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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance

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
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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
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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Gold just had its worst week since 1983

Gold just had its worst week since 1983

Gold just had its worst week since 1983
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries

The State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas

US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
Economy|Environment|World

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets

Israel has pounded Tehran with airstrikes as Iranians mark Nowruz, or the Persian New Year

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy

The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies

Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy
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FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of the Nexstar Media Group and its rival Tegna, creating a company that will control more than 250 television stations across the country, most of them local affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC

FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
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Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department

Treasury Department to take over some federal student loans, as Trump administration works to dismantle Education Department
Economy|World

The Latest: Iran retaliates against Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide

Iran intensified its attacks on Gulf oil and gas infrastructure Thursday in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, dramatically raising the stakes in a war that's sending shock waves through the global economy

The Latest: Iran retaliates against Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out

A new cash aid program in Maui is helping some Lahaina fire survivors stay afloat long after the flames

Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department

The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department

Student loans to go to Treasury Department as Trump continues to dismantle Education Department
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3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China

A senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company have been charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China

3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China
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Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says

A senior administration official says the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war

Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says
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Nexstar says it has acquired Tegna as state AGs push to block the merger

Nexstar says it has acquired Tegna as state AGs push to block the merger

Nexstar says it has acquired Tegna as state AGs push to block the merger
Business|Economy|Sports

WNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary cap

WNBA players are having information sessions over the next day or two to learn more about the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to in principle early Wednesday morning

WNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary cap
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial

Live Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive has testified at a New York antitrust trial, defending the dominant position his company has taken in the concert industry over the last two decades

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit an island whose power grid is crumbling

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens
Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows

The wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department

Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

Trump’s promised ‘manufacturing boom’ couldn’t save these Whirlpool jobs

Trump’s promised ‘manufacturing boom’ couldn’t save these Whirlpool jobs

Trump’s promised ‘manufacturing boom’ couldn’t save these Whirlpool jobs
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What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 20th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites

European leaders have demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a moratorium on strikes on water and energy infrastructure in the Middle East as they met in Brussels to grapple with rising energy prices caused by the war

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites
Economy|Political|US|World

White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress

There's a small sign of progress in efforts to end the Homeland Security shutdown

White House officials and senators meet on DHS shutdown, a small sign of progress
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trade with Cuba collapses as Trump escalates pressure on Communist Party leadership

President Donald Trump this week said he believes he’ll have “the honor of taking Cuba” soon

Trade with Cuba collapses as Trump escalates pressure on Communist Party leadership
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil and natural gas prices are volatile following strikes on Middle East energy hubs

Oil and natural gas prices are volatile following strikes on Middle East energy hubs

Oil and natural gas prices are volatile following strikes on Middle East energy hubs
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide

Oil prices jumped to market-shaking levels but then eased back late in the day, helping Wall Street to pare its losses

Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide
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TSA officer speaks out on partial shutdown strain as XNA, community step up to help

TSA officer speaks out on partial shutdown strain as XNA, community step up to help

TSA officer speaks out on partial shutdown strain as XNA, community step up to help
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Technology

Catalytic converter theft disrupts fresh food deliveries around Kansas City metro

Catalytic converter theft disrupts fresh food deliveries around Kansas City metro

Catalytic converter theft disrupts fresh food deliveries around Kansas City metro
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tesla faces wider probe of self-driving feature as it prepares to sell cars without steering wheels

Federal auto regulators have escalated a probe of Tesla after several of its cars crashed while using its self-driving feature, just as CEO Elon Musk prepares to roll out a new model with no steering wheel or pedals

Tesla faces wider probe of self-driving feature as it prepares to sell cars without steering wheels
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war underscores risks of Trump's relentless focus on oil

President Donald Trump says he knew oil prices would go up because of the Iran war as the conflict underscores the risks of his relentless focus on fossil fuels while pursuing what he calls American energy dominance

Iran war underscores risks of Trump's relentless focus on oil
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Epstein ties present potential hurdle for Trump’s Fed chair nominee

Epstein ties present potential hurdle for Trump’s Fed chair nominee

Epstein ties present potential hurdle for Trump’s Fed chair nominee
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As the war — and gas prices — escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure

As the war — and gas prices — escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure

As the war — and gas prices — escalate, Trump uses Israel to deflect domestic and allied pressure
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DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office

President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve

DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office
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San Diego TSA officers turn to food banks as the partial government shutdown drags on without an end

San Diego TSA officers turn to food banks as the partial government shutdown drags on without an end

San Diego TSA officers turn to food banks as the partial government shutdown drags on without an end
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FDA approves new higher-dose version of Wegovy shots

U.S. regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy

FDA approves new higher-dose version of Wegovy shots
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Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than three months, a setback for prospective home shoppers this spring homebuying season

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months
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What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

A new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs

What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
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Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlook

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war

Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlook
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What is the South Pars gas field and why is Israel’s attack an escalation?

What is the South Pars gas field and why is Israel’s attack an escalation?

What is the South Pars gas field and why is Israel’s attack an escalation?
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EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games

EU leaders are accusing Hungary’s Viktor Orbán of blocking major aid to Ukraine to score points at home ahead of elections next month

EU leaders blast Viktor Orbán over a Ukraine loan veto, accusing him of playing election games
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Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift – again

Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift – again

Weight-loss treatment is on the verge of a dramatic shift – again
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in more than 3 months as Iran war reignites inflation fears

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in more than 3 months as Iran war reignites inflation fears

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in more than 3 months as Iran war reignites inflation fears
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China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 years

China’s Alibaba Group has pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next five years, which it says would be powered by the AI demand boom

China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 years
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The Strait of Hormuz has a long history of disruption

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict

The Strait of Hormuz has a long history of disruption
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A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row

A Nordic nation is the world’s happiest country for the ninth year in a row
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European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty

The European Central Bank left its key interest rates unchanged Thursday and warned that the Iran war would boost inflation in the short term through higher energy prices but that the long-term impact on consumer prices and the economy was uncertain

European Central Bank holds rates unchanged as energy shock from Iran war causes massive uncertainty
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Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope

President Donald Trump’s pick as homeland security chief is signaling a gentler stance on disaster relief and promising to roll back some recent restrictions

Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope
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Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies
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Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

The US health insurance system requires that people make strategic and often risky decisions about how much health insurance they can afford and how much coverage they might need.

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it
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Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families

The Trump administration’s new child care subsidy rules are the latest measure to challenge the struggling industry.

Trump’s new child care subsidy rules compound an already dire situation for providers and families
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Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth

There’s lots of copper in the ground, but demand is already outstripping usable supply – and the shortfall is likely to get worse.

Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth
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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low.

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the same range of recent years despite a broadly tepid labor market

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 205,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low.
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Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended

Base pay rose as intended, but the drivers’ total compensation, including tips, didn’t increase.

Seattle tried to guarantee higher pay for delivery drivers – here’s why it didn’t work as intended
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WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning

WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
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A scary injury led to Trump's close bond with Homeland Security nominee Mullin

A U.S. senator from Oklahoma who is poised to join President Donald Trump's cabinet says it was a serious brain injury to his son that drew him closer to the president

A scary injury led to Trump's close bond with Homeland Security nominee Mullin
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TSA officers are the latest aviation workers to be used as ‘political pawns.’ They just want the shutdown to end

TSA officers are the latest aviation workers to be used as ‘political pawns.’ They just want the shutdown to end

TSA officers are the latest aviation workers to be used as ‘political pawns.’ They just want the shutdown to end
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The US is re-evaluating the threat of Chinese military action in Taiwan

The US is re-evaluating the threat of Chinese military action in Taiwan

The US is re-evaluating the threat of Chinese military action in Taiwan
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How Susie Wiles is balancing one of the most powerful jobs in the world with her cancer diagnosis

How Susie Wiles is balancing one of the most powerful jobs in the world with her cancer diagnosis

How Susie Wiles is balancing one of the most powerful jobs in the world with her cancer diagnosis
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Peter Thiel’s secret lectures on Antichrist in Rome spark debate

Peter Thiel’s secret lectures on Antichrist in Rome spark debate

Peter Thiel’s secret lectures on Antichrist in Rome spark debate
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EU scrambles to contain energy costs from war in Middle East

European Union leaders are meeting to tackle soaring oil and gas prices driven by the war in the Middle East

EU scrambles to contain energy costs from war in Middle East
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Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks

Iran has broadened its strikes on major energy facilities in the Middle East, eliciting strong warnings from Gulf Arab states that called it a dangerous escalation that threatened to draw them into direct combat with Tehran

Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks
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US appeals court pauses investors' efforts to trace Argentine assets in YPF case

A U.S. Appeals court temporarily paused efforts by investors to identify Argentina’s assets in the United States in order to collect on a $16 billion judgment in a case about the 2012 nationalization of the South American country’s largest energy company

US appeals court pauses investors' efforts to trace Argentine assets in YPF case
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Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump

Suspending the Jones Act will increase the supply of fuel by allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil between US ports, which should eventually educe gas prices.

Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules – how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump
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Tracking current TSA wait times at select major airports

Tracking current TSA wait times at select major airports

Tracking current TSA wait times at select major airports
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President Trump says 'I think I could do anything I want' with Cuba

President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he believes he could have the "honor of taking Cuba" on the same day the communist-run island’s electricity grid suffered its first nationwide collapse since the US effectively shut off the flow of oil to the country.

President Trump says 'I think I could do anything I want' with Cuba
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Cuba is going dark under US pressure. How the crisis unfolded and why its troubles are far from over

Cuba is going dark under US pressure. How the crisis unfolded and why its troubles are far from over

Cuba is going dark under US pressure. How the crisis unfolded and why its troubles are far from over
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Concern, anger and hope simmer in Cuba after Trump calls for 'imminent action' against government

Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island

Concern, anger and hope simmer in Cuba after Trump calls for 'imminent action' against government
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US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

The U.S. national debt has hit a record $39 trillion

US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran
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Compass drops lawsuit against Zillow over how some homes are marketed online

Compass drops lawsuit against Zillow over how some homes are marketed online

Compass drops lawsuit against Zillow over how some homes are marketed online
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Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finished

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday and Chair Jerome Powell highlighted the increasingly uncertain outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation in the wake of the Iran war, suggesting the Fed could stand pat for an extended period

Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finished
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US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow

US downgraded in democracy index as press freedom concerns grow
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How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay

Spring break travelers are facing unpredictable lines at airport security as the partial U.S. government shutdown strains TSA staffing

How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay
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From NIL deals to retirement at 35: JPMorgan aims to help athletes avoid bad money habits

JPMorgan Chase is making a new wealth advising push for athletes at every income level, so their money lasts longer

From NIL deals to retirement at 35: JPMorgan aims to help athletes avoid bad money habits
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US stocks slump on worries about higher oil prices, inflation and interest rates

U.S. stocks slumped after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil prices spiking

US stocks slump on worries about higher oil prices, inflation and interest rates
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Powell says the global oil crisis may have only temporary economic effects

Powell says the global oil crisis may have only temporary economic effects

Powell says the global oil crisis may have only temporary economic effects
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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

The Treasury Department is easing sanctions on Venezuela’s state oil company

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war
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A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players

A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players

A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players
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Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year despite volatility

The National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, is forecasting annual retail sales will grow at a faster clip this year than last year, citing consumers’ resilience despite lots of economic volatility

Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year despite volatility
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7 ways to protect your money from potentially higher inflation and unemployment

7 ways to protect your money from potentially higher inflation and unemployment

7 ways to protect your money from potentially higher inflation and unemployment
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Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion

Pennsylvania regulators are seeking $2.6 million in penalties from UGI because of a gas leak and deadly explosion at a chocolate factory

Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion
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Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary

Illinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers Tuesday night, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are favored to remain in Democratic hands this fall

Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
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US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on

The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide

US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on
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Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them

There’s a growing body of data showing the tariffs President Donald Trump said would help American factories are, in fact, squashing many of them

Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping them
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Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices

Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices

Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices
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The advantage of buying a used luxury car rather than a new non-luxury car

For about the same price as a new car, you can buy a used luxury model

The advantage of buying a used luxury car rather than a new non-luxury car
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Word of the Week: Denying the enemy ‘quarter’ may sound like tough talk, but it would be a war crime

Word of the Week: Denying the enemy ‘quarter’ may sound like tough talk, but it would be a war crime

Word of the Week: Denying the enemy ‘quarter’ may sound like tough talk, but it would be a war crime
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The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it

The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it

The gender gap in caregiver well-being is real. How to fix it
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Many in Egypt struggle as the costs of a distant war drive up prices in local markets

Rising energy costs caused by the Iran war have forced Egypt to hike fuel and cooking gas prices, hitting the country's already struggling poor and middle classes hard

Many in Egypt struggle as the costs of a distant war drive up prices in local markets
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Omaha landlord fights to reclaim property after squatters take over home

Omaha landlord fights to reclaim property after squatters take over home

Omaha landlord fights to reclaim property after squatters take over home
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Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability as the spring planting season nears

Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer
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Georgia bill could allow homeowners to build smaller houses in their backyards

Georgia bill could allow homeowners to build smaller houses in their backyards

Georgia bill could allow homeowners to build smaller houses in their backyards
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Macy's posts strong Q4 results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty around tariffs, Iran war

Macy’s is reporting stronger-than-expected profits from the crucial fourth-quarter and comparable sales are up again

Macy's posts strong Q4 results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty around tariffs, Iran war
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Exclusive: Here’s how many immigrants have signed on to DHS’s nearly billion-dollar ‘self-deportation’ plan

Exclusive: Here’s how many immigrants have signed on to DHS’s nearly billion-dollar ‘self-deportation’ plan

Exclusive: Here’s how many immigrants have signed on to DHS’s nearly billion-dollar ‘self-deportation’ plan
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Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
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Oil prices jump following first attacks on Iranian production facilities

Oil prices jump following first attacks on Iranian production facilities

Oil prices jump following first attacks on Iranian production facilities
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US wholesale prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected in February

US wholesale prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a year
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Senate passes bills legalizing online sports betting, banning use of food stamps for candy, soda

Senate passes bills legalizing online sports betting, banning use of food stamps for candy, soda

Senate passes bills legalizing online sports betting, banning use of food stamps for candy, soda
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CNN breaks down what a total collapse of the power system means for Cubans

Cuba’s electrical grid suffered a total collapse on Monday, the country’s power operator said, marking the latest nationwide blackout in recent years, and the first since the US effectively shut off the flow of oil to Cuba. Efforts are underway to restore power across the Caribbean island, the state-owned operator said.

CNN breaks down what a total collapse of the power system means for Cubans
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An American physicist and Canadian computer scientist devised a way to keep secrets safe from hackers

An American physicist and Canadian computer scientist devised a way to keep secrets safe from hackers

An American physicist and Canadian computer scientist devised a way to keep secrets safe from hackers
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US Postal Service will run out of cash within a year without Congress’ help, postmaster warns

US Postal Service will run out of cash within a year without Congress’ help, postmaster warns

US Postal Service will run out of cash within a year without Congress’ help, postmaster warns
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TSA workers face reality of working without pay as passengers unaware of the shutdown see long lines

TSA workers face reality of working without pay as passengers unaware of the shutdown see long lines

TSA workers face reality of working without pay as passengers unaware of the shutdown see long lines
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How many rate cuts? Iran war upends Federal Reserve's next steps

The Iran war has scrambled the Federal Reserve’s outlook on inflation and unemployment and will likely further delay interest rate cuts this year, putting off any relief for consumers struggling with high borrowing costs for home and car purchases

How many rate cuts? Iran war upends Federal Reserve's next steps
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Iran’s chokehold on Hormuz threatens India’s beloved samosas and chai

Iran’s chokehold on Hormuz threatens India’s beloved samosas and chai

Iran’s chokehold on Hormuz threatens India’s beloved samosas and chai
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Venezuela’s tears of joy: Why the team that cared the most won the World Baseball Classic

Venezuela’s tears of joy: Why the team that cared the most won the World Baseball Classic

Venezuela’s tears of joy: Why the team that cared the most won the World Baseball Classic
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Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island

Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island

Cuban president promises ‘impregnable resistance’ to any US attempt to control island
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Judge orders Voice of America staff reinstated, reversing Trump’s shutdown

Judge orders Voice of America staff reinstated, reversing Trump’s shutdown

Judge orders Voice of America staff reinstated, reversing Trump’s shutdown
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Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis

Officials in Cuba report an islandwide blackout in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis
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About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the beginning of the war with Iran

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
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Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting

Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state

Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting
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Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets

Arizona has become the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market platform of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders

Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
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Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Japan has recorded a trade surplus of 57.3 billion yen, or $360 million, in February, according to government data, reversing from a deficit a month earlier

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand
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Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials

Israel killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow to the country’s leadership

Iran launches barrage of missiles after Israel kills 2 of its top officials
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The Latest: Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders

The widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is choking the Strait of Hormuz and sending energy and security shocks around the world

The Latest: Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel hits more top leaders
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China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips

Analysts say China is unlikely to help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and it is probably welcoming a delay in President Donald Trump’s Beijing trip

China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips
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Former judges side with Anthropic and raise concerns about Pentagon’s use of supply chain risk label

Former judges side with Anthropic and raise concerns about Pentagon’s use of supply chain risk label

Former judges side with Anthropic and raise concerns about Pentagon’s use of supply chain risk label
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Paraguay becomes final South American country to approve Mercosur-European Union trade deal

Paraguay has ratified the Mercosur and European Union free trade deal to complete South America’s approval of a huge new trade zone

Paraguay becomes final South American country to approve Mercosur-European Union trade deal
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Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Storms sweeping across the eastern half of the country are disrupting air travel across the United States

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east

Thousands of flights are canceled or delayed one day after powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and disrupted thousands of others

Flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east
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Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal done

Another marathon negotiating session between the WNBA and its players union didn’t end with a new collective bargaining agreement

Another marathon WNBA CBA negotiation drags past 3:30 a.m. with no deal done
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Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

The Oscars draw fewer TV viewers this year, even as the show stays a major live event

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting
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Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say

Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines

Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines say
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Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone

President Donald Trump says NATO and other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz

Trump fumes at NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, and embraces going it alone
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Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred.”

Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
Africa|Economy|World

Denis Sassou N’Guesso reelected president of Congo with 94.8% of the vote, extending 42-year rule

Provisional results announced by authorities in the Republic of Congo show that President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term

Denis Sassou N’Guesso reelected president of Congo with 94.8% of the vote, extending 42-year rule
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US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023

US gas prices surge to their highest since October 2023
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Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial

A Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee says it was immature and unacceptable that he called customers stupid

Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial
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Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it a 'hotspot'

The Trump administration is expanding its growing Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida

Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it a 'hotspot'
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Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are calling for new people in charge of Cuba as the socialist island experiences its third nationwide blackout in four months

Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge

The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a New York federal court has resumed with three dozen states remaining in the case even after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew from the case a week ago

Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
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Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around

Oil prices resumed their rise because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks held steadier this time around

Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around
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Arizona files landmark criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi

Arizona files landmark criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi

Arizona files landmark criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
Economy|Political|World

A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel

Israel says Ali Larijani, a top Iranian security official who was widely believed to be running the country after the killing of its supreme leader, was killed in an overnight strike

A look at the top Iranian official and the head of internal security targeted by Israel
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance

Jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe

Jurors in Ohio have begun deliberating in the corruption trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their alleged roles in the $60 million bribery scheme centered on a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout

Jury deliberating in corruption trial of ex-FirstEnergy executives accused of $4.3 million bribe
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Columbia, Walla Walla counties recovering from weekend floods

Columbia, Walla Walla counties recovering from weekend floods

Columbia, Walla Walla counties recovering from weekend floods
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Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges

Sen. Markwayne Mullin has a tough path as he moves toward leading the Department of Homeland Security, with immigration fights, disaster anger and Iran threats piling up

Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges
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New York transit officials sue Trump administration to restore subway project funding

The transit agency in charge of New York City’s subway system has sued the Trump administration

New York transit officials sue Trump administration to restore subway project funding
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Denver Rescue Mission works to end homelessness in Northern Colorado with new Fort Collins facility

Denver Rescue Mission works to end homelessness in Northern Colorado with new Fort Collins facility

Denver Rescue Mission works to end homelessness in Northern Colorado with new Fort Collins facility
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Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade

Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade

Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade
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Long lines at airports during partial government shutdown

Long lines and delays are growing at some US airports as hundreds of Transportation Security Administration workers — going without full pay during the partial government shutdown — have quit or taken unscheduled leave.

Long lines at airports during partial government shutdown
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Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Bank of America has tentatively settled a lawsuit claiming it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein while he was sexually abusing hundreds of girls and women

Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims
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Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge

Amazon says it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge
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Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran

President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that was planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to form a military coalition to protect the vital Strait of Hormuz

Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran
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How Atlanta's reinvigorated Pothole Posse tackles street problems

How Atlanta's reinvigorated Pothole Posse tackles street problems

How Atlanta's reinvigorated Pothole Posse tackles street problems
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Student creates website to help community find, share blessing boxes

Student creates website to help community find, share blessing boxes

Student creates website to help community find, share blessing boxes
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A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections

An advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections

A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections
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32 years after deadly tornado, survivors say the fear never fully goes away

32 years after deadly tornado, survivors say the fear never fully goes away

32 years after deadly tornado, survivors say the fear never fully goes away
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Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon

Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon

Marine veteran continues mission of service, leading disaster response with Team Rubicon
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Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies

Hungary and Slovakia are agreeing to build a new pipeline that links their refineries in what they say will boost regional fuel security

Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies
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Trump criticizes allies who aren't helping secure the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump criticized US allies who have refused his demands to send warships to help escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran continues.

Trump criticizes allies who aren't helping secure the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump's tax law changes may increase the number of donors, but reduce donations to nonprofits

Millions more Americans will likely donate to nonprofits as a result of changes to tax laws, but those changes will also likely reduce the overall amount of money given to charity

Trump's tax law changes may increase the number of donors, but reduce donations to nonprofits
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'Glad it didn't hit the house’: Blizzard causes downed trees, power outages in Wisconsin

'Glad it didn't hit the house’: Blizzard causes downed trees, power outages in Wisconsin

'Glad it didn't hit the house’: Blizzard causes downed trees, power outages in Wisconsin
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Tax changes taking effect in 2026 may boost the number of donors but lead to the US missing out on an estimated $5.7B a year in charitable giving

These changes to how much Americans and US corporations give, if these projections prove accurate, would amount to about 1% of all donations made in 2024.

Tax changes taking effect in 2026 may boost the number of donors but lead to the US missing out on an estimated $5.7B a year in charitable giving
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Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’

Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’

Oil prices jump as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz ‘cannot be the same’
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Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?

Sen. Lindsey Graham is tying his reelection pitch to President Donald Trump and the war with Iran, a conflict for which he's long advocated

Lindsey Graham got a war with Iran. What will it cost the country and his party?
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Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the US Census and ancient India

Books on homelessness, the U.S. Census and ancient India are among this year’s winners of prizes handed out by the J

Lukas prizes honor books on homelessness, the US Census and ancient India
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Don’t expect your state to give you a gas tax holiday anytime soon

Don’t expect your state to give you a gas tax holiday anytime soon

Don’t expect your state to give you a gas tax holiday anytime soon
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Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain

Flailing Cuba invites exiles to return, but hurdles remain
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Flyers face hourslong lines as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay

Flyers face hourslong lines as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay

Flyers face hourslong lines as TSA agents quit amid first weekend without full pay
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US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease

A drop in oil prices helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began

US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease
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United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran

Explosions are sounding in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates reopened its airspace following a brief closure amid incoming attacks from Iran

United Arab Emirates briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Lebanon and Tehran
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The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has pressured around seven countries to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as fears of a global energy crisis persist and Iranian attacks and threats have choked off shipping in the vital waterway

The Latest: Trump seeks help opening the Strait of Hormuz as Iran war chokes oil shipping
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Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How it happened

Poland once was in economic ruins when communism fell more than three decades ago

Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How it happened
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What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 17th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

Thousands of workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company have gone on strike

Thousands of workers strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US
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Nvidia CEO heralds ‘inference inflection’ as next phase of AI boom, backed by $1 trillion in orders

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday elaborated on his vision for keeping his company at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom that he predicted will produce a $1 trillion backlog in orders within the next year

Nvidia CEO heralds ‘inference inflection’ as next phase of AI boom, backed by $1 trillion in orders
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'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway

'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway

'The Homerun Project' seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway
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US allies balk at Trump’s appeal to help secure Strait of Hormuz

US allies balk at Trump’s appeal to help secure Strait of Hormuz

US allies balk at Trump’s appeal to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help

President Donald Trump relied on his gut and largely side-stepped diplomatic coordination as he made the decision to launch strikes on Iran with Israel

Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help
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The world’s most valuable company just sent another signal that AI agents are going to be everywhere

The world’s most valuable company just sent another signal that AI agents are going to be everywhere

The world’s most valuable company just sent another signal that AI agents are going to be everywhere
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Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nominee

President Donald Trump's decision to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives him an opportunity to reset his mass deportation agenda — or to double down on a campaign promise

Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nominee
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Thousands of meatpacking workers walk off job in first strike in 40 years

Thousands of meatpacking workers walk off job in first strike in 40 years

Thousands of meatpacking workers walk off job in first strike in 40 years
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With the US pressuring Cuba, a Castro known as ‘the Crab’ is making appearances. Here’s why it matters

With the US pressuring Cuba, a Castro known as ‘the Crab’ is making appearances. Here’s why it matters

With the US pressuring Cuba, a Castro known as ‘the Crab’ is making appearances. Here’s why it matters
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Arabbers launch app to keep the tradition alive

Arabbers launch app to keep the tradition alive

Arabbers launch app to keep the tradition alive
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China warns Trump's latest tariff moves could damage trade ties

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China warns Trump's latest tariff moves could damage trade ties
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Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed

Iran still exporting millions of barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz even as other traffic paralyzed
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A $10.5 billion deal would create a self-storage giant in the U.S.

Self-storage company Public Storage is buying National Storage Affiliates in an all-stock deal worth about $10.5 billion

A $10.5 billion deal would create a self-storage giant in the U.S.
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A pet-friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California

A pilot program in Los Angeles reduced the rate of homelessness among homeless people with pets.

