some of its most used shipping products to cover rising transportation costs

USPS seeks a temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products to offset transportation costs
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'Zombie Lots' are leaving residents in crisis

'Zombie Lots' are leaving residents in crisis

'Zombie Lots' are leaving residents in crisis
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Lineworkers test their skills at the Arizona Lineman's Rodeo

Lineworkers test their skills at the Arizona Lineman's Rodeo

Lineworkers test their skills at the Arizona Lineman's Rodeo
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Wall Street's 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels in a rollicking year for markets

Wall Street bonuses hit a new record in 2025 as profits surged

Wall Street's 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels in a rollicking year for markets
Economy|Travel

TSA agents quitting, calling out as airports hit with record wait times

Flyers have faced hours-long waits and lines snaking out of airports as hundreds of TSA employees have quit. Airports have seen long lines on Tuesday as approximately 36% of TSA workers have been calling out on average.

TSA agents quitting, calling out as airports hit with record wait times
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An Elon Musk-led venture picked Baltimore to get a free tunnel. The Ravens backed out the next day

An Elon Musk-led venture picked Baltimore to get a free tunnel. The Ravens backed out the next day

An Elon Musk-led venture picked Baltimore to get a free tunnel. The Ravens backed out the next day
Business|Economy|Finance|World

War with Iran drives US mortgage rates higher for fourth-straight week

War with Iran drives US mortgage rates higher for fourth-straight week

War with Iran drives US mortgage rates higher for fourth-straight week
Business|Economy|World

Car business hit by global conflict after missile damage in Dubai, as shipping disruptions mount

Car business hit by global conflict after missile damage in Dubai, as shipping disruptions mount

Car business hit by global conflict after missile damage in Dubai, as shipping disruptions mount
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive

The Iran war has deflected global attention from Russia’s all-out invasion of its neighbor Ukraine as Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II enters its fifth year and an emboldened Kremlin undertakes a spring offensive

Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|Travel|US

Western New Yorkers donate more than $16K in gift cards to TSA agents

Western New Yorkers donate more than $16K in gift cards to TSA agents

Western New Yorkers donate more than $16K in gift cards to TSA agents
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|US|World

Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border

New population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties

Growth rate slowed in US metro areas in 2025, with steepest drops along the southern border
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How the war in Iran is landing with Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war

How the war in Iran is landing with Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
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EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards

The European Parliament has approved a trade deal between Washington and Brussels but with amendments added to protect European interests should the United States fail to hold up its end of the bargain

EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards
Economy|Education|Political

Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies

History suggests that boycotts are uniquely suited to expand public participation enough to spur political change.

Millions are protesting – but boycotts might be key to changing government policies
Business|Economy

US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year

US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels
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One Tech Tip: Here's how AI can (and can't) help you in your job hunt

Finding a job feels harder than ever

One Tech Tip: Here's how AI can (and can't) help you in your job hunt
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Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds

Companies that had sued for tariff refunds are taking different approaches to getting their money back – or quitting the effort.

Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds
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Why $4 gas won’t spark an EV buying spree

Why $4 gas won’t spark an EV buying spree

Why $4 gas won’t spark an EV buying spree
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Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

The U.S. agency that provides health care to Native Americans has a facilities problem

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings
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Iran building up defenses of Kharg Island to protect against potential US ground attack, sources say

Iran building up defenses of Kharg Island to protect against potential US ground attack, sources say

Iran building up defenses of Kharg Island to protect against potential US ground attack, sources say
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Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube

Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger
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Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers

Louisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program

Louisiana's crawfish industry feels the pinch of limits on foreign workers
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OpenAI thought it could own AI videos. The reality was too expensive

OpenAI thought it could own AI videos. The reality was too expensive

OpenAI thought it could own AI videos. The reality was too expensive
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Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends

Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends

Trump’s Gulf allies push to have their concerns addressed before Iran war ends
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Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
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Some of Trump's Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict

President Donald Trump has laid out five objectives for the U.S. in its war with Iran that he said the U.S. is close to achieving as he considers “winding down” the operation

Some of Trump's Iran war objectives remain unfulfilled as he looks to wind down the conflict
Economy|Election|US|World

Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for GOP even as midterm warning signs flash for his party

