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War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches

The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years

War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
Economy|Science|Technology

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too

Estimates of artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs and the economy range from the apocalyptic to the utopian, but the data tells a more nuanced story.

Industries most exposed to AI are not only seeing productivity gains but jobs and wage growth too
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Computer models of the storm hitting different areas show how much damage is possible, yet flood maps still focus on where flooding is most likely instead.

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable
Crime|Economy|Health

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say

Woman accused of stealing SNAP benefits from more than 200 people, prosecutors say
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high

Wholesale inflation rose in March to three year-high
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia

Ukraine and Germany say they are starting work on plans for the joint production of advanced drones and other battle-tested defense systems

Ukraine agrees defense deal with Germany to help in fight against Russia
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production

A Tesla leader says he believes its Shanghai factory operations will help resolve the challenges in achieving mass production of the company’s humanoid robots

Tesla leader believes Shanghai factory operations will play a role in robot mass production
Asia|Business|Economy|World

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.

Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government, allowing his Liberals to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties

Canadian Prime Minister Carney secures a majority government with special election wins
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

U.S. President Donald Trump says the American military has blockaded Iranian ports to try to force Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|US

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

President Donald Trump used a McDonald's delivery to the Oval Office to promote a tax policy meant to benefit tip earners

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office
Business|Economy|Political|World

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold
Business|Economy|Environment

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered the last of their losses caused so far by the U.S.-Iran war, as hope remains on Wall Street that the global economy can still avoid a worst-case scenario

US stocks rally and return to where they were before the US-Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack

'It's been tough': Farmers concerned about low snowpack
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|World

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases

More than 1,000 workers have organized a protest in Haiti’s capital to demand a higher minimum wage as the conflict in Iran deepens and drives up oil prices

Surging oil prices spark protest in Haiti as workers demand salary increases
Business|Economy|Environment

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers in the United States, but some communities are working to reverse local restrictions

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
Business|Economy|Environment

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz

How the US Navy could blockade Iran’s ports and sweep mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Political|World

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage

Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water

Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Travel|US|World

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas

3 drivers bring woman and her mom, detained by ICE, back to Minnesota from Texas
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses

Small businesses frustrated over repeated power outages, leading to thousands in losses
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase

Residents demand action as feral hog sightings, damage increase
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment

Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros

Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market failed to motivate home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

A former Nigerian oil minister has denied taking bribes in exchange for government contracts

Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll

A new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical

Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health

Legal recreational cannabis use comes with an increase in innovation – but tends to focus on what marketers and businesses are interested in, rather than health benefits and risks.

Cannabis legalization spurs innovation, but not always in ways that benefit patients or public health
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do

School boards have gained attention for taking on controversial issues, such as transgender students participating in sports, but much of their work is administrative.

District school boards have become political hotbeds for book bans and more – here’s what they actually do
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home

The 'really rewarding' reason active-duty soldiers are spending free time renovating this home
Business|Economy|World

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

For the Trump family, business is booming

Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?

Who is Péter Magyar, the candidate who ousted Hungary’s Orbán?
Business|Economy

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters

Senate housing bill that takes aim at institutional investors may do little for homebuyers — and could even hurt renters
Economy|Environment|Travel|World

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis

In Havana, a special underwater bus has become essential as Cuba faces its worst energy crisis in decades

An underwater bus in Havana becomes the ride that matters during Cuba's fuel crisis
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani rallied to celebrate 100 days in office, boosting his early accomplishments and charting future goals as he pledged to lead with a relentless focus on the city’s working-class

At 100 days rally, Mamdani celebrates and charts a course toward city-run grocery stores
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end
Business|Economy

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, have reached a deal with plant owner JBS USA

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA
Economy|World

US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement

U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations."

US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks ended without agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday

Oil prices are rising in early market trading after the U.S. said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday

Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
Business|Economy|Political|World

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds

Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022

Commercial salmon fishing to open in California for the first time since 2022 as population rebounds
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon

Votes have been cast in Benin where the country is choosing a successor to President Patrice Talon, who is stepping down after a decade in power

Benin holds presidential election with finance minister favored to succeed Talon
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to attack the island or to try to depose him

Cuba's president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US

Iranians have reacted with a mixture of disappointment and patriotism after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement

Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US
Business|Economy|Political|World

Deadlock on Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile led to impasse, officials say

Deadlock on Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile led to impasse, officials say

Deadlock on Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile led to impasse, officials say
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin says his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to address protests over soaring fuel costs

Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger

A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis

The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port

Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Travel|World

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China has announced it will resume some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries

Why the Trump administration is struggling to deport migrants to unfamiliar countries
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz won’t be enough to solve shipping woes and high oil prices
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices

Haitians are struggling with rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran

Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they'll survive rising fuel prices
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan

U.S. Vice President J

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader

President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China's rise

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader
Economy|Political|World

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his election challenger Péter Magyar are holding final rallies on the eve of a pivotal poll

Hungarian election rivals Orbán and Magyar make final push for votes on eve of poll
Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions

President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for seven states

Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse

If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million

Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war

Gas prices are still rising due to the Iran war but drivers are saving by fueling up at tribally owned gas stations

Tribal gas stations offer a reprieve from high prices during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos

Police removed protesters and reopened Ireland’s only oil refinery as a fifth day of disruptive demonstrations over soaring gas prices has left many gas pumps dry and threatened to cripple transportation across the country

Irish police clear demonstrators to reopen refinery as fuel protest causes chaos
Business|Economy|Opinion|Political|World

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game

China and Russia view the latest Washington intervention in the Middle East as a further decline of the United States’ global power.

4 ways the war in Iran has weakened the United States in the great power game
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|World

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’

A $1.5 million roundabout from nowhere to nowhere shows the ‘Orbánist economy’
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?

Tell us: How much inflation can your budget take?
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Vehicle ownership has long been a big part of the American dream

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
Business|Economy|US|World

Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network

Democratic presidential prospects touted the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion policies as a way to advance American values during the National Action Network conference in New York

Democrats embrace DEI as 'American values' at National Action Network
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US
Economy|Opinion|Political|World

As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse

Donald Trump’s false claims about the Iran War, Epstein files, tariffs and inflation have left some supporters who have traditionally believed all he says feeling duped and abandoned. Why now?

As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know

World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know

World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi

A judge has temporarily barred Arizona from enforcing its gambling laws against predictive market operators like Kalshi

Judge bars Arizona from regulating prediction market operators and pauses prosecution of Kalshi
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says

The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises

Gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider, UN report says
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement

IBM to pay $17 million in anti-DEI settlement
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas

CNN's Dianne Gallagher reports for The Lead.

Husband arrested in disappearance of American woman in the Bahamas
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away

The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project

Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her last budget, a $21.2 billion gross operating spending plan that is sure to erupt into battles on the District Council and Capitol Hill, where Republican lawmakers have shown a growing willingness to interject themselves into local affairs

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser unveils her last budget, proposing to cut spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks

Stocks drifted mostly lower on Wall Street and oil prices slipped ahead of planned U.S.-Iran talks following a shaky ceasefire agreement

Stocks drift lower and oil prices ease ahead of planned US-Iran talks
Business|Economy|Political|Sports

Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri, would issue $600 million in bonds for a new stadium for Major League Baseball’s Royals under a proposal officials there are pursuing

Kansas City officials are proposing $600M in stadium bonds to keep MLB's Royals in Missouri
Business|Crime|Economy

Former fire chief now accused of stealing over $290K from cemetery association

Former fire chief now accused of stealing over $290K from cemetery association

Former fire chief now accused of stealing over $290K from cemetery association
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire

With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, U.S. and Iranian negotiators are heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials

US and Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel and Hezbollah trade more fire
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms

'David versus Goliath mentality': Man wins $70 million lawsuit against Tyson Farms
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war

President Donald Trump says the only reason the Iranians are alive today “is to negotiate,” as he sends Vice President JD Vance overseas to work on a resolution to the war

Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance

In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has governed with a star power unusual in politics

In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
Economy|Environment|World

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires

Neighbors helping neighbors: Iowa farmers step up after Nebraska wildfires
Business|Economy|Political|World

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

The centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s economic policy — sweeping taxes on global imports — is under legal assault again

Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife

Family moves to keep Powhatan rural, permanently protects 134 acres for Virginia wildlife
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds

Marine heat waves are supercharging the damage caused by hurricanes and tropical cyclones across the globe

Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets

White House warns staff against insider trading on prediction markets
Africa|Arts|Economy|Political|US|World

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios

Both countries seem tired of the costs of war and ongoing risks, but successful negotiations will have to overcome deep distrust by both sides.