A pet-friendly homeless shelter pilot reduced the rate of homelessness among the people it helped in California
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Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada

Every day more than $4 billion worth of goods cross the United States’ borders with Canada and Mexico – U.S. auto parts headed for car factories in northern Mexico, cartons of Mexican avocados bound for California supermarkets, Canadian aluminum destined to become cans of Campbell Soup

Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada
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When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices go up, it adds to drivers' pain at the pump

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
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Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict

Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
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US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit
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Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

Two weeks into the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has increasingly been knocked back on his political heels

Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
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Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president's grip on power

Kazakhstanis are voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that would strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power

Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that would cement president's grip on power
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Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election

Hungary’s election fight is intensifying as Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar stage rival mass rallies in Budapest to show strength

Orbán and challenger Magyar summon rival rallies in show of strength before Hungary's April election
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Will the price of plane tickets go up due to the war with Iran? Here’s what to know

Will the price of plane tickets go up due to the war with Iran? Here’s what to know

Will the price of plane tickets go up due to the war with Iran? Here’s what to know
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As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is expanding, but the public data that tracks it is drying up

As Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find
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Millions in Vietnam to vote for a new legislature in general election

Vietnam hold a nationwide vote to choose a new five-year National Assembly, just two months after the ruling Communist Party confirmed its leadership at its national congress and reelected To Lam as general secretary

Millions in Vietnam to vote for a new legislature in general election
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A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift

Two major Caribbean newspapers are shutting down as readers shift to social media and ad money dries up

A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold after social media shift
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US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act

US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
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Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms

Thousands of people have protested in Italy against wars in the Middle East and proposed judicial reforms by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Anti-war protests in Italy and Spain as high-stakes referendum on Italian judges looms
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What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran

What we know on day 15 of the US-Israel war with Iran
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Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled

A Russian missile and drone strike has hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine and killed at least four people

Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4 people and wounds 15 as peace talks are stalled
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Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge has quashed subpoenas the Justice Department had issued against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to court documents unsealed Friday. CNN's Paula Reid reports.

Federal judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
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Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive

Airline ticket prices are starting to climb as carriers respond to rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran

Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
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Union president Nneka Ogwumike: Revenue sharing and housing remain key hurdles in WNBA CBA talks

Players’ union president Nneka Ogwumike said that revenue sharing and team-funded housing were two major items that still needed to be figured out to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done with the WNBA

Union president Nneka Ogwumike: Revenue sharing and housing remain key hurdles in WNBA CBA talks
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Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs

The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes

Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
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Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up

Burt Jones is Georgia's lieutenant governor and he seemed to have a clear path to be the Republican nominee for governor this year with President Donald Trump's endorsement, But then health care tycoon Rick Jackson got into the race in February and he's already spent more than $30 million of his own money on television campaign ads

Burt Jones was the inevitable Republican nominee for Georgia governor. Then Rick Jackson showed up
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Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise

A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a long rivalry

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise
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What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry

What to know about Kharg Island, the tiny coral outcrop at the heart of Iran’s oil industry
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The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

U.S. Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes pound Iran

The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network

President Donald Trump says the U.S. bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network

Trump says US bombed military sites on an island vital to Iran's oil network
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A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports

A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident

A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

The State Department has slashed by about 80% the fee for Americans to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship

State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450
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Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement

More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department

Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement
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US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high

The U.S. is temporarily easing part of its sanctions measures on Russian oil, a reflection of global worries about sharply higher oil prices due to the Iran war

US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
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What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell

A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill

Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
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Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year

The Trump administration is scrambling to replace the revenue the federal government lost when the Supreme Court struck down his biggest and boldest tariffs last month

Congressional Democrats say Trump tariffs will cost US households more than $2,500 this year
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Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government has held recent talks with the U.S. His comments on Friday mark the first time the Caribbean country has confirmed speculation about active communication with the Trump administration which has been openly hostile toward the communist government

Cuban president confirms US talks as island's energy and economic crises intensify
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Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry

The inclusion of Russia in the line-up of the 2026 Venice Biennale art fair has sparked international outcry

Inclusion of Russia in 2026 Venice Biennale art fair sparks outcry
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US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices

Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy

US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
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Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that aim to make housing and mortgages more affordable

Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms
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'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways

'We're out here trying to educate folks': Florida enforces new mooring rules to protect waterways
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Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing

Newly released data shows the U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch of the Iran war, underscoring the risks that rising energy prices could pose

Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing
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California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
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Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump

Cuban president says talks held with the United States amid intense pressure from Trump
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Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
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Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz

Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz
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US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market

U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish

US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s

There’s a growing interest in mining the ocean seabed for minerals essential to technology. But whose minerals are they? A Law of the Sea scholar explains.

In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants

The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a request for new warnings on antidepressant drugs, and that's presenting an unusual conflict of interest at the agency

Top FDA drug official is trying to hire a friend who's seeking a bold new warning on antidepressants
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'
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The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran

The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate

Rather than generating climate-warming emissions and wasting nutrients and energy, food waste can become a resource if processed in sewage treatment plants.

How sewage treatment plants could handle food waste, sparing landfills and the climate
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Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans

Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans

Should I book travel now? What the Iran war means for your plans
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Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

Oil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea
Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse

Exclusive: ‘Rescuers were flying blind’: Inside the crucial $200,000 contract Kristi Noem’s team let lapse
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Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers

Cambodia has drafted its first law to crack down on online scam centers that fuel fraud and forced labor

Cambodia drafts its first law targeting online scam centers
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Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high

Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high

Managing your money when geopolitical risk and volatility are high
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Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.

Iran is escalating the war by attacking ships along a key oil route. Here’s what we know.
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Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'

Venezuela and Colombia cancel a high-profile presidential border meeting, even as both sides say they still want closer ties

Venezuela and Colombia abruptly cancel planned presidents’ meeting, citing 'force majeure'
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Marathon WNBA labor talks last 16 hours with still no CBA deal

The WNBA and its players’ union met for 16 hours during a third straight day of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement

Marathon WNBA labor talks last 16 hours with still no CBA deal
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader has issued his first public statements, resolving to keep fighting

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
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Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says

The Panama Canal's administrator says the war in the Middle East and higher fuel prices make the canal more appealing for shippers

Iran war and rising fuel costs could boost Panama Canal traffic, administrator says
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China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress

China is signaling it will stay focused on technology and economic growth, even as U.S. tensions with Iran rise

China positions itself as force for global stability at its annual Congress
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The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes

Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep attacking the country's Gulf Arab neighbors and using its threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz as leverage

The Latest: Crude oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran vows to keep fighting after 6,000 US airstrikes
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A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it

A war waged by the world’s wealthiest nation is hitting the wallets of those who can least afford it
Economy|Technology|World

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video
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What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 13th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business

Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business

Buzzfeed has ‘substantial doubt’ it can stay in business
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Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
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Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case

Newly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
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What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough

Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough
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Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war

Worries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide

Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
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When stock markets get shaken, it can pay 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 get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient
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Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Paris for trade talks that set the stage for President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing

Bessent will meet China's vice premier in Paris ahead of Trump's visit to Beijing
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Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face

Oil and gas prices have spiked with the war in Iran

Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable

Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
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Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation

Ohio State has moved past the abrupt resignation of the university’s president by elevating its chief academic officer into the role

Ohio State names provost as its new president after predecessor's abrupt resignation
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With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits

With the Strait of Hormuz choked by war, the Panama Canal reaps the benefits
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Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate

Largest housing affordability package in a generation passes in the Senate
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Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium

Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium
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After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset

Georgia’s film industry is struggling

After years of growth, Georgia’s film industry hits a painful reset
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Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets

Mortgage rates climb to 6.11% as Iran war roils markets
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Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed

Stocks fall and global oil reclaims $100 as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
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House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill

House on the verge of falling down a hill
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Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'

Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'

Senior forced to crawl up stairs after apartment elevator breaks: 'It's not humane'
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
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Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut

Oil soars above $100 after Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain shut
Economy|Education|Health

Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children

A combination of Colorado state tax credits for low-income families is predicted to lift more than 50,000 children out of poverty.

Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children
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A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out

Hundreds of thousands of rural families could lose their affordable homes as mortgages the program supported expire by 2050.

A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
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US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market

US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stable
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.

We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming
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Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks

Some commercial ships near or in the Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf have declared themselves as China-linked since the Iran war began, marine traffic data show, as their operators try to reduce risks of being targeted in attacks

Ships identify themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz during Iran war to avoid attacks
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Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you

Gas is just the start: What else the Iran war could soon cost you
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
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Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

The Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war
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China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead
Asia|Economy|Political|World

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.