Republicans face growing political trouble ahead of November's midterm elections as the war in Iran keeps gas prices high and voters worry about living costs

Trump promises 'bigger majorities' for GOP even as midterm warning signs flash for his party
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Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the Air Canada CEO’s English-only message of condolence after Sunday’s deadly crash in New York showed a lack of compassion and judgment

Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion
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FEMA will resume major grant program after yearlong hiatus, following a court order

FEMA is reopening applications for its major resilience grant program after a judge ordered the program restored

FEMA will resume major grant program after yearlong hiatus, following a court order
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Powell: I won't step down until investigation "truly over"

Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed highly anticipated questions about whether he will remain on as Fed governor after his term as chair is over, and said he will not step down until the criminal investigation into him is "truly over."

Powell: I won't step down until investigation "truly over"
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Cuban president says Raúl Castro involved in US talks that are in early stages

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that former President Raúl Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States

Cuban president says Raúl Castro involved in US talks that are in early stages
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Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users

Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users

Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
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Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay

Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel
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Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James

Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James

Top Trump housing official issues new criminal referral for New York AG Letitia James
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TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight

The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration says it may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on as travelers are experiencing record waiting times

TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment

What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment

What to know on Day 26 of the Iran war: Tehran taunts Trump, US troop deployment
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium

A bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez push bill to impose AI data center moratorium
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One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie

The Whiskey Island salt mine in Cleveland is critically important to providing enough road salt to keep streets safe during the harsh winters of the Northeast and Great Lakes states

One of the largest salt mines in the world exists under Lake Erie
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In the AI industry, ‘agentic’ takes on a life of its own

In the AI industry, ‘agentic’ takes on a life of its own

In the AI industry, ‘agentic’ takes on a life of its own
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
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Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran

Hopes for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher on Wall Street, while oil prices eased

Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran
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Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war

Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the Iran war

Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
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TSA officers share how they're scraping by without pay

Tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers are set to receive another $0 paycheck this week

TSA officers share how they're scraping by without pay
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American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams

American investors are making a big move into Indian cricket, with two separate billion-dollar deals made on the same day for teams in the country’s most popular sports league

American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams
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Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint, with the league’s owners voting Wednesday to start exploring the process of adding franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle

Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
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Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war

Businesses might be quicker to raise prices in response to the Iran war due to bitter memories of the energy price inflation that broke out after Russia invaded Ukraine

Top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war
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TSA officer frustrated with lack of pay, ICE presence at airports: "Very disheartening"

TSA officer frustrated with lack of pay, ICE presence at airports: "Very disheartening"

TSA officer frustrated with lack of pay, ICE presence at airports: "Very disheartening"
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Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia

Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia

Maryland planning to crack down on drivers improperly registering vehicles in Virginia
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Not paying TSA workers could pose a security risk, experts say

Not paying TSA workers could pose a security risk, experts say

Not paying TSA workers could pose a security risk, experts say
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Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 workers, including 211 in Triangle amid Fortnite downturn

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 workers, including 211 in Triangle amid Fortnite downturn

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 workers, including 211 in Triangle amid Fortnite downturn
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Soaring gas prices and disrupted supply chains will ripple out to increase costs in every store and sector of the economy

US consumers, already feeling pain at the gas pump, can expect higher prices and prolonged shortages for goods of all sorts, including food, as additional consequences of slowed oil production.

Soaring gas prices and disrupted supply chains will ripple out to increase costs in every store and sector of the economy
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Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez pitches newly opened oil sector to investors at Miami summit

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez is selling investors on a newly opened oil industry and looser U.S. sanctions

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez pitches newly opened oil sector to investors at Miami summit
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Couple says mail theft led to $14,000 in stolen checks

Couple says mail theft led to $14,000 in stolen checks

Couple says mail theft led to $14,000 in stolen checks
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods

Hawaii communities are digging out from the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, and aid groups are rushing to support them by raising money statewide

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods
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What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children

The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in — and it’s not looking good for Meta

What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
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A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy

Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or eating

A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy
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Fuel vs food: These Americans are cutting back to afford higher gas prices

Fuel vs food: These Americans are cutting back to afford higher gas prices

Fuel vs food: These Americans are cutting back to afford higher gas prices
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Cottage baking is on the rise: Omaha metro neighbors turn their passion into thriving home-based businesses