US ceasefire with Iran: What’s next? A former diplomat explains 3 possible scenarios
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna

A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on a $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna for one week

Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
Business|Economy|Finance|World

War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House

War in Iran sends inflation soaring and the mood of American consumers plunging
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment

Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial

A jury has finished its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in a civil case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment

Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer sentiment plummets to record low as Iran war jacks up inflation

Consumer sentiment plummets to record low as Iran war jacks up inflation

Consumer sentiment plummets to record low as Iran war jacks up inflation
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse

Iran war oil shock pushes US inflation to 3.3%. It’s expected to get worse
Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|MidEast|Political|US|World

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future

How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans

A few US towns have banned cigarette sales to anyone born after a specific date, and several states are considering this path. A psychologist explains why such measures often face stiff resistance.

Tobacco is still one of the world’s top killers – here are the key obstacles to enacting generational smoking bans
Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in

Three questions can help patients get a better handle on drug and health care options. But many Americans still hold back from asking providers for information.

Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in
Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations

President Donald Trump's administration has admitted to a major error in data used to justify a federal fraud probe into New York’s Medicaid program

Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited

Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran war
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By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain

Since the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was announced, leaders in President Donald Trump's administration have been quick to say the Iranian military and its capacity have sustained significant damage during the weeks of fighting

By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
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The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war

The week that supercharged MAGA media feuds over the Iran war
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More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why

More Americans are moving to Central and Eastern Europe. Here’s why
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Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead

Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead

Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
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China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers says Chinese exports of passenger cars have accelerated in March

China's car exports surge as expectations grow for EV pivot on Iran war energy shock
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Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads

Protests over high fuel prices in Ireland have entered a fourth day, sparking concerns about fuel shortages and emergency services as demonstrators clogged roads and blocked access to refining and distribution sites around the country

Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads
Africa|Economy|Environment|Political|Travel|World

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the early globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa
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Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges

Pope Leo XIV is making a long and ambitious odyssey across four African countries -- Algeria, Angola, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
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The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries

The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
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Trump’s tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war

President Donald Trump's efforts to exit the war in Iran are causing tension within the Republican Party

Trump’s tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war
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A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran

Donald Trump is accustomed to criticism from coast to coast — Democrats, disaffected Republicans, late-night comedians, protesters

A president and a pope: The world's most influential Americans are at odds over Iran
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China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade

BTS is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China

China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade
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Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China

With a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran holding for now, China is considering its role in helping find a durable endgame to the war in the Middle East

Beijing calculates its next steps in Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump's trip to China
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IRS touts a 24% increase in tax refunds compared to the previous administration

The Trump administration is highlighting a 24% increase in individual tax refunds this season compared with those issued during the previous administration

IRS touts a 24% increase in tax refunds compared to the previous administration
Economy|Sports|Technology|World

Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran

Prediction markets are back in the spotlight, this time because of the war in Iran
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Venezuelan lawmakers approve a sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors

Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a bill to regulate mining as the country seeks to attract leery foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups with ties to the government

Venezuelan lawmakers approve a sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he would not step down in his first interview with a U.S. network

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel tells NBC News that he will not step down
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Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges

A federal judge has denied a bid by prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case against the company

Judge rejects bid to stop Arizona’s prosecution of Kalshi on wagering charges
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The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans

The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans

The Iran war is making life more expensive for Americans
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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Air travelers are facing a new reality of higher fees, fewer flights and tough choices about whether a trip is worth the cost

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
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Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries

Plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration's cost-cutting measures against a library funding agency have settled with the Justice Department

Plaintiffs settle with Trump administration, halting cuts to agency that funds US libraries
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Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist

A lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices

Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist
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Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official

Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, AP source says
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The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model

The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model

The DOJ is investigating the NFL’s online streaming model
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US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran

U.S. stocks rose, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran

US stocks rise and oil prices trim their gains on hopes for the ceasefire with Iran
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Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that

Wage gains have outpaced inflation for nearly three years. The war could quickly change that
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USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike

The U.S. Postal Service has decided to temporarily suspend its contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike
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Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30

Millions of Californians still have money on inflation relief debit cards -- they expire April 30
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Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge

Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge two years ago, causing its deadly collapse

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge
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Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with long-term contract extension

Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with long-term contract extension

Pittsburgh Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin with long-term contract extension
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Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row
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Woman says jury duty scam cost her $5,000. Now she's warning others

Woman says jury duty scam cost her $5,000. Now she's warning others

Woman says jury duty scam cost her $5,000. Now she's warning others
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IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund says the war in Iran is darkening the outlook for the world economy, and that's the case whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth
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Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war

A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began

Key inflation gauge remains elevated in February before Iran war
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Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash

Argentina's Congress has approved a bill that eases glacier protections to boost mining investments

Argentina approves Milei's bill that eases protections for glaciers despite environmental backlash
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Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused

Protesters are rallying against a planned immigration detention facility in Maryland

Protesters rally against planned Maryland immigration detention facility that's now paused
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Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids
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US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate

The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate

US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate
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Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Inflation stayed stubbornly high heading into the Iran war, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
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AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again

Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year

AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again
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US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few years

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic picture

US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,00 last week but remain within stable range of past few years
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Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats

Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats

Elissa Slotkin is testing whether winning in Trump country is a winning message for Democrats
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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

A viral photo of snow-capped Mount Fuji, a red pagoda and cherry blossoms has brought many tourists to a peaceful Japanese town

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
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Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent

Anger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike

Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent
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States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame

Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame
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US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025

US fertility rate dropped to another record low in 2025
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Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions

Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds

Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions
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Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

A ceasefire deal to pause the war in Iran appears to be hanging by a thread after the Islamic Republic closed the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
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Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages

An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages
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Cover story: Lifetime gets real

Cover story: Lifetime gets real

Cover story: Lifetime gets real
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Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement

A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the U.S. and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for those users

Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement
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Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran

Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat of devastating attacks against Iran

Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
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'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US

March has been the hottest month on record for the continental United States in 132 years, according to federal weather data

'Climate change is kicking our butts.' March smashes heat records for continental US
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How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran

Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire

How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran
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Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case

A Long Island architect has pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murder charges and admits he killed 8 women in the Gilgo Beach case
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Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law

Kehoe signs juvenile justice, sex trafficking and divorce bills into law
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San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit

San Joaquin County seniors, veterans get free public rides through local nonprofit
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Oil plunges, Dow sees its best day in a year after US-Iran ceasefire, but ‘hurdles remain’

Oil plunges, Dow sees its best day in a year after US-Iran ceasefire, but ‘hurdles remain’

Oil plunges, Dow sees its best day in a year after US-Iran ceasefire, but ‘hurdles remain’
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What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to

A ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy

What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to
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Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada's Liberal Party

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has attracted another opposition Conservative lawmaker to the Liberal Party