For nearly two weeks, Chinese fighter jets stopped buzzing Taiwan. No one seems to know why.
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South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments

South Korean lawmakers have passed a law to implement a pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments Seoul made last year to avoid the Trump administration’s highest tariffs

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments
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WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session

Nneka Ogwumike and the other members of the WNBA players’ union executive committee feel that movement is being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement

WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session
Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets

Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard

Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets
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State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies

States are setting new rules for cash purchases after the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies and the 1-cent coins get scarcer

State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies
Business|Economy|Health

Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care

Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care

Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight
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The Latest: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns as countries tap oil reserves

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has become a test of who endures longer

The Latest: Iran’s attacks on shipping worsen economic concerns as countries tap oil reserves
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Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran, while the United Nations’ most powerful body demanded a halt to the Islamic Republic’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that threaten global oil supplies

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors
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Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast has been sworn in as Chile’s president in the nation’s most pronounced rightward shift since the return of democracy in 1990

Kast takes office as Chile marks its sharpest shift to the right since dictatorship
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Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump

Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
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Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

A widening war in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the cascading impact of spiking energy prices

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East

Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
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Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

President Donald Trump used a swing through Ohio and Kentucky to push an economic message and attack fellow Republican Rep. Thomas Massie — even as the conflict in Iran threatened to overshadow all else

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky
Economy|Political|World

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports

Senators are venting their frustrations about the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as travelers endure long lines at airports

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation's airports
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Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties

House lawmakers are digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio

Epstein's longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration is opening a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe

Longtime Epstein accountant testifies behind closed doors for roughly 7 hours in House Oversight probe
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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution

Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution
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Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts
Business|Economy|Finance

What to make of the new inflation report

CNN News Central's Kate Bolduan and CNN Business & Politics Correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich tick through the top headlines of the latest Consumer Price Index inflation report which measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers.

What to make of the new inflation report
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions
Economy|Political|World

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan

The State Department will permanently close the U.S. consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, which has been America’s closest diplomatic mission to the Afghan border

US will permanently close the consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, its closest mission to Afghanistan
Business|Economy|Technology|World

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts

Among dozens of companies competing for Pentagon contracts to supply attack drones, one stands out: Powerus, flush with cash and ballooning in size as it buys up rivals

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts
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US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market remained calm, even as the price of oil got back to rising

US stock market remains calm, even as oil prices rise
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Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?

Word of the Week: The price of Brent crude oil is going crazy — but who is ‘Brent’?
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Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters
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A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
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US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks

The U.S. medical equipment company Stryker says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
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PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model

The PGA Tour is exploring a major reset that puts more top players together in bigger events and bigger markets

PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks

Cambodia says it is close to shutting down all online scam centers operating in the Southeast Asian country

Cambodia aims to shut down all online scam centers within weeks
Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

South Africa says the new U.S. ambassador has been summoned to explain his criticism of the country’s policies

South Africa summons new US ambassador over criticism as rift deepens
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends

When it comes to the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has cycled from calls for “unconditional surrender” to sounding amenable to an end state in which Iran trades one hard-line ayatollah for another

Trump keeps telling America he's winning in Iran. He's less clear in explaining how the war ends
Economy|Election|Finance|US|World

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House

A record number of Republicans are leaving the House
Business|Crime|Economy|Education

Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe

The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools who’s on paid leave during a federal investigation, denies any wrongdoing and asks to be reinstated as head of the nation’s second-largest district

Los Angeles school superintendent denies wrongdoing and asks for his job back during federal probe
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k

Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k

Tiny home, just 446 square feet and without a bedroom, lists for almost $330k
Economy|World

Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

Inflation stayed stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose in a snapshot of what consumer prices looked like before the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring

Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices

Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices
Business|Economy

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich

Advocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will help more states adopt policies involve the rich paying more in taxes

Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
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Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in free agency if either quarterback can regain their Pro Bowl form

Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future

Fishermen want a voice in the science that controls their future
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows

'Social workers showed up with donuts, but no housing:' Homeless encampment closures raising eyebrows
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

The Trump administration is leaning away from dramatic funding cuts and settlements with universities, and more toward standard tactics to try to limit funding.

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aid in weight loss by suppressing appetite. Researchers are looking next at how the body expends energy – including through fat.

Fat cells burn energy to make heat – making them the next frontier of weight loss therapies
Business|Economy|World

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that

Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?

When will prices at the pump start to fall?
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Farming areas that use lots of fertilizers and pesticides stood out for the swift and accelerating decline of their bird populations.

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Economy|Environment|Technology

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it's time to scrap its tax breaks
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

Britain is ending the centuries-old tradition of hereditary aristocrats sitting in Parliament’s House of Lords

Lords a-leaving: Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years
Economy|Environment|US

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda

House Republicans sweat Iran’s costs as they struggle to push economic agenda
Business|Economy|Travel|World

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying
Business|Economy|Sports

WNBA, players' union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks

The WNBA and players’ union will meet again hours after a marathon negotiating session to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done

WNBA, players' union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel

Trump administration to restore Global Entry program as DHS shutdown impacts travel
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that

Flower garlands are synonymous with Hawaii

That purple Hawaii vacation lei likely came from Thailand, and some lawmakers want to change that
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another

President Donald Trump insisted he had the answer for Republicans anxious about losing their congressional majority this year

Trump has one prescription for midterms. House Republicans have another
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection

The defection of another opposition lawmaker is all but assuring Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have a majority government soon

Canada's Liberals closer to a majority government after another opposition defection
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says
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US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

The U.S. says it took out more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels, and the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter” to be shipped to its enemies

US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports
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What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 11th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance

A New York federal judge is urging over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and its parent company this week after the Justice Department reached a deal and dropped out of an ongoing trial

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|World

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iranian threats to destroy any ships that pass through a key maritime route, some ships are still doing so.

Why shadow tankers are the only ships still moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Sports

Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says quarterback Geno Smith is returning to where his career started after the New York Jets acquired him in a trade with Las Vegas

Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says
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Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano say their meeting on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for the long-awaited showdown

Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents

Meta is acquiring Moltbook, a social network where AI agents post and chat with each other

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the social network for AI agents
Business|Economy|Food|Interview|Lifestyle

Minneapolis restaurant sends urgent plea to customers to come back to downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis restaurant sends urgent plea to customers to come back to downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis restaurant sends urgent plea to customers to come back to downtown Minneapolis
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

As the price of crude oil swings sharply, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Economy|Education|Health|Science|World

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

Young students are still struggling to bounce back academically from the pandemic, even though many were babies at the time

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind
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NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected

The head of the College Sports Commission says the onset of $30 million football rosters funded mostly by companies providing third-party payments to players is within the rules but not the system some of its founders intended

NIL enforcement czar: Influx of third-party deals is not what many school leaders expected
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Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century

Trump’s Iran war is historically unique in one critically important way: Early on, the war is not popular with the American public.

Trump’s war against Iran is uniquely unpopular among US military actions of the past century
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Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold

Russia and Ukraine have made competing claims about who is gaining ground, as Russian strikes keep hitting Ukrainian cities and U.S.-backed talks in Turkey were postponed

Russia and Ukraine both claim front-line progress with US-brokered talks on hold
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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began, with most polls showing opposition is higher than support

What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls
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Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit

Priest faces $500,000 in fines for feeding homeless amid lawsuit
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State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast

The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war

State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population

Baltimore brings out sharpshooters to reduce deer population
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Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war

Fact check: Trump’s latest false, unproven and contradictory claims about the Iran war
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In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems that a country divided on many fronts is finding common ground at the gas pumps

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump
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Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’
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US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February from the previous month as home shoppers benefited from easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season

US homes sales rose in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
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Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

Three philanthropy scholars size up the latest data on gifts from the country’s biggest philanthropists.

Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers
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'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims

'That’s the kind of town we are': Community steps up for Michigan tornado victims
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Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg tops a new list of America’s biggest donors, after giving billions to a wide range of causes

Michael Bloomberg, biggest donor of 2025, tops Philanthropy 50 list for third year in a row
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New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says

New BMX track is first of its kind in the world, city says
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Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

Mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues
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FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism
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Hours-long TSA lines amid partial government shutdown

Security checkpoint lines are stretching to hours-long across the country as TSA experiences a staff shortage due to a partial government shutdown.

Hours-long TSA lines amid partial government shutdown
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Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy

It makes sense for companies and organizations to outsource key internet services, but with those services in the hands of a few corporations, failures have a wide impact.

Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk

Critical minerals are found in several forms in the ocean, from potato-size nodules to brine pools. They are also in some of the least understood parts of our planet.