Cottage baking is on the rise: Omaha metro neighbors turn their passion into thriving home-based businesses

Cottage baking is on the rise: Omaha metro neighbors turn their passion into thriving home-based businesses
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Pop Mart shares sink despite revenue surge, as analysts say Labubu reliance worries investors

Labubu doll maker Pop Mart’s shares have plunged nearly 23% despite robust revenue, with analysts pointing to investor concerns over the company’s ability to grow beyond its heavy reliance on Labubu-related income

Pop Mart shares sink despite revenue surge, as analysts say Labubu reliance worries investors
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds most Americans believe recent military action against Iran has gone too far and many are worried about affording gasoline

Most Americans say US military action against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds
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Merck buying Terns in $6.7B deal to bolster its cancer portfolio before key Keytruda patent expires

Merck is buying oncology company Terns Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at approximately $6.7 billion as the pharmaceutical giant works on beefing up its cancer portfolio before a key patent on its cancer drug Keytruda expires in two years

Merck buying Terns in $6.7B deal to bolster its cancer portfolio before key Keytruda patent expires
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion

New federal student loan limits affect social work graduate students, with impacts for survivors of domestic violence in Colorado and elsewhere

The status change may result in students avoiding degrees in nursing and social work.

New federal student loan limits affect social work graduate students, with impacts for survivors of domestic violence in Colorado and elsewhere
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Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities

Pittsburgh’s struggle to move beyond steel demonstrates that industry dominance is temporary. Other regions can learn from Pittsburgh’s slow economic recovery.

Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency

Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency

Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
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How private credit could quickly become a public problem

How private credit could quickly become a public problem

How private credit could quickly become a public problem
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A victory ‘for decades’? Netanyahu’s promise after June strikes proved hollow, but Israelis still support Iran war

A victory ‘for decades’? Netanyahu’s promise after June strikes proved hollow, but Israelis still support Iran war

A victory ‘for decades’? Netanyahu’s promise after June strikes proved hollow, but Israelis still support Iran war
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Kenya’s flower industry loses millions of dollars weekly due to the Iran war

Kenya’s flower industry is losing up to $1.4 million a week as the Iran war cuts demand and disrupts shipping

Kenya’s flower industry loses millions of dollars weekly due to the Iran war
Economy|Political|World

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: US offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

The Trump administration offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the plan but who was not authorized to speak publicly about it, even as it’s sending more troops to the Middle East

The Latest: US offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
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The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants

The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants

The worst oil crisis in history comes at a good time for China’s troubled EV giants
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Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows

Newly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn’t find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows
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Fire out and shelter-in-place order is lifted after oil refinery explosion near Texas coast

Officials say an oil refinery fire near the Texas coast has been put out and a shelter-in-place order has been lifted following air quality testing

Fire out and shelter-in-place order is lifted after oil refinery explosion near Texas coast
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Prosecutor told judge no evidence existed to criminally pursue Powell over costly Fed renovations

Prosecutor told judge no evidence existed to criminally pursue Powell over costly Fed renovations

Prosecutor told judge no evidence existed to criminally pursue Powell over costly Fed renovations
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What we know on Day 25 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on Day 25 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on Day 25 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms

Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms

Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms
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Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in suburban Atlanta plant, adding 330 jobs

Belgian pharmaceutical maker UCB says it will build a $2 billion drug manufacturing plant near Atlanta

Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in suburban Atlanta plant, adding 330 jobs
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Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement

Fortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific challenges

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement
Business|Economy|Finance

How much are Lorain County communities getting from recreational cannabis tax revenue?

How much are Lorain County communities getting from recreational cannabis tax revenue?