Carney attracts a 5th Conservative lawmaker to Canada's Liberal Party
Crime|Economy|Education|Political|Technology

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot

Wichita City Council approves purchase of robotic police dog, Spot
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Brazil's Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he favors a national ban on online betting platforms, whose revenues in the South American nation are estimated in more than $4 billion per year, one of the biggest markets in the world

Brazil's Lula argues for ban on online betting platforms
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More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show

More Federal Reserve policymakers were willing to consider an interest rate hike this year at their March meeting than in January, as higher gas prices stemming from the Iran war threatened to worsen inflation in the coming months

More Federal Reserve officials see possible rate hikes this year, minutes show
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Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill

Oyster farmers question the reopening of bays after oil spill
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Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs

Southwest Airlines said Wednesday it is raising its checked baggage fees by $10 less than a year after ending its famous “bags fly free” policy

Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs
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Oil is plunging, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why

Oil is plunging, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why

Oil is plunging, but don’t expect $3 gas anytime soon. Here’s why
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Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced plans to tap into unconventional natural gas deposits to reduce reliance on foreign energy

Mexico’s president weighs fracking to curb reliance on US natural gas
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Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change

Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule
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Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million
Economy|Environment|World

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil's Amazon rainforest are reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

'I'm going there.' Oil drilling fuels a migrant surge in isolated city in Brazil's Amazon
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Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon

Exploratory oil drilling off the coast of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is reshaping life in Oiapoque, a small city in the poor state of Amapa that is receiving thousand of migrants looking for work

Takeaways from AP’s story on how oil drilling is fueling a migrant surge in Brazil's Amazon
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In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment

Tariff-driven uncertainty, rising costs and tax law changes have prompted many companies to reconsider their strategies

In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600M endowment
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador

A historian explores how religious congregations, activists and city officials have supported undocumented immigrants in Philadelphia over the past 40 years.

Philadelphia’s 40-year history of protecting undocumented immigrants began with churches hiding refugees from El Salvador
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future

Cities have the best chance of reducing water use when people actively participate in water conservation, but even that might not be enough in the future.

Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas offer a glimpse of the future
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Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy

Virtue-signaling and self-care help explain a popular new kind of splurge, even as American shoppers pull back elsewhere.

Why Americans are buying $22 smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy
Economy|Lifestyle|Travel

A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’

A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’

A chill on tourism in Florida’s ‘Little Quebec’
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Edmunds: These are the used SUVs that hold their value best

Car shoppers looking for a new SUV want to know the model they’re considering will hold its value

Edmunds: These are the used SUVs that hold their value best
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The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
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The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated

The demise of software engineering jobs has been greatly exaggerated
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Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to come under its control

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’
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Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor
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Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, claiming it schemed with Panama over port takeover

A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama and scheming to replace its port operation on the Central American country’s critical canal

Hong Kong firm files arbitration against Maersk, claiming it schemed with Panama over port takeover
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats

Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin is in Iowa to support Democratic congressional candidates and gather insights on how Democrats could win over President Donald Trump's supporters

Sen. Elissa Slotkin sits down with Trump voters in Iowa while campaigning for Democrats
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Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens

Hundreds of Cuban women have gathered in Havana to decry a U.S. energy embargo and other measures imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump that are strangling the Caribbean island

Hundreds of Cuban women rally against US energy blockade as crisis deepens
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Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
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Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites

Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites
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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
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Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit

Officials at the Universities of Wisconsin have fired the system’s president after he refused their offer to quietly resign and said they never gave a clear reason why he should

Universities of Wisconsin board votes to fire system president after he refused to quit
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Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally

Scam compounds have mushroomed across Southeast Asia since the pandemic

Inside a huge compound on Thailand-Cambodia border where 10,000 workers scammed people globally
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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar
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Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase

Tanner Horner pleads guilty in killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand, case moves to sentencing phase
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Trump statements about Iran raise questions about international law

President Donald Trump’s recent statements of intent about his administration’s plans for Iran have raised questions about international law

Trump statements about Iran raise questions about international law
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Property manager wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars for trips, plastic surgery

Property manager wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars for trips, plastic surgery

Property manager wanted, accused of stealing thousands of dollars for trips, plastic surgery
Economy|Environment|Science

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
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Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
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California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
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Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
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How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump is suspending his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran
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In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black

They weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion

In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black
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Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war
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Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it
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Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
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Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars
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Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft comes to town, Pittsburgh will be cast as a destination city – but that comes with risks, too.

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value
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Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
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US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it
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Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations
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Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know
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Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group

Activist investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management is offering to purchase Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny’s music label, Universal Music Group, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $64 billion

Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group
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Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
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Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
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Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours
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Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
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As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare

A couple living in Iran's capital have grown used to the sound of daily airstrikes five weeks into the war

As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
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Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure
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The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he the destruction of Iran’s bridges and power plants if they don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure
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Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches

President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
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A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life

A black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stare down, promising vengeance against the United States and Israel

A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life
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DHS staffers are now getting paid during the shutdown. Here’s how

DHS staffers are now getting paid during the shutdown. Here’s how

DHS staffers are now getting paid during the shutdown. Here’s how
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With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
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US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants

The U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants

US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
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Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week
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Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon

The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
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Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day

Audi Crooks is one of nine Iowa State players who officially entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday on the first day it was open

Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day
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DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
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Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
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Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
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2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns that a resilient U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer
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Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
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Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages

Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers

Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
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Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
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App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
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If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
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What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive
Business|Economy|Finance

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

New deductions usually introduce new complexities and the need for better recordkeeping.

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break
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Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party
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Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
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The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships
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Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat
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A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
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The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline

The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
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WNBA free agency set to open Monday, with a fast-track window for offers

The WNBA and its players’ union agreed to start free agency on Monday, the league announced Sunday

WNBA free agency set to open Monday, with a fast-track window for offers
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Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
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As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
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Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
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It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
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Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop
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Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
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As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
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Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
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The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again

The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot

U_S_ President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open “the gates of hell.”

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
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Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter
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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
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Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree
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The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
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Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war

President Donald Trump claims that the United States has, in his words, “completely decimated” Iran

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war
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Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates
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European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
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Some countries are reducing paths to citizenship. This one’s opening up

Some countries are reducing paths to citizenship. This one’s opening up

Some countries are reducing paths to citizenship. This one’s opening up
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Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
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Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening
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Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate
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As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
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Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown
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Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft

Portland, which is welcoming a WNBA team back in the city after 24 years, selected veteran forward Bridget Carleton with the first pick in the league’s expansion draft on Friday

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft
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‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings

‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings

‘This is a recalibration’: Trump Cabinet worries no one is safe after Bondi and Noem firings
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
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The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media

One crew member has been recued after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran

The Latest: US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says Iran’s state media
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing

Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict

2 US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member is missing
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in office
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OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence

OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence

OpenAI isn’t just buying a podcast — it’s buying influence
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United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

United Airlines is raising checked bag fees starting Friday

United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
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Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

A California producer of raw milk and cheese products is recalling some of its products under pressure from federal officials

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines

The Georgia General Assembly has ended its annual session without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state’s voting system by a July deadline

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines
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Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival

The Las Vegas Review-Journal will no longer print its rival the Las Vegas Sun for the first time in decades, sharpening a longtime legal dispute between the southern Nevada newspapers

Why one Las Vegas newspaper just stopped printing its rival
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What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out

The combined political and legal roles and responsibilities of the US attorney general can create conflicts. Some attorneys general yielded to political pressure from the president – many did not.

What a US attorney general actually does – a law professor spells it out
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What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again

The NCAA is grappling with the blurred lines between amateur and professional sports

What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

Donald Trump won the presidency by promising to lower costs and end wars

Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
Business|Crime|Economy

MBTA consultant with no-bid contract paid more than $710,000 to work from South Carolina home

MBTA consultant with no-bid contract paid more than $710,000 to work from South Carolina home

MBTA consultant with no-bid contract paid more than $710,000 to work from South Carolina home
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war

What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war

What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
Economy|World

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care

White House seeks massive increase in defense spending and looks to slash housing, social services and health care
Arts|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food|Interview

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!