Mining the ocean floor: 5 deep-sea sources of critical minerals essential to technology, and the fragile marine life at risk
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War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
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The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why

The US and Israel went to war with Iran, but the UAE is paying the price. Here’s why
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Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going

Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going

Tax pros weigh in on how the IRS tax filing season is going
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UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan says it will not comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border where tens of thousands of refugees have fled

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town
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Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis

Why emergency oil releases won’t fix this crisis
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Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90

Asian shares have rebounded from their sharp declines a day before

Asian shares surge, echoing a rally on Wall Street as oil prices sank back to about $90
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China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US

China has reported its exports rose nearly 22% in the first two months of the year, while trade with the United States contracted

China's exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the US
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US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East

North Korea, South Korea, Japan, and China are watching warily as war spreads across the Middle East

US allies and rivals in Asia gauge fallout from war in the Middle East
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump says the war against Iran could be short-lived

Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher US strikes
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Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital

Venezuela’s lawmakers debate a new mining bill that aims to attract foreign investment and rebuild trust after past expropriations

Venezuelan lawmakers open debate on a mining bill to lure foreign capital
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The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump says that the war with Iran began because that country was starting work on a new site for developing material for nuclear weapons

The Latest: Trump says Iran had a new site for developing nuclear weapons
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Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached

Two teen brothers in Texas mariachi band are released from ICE custody amid bipartisan criticism
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A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means

A partial government shutdown has hit the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s what that means
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What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

What we know on the 10th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record

Federal meteorologists say the continental United States just had its second-warmest winter on record, even as many endure bitter cold

For frigid East it may be hard to fathom, but the US had its second-warmest winter on record
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War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things

War in Iran has US gas prices spiking. Drilling for more oil here won’t fix things
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Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs

Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs
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Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

The Justice Department says it's reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment that will benefit consumers by letting competitors play a role in ticket sales and force Live Nation to give up control of 13 amphitheaters

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
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Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms

President Gustavo Petro’s political party has emerged victorious in Colombia’s congressional election, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to advance its agenda

Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
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Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
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US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90

U.S. stocks rose following a remarkable reversal, as oil prices went from their highest prices since 2022 back below $90 per barrel

US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90
Economy|Political|Travel|US

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints

Travelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans

Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
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US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil prices affect the US economy differently than in past decades. Nowadays, the US is less reliant on oil imports and uses less oil to produce more economic output.

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades
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Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East

The Iran war has upended oil production and shipping across the Middle East, straining energy supplies worldwide

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations

Salinas transitional housing opens after past developer funding misuse allegations
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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

The Trump administration is criticizing lower court judges who have slowed its efforts to strip legal protections from a broad swath of migrants living in the U.S. It's asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for moves that could expose thousands more people to deportation

Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal
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Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending
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Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict

Charts and maps: Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Economy|Health|Science|World

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

A racially biased medical test for years kept Black people from getting kidney transplants

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags

Developers share new plans to transform former Six Flags
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Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN

Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Rising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
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Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs

Many voters are frustrated by rising prices for essentials like housing

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America's struggle with high costs
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Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services

A fire next to Glasgow Central Station has disrupted rail services across Scotland

Glasgow building fire closes Scotland's busiest train station and disrupts rail services
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health has agreed to stop selling compound versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs, ending for now a patent lawsuit

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration
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Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022

Global stocks sink as oil hits $100 per barrel for first time since 2022
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Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump

Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump

Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable

In Pennsylvania, new data centers could require enough electricity to power 11 million homes.

Abandoned Pennsylvania mines and waste-heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable
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WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says

The WNBA sent a collective bargaining agreement proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press

WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary is introducing a new cap on gasoline and diesel prices as global oil markets surge during the Iran war

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets

President Donald Trump says it's inconsequential if Russia has provided Iran with information to help Tehran target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East

Trump downplays importance of Russia reportedly sharing intel with Iran to help it hit US targets
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New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'

Flames rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old war

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
Business|Economy|Education|Health

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Nonprofit opens resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school
Business|Economy|World

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up

The price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East

Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage

Cuban officials say they expect to soon restart a large thermoelectric plant after it shut down earlier in the week and sparked a massive blackout

Cuba says crews repaired a large power plant that caused a massive outage
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?

Years of skyrocketing home prices have made saving up for a down payment to buy a home a major hurdle for many aspiring homebuyers

Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy

Risks for the US economy grow as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war

The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons

Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal says it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its “illegal” takeover of the ports

Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea

The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
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Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one

Former leader Ardern has left New Zealand. She’s not the only one
Americas|Economy|Political|World

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink

‘We can’t take it anymore’: How Trump is pushing Cuba to the brink
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use

Affordable housing residents near a federal immigration building in Portland, Oregon, have won a court order limiting federal officers’ use of tear gas during protests at the facility

Portland residents near ICE building win court order limiting agents' tear gas use
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Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports

President Donald Trump has predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly

Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict

How to help civilians impacted by the Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Interview|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran

CNN's Dana Bash spoke with President Donald Trump about the war with Iran, Cuba, gas prices and the elections in Texas.

Dana Bash interviews President Trump about the war with Iran
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus is closing more of its department stores as it focuses on its most profitable businesses and trims debt during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring

Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US|World

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none

The Florida Bar has walked back what it said was an erroneous statement indicating that it had an open investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former top federal prosecutor in Virginia

Florida Bar walks back statement on investigation into Halligan, now says there is none
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season

Andris Nelsons is leaving as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra after the board decides not to renew him

Andris Nelsons out as music director of Boston Symphony at end of 2026-27 season
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety

Dow suffers worst week since April as oil hits $90 and weak jobs data adds to market anxiety
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market

Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street’s worst week since October

Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after a weak update on the US job market
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
Business|Economy|US|World

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath

Plan emerges for $166 billion in tariff refunds. But don’t hold your breath
Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|US

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

Georgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are taking shape as candidates qualify and begin their sprint to the May 19 party primaries

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor
Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv

Hungary has temporarily detained seven Ukrainians working for a state bank and seized armored vehicles full of cash, setting off a sharp dispute with Kyiv

Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment, angering Kyiv
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage

State leaders call on Washington as restaurants feel impacts of crawfish shortage
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold

The U.S. has issued a license that allows business to be done with Venezuela’s state gold mining company, Minerven

US issues a license that authorizes sales of Venezuelan gold
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Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the malaise in retail sales that began late last year

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
Business|Economy|Finance|World

The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain

The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. Treasury Department’s decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil export earnings help pay for its own war against Ukraine

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Science

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit

K-9 unit dogs get treatment to extend careers thanks to local nonprofit
Business|Economy|US|World

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem

Jobs are falling. Spending is, too. That’s a problem
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say

Russia is aiding Iran’s war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war

GPS jamming is emerging as an increasingly prevalent — and troubling — weapon of war
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored

Public health depends on long-term planning, and when that planning is interrupted, some programs never recover.

Public health needs steady budgets – and federal funding uncertainty causes real harms, even if the money is later restored
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Policymakers are still deciding whether to make some types of Medicare coverage for telehealth permanent. Studies show it helps older adults get more consistent health care.

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows
Economy|Environment|World

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

Maine’s catch of lobsters has declined for the fourth straight year as the industry continued to grapple with soaring business costs, inflation and a changing ocean

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Science

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality

An economist proposes a new method of estimating the scope of poverty in different countries.

Measuring poverty on a spectrum instead of an arbitrary line conveys a more accurate picture of inequality
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Family-friendly workplaces are great − but ‘families of 1’ get ignored

In an era of family-friendly workplaces, how can employers treat single people without kids fairly?

Family-friendly workplaces are great − but ‘families of 1’ get ignored
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Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say

Officials say Iran’s retaliatory attacks in the Middle East over strikes from Israel and the U.S. have left some of America’s partners in the Gulf frustrated over a lack of notice or adequate defense

Gulf allies complain US didn't notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East

For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan
Economy|Political|World

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day

Here’s how much the war with Iran is expected to cost every day
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Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad

Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Africa|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture

Nightlife in Nigeria's economic capital Lagos can be very expensive with its table culture where revellers are divided into a multitier system and compelled to buy very expensive drinks

A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Power slowly being restored in western Cuba as crews work at damaged plant
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says

The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040

Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
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Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

The Trump administration in recent weeks has taken forceful steps in one Latin American country after another aimed at curbing the influence and economic dominance of China

Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks

Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
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US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster

The State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship

US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
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Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

U.S. stocks sank after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since 2024

Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024
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Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East

Governments around the world are rushing to organize the return of their citizens from the Middle East on Wednesday and air traffic seems to be picking up slightly as travel across the region remains heavily disrupted by the widening Iran war

Repatriation flights ramp up as nations race to bring citizens home from Middle East
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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court
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Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
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Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements including the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone 17e, a new entry-level MacBook Neo, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets

Apple’s 'big week' launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
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Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover

A defiant Elon Musk on Wednesday took the stand in a jury trial to defend himself against accusations that he engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter before he finally completed the takeover

Elon Musk defends himself against accusations of misconduct leading up to Twitter takeover
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China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom

China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, a slight decrease in the face of a prolonged property slump and other headwinds and global uncertainty

China sets a lower economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for 2026 as challenges loom
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters

Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict

Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters
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Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades

Facing ‘grave and complex landscape,’ China sets lowest economic growth target in decades
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Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos

Trump advisers work to mitigate a political nightmare on Iran as president fuels messaging chaos
Crime|Economy|Political

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal

House Republicans grill Walz and Ellison over Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal
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US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies

US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies

US stocks rise, Asian markets get rocked as Middle East conflict intensifies
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US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking

The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy

US stocks rebound after strong economic updates and as oil prices stop spiking
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With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder

With his war in Iran, Trump just made the next Fed chair’s job even harder
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Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine

Sri Lanka’s navy has recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people after an Iranian warship was sunk by a U.S. submarine in international waters near the island

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran

A widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets

The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he supports the strikes on Iran “with some regret” as they represent an extreme example of a rupturing world order

Carney says he backs strikes on Iran 'with some regret' as world order frays
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House

Spain’s foreign minister has denied that the government has changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran

Spain's government denies cooperating with US operations in Mideast, contradicting White House
Economy|World

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth

Oil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war

Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
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US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway

US House campaigns are underway. Yet a redistricting battle triggered by Trump rages in some states
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Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook

Apple announces its cheapest-ever new MacBook
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

President Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed

Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
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Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom

Democrats are gearing up for a bruising presidential primary as they argue over how to rebuild a winning coalition

Democrats confront how to rebuild Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition as bruising primary fights loom
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US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says

The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more

US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says
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Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening

Fire destroys sports bar just weeks before its planned grand opening
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

A MrBeast video editor has been fired after accusations of insider trading by Kalshi

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|US

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Berkshire Hathaway is buying back shares for the first time in nearly two years, and new CEO Greg Abel said he has no immediate plans to sell off Kraft Heinz shares now that the packaged food giant has shelved its plan to split the company into two

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split
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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition

Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
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Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant

Swaths of Cuba remain without power nearly a day after a massive blackout hit the western part of the island in the latest outage blamed on a fragile electric grid and a lack of fuel

Blackout is still on in western Cuba as crews rush to repair damaged thermoelectric plant
Economy|Health|Science|World

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
Business|Economy|US

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged from the week before, a sign that layoffs remain at historically low levels

US jobless claims filings unchanged from previous week at 213,000 as layoffs remain low
Economy|Environment|Science

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming – until now.

2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment

Online gambling has become easier, faster and more prevalent on social media feeds and streaming platforms – which appeals to younger adults in particular.

Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel and U.S. bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day

The Latest: New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
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Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate
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Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon

Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Israeli and US bases while Israel begins new strikes in Lebanon
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places

What to say if you're in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
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Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

The new president of Honduras, who was elected with the backing of President Donald Trump, has ordered a review of economic agreements with China

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America
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US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
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Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs

Trump, tech companies sign voluntary pledge to protect consumers from rising electricity costs
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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details

President Donald Trump is pressing big tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity costs, but offers few details
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
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White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York
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WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks

Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, says she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in the next collective bargaining agreement

WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know

The U.S. and Israel’s joint war against Iran has already upended travel across the Middle East, stranding hundreds of thousands of people

The Iran war has upended flights across the Middle East. Here's what travelers should know
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó for talks in Moscow

Putin hosts Hungary's foreign minister for energy supply talks as war in Mideast causes disruptions
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Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana

Gov. Pritzker tries to downplay concerns about locking in Bears stadium in Illinois over Indiana
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight

Minnesota’s governor and attorney general are defending their efforts to combat fraud

Gov. Tim Walz tells a House panel the Trump immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts

Potholes causing problems for drivers across Massachusetts
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Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust

Target plans to spend billions of dollars this year to end a persistent sales slump and to regain its image as a fun place to shop for stylish clothing, housewares, beauty products and packaged food at affordable prices

Target's new CEO says fresh eyes and respecting core values will help him regain customer trust
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels

Baltimore to start killing deer with sharpshooters to bring population to healthy levels
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|US

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades

Women in Construction Week highlights growing opportunities in the trades
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Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised

Lewiston shooting survivors say they haven't received financial support they were promised
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Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community

Pier restoration brings hope to community
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Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy

Former employee says he was forced to resign after pointing out a contract that violated city policy
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions

Detroit’s homelessness response system could lose millions of dollars in federal funding for permanent supportive housing as the city’s homelessness rates increase.

Housing First helps people find permanent homes in Detroit − but HUD plans to divert funds to short-term solutions
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965

Women’s unpaid work at home has declined much more than men’s contributions have increased.

When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks – but the gap has grown since 1965
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes

A review of 133 countries’ ports found a correlation between investment from China and proximity to chokepoints.

Far from random, China’s global port network is clustering near the world’s riskiest trade routes
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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley will advance to a marquee North Carolina matchup for US Senate
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Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China's factory activity contracts for a second month

China says its factory activity contracted for a second straight month in February

China's factory activity contracts for a second month
Economy|Finance|Political|US

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran

Everything we know on day 4 of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
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War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?

War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?

War with Iran means higher gas prices. How is that affecting your small business?
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Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway

A Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers

Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway
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Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility

Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility

Stocks recoup some losses but close lower as Middle East conflict stirs up volatility
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher

A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran

Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
Economy|Education|Health|Science

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS

The task force that shapes Americans’ preventive care has not met in a year. Doctors now worry it’s being ‘abandoned’ by HHS
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut off trade with Spain

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed US use of joint bases in Iran war
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Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended her agency in testimony and under questioning at a Senate hearing

Noem defends her portrayal of killed Minneapolis protesters as agitators, in her Senate hearing
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New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to halt New York’s first-in-the-nation congestion fee on drivers entering Manhattan

New York’s congestion toll into Manhattan upheld by a federal judge over Trump’s objections
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Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit

Coffee shop serving second chances through partnership with nonprofit
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CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan

A covert US campaign in the mid-20th century helped steer Iran toward the intense anti-American sentiment that has distinguished its government policy for decades.

CIA agents successfully executed a plan for regime change in Iran in 1953 – but Trump hasn’t revealed any signs of a plan
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Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel

Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks
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Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise

Target is investing another $2 billion in its business this year to spruce up the store experience, remodel stores and invest in its workers as it tries to turn around a persistent sales malaise and reclaim its authority on style

Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise
Business|Economy|Environment|World

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict

'Not enough to trigger a recession': Nebraska feels oil blowback from Iran-US conflict
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser

Corner where Girl Scout cookies began marks legacy of a nationwide fundraiser
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Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines

Iowa girls state basketball tournament brings thousands to Des Moines
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms

Cities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning

High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks

Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private flights out
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Target’s plan to win you back

Target’s plan to win you back

Target’s plan to win you back
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Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge

Britain’s Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has sought to present a rosy picture of the state of the U.K. economy, even as oil and gas prices soared in the wake of the fast-evolving Iran war that has cast a pall over the global economic outlook

Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud

Anthropic’s Claude is suddenly the most popular iPhone app following Pentagon feud
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Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed

There are never enough lawyers to provide indigent defense, but the situation has gotten worse since the pandemic.

Public defender shortage is leading to hundreds of criminal cases being dismissed
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran

Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

What does it mean for national security if access to Earth’s orbit depends largely on one company?

A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran

Europe is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat

Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
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Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Is fashion just for billionaires now?

Is fashion just for billionaires now?
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What we know about the widening US war with Iran

What we know about the widening US war with Iran

What we know about the widening US war with Iran
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China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets

China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on and young people struggle to find jobs

China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
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Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds

Minnesota is suing President Donald Trump’s administration in an attempt to stop it from holding back $243 million in Medicaid spending

Minnesota sues to block Trump administration's holding back of Medicaid funds
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply

Investigation finds ‘secretly’ added chemicals of unknown safety in US food supply
Economy|Political|US|World

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

Democrats stay mostly united against President Donald Trump, but the strikes on Iran are starting to reveal some splits in the party

Democrats’ newfound unity faces a test after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
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Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East

Travelers stranded by a widening war have started leaving the United Arab Emirates aboard a small number of evacuation flights

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East
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Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections

The Supreme Court has sided with Republicans in ruling that the boundaries of the only GOP-held congressional district in New York City do not not need to be redrawn for the 2026 elections, despite a court ruling that the district is unfair to Black and Hispanic residents

Supreme Court preserves only GOP-held congressional district in New York City for 2026 elections
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Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads

President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict

Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
Economy|Health|Science|World

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050

Global breast cancer cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050
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Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter

Israeli strike hits Hezbollah-aligned media building in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an evacuation warning

Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter
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United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles

United Airlines passengers evacuate on the tarmac after emergency landing in Los Angeles
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From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran

President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding

From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
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Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028

Moderate Democrats are pushing back on the party’s progressive energy

Democratic moderates warn that leaning too far left in midterms sets up presidential loss in 2028
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
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US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war

Oil prices leaped on worries that war with Iran could clog the flow of crude, while U.S. stocks swung from sharp losses to tiny gains

US stocks erase sharp losses, while oil prices leap on worries about Iran war
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Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

A federal court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to slow the process of refunding billions of dollars’ worth of tariffs the Supreme Court struck down as illegal last month

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process
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WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press

WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
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Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation

Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says
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US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads

US stocks recover, gold rises and oil surges as war with Iran spreads
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The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation

The hole in the sky: How Middle East airspace closures are reshaping global aviation
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Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply

The war in the Mideast is sending shudders through global energy markets

Energy prices surge as tanker disruptions and facility shutdowns rattle global supply
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Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales

Apple launches cheaper iPhone 17e in push to boost iPhone sales
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3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology

3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of the technology
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A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei

Iran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment

A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
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What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues

What you should expect to pay for gas as the war with Iran continues
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Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world

Palestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran

Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by

America’s teachers are working two jobs and barely getting by
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Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply
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India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties

India and Canada have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership, in a move aimed at boosting ties after two years of strained relationship

India and Canada agree to boost economic partnership in a move to reset ties
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Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply

Oil prices have jumped as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf ripple through the global energy supply chain

Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
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Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks

As Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies

Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition

Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump

Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast

President Donald Trump has taken the United States into war with Iran despite decades of self-professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Middle East, and repeated pledges to focus primarily on the Western Hemisphere with an “America first” agenda

Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast
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Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes

Iranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners

Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies

Cash box with $1,000 stolen from Girl Scouts selling cookies
Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel

Hundreds of thousands of stranded travelers are scrambling to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines and online portals after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel

Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount

“Scream” is still making a killing

'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?