How much are Lorain County communities getting from recreational cannabis tax revenue?
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US stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran

U.S. stock indexes slipped and gave back some of their rallies from the day before, while oil prices got back to rising

US stocks give back some of the rally sparked by Trump's talk of negotiations with Iran
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Inside the WNBA’s 8-day, 100-hour CBA marathon negotiations that forged a transformational deal

The intense, all-night negotiations over the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement were new to many on both sides

Inside the WNBA’s 8-day, 100-hour CBA marathon negotiations that forged a transformational deal
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The Latest: Over 450 TSA officers have quit since the partial shutdown began

U.S. senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including Transportation Security Administration airport workers who are going without pay

The Latest: Over 450 TSA officers have quit since the partial shutdown began
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Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens

The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans’ finances: Higher interest rates

Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens
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Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy

The Trump administration’s $1 billion payout to a French energy company to walk away from U.S. offshore wind development is a novel tactic against the industry that supporters see as creative, but opponents see as foolish and extreme

Trump administration's $1B deal to stop offshore wind shows an evolution in its anti-wind strategy
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition

A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition
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Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year

Oklahoma’s governor has appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill a newly vacant U.S. Senate seat through the end of the year

Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
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Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies
Americas|Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

As US pressure grows for leadership change in Cuba, a Castro could be the next president

Speculation is mounting about who, if anyone, might replace Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for change in Cuba’s leadership

As US pressure grows for leadership change in Cuba, a Castro could be the next president
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Group's report highlights how guns in the US get from legitimate stores to crime scenes

The group Everytown for Gun Safety used court records to trace more than 250 guns bought at nearly two dozen Academy Sports + Outdoors chain stores that had been trafficked over three years in a handful of federal straw purchasing prosecutions

Group's report highlights how guns in the US get from legitimate stores to crime scenes
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Veteran fights to keep his home after lawsuit from a cash-for-homes company

Veteran fights to keep his home after lawsuit from a cash-for-homes company

Veteran fights to keep his home after lawsuit from a cash-for-homes company
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

'Project Hail Mary' adds to a winning streak for originality at the movies

Franchise movies have been the dominant currency in Hollywood for years, but, lately, the upside of originality has been hard to miss

'Project Hail Mary' adds to a winning streak for originality at the movies
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OpenAI Foundation pledges $1B in grants to ensure AI 'benefits all of humanity'

The nonprofit that controls the artificial intelligence maker OpenAI pledged Tuesday to grant out $1 billion over the next year and to build up its capacity as a philanthropic funder

OpenAI Foundation pledges $1B in grants to ensure AI 'benefits all of humanity'
Economy|Sports|World

Soccer fans launch complaint over World Cup ticket prices to European Commission

Soccer fans have launched a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices

Soccer fans launch complaint over World Cup ticket prices to European Commission
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Marina revives old desal plant to boost drought-resistant water supply

Marina revives old desal plant to boost drought-resistant water supply

Marina revives old desal plant to boost drought-resistant water supply
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It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll

A new Gallup survey finds that Americans’ outlook on the job market is increasingly pessimistic

It's a bad time to hunt for new jobs, most US workers say in new Gallup poll
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A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher

A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher

A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Community providing hundreds of meals for TSA agents weekly during partial shutdown

Community providing hundreds of meals for TSA agents weekly during partial shutdown

Community providing hundreds of meals for TSA agents weekly during partial shutdown
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Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf

Strait of Hormuz closure means this port could be a key lifeline for the Persian Gulf
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Union president reveals reason for strike at Bath Iron Works

Union president reveals reason for strike at Bath Iron Works

Union president reveals reason for strike at Bath Iron Works
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How the National Security Council typically functions to plan and fully assess risks when presidents consider going to war

The national intelligence community has seemingly been sidelined from Trump’s Iran war decisions – a far cry from previous administrations, writes a former National Security Council member.

How the National Security Council typically functions to plan and fully assess risks when presidents consider going to war
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Trump and Greenland loom over Denmark’s election, but voters are focused on other issues

Trump and Greenland loom over Denmark’s election, but voters are focused on other issues

Trump and Greenland loom over Denmark’s election, but voters are focused on other issues
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

EU and Australia sign free trade pact and announce a new defense partnership

The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement some two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat market access and complaints about Australian products labeled with traditionally European names such as prosecco

EU and Australia sign free trade pact and announce a new defense partnership
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Kalshi and Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket are tightening their rules on insider trading as Congress appears to be moving closer to cracking down on prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism

President Donald Trump started the fourth week of his war against Iran by offering the world some guarded optimism that the U.S. could soon be winding down its military operations

Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is talking with an Iranian leader and claims the Islamic Republic is eager for a deal to end the war

Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy
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How Trump suddenly embraced the idea of talking with Iran