Fast food consumption is soaring in the cradle of haute cuisine. Quelle horreur!
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms

A new CNN poll reveals how people mad at both parties see the midterms
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally

Health and government groups spend millions advertising on websites that promote misinformation, sometimes unintentionally
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Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be

Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be

Despite soaring jet fuel prices, air fares aren’t up that much. But they will be
Business|Economy|Health

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short

A rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

US hiring likely improved last month, but Iran war and oil prices could take a toll later in 2026

The U.S. job market likely rebounded last month from a dismal February

US hiring likely improved last month, but Iran war and oil prices could take a toll later in 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report

U.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government

Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Shocked by gas at $4 in America? Try $15 in this city

Shocked by gas at $4 in America? Try $15 in this city

Shocked by gas at $4 in America? Try $15 in this city
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure

Cuba to free more than 2,000 prisoners as economic crisis deepens under US pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war

The U.S. Army’s top uniformed officer has been asked to step down by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Hegseth asks US Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region

There has been little sign Friday of the war in the Mideast winding down as Israel says it faced incoming fire from Iran, and Kuwait and Bahrain also reported being under attack

No sign of war winding down in Mideast as Friday dawns with attacks across region
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A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general

Before picking Todd Blanche to help lead and now run the Justice Department, President Donald Trump was his client

A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who's the president's pick for acting attorney general
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|Political

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Amazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers that sell on its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran

Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US

Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets

The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona and Illinois, challenging their efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket

Federal government sues three states over their regulation of prediction markets
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Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission

Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army’s top uniformed officer and two other generals as the U.S. wages a war against Iran

Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused China of “bullying” by detaining or holding up dozens of Panama-flagged ships

Rubio accuses China of 'bullying' for holding up Panama-flagged ships after canal clash
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months

Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills

A growing number of Americans have “unretired” in recent years

Why 'unretired' seniors are picking up gig work to pay the bills
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EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away

EPA claims ‘major win’ on drinking water safety, but regulations may be years away
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Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations

Sales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations

Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
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Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel

Stocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war

Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel
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Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash

Energy markets start tuning Trump out after repeated Iran war whiplash
Business|Economy|Education

Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit

The president of the multicampus Universities of Wisconsin has said in letters obtained by The Associated Press that he has been told to resign or he will be fired

Exclusive: Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit
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Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs

Trump imposes new tariffs on certain pharmaceutical drugs, revamps metal tariffs
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Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

A drone maker backed by President Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to win contracts with Gulf countries under threat by Iran and protected by the U.S. military led by their father

Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran
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Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast

Skyrocketing diesel costs impact fishing industry on the Central Coast
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Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say

Train carrying more than 100 passengers slams into garbage truck in South Carolina, officials say
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White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds

The Trump administration has scaled back its plans to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds
Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer

Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer

Property owner fined $50K for 'illegally pruning trees' cited by insurer
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Man accused of using cloned credit card to steal over $1K in diesel from gas station

Man accused of using cloned credit card to steal over $1K in diesel from gas station

Man accused of using cloned credit card to steal over $1K in diesel from gas station
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Woman allegedly stole over $180,000 from employer for Airbnb, Hawaii wedding

Woman allegedly stole over $180,000 from employer for Airbnb, Hawaii wedding

Woman allegedly stole over $180,000 from employer for Airbnb, Hawaii wedding
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Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute

The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
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US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries

US mortgage rates climb for fifth-straight week, pushed up by Iran war worries
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Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand

Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand

Trump is battering Iran but may leave it with an upper hand
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Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon

Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon

Gas station shocks drivers with prices near $10 a gallon
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UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan

Stocks are volatile, oil soars as Trump rattles markets with lack of clear exit plan
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Oil prices jump on fresh fears of escalation in Iran war

Oil prices jump on fresh fears of escalation in Iran war

Oil prices jump on fresh fears of escalation in Iran war
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Police say new technology is contributing to recent rise in auto thefts

Police say new technology is contributing to recent rise in auto thefts

Police say new technology is contributing to recent rise in auto thefts
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Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge

Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge

Doctors prescribing books to help children traumatized by Minnesota ICE surge
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From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous

Space is extremely dangerous, but people can still do more than robotic explorers can – in terms of technical achievements and inspiring public interest.

From Artemis II to ‘Project Hail Mary’, spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
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SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early investors cash out

In the old days, companies like Apple and Amazon went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

SpaceX and OpenAI IPOs are unlikely to bring skyrocketing returns that Amazon and Apple did, as companies go public later in life and early investors cash out
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McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

McDonald’s is simplifying its value menu strategy

McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu
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MLB doubles down on gambling with new Polymarket deal

For over a century, baseball rejected gambling to preserve the game’s integrity. Now, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says embracing gambling will do the same.

MLB doubles down on gambling with new Polymarket deal
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Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences

Europe didn’t want an Iran war, yet Trump is saddling it with the consequences
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US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
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A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth

U.S. President Donald Trump and his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been damning of the U.K.’s naval capabilities

A look at the UK's Royal Navy, which has faced jibe after jibe from Trump and Hegseth
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What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring

What to expect from the March jobs report — and when the war could hit hiring
Business|Economy|Food

Kraft Heinz’s post-split future: More protein, less sugar

Kraft Heinz’s post-split future: More protein, less sugar

Kraft Heinz’s post-split future: More protein, less sugar
Business|Economy|Environment

Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control

U.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets

Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
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Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time

President Donald Trump has used his first major address since launching his war in Iran to assure Americans all his military objectives will be completed “shortly” and urge a skeptical electorate to give him more time

Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time
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‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability

‘Like relying on a drug dealer:’ The world’s dependence on oil and gas has exposed a dangerous vulnerability
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$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds

$200 oil isn’t as crazy as it sounds
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New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal
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New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa

Expanding electricity access is transforming lives across Africa, from Nairobi’s informal settlements to rural fishing communities in western Kenya

New funding transforms lives by expanding electricity access across Africa
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Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war

President Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
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FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran

President Donald Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war did not always hew to the facts

FACT FOCUS: False claims Trump made as he addressed the nation about Iran
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The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address at 9 p.m. EDT offers an update on the progress made toward achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production and Navy, ensure its proxies can no longer destabilize the region and guarantee Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon

The Latest: Trump addresses the nation on the US war effort in Iran
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US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez

US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez
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Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead

President Donald Trump sought to explain his rationale for the war against Iran in a primetime address Wednesday

Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war and few details on strategy ahead
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DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office

DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
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Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler

An activist ship operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation struck a Norwegian krill trawler in Antarctic waters, raising accusations by its owner that it amounted to a “terroristic attack” against legal fishing activities

Activist's group accused of 'terrorist attack' in collision with Antarctic krill trawler
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Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
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What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address

What Americans thought about Trump’s Iran strategy before his Wednesday address
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Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories

Artemis launch, flipping voters, fed-up drivers: Catch up on the day’s stories
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Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system

Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll vote against any military aid to Israel, including for Iron Dome system
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GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain

GOP leaders declare path to end DHS shutdown — but enormous hurdles remain
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SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire

Elon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
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Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war

Stocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon

Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
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Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful

Mother returns to U.S. after federal judge rules deportation unlawful
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FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity

U.S. health officials have approved a new weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly

FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity
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Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse

Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse

Aluminum spool falls from crane onto worker, killing him at warehouse
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Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash

Porsche SUV splits entirely in half after slamming into tree in wild Dunwoody crash
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

After destructive truck crash, pizza maker celebrates showing at international competition

After destructive truck crash, pizza maker celebrates showing at international competition

After destructive truck crash, pizza maker celebrates showing at international competition
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Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
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Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners

Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners

Business owner sentenced after returning false ashes to grieving pet owners
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Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business

The committee voted to exempt some oil and gas operations from the Endangered Species Act in the name of national security.

Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but it’s a false choice – protecting wildlife can be good for business
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: Inside the Miami conference on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: Inside the Miami conference on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

‘There’s a new sheriff in town’: Inside the Miami conference on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
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Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending

Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms

Retail sales rose in February before the Iran war, which threatens to derail spending
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SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO

SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO

SpaceX reportedly files plans for massive IPO
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Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict

Four ways a hasty Trump exit from the Iran war may not end the conflict
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Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
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General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit

General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit

General Motors temporarily laying off 1,300 workers at Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare

Commercial data centers have become critical infrastructure, supporting everything from financial transactions to government services. And critical infrastructure is often targeted in war.

Why Iran targeted Amazon data centers and what that does – and doesn’t – change about warfare
Arts|Economy|Education|Opinion

What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil

Participatory budgeting makes the people involved more likely to vote – an important consideration in a city like Detroit where many don’t.

What Detroit can learn from participatory budgeting processes in NYC, Boston and Brazil
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US

Streamflows the West relies on for drinking water and farms used to follow a fairly predictable arc as winter snow melted. Rising temperatures are changing that.

Winter’s alarmingly low snowpack offers a glimpse of the changing rhythm of water in the western US
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DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts

Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem

DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of Noem-era contracts
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How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have

Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.

How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms

Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter

Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
Business|Economy|World

Retail sales rose more than expected in February

Retail sales rose more than expected in February

Retail sales rose more than expected in February
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Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate

Even after death, managing wealth can be complicated, slow and deeply contested.

Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate
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The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs

Significant public resources are spent on staffing, overtime, EMS staging, traffic control and interagency coordination that are integral to a successful event.

The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs
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‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices

‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices

‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
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Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds

Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit

Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
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CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
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US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats have run California for years

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

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

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

Rubio's and Vance's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns

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

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

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

Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
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The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz

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

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

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

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

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

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
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Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

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

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

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

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
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Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says

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

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

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

Trump officials acknowledge they can’t promise to reopen Strait of Hormuz before ending Iran war
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MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining

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

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

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

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

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

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
Business|Economy|Finance|World

South Africa hit by record diesel price hikes despite fuel levy cut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump’s top litigator faces uphill battle with birthright citizenship

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

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

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

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

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

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

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

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

Thousands gave. Now thousands will be helped through Giving Machine donations
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Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup

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

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

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

Behind the scenes and in front of cameras, Hegseth serving as top cheerleader for military power in Iran war
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MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash

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

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

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

Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
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Nashville International Airport announces a $40 million renovation to improve passenger flow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hollywood binges on the written word

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

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

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

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

Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
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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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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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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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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
Economy|Political|US|World

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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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
Economy|Technology|World

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
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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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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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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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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|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|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|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'
Business|Economy|Sports

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
Arts|Business|Economy

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|US

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports

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
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|World

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Economy|Political|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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’
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion

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
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Health|Science

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|US

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance

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
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Asia|Economy|Political|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility

Two charged for hazmat explosion at waste facility
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Health|Political|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

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
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

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
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The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says

A federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by illegally sharing thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential information to ICE 42,695 times, judge says
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds

Gov. Tim Walz has denounced the Trump administration’s latest threat to withhold federal funds from Minnesota as another step in a “retribution” campaign

Walz unveils anti-fraud package after Trump administration threatens to halt Medicaid funds
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Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action

Elderly couple denied hurricane protection grant calls on state for action
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More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort

More than 500 students learn CPR after Duke-led effort
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Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

As nurses in Pittsburgh and nationwide spotlight staffing shortages, better pay and workplace safety, labor negotiations have intensified. Here’s what’s at stake.

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up
Business|Economy|Food

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations

Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations
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Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks

Concord nonprofit serves daily meals, provides hope for unhoused persons at city parks
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years
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Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets rolling

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6% for the first time since late 2022
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NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses return to work after longest nurses strike in NYC history
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Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio

Meet 'Sam': the high-tech system changing how firefighters battle blazes in Ohio
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What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about

What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about
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Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove immigration protections for thousands of Syrians
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Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls

An Israeli strike has killed at least two Palestinians and wounded five others east of Gaza City, according to Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived

Israeli strike kills 2 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say, the latest deaths as truce stalls
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Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims

Trump admin halts Medicaid payments to Minnesota over fraud claims
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US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows

The U.S. Treasury is moving to cut a small Swiss bank off from the U.S. financial system over alleged illicit ties to Iran and Russia

US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows
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She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.

She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.

She got nearly $1M to house homeless women and children. She spent it on luxury trips and tattoos.
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India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged to stand with Israel “shoulder-to-shoulder, opposing terrorism and its supporters.”

India's Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting 'terrorism' as the two countries boost ties
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Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next

Ukraine's economy will see less growth this year and next due to damage to its energy infrastructure from Russia's attacks

Attacks on Ukraine's energy system to lower economic growth this year and next
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UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons

U.N. World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain has announced she will step down as the head of the humanitarian organization in three months to focus on her health

UN World Food Program head Cindy McCain says she will step down for health reasons
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SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games

SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested
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Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper

Customers complained. So Burger King updated its Whopper
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US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

Slightly more Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels

US filings for jobless aid rise modestly to 212,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
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World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

World Economic Forum head Børge Brende steps down following pressure over Epstein links
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IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy

The IMF is letting Egypt tap about $2.3 billion more from its loan program after it says reforms are steadying the economy

IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economy
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Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor

Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
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Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t

Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t

Trump just proposed a new retirement savings plan: What we know and what we don’t
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Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker

A prominent Supreme Court litigator who also published a popular blog about the nation’s highest court has been convicted of tax evasion and related charges stemming from his secretive lifestyle as an ultra-high-stakes poker player

Supreme Court litigator convicted of tax evasion over income from high-stakes poker
Economy|Finance|Health|Political|US

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

Vice President JD Vance has announced that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds

Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
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Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technology’s latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity

Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy
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New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling

New York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling

New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling
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The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

Iran is pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s pressure tactics ahead of critical talks in Geneva over Tehran’s nuclear program, alternating between calling his remarks lies to saying negotiations may yield an agreement through diplomacy

The Latest: Iran pushes back against Trump ahead of Geneva talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
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Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply

Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama
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Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight

Bill and Hillary Clinton are slated to testify this week in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a deal with Republicans after it became clear that Congress — with the help of some Democrats — was on track to hold them in contempt if they refused to cooperate

Bill and Hillary Clinton, battle-tested, gear up for another Washington fight
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Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies

Marco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro

Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard University as the campus reviews his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says
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Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher

U.S. stocks rose and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way

Nvidia and other tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
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Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party

Arizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses

Arizona governor's race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
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Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks

A federal judge in Texas has ruled that California’s attorney general can face a defamation lawsuit over comments attacking ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling claims

Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
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Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a White House that has declared a “war on fraud.”

Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'
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India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from lawmakers in Israel

India's Modi addresses Israel's Parliament as Netanyahu touts mutual alliance
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Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy
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Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal

Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal
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Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms

Iranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up

Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
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Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots

Anonymous $1 million donation honors Waffle House roots
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Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support

Arizona State University students helping Arizona families find affordable caregiving support
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Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near

The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks

Trump administration hits Iran with new sanctions as nuclear talks near
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Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad

A federal appeals court has overturned a judge’s finding that BNSF Railway contributed to the deaths of two people in a Montana mining town where thousands have been sickened by asbestos exposure

Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad
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Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump’s return to office has seen sweeping changes to how immigration enforcement is carried out

Trump's return to office has seen sweeping changes to immigration enforcement
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Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety

Aurora's $1.9 billion infrastructure dilemma: Bridging the gap between rapid growth & public safety
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Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community

Town hall in Kapolei warns of fentanyl disguised as food, impacts on the community
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Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus will vaccinate thousands of goats, sheep, hogs and cows to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Cyprus plans mass livestock vaccination to halt spread of foot-and-mouth disease
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Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown

Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown

Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown
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These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’

These low-key US mountains offer ways to avoid getting ‘priced out of skiing’
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President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

President Donald Trump has a midterm year message to sell

President Donald Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now
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Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times

China and Germany have pledged to deepen ties despite differences over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Despite differences, China's Xi and Germany's Merz seek to deepen ties in turbulent times
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Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z

A well-connected, privately-funded initiative is emphasizing small, approachable actions in its push to improve youth civic engagement

Small, approachable actions are the key to a nonprofit push for greater civic engagement among Gen Z
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Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine

Hungary's Orbán stakes his reelection on anti-Ukraine message
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Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing

Young Americans are embracing ‘Chinamaxxing’. That’s a soft power boost for Beijing
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Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank

Scale of Xi’s military purges could hinder China’s ability to fight, says think tank
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‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

‘This is misery for us:’ New home construction stalls after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision

Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision

Supreme Court justices sit in silence at State of the Union as Trump slams their tariffs decision
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Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears

Many Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer

Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
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Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about the economy, elections and crime in State of the Union
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Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds
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Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say

Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here's what the experts have to say
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Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union

President Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities

Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union
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Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'

President Donald Trump has used a record-length State of the Union to argue that the country is “winning” under his leadership, even as his approval ratings slide

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is 'winning so much'
Economy|Election|Political|US

The Latest: Trump lays out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union has given his State of the Union address

The Latest: Trump lays out his midterm agenda at the State of the Union
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Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats

President Trump has used his State of the Union address to sell a booming America, even as voters worry about the economy

Takeaways from Trump's address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
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CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran

CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran

CNN tracked how long Trump’s record-breaking speech ran
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger offered a sharp contrast to President Donald Trump’s depiction of the nation as being in a “golden age” during his State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger questions whether Americans feel the ‘golden age’ Trump describes
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Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
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Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico

The violence that followed the killing of a cartel leader in Mexico is fueling fears that the bloodshed could hurt tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year

Cartel violence fuels doubts about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico
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Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off

President Donald Trump has said the U.S. was sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback

Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he's sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
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Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire

The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history

Ex-Los Angeles fire chief sues the city over her firing after the Palisades Fire
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Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid

Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid

Paramount escalates Warner Bros. Discovery fight with new $31-per-share bid
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Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

The State Department has expressed its displeasure over Ukraine's recent attacks on the Russian port of Novorossiysk that have impacted U.S. oil interests in Kazakhstan

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests
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Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship

Trump administration considers forcing banks to verify customers’ citizenship
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Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts

A federal appeals court is weighing whether the Trump administration unlawfully shut down a $20 billion green bank program and froze money meant for climate nonprofits

Appeals court questions shifting reasons for Trump's EPA killing clean energy contracts
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US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides

The U.S. stock market rose after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside

US stocks rise after getting a reminder of AI's potential upsides
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Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather

Florida farmers face billions in losses due to cold weather
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US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target

US warned Ukraine’s ambassador over strikes on Black Sea oil target
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Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russia has not “broken Ukrainians” nor triumphed in its war

Zelenskyy says Putin has 'not broken' Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia's all-out invasion
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Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat

Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat

Spirit Airlines reaches deal to emerge from bankruptcy, avoiding closure threat
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Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer

Spirit Airlines' parent company says it expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late spring or early summer after striking a preliminary deal with lenders

Spirit Airlines expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy by summer
Economy|Education

Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding

A coalition of Wisconsin school districts, teachers’ unions, advocacy groups, parents, students and others has filed a lawsuit against the state Legislature alleging that it’s failing to fund public schools adequately

Wisconsin schools, teachers file lawsuit against GOP-led Legislature seeking more funding
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Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter

Man accused of stealing life-savings, home of 71-year-old retired nurse who lived with disabled daughter
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Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts

Fire chief to be recognized at State of the Union address for Helene efforts
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US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela

US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
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Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat

Canadian regulators have approved Gulfstream G700 and G800 business jets in a move that comes weeks after new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the planes’ status in Canada

Canada approves latest Gulfstream business jets after Trump tariff threat
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NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud

NYC files what it says is a landmark lawsuit against solar panel installation company accused of fraud
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State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple
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FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump has spent the last year boasting of his accomplishments while mocking the record of his predecessor, Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims in his State of the Union speech
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She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.

She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along.
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Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027

Novo Nordisk to slash Ozempic and Wegovy list prices by up to 50% for 2027
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Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black

Supreme Court fails to deliver for Texas woman who claims Postal Service withheld mail because she is Black
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US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026

The American consumer’s confidence in the U.S. economy improved slightly in February after cratering a month earlier

US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026
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AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
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Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home

Family fights $3,600 water bill after meter logs 77,000 gallons at vacant home
Economy|Health|Science

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health

Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.

Florida’s proposed cuts to AIDS drug program threaten patient care and public health
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FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal

FedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump last year after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal

FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
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50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation

A gobsmacking amount of money is spent on federal elections in the US. The credit or blame for that reaches back to a landmark, 50-year-old Supreme Court decision.

50 years ago, the Supreme Court broke campaign finance regulation
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Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network

Financing for Africa's electric mobility sector is surging and reflects growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly

Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network
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Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis

Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis

Jamie Dimon says AI euphoria, record stocks and banks doing ‘dumb things’ could lead to another financial crisis
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Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets

Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
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Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company

Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion
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Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules

Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to keep working in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian areas as Israel is set to bar them for refusing to comply with new rules

Aid groups petition Israeli court to let them keep working in Gaza after ban over new rules
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Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending

Home Depot’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was muted, as there was ongoing caution by American consumers amid a weak housing market

Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending
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4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union

4 things to watch in Trump’s State of the Union
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From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city

Milan is using the Milan Cortina Olympics to strengthen its image as a global city and to leave a lasting local legacy

From Expo to the Olympics, Milan bets on big events to fuel its transformation to a global city
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TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives

A collaborative of funders called The Audacious Project raised $1 billion over two days to fund large projects proposed by more than a dozen nonprofits

TED's Audacious Project raised $1B from donors in 2 days to fund big nonprofit initiatives
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You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds

You paid for tariffs — but you won’t get a slice of tariff refunds
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos

The Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can’t conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore

Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos
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There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled

There are plans to build a Trump Tower in Australia – not everyone is thrilled
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What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge

What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
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Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China
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Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company

Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal
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Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are

Are China’s ‘AI tigers’ cheating? US rival Anthropic alleges some are
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling

A Hong Kong-based company that has operated key ports at the ends of the Panama Canal for decades says the government has seized them

Panama seizes 2 key canal ports from Hong Kong operator following Supreme Court ruling
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Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits

Members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel have set up roadblocks and attacked property and security forces in the days following their leader’s death.