Who’s running Iran now that the supreme leader is dead?
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What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation

What we know about why the US and Israel attacked Iran and Tehran’s retaliation
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Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard

Regime change might seem straightforward at first

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei

What we know about the death of Iranian supreme leader Khamenei
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How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed

How Pope Leo was elected: New details of dramatic conclave battle revealed
Economy|Health|Technology

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions

New Medicaid work requirements signed into law by President Donald Trump are meant to save money

Trump's Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability

The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Economy|Political|World

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed

Ayatollah Khamenei, who battled the US and Israel for decades as Iran’s supreme leader, has been killed
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A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years

Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Economy|Political|World

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad

President Trump’s decision to strike Iran pulls him toward the kind of overseas conflict he once attacked

Trump's 'America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
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Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran

America and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia halted operations

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran
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3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia

3 dozen swords, 50 arrowheads dating back 4,000 years seized in Philadelphia
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Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Oil traders brace for big moves next week as the fallout from U.S. and Israeli strikes on Middle East oil supply stays unclear

Oil prices set for swings next week as US-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing

Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates

Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness

Berkshire Hathaway reports drop in quarterly profit on insurance operations weakness
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros

It's a come-from-behind story fit for Hollywood itself

From box office bomb to media powerhouse: Skydance’s 20-year rise to overtake Paramount, Warner Bros
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost

Trump deliberated on Iran for weeks. His ‘massive and ongoing’ operation comes with acknowledgment US lives could be lost
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The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything
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Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says

An official says a cargo plane carrying money has crashed near Bolivia’s capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead

Cargo plane carrying money crashes near Bolivia's capital, killing at least 15 people, official says
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WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says

The WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations

WNBA players' union sends offer to league with revenue sharing, housing concessions, AP source says
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Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why

Trump wonders why Iran won’t ‘capitulate’ on its nuclear program. Here’s why
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei

Argentine President Javier Milei has scored a crucial victory in congress with the approval of a sweeping labor reform aimed at radically altering labor relations in the South American country

Argentine lawmakers approve historic labor reform promoted by President Javier Milei
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The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours

Former President Bill Clinton has finished his testimony before members of Congress for their investigation over convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

The Latest: Bill Clinton’s testimony about Epstein ties concludes after more than 6 hours
Business|Economy|US

Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers

The Treasury Department says it has ended its collective bargaining agreement with unionized workers employed at the Internal Revenue Service

Treasury Department terminates union contracts for IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service workers
Economy|Finance|Political

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name

President Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly

Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
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Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying

Aviation industry is running out of the people who keep planes flying
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Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker

At least two retail customers have filed proposed class-action lawsuits against companies that have sued in trade court to ensure they receive refunds from tariffs now-deemed illegal

Retail customers file lawsuits over tariffs against FedEx and Ray-Bans maker
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Technology

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers

After months of heated wrangling, Paramount has emerged the apparent victor in its bid to acquire storied Hollywood rival Warner Bros

Paramount must convince regulators its deal with Warner will not hurt customers
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New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison

A New York businesswoman has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison over a financial scheme that prosecutors say ripped off more than $30 million from foreign investors and funneled some of the stolen funds to U.S. political campaigns, including a campaign fundraiser for President Donald Trump

New York woman who duped investors and funneled money to Trump fundraiser gets 9 years in prison
Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana

President Donald Trump says the United States is talking with Cuba and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover” of the island without explaining what that means

Trump raises the possibility of a ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’ coming out of talks with Havana
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Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks
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Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify

Emergence of Epstein island photo leads to new calls for Lutnick to testify
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same

Block, the company behind Square, Cashapp and Afterpay, is proactively slashing 40% of its workforce because of advances in AI. Will other companies follow suit? Tech expert Lance Ulanoff tells CNN's Becky Anderson even he is surprised at the speed of workforce changes.

Block lays off nearly half its staff because of AI. Its CEO said most companies will do the same
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak

South Africa has launched a mass cattle vaccination drive to stem an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease that threatens meat, dairy, and export supplies

South Africa starts mass cattle vaccination program to halt foot-and-mouth outbreak
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI

Shares in the financial technology company Block have soared more than 20% in after-hours trading after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 some employees due to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
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Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom

A U.S. civil rights agency has determined that the federal government can bar transgender employees from using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity, dismissing an appeal from a transgender woman who worked for the U.S. Army

Civil Rights agency decides against transgender Army worker who asked to use women's bathroom
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Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt

Cars piled up in multiple-vehicle crash on Long Island Expressway in Long Island City; 4 people hurt
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress

Democrats are growing more confident of winning a majority in the House in the November elections

House Democrats say they're headed back to power. Their agenda is a work in progress
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in investments from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion

OpenAI gets $110 billion in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon
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FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs

Delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them

FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump's illegal tariffs
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Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers

Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers

Wholesale inflation was hotter than expected in January as tariffs threaten to push up prices for consumers
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Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift
Business|Economy

US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month

US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago
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What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?

What does the Paramount-WBD merger mean for CNN?
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Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment

Officials and policymakers say direct-to-consumer drug advertising encourages patients to seek treatments they don’t need and raises heath care costs, but the true picture is more nuanced.

Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men

Despite repeated calls for the university to revoke his tenure, the economist held onto his teaching and academic appointments until he chose to retire.

Former Harvard president Summers’ soft landing after Epstein revelations is case study of economics’ trouble with misbehaving men
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US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December

The Justice Department has filed a complaint to legally take ownership of a sanctioned tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of petroleum seized off the coast of Venezuela in December

US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in India to repair a strained relationship
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How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France

How US envoy Kushner’s ‘incomprehension’ of diplomacy stunned France
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AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says

AI is gobbling up the world’s memory chips, sending smartphone prices to record highs, report says
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30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

In the years Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green were released in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy in Japan, marking the debut of Pokémon, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards

30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all
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AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship

A crowded Democratic primary in Illinois is shaping up as the next test for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a powerful advocacy organization that has stirred anger and frustration while exacerbating tensions over the war in Gaza

AIPAC faces test of its power in Illinois primary as Democrats debate future of Israel relationship
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn — in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
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Panamanian investigators remove documents from offices of company that ran canal ports

Panamanian investigators have carried documents out of offices belonging to a Hong Kong-owned company that operated ports at either end of the Panama Canal until its concession was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court last month

Panamanian investigators remove documents from offices of company that ran canal ports
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount

Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount
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The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included

The Trump administration is about to release billions in disaster aid. Several blue states won’t be included
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Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology

Anthropic CEO says it 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands for AI use
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Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership

The United States signs a $1.2 billion health partnership with Congo that ties new funding to Congo spending more at home

Congo and US agree to $1.2 billion health partnership
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Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment

Canada’s minister for U.S. trade says the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement could be subject to annual review and that uncertainty could be the objective of the Trump administration

Canada warns USMCA could face annual reviews, fueling uncertainty and chilling investment
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US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms

Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program but walked away without a deal

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms
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Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict
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Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech

An estimated 32.6 million people have watched President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on television

Trump's State of the Union address seen by 32.6 million people, down 4 million from 2025 speech
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What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future

Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company

What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future
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Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit

President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments

Mamdani pitches Trump on housing with mock newspaper in latest White House visit
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Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady

U.S. first lady Melania Trump will preside over a U.N. Security Council meeting in what the United Nations said Thursday would be a first

Melania Trump will preside over a UN Security Council meeting in a first for a first lady
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New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks

New Colgate Powerhouse mudslide leaves truck stranded, driver without income for weeks
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AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it

AI music platforms Suno and Udio were sued by major record labels in 2024 for allegedly exploiting the recorded works of professional musicians

AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
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The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower

The worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged the U.S. market lower, even though most stocks rose

The worst day for Nvidia's stock since last spring drags Wall Street lower
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Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props

Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and props