How Trump suddenly embraced the idea of talking with Iran

How Trump suddenly embraced the idea of talking with Iran
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LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce

Air traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a runway emergency moments before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck Sunday night

LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce
Economy|Political|World

Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead a DHS in turmoil

Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead a DHS in turmoil

Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead a DHS in turmoil
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying

The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports in recent months

With long lines and other disruptions, air travel anxiety isn't just about a fear of flying
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Rahm Emanuel proposes banning all federal employees from betting on prediction markets

Rahm Emanuel is proposing a far-reaching measure to crack down on betting in predictive markets in Washington as part of an effort to call attention to what he sees as a culture of corruption gripping the nation’s politics

Rahm Emanuel proposes banning all federal employees from betting on prediction markets
Economy|Political|Stock Markets|World

Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks

A cautious relief swept through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war

Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks
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The RNC has nearly a 7-to-1 money advantage over the DNC, which has more debt than cash on hand

The RNC has nearly a 7-to-1 money advantage over the DNC, which has more debt than cash on hand

The RNC has nearly a 7-to-1 money advantage over the DNC, which has more debt than cash on hand
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Trump administration will pay a French company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to not build wind farms

Trump administration will pay a French company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to not build wind farms

Trump administration will pay a French company $1 billion in taxpayer funds to not build wind farms
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Oil drops, stocks soar after Trump postpones strikes on Iran

Oil drops, stocks soar after Trump postpones strikes on Iran

Oil drops, stocks soar after Trump postpones strikes on Iran
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Thousands in taxpayer funds spent on horse, hair and makeup expenses for Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore ad

Thousands in taxpayer funds spent on horse, hair and makeup expenses for Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore ad

Thousands in taxpayer funds spent on horse, hair and makeup expenses for Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore ad
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A media-rating company says a Trump agency is threatening its livelihood

A company that evaluates news outlets and websites to see which produce reliable journalism says it's under attack by the Trump administration

A media-rating company says a Trump agency is threatening its livelihood
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Farm turns to old-school conservation, new crop to weather drought concerns

Farm turns to old-school conservation, new crop to weather drought concerns

Farm turns to old-school conservation, new crop to weather drought concerns
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Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power

More than 2,000 people remain without power Sunday afternoon because of historic flooding in Hawaii

Historic Hawaii floods leave 2,000 people without power
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Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do?

Nations’ stores of petroleum can dampen price shocks in the short term, but as reserve supplies dwindle, economic pain may continue.

Over 400 million barrels will be added to the oil market soon – what are strategic reserves and what can they do?
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Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally

People around the world are cutting back on spending as high gas prices stretch household budgets

Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally
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The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans

Trump promised to fix the economy, and that helped increase his Latino support in 2024. But the cost of living and ICE raids may be bringing Latinos back to the Democrats in 2026.

The ever-evolving Latino vote is rapidly shifting away from Trump and Republicans
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DoorDash offers added payments to US and Canadian drivers as gas prices soar

DoorDash is offering extra compensation to U.S. and Canadian drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices

DoorDash offers added payments to US and Canadian drivers as gas prices soar
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Pittsburgh spends millions on juvenile detention – research points to cheaper, more effective alternatives

Allegheny County is pouring millions into a new juvenile detention facility, even as evidence mounts that alternatives to detention are more helpful.

Pittsburgh spends millions on juvenile detention – research points to cheaper, more effective alternatives
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Correction: Chavez-Women Farmworkers-ABRIDGED story

In a story published Mar

Correction: Chavez-Women Farmworkers-ABRIDGED story
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What we know on Day 24 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on Day 24 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on Day 24 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the test

European far-right leaders are rallying around Hungary’s Viktor Orbán as his grip on power looks shakier than it has in years

Europe's far right backs Orbán as Hungary's coming election puts his brand to the test
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Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations

The shattered legacy of Latino labor rights icon César Chavez has been particularly devastating among advocates who have long fought to raise awareness about sexual harassment and abuse against women farmworkers, which remains both widespread and underreported

Women farmworkers who built their own fight against sexual assault cope with Chavez allegations
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WNBA players unanimously approve a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032

WNBA players have unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement with more than 90% participating in voting over the weekend

WNBA players unanimously approve a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032
Economy|Election|Europe|World