Violent aftermath of Mexico’s ‘El Mencho’ killing follows pattern of other high-profile cartel hits
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address

Trump faces a skeptical public and myriad challenges ahead of State of the Union address
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The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump is threatening countries around the world to abide by any tariff deals they agreed to, despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his far-reaching taxes on imports

The Latest: Trump warns countries to abide by tariff deals despite Supreme Court decision
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More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii

An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers will return to work on Tuesday after a four-week strike in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing

More than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to end strike in California and Hawaii
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US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel

Severe winter weather across the northeastern United States, a partial government shutdown and security concerns in parts of western Mexico made air travel challenging Monday

US weather, Mexico security concerns and halt of Global Entry take a toll on air travel
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RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling down on his support for an executive order that would aim to boost the production of a controversial weedkiller ingredient called glyphosate, even though it is widening a political fault line for the administration ahead of the midterm elections

RFK Jr. fought pesticides for years. Now he's backing their production
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WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says

The WNBA told the players’ union that it needs to get a deal in place by March 10 start the season on time

WNBA says March 10 deadline needed for new CBA to avoid delaying May 8 season start, AP source says
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US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers

U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution

US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
Economy|Political|US

No deals in ending partial government shutdown

Both sides remain dug in over their demands to end the partial government shutdown of funding for the Department of Homeland Security. CNN's Camila DeChalus has the latest.

No deals in ending partial government shutdown
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Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decision

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says pressure is building on President Donald Trump as courts and Congress push back on his tariff agenda

Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decision
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Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets

Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets

Dow tumbles more than 800 points as tariff uncertainty and AI disruption fears roil markets
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US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

The Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades

US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
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Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs

Lakefront Brewery says it missed out on at least $400,000 in revenue due to Trump tariffs
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Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
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EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver

Europe's asking for answers about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tax, or tariff, on imports

EU hits pause on US trade deal as it seeks clarity over latest Trump maneuver
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine

EU fails to pass new sanctions targeting Russia after Hungary objects
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A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries

A university helps students struggling with food insecurity receive groceries
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Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision

Rick Woldenberg is the owner of Learning Resources and one of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that overturned President Trump's sweeping tariffs. He joins Victor Blackwell on CNN This Morning to discuss his reaction to the ruling and what President Trump had to say about him and the other plaintiffs.

Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision
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After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope

After a tornado destroyed the yard she loved for decades, strangers showed up to rebuild her hope
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After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money

Senate Democrats are unveiling a bill to have the government refund about $175 billion in Trump-era tariff money after the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs were illegal

After Supreme Court rebuke, Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money
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Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change

Supreme Court to decide if Colorado city can sue oil companies for climate change
Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid

Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.

Crowdfunded generosity isn’t taxable – but IRS regulations haven’t kept up with the growth of mutual aid
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From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy

As Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine marks four years, the pressure on Russia’s economy is starting to show

From bakeries to beauty shops, Russian businesses are feeling the pain from a new wartime tax policy
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Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a move that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump

Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report
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John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it

John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it

John Roberts just gave Trump an off ramp on tariffs. He’s not taking it
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Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis this week to reassert the Trump administration’s interests in the Western Hemisphere

Rubio heads to Caribbean to reassert US interests after Venezuela strikes and Iran threats
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How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address is likely to be a test run of the message that Republicans will give to voters in November’s elections for control of the House and the Senate

How Trump will use his State of the Union address to sell skeptical midterm voters on his plans
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What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?

What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?

What is Blue Owl, and why are people suddenly worried about private credit?
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Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union
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From dabblers to day traders, individual investors' impact on Wall Street grows

For years, retail investors were dismissed by some on Wall Street as “dumb money.”

From dabblers to day traders, individual investors' impact on Wall Street grows
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Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm

China has urged the United States to stop imposing one-sided tariffs

Supreme Court decision against Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty, but markets stay calm
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Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reelected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, with delegates crediting him for bolstering the country’s nuclear arsenal and strengthening its regional standing

Kim reelected to top post of North Korea’s ruling party as it hails his nuclear buildup
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Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

The Department of Homeland Security says the Global Entry program shuts down for as long as the partial government shutdown continues

Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on
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Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs

Bay Area wineries try to keep prices competitive amid U.S. tariffs
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DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion

DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion
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EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs

The European Commission says the United States needs to honor its tariff deal with the EU after the Supreme court blocked parts of President Donald Trump’s trade agenda

EU says US must honor a trade deal after court blocks Trump tariffs
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Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries

Hungary is threatening to block new EU sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume

Hungary threatens to block fresh EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump

Supreme Court conservatives were united against Biden. Here’s why they split against Trump
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A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms

A border district in Texas is flashing warning signs for Republicans in the midterms
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After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone — the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement
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Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China

The Supreme Court decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has added a wrinkle to already complicated U.S.-China relations

Ruling against Trump's tariffs creates new uncertainty in US trade relations with China
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies

President Donald Trump says he's imposing a temporary global tariff of 10% after his far-reaching tariff regimen was struck down by the Supreme Court

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, sparking fierce pushback and vow of new levies
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JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack

JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack
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Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffs

Some Republicans seemed relieved at the news that the Supreme Court had struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariff regime

Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on Trump's tariffs
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Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’

Trump announces global tariffs will increase to 15% from 10% ‘effective immediately’
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark

After bankruptcy, solar panel customers say they’re left in the dark
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Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals

Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths
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Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier

Trump says he'll raise tariffs to 15 percent after Supreme Court ruling
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Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration and his response to it

Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness

Volunteers sleep in tents to raise awareness about homelessness
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ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns

At least 20 communities with large warehouses across the U.S. have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $45-billion expansion of detention centers

ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns
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Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine

Four years on, Russia is still paying for a fatal miscalculation in Ukraine
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How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files

How Wall Street’s Apollo got tangled up again in the Epstein files
Economy|Education|Health

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district

‘I’m tired of getting kicked in the teeth’: How child care costs could swing a key US House district
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Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump

Businesses face a new wave of uncertainty after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under an emergency powers law and Trump vowed to work around the ruling to keep his tariffs in place

Murky outlook for businesses after tariff ruling prompts countermoves by Trump
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Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume

Hungary says it is blocking a major EU loan for Ukraine until Russian oil starts flowing again through the Druzhba pipeline

Hungary says it will block a key EU loan to Ukraine until Russian oil shipments resume
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Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative

Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative

Analysis: These two new economic numbers blew a hole in Trump’s rosy narrative
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John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak

John Roberts ends Trump’s big Supreme Court winning streak
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While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs

While corporate America stayed silent, a small wine importer risked his business to challenge Trump’s tariffs
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The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds

The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump’s biggest and boldest tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Now comes the hard work of issuing refunds
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Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says

Cuban officials say a U.S. fuel blockade is pushing Cuba’s health system toward collapse and putting lives at risk

Cuba's health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade, Cuban minister says
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PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California
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America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water

America is running out of Topo Chico mineral water
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A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court

A defiant Trump vows new tariffs while fuming at Supreme Court
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What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying

What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying

What the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means for the prices you’re paying
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Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed

President Donald Trump’s vision of the Supreme Court, in which his three appointees are personally loyal to him, collided with the court’s view of itself when six justices voted to strike down Trump’s signature economic policy, global tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law

Trump seethes over Supreme Court justices who opposed him on tariffs, especially those he appointed
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US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance

A federal government audit says FAA staffing shortages and high employee turnover have hindered the agency's oversight of airplane maintenance at United Airlines

US audit finds gaps in the FAA's oversight of United Airlines maintenance
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The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order

The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs

The Latest: Trump says he’s enacted a 10% global tariff by executive order
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Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents

Exclusive: Secret Service will offer tailored suits to new protective detail agents
Economy|Political|US|World

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs

There’s little that Donald Trump has cherished more in his second term than tariffs, a symbol of his imperious approach to the presidency

What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down Trump's tariffs
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Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs

Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs

Takeaways: Supreme Court stands up to Donald Trump on emergency tariffs
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All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins

The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday weakened limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants

Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
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Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs

Wall Street kept calm after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and stocks ticked higher

Wall Street keeps calm after the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
Economy|Health|Political|Technology

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi

Major cyberattack forces closure of clinics across Mississippi
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The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?

The Supreme Court has struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?
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Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men

Caregiver in Pennsylvania accused of stealing thousands from vulnerable men
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South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze

South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze

South Florida farmers face catastrophic losses from historic freeze
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The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?

The $134-billion question: Who will get a tariff refund?
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North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

North Carolina governor urges Trump to back $13.5B for Helene recovery in western North Carolina
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Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

The ruling strikes down most of the Trump administration’s current tariffs, with more limited options to replace them.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days

Ben Crump demands answers after 21-year-old Je'vion Benham found dead in Georgia prison cell for 2 days
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'Your Rich BFF' Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips

Vivian Tu wants to make personal finance more approachable

'Your Rich BFF' Vivian Tu shares her favorite personal finance tips
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As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds

As small family farms disappear nationwide, this Fulton cattle farm is beating the odds
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What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The Supreme Court has dealt President Donald Trump a bruising loss on a cornerstone of his economic policy, striking down sweeping tariffs he imposed on nearly every country

What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
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Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal

Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal
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Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair
Economy|Political|World

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

President Donald Trump is dealing with a major legal defeat Friday after the Supreme Court struck down many of the tariffs he imposed last year on nearly every country on earth

Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
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Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says

The new head of the U.N. refugee agency says diplomacy is the only realistic path to peace in Ukraine, as humanitarian aid runs short

Diplomacy is still the only viable path to peace in Ukraine, UN refugee chief Barham Salih says
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Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes

Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes

Akron deploys new weapon to fight potholes
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US economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback

U.S. economic growth slowed in the final three months of last year, dragged down by the six-week shutdown of the federal government and a pullback in consumer spending

US economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback
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US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%

US economy slowed sharply in the fourth quarter, expanding at a rate of just 1.4%
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Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike

New York City’s largest nursing strike in decades may be on the verge of ending

Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city’s largest nursing strike
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Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Both Prohibition and current mass deportation efforts were hastily built, staffed by people permitted to use force, and had difficult objectives to achieve.

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s
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Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December

A key inflation gauge accelerated in December, a sign that many prices are still rising more quickly than most Americans would prefer — and faster than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% a year

Inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
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Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet

State Republicans redrew their congressional map over the summer to make five Democratic-held seats winnable, in line with the explicit expectation set by President Donald Trump

Why Texas' redistricting plan isn't a sure bet
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German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first visit to China next week since taking the helm of Europe’s biggest economy

German leader to make his 1st visit to China next week as country seeks 'right balance' in ties
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds
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Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say

Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
Business|Economy|Food|Health

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.

Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.
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A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump

A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump

A US attack on Iran could send oil prices surging at precarious time for Trump
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Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes

Osaka has received an anonymous gift of gold bars to repair the Japanese city’s aging water pipes

Osaka city stunned by anonymous gold bar gift worth $3.6M to fix aging water pipes
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Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them

Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them

Steve Bannon pushed hard for the release of the Epstein files. Then he was in them
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most

Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace

The White House has announced a trade agreement with Indonesia

Indonesia's president reaches a trade deal with US while in Washington for Trump's Board of Peace
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Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest

Argentina’s largest labor unions have held a nationwide strike to protest President Javier Milei’s flagship overhaul of the country's labor law

Milei's overhaul of Argentina labor law advances in Congress as unions strike in protest
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has lauded his nation’s improving economy and regional standing as he opened the country’s most important political event

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens
Business|Crime|Economy

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud

Tucson airman and spouse indicted in alleged multi‑million‑dollar fraud
Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died

Congressman Tony Gonzales of Texas is claiming he's being “blackmailed” following a report he allegedly had an affair with a former staffer who later died after she set herself on fire

Texas congressman claims he's being 'blackmailed' over alleged affair with staffer who later died
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years

The Metropolitan Opera cut back its 2026-27 season due to a tight budget, even as ticket sales improved slightly

Met Opera's 2026-27 season has 17 productions, its fewest in at least 60 years
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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East

Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
Economy|Election|US|World

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost

The White House has insisted that President Donald Trump was visiting Georgia to promote the economy

Trump visits Georgia, a target of his election falsehoods, as Republicans look for midterm boost
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Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built

Bears' potential move to Indiana takes step forward as effort to build stadium in Illinois lingers
Business|Economy

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows

New research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows
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VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage

VA backs off rule that would have cut benefits amid outrage
Economy|Political|World

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain

Trump’s first Board of Peace meeting sees lofty pledges, but questions remain
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The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds

President Donald Trump is in Georgia Thursday for a trip designed to help boost Republicans’ political standing heading into the midterms

The Latest: Trump heads to Georgia after securing Board of Peace pledges for Gaza relief funds
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Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional

Kentucky Supreme Court rules that charter schools law is unconstitutional
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JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon

JPMorgan Chase pushes back on Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit, arguing it ‘fraudulently’ includes Jamie Dimon
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to deliver Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address
Economy|Education|Health|Political

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch

An ambitious program to provide free universal child care to working families in New Mexico is being enshrined into law

New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities

The Trump administration says that 31 universities have agreed to cut ties with a nonprofit that helps racial minorities earn doctorate degrees

White House pressure leads universities to cut ties with nonprofit that helps racial minorities
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US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb

U.S. stocks fell, while oil prices climbed

US stocks slip as AI fears keep rumbling and oil prices climb
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs

The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries

US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
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HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted

HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing
Economy|Finance|Political|World

US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations

The United Nations says the United States has paid about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes, and President Donald Trump is promising more money to the financially strapped world organization

US pays about $160 million of the nearly $4 billion it owes the United Nations
Economy

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week to its lowest level in more than three years, but remains around 6% in the same narrow range it has been in this year

Average US long-term mortgage rate dips to 6.01%, lowest level in more than 3 years
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4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads

4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads

4,500 potholes patched in 2026: Cincinnati's new response to battered roads
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook

Walmart delivered another impressive quarter as the promise of lower prices and speedy deliveries attracted a broader spectrum of Americans from cash-strapped to wealthier households during the critical holiday shopping period

Walmart delivers another quarter of impressive sales but offers a muted outlook
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Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen

Community steps up to help man who had e-bike stolen
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Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it

Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following passage of a measure by the Wisconsin Assembly

Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it
Economy|Education|Environment

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery

First graders thank line workers after ice storm recovery
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Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US

Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US
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Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pitched India as a major hub for artificial intelligence, built at home and used worldwide

Modi pitches India as an artificial intelligence hub at the AI summit
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Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales

Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP

As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work
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US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels

US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low
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The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore

The world’s biggest food company doesn’t want to make ice cream anymore
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company

Your car could be ratting you out to your insurance company
Economy|Health|Science|World

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby

Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US
Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires

Bernie Sanders has traveled to Los Angeles to kick off a campaign for a proposed “billionaires tax” that has set off an uproar in the Silicon Valley and led to divisions among Democrats

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
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MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union

MLBPA elects Bruce Meyer to be new leader amid shocking upheaval at a critical time for baseball players union
Economy|Election|Political|World

Another Canadian Conservative lawmaker defects to Carney's governing Liberals

Another opposition Conservative lawmaker in Canada has defected to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing Liberals

Another Canadian Conservative lawmaker defects to Carney's governing Liberals
Economy|Health|Political|World

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal

Ramadan has begun in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many say the joyous spirit of the month has disappeared

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan's first day under a fragile ceasefire deal
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FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines

After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.

FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Online seller eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in cash

Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market

Online seller eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in cash
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study

President Donald Trump’s top economist on Wednesday urged that Federal Reserve economists be punished for research last week that showed American companies and consumers paying for nearly all the new tariffs imposed by the White House last year

WH adviser Hassett urges 'discipline' for Fed economists over tariff study
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC

NIH director temporarily steps in to run CDC
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs

DoorDash's revenue rose 38% in the fourth quarter as it gained new U.S. customers and added new services like restaurant reservations

DoorDash sees strong quarterly growth in sales and orders but warns of big costs
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|US

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia leads