Orbán's top opponent says Hungary's alleged Russian backchannel 'treason' to be investigated

Hungary’s top opposition leader says the government may have fed Russia inside details from EU meetings, and called it “treason” which should be investigated

Orbán's top opponent says Hungary's alleged Russian backchannel 'treason' to be investigated
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Want to protect yourself from AI? Invest, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink

Want to protect yourself from AI? Invest, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink

Want to protect yourself from AI? Invest, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink
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Florida city hosts a food drive for federal employees without pay

Florida city hosts a food drive for federal employees without pay

Florida city hosts a food drive for federal employees without pay
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Newark Airport ground stop ends after smoke condition cleared from air traffic control tower

Newark Airport ground stop ends after smoke condition cleared from air traffic control tower

Newark Airport ground stop ends after smoke condition cleared from air traffic control tower
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For the nearly 1 in 4 US adults with chronic pain, employers’ expectations of a healthy body can lead to shame

Having to deal with chronic pain at work is all too familiar for Americans in many occupations.

For the nearly 1 in 4 US adults with chronic pain, employers’ expectations of a healthy body can lead to shame
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Oil prices fall as Trump hails ‘productive’ conversations with Iran on an end to the war

Oil prices fall as Trump hails ‘productive’ conversations with Iran on an end to the war

Oil prices fall as Trump hails ‘productive’ conversations with Iran on an end to the war
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love tax cuts

Democrats are pushing new tax-cut plans to ease voters’ affordability worries and blunt Republicans’ advantage on the issue

How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love tax cuts
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Fertilizer prices bring more pain for American farmers amid war in Iran

Fertilizer prices bring more pain for American farmers amid war in Iran

Fertilizer prices bring more pain for American farmers amid war in Iran
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Most travelers don’t know who pays TSA officers. Here’s a breakdown

Most travelers don’t know who pays TSA officers. Here’s a breakdown

Most travelers don’t know who pays TSA officers. Here’s a breakdown
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Oil prices rise after Trump issues ultimatum and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely

Oil prices rise after Trump issues ultimatum and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely

Oil prices rise after Trump issues ultimatum and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely
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International Energy Agency head says global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ from Iran war

The head of the International Energy Agency says the global economy faces a “major, major threat” because of the Iran war

International Energy Agency head says global economy faces ‘major, major threat’ from Iran war
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Immigration agents deploying to airports under border czar as TSA staffing falls short

Immigration agents deploying to airports under border czar as TSA staffing falls short

Immigration agents deploying to airports under border czar as TSA staffing falls short
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Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum

The United States and Iran are threatening to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East puts lives and livelihoods at risk

Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants after Trump ultimatum
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation

President Donald Trump is cycling through what seems to be an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump's changing course on Strait of Hormuz strategy raises questions about US war preparation
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Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas

Spiking gas prices in the U.S. are on track to eat up tax refunds this year, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend

Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas
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Cuba begins to restore power after nationwide grid collapse

Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity

Cuba begins to restore power after nationwide grid collapse
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Cuba plunged into second nationwide blackout in less than a week

Cuba plunged into second nationwide blackout in less than a week

Cuba plunged into second nationwide blackout in less than a week
Economy|Election|Political|US

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?

Tom Kean Jr.'s bid for a third term representing New Jersey's 7th Congressional District offers a window into the larger battle for control of the narrowly divided House

Tom Kean Jr.'s political roots date to 1776. Is that enough to protect the Republican's House seat?
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Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles

Why the Trump administration is easing sanctions on certain Iranian oil stockpiles
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What’s ahead as Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports while TSA workers go unpaid during shutdown

What’s ahead as Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports while TSA workers go unpaid during shutdown

What’s ahead as Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports while TSA workers go unpaid during shutdown
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Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags

Nonprofits and airport communities across the country are feeding Transportation Security Administration officers who keep working without full pay during the partial government shutdown

Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags
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Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms

Hawaii has been suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years threatens dam, prompts evacuations, as more rain looms
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Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving it without electricity for the 3rd time this month

Cuba is again without electricity as power grid has collapsed for a third time this month

Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving it without electricity for the 3rd time this month
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants

President Donald Trump on Saturday says the U.S. will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants
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Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

President Donald Trump is sending mixed messages about the U.S. war with Iran, and that's raising even more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops
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What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on day 22 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says

President Donald Trump says he'll order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security

ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says
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Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on

President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress

Congress looks for Trump's exit plan as the Iran war drags on
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For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers

Airline passengers are saying that Transportation Security Administration workers need to get paid

For airline travelers, the shutdown answer is simple: Pay TSA officers
Economy|Europe|Political|World

4 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks

Russia and Ukraine have traded deadly strikes as Ukraine pushes the U.S. to restart stalled peace talks

4 killed as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks
Economy|Education|Political|Travel|World

TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend

TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend

TSA workers go unpaid as unpredictable wait times mount during shutdown. Here’s what travelers should know this weekend
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The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people

The Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil. It feeds 100 million people
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CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era

CBS News says it's shutting down its radio news service after nearly a century of operation as part of a round of layoffs at the company

CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
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California walnut farmer's crops stranded at sea as Iran war disrupts shipping routes

California walnut farmer's crops stranded at sea as Iran war disrupts shipping routes

California walnut farmer's crops stranded at sea as Iran war disrupts shipping routes
Economy|Finance|Political|World

As Netanyahu prepares for elections, his foes in Iran and Lebanon could get a vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a high-stakes decision on Israel’s next election as war rages on multiple fronts

As Netanyahu prepares for elections, his foes in Iran and Lebanon could get a vote
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war

High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor

Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
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20 US airports don’t have TSA. Passengers there are not seeing long lines

20 US airports don’t have TSA. Passengers there are not seeing long lines

20 US airports don’t have TSA. Passengers there are not seeing long lines
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Claiming new tax breaks for tips, overtime, seniors or car loan interest? Mind the fine print

Claiming new tax breaks for tips, overtime, seniors or car loan interest? Mind the fine print

Claiming new tax breaks for tips, overtime, seniors or car loan interest? Mind the fine print
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Internet outages disrupt daily life in Russia, fueling fears of a digital crackdown

Internet outages disrupt daily life in Russia, fueling fears of a digital crackdown

Internet outages disrupt daily life in Russia, fueling fears of a digital crackdown
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|World

They built success in the US. Now Havana wants them back

They built success in the US. Now Havana wants them back

They built success in the US. Now Havana wants them back
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics

There are races in 30 states this year for attorney general, and groups that support those candidates prepared for the elections by raising record amounts in 2025

Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics
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Does California's race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right

Does California’s race for governor finally have a leader

Does California's race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right
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Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that well

The artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency industries have suffered a setback as they try to reshape the midterm elections and establish themselves as power players in American politics

Cryptocurrency and AI industries tested their influence in Illinois. It didn't go that well
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Officials say 14 were killed in fire at South Korean auto parts plant

South Korean rescue workers on Saturday recovered the remains of 14 people from the charred wreckage of an auto parts factory in the central city of Daejeon, where an explosion and fire injured at least 59 others

Officials say 14 were killed in fire at South Korean auto parts plant
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the struggling island

Some 650 delegates from 33 countries and 120 organizations have started arriving in Cuba as part of a solidarity caravan transporting some 20 tons of humanitarian aid as the island grapples with a severe energy crisis

Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the struggling island
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Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?

A judge this week ruled that Voice of America's employees — and the news organization itself — get back to work

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?
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230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail

More than 200 people were rescued Friday as heavy rains pummeled the Hawaiian island of Oahu and triggered the worst flooding the island has in 20 years

230 people are rescued as flash flooding hits Hawaii and officials warn 120-year-old dam could fail
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The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites

The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices soaring

The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites
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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion

Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
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Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders ahead of acquisition in 2022, jury finds

Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders ahead of acquisition in 2022, jury finds

Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders ahead of acquisition in 2022, jury finds
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators
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Talks intensify in Washington to end DHS shutdown as airport delays mount nationwide

Talks intensify in Washington to end DHS shutdown as airport delays mount nationwide

Talks intensify in Washington to end DHS shutdown as airport delays mount nationwide
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Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down

Iran is threatening recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisting it is still building missiles three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East

Iran threatens tourism sites and US sends more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'

Scientists say a record-smashing March heat wave in the U.S. Southwest shows climate change is already driving more dangerous weather extremes

Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'
Economy|Travel|US|World

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security has failed to advance in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Economy|Health|Technology|Travel

TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay

The public is experiencing the consequences of a partial U.S. government shutdown in long wait times at some airports as Transportation Security Officers take time off to manage the financial strain

TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay
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What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 21st day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Noah Wyle tells hearing that 'The Pitt' shows TV and film production in the US can be revived

Noah Wyle says his Emmy-winning show “The Pitt” is a domestic success story

Noah Wyle tells hearing that 'The Pitt' shows TV and film production in the US can be revived
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Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to develop a massive artificial intelligence data center and power complex at a former uranium enrichment site in southern Ohio

Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
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A landmark 7-year WNBA labor deal moves forward with a signed term sheet

The WNBA and its players union have reached the next step in their new collective bargaining agreement, signing a term sheet

A landmark 7-year WNBA labor deal moves forward with a signed term sheet
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High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest rates

Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve

High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest rates
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Gold just had its worst week since 1983

Gold just had its worst week since 1983

Gold just had its worst week since 1983
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Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination

Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination

Japan’s people are aging as its snow worsens. That’s a lethal combination
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Lawmakers reckon with question of special treatment at airport security amid DHS shutdown

Lawmakers reckon with question of special treatment at airport security amid DHS shutdown

Lawmakers reckon with question of special treatment at airport security amid DHS shutdown
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Guardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues gambling investigation and trial looms

The Cleveland Guardians won’t have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball’s investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers

Guardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues gambling investigation and trial looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks, bonds and gold slump while Iran war rages

Stocks, bonds and gold slump while Iran war rages

Stocks, bonds and gold slump while Iran war rages
Business|Economy|Political|World

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it

Your tax refund is likely bigger this year. But Trump’s war with Iran could take a bite out of it
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid

The State Department is setting up 12 regional hubs to coordinate disaster and emergency humanitarian responses under the auspices of a new bureau that will oversee some of the functions that had been handled by the now-dismantled U.S. Agency for International Development

US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aid
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'Feels so good': Residents in Prospect thankful homes saved after landslide

'Feels so good': Residents in Prospect thankful homes saved after landslide

'Feels so good': Residents in Prospect thankful homes saved after landslide
Crime|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

Policy and legal efforts aim to stop these malicious security breaches, but they are growing more common as hospitals adopt remote health care delivery and hackers adopt artificial intelligence.

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care
Business|Economy|World

US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz

US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz

US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

City Council approves plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois

City Council approves plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois

City Council approves plans for what would be largest data center in Illinois
Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI

The White House just laid out how it wants to regulate AI
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

Democrats running for governor across the country are making tariffs a central element of their political message this year

Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Neighbor describes "bomb-like" blast as he pulls woman from rubble after Lake Dallas home explosion

Neighbor describes "bomb-like" blast as he pulls woman from rubble after Lake Dallas home explosion

Neighbor describes "bomb-like" blast as he pulls woman from rubble after Lake Dallas home explosion
Economy|Opinion|World

Overconfidence is how wars are lost − lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored

The Trump administration’s miscalculation of Iran is the latest entry in an old and lethal tradition in international politics: the catastrophic gap between what leaders believe and what war delivers.

Overconfidence is how wars are lost − lessons from Vietnam, Afghanistan and Ukraine for the war in Iran were ignored
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science

Why Colorado River negotiations stalled, and how they could resume with the possibility of agreement

The current Colorado River negotiations process includes all five of the most common sources of conflict in any process seeking compromise.

Why Colorado River negotiations stalled, and how they could resume with the possibility of agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

MLB partners with Polymarket, makes integrity pact with federal commission on prediction markets

Major League Baseball is entering an official partnership with Polymarket and has an agreement with the federal commission overseeing prediction markets to collaborate on integrity concerns

MLB partners with Polymarket, makes integrity pact with federal commission on prediction markets
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian to help launch robotaxis

Uber says it will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian Automotive to help launch up to 50,000 robotaxis

Uber to invest up to $1.25B in Rivian to help launch robotaxis
Economy|Political|Science|World

Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

President Donald Trump faces the most daunting question of the Iran war: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground to secure the enriched uranium Tehran could use for nuclear weapons

Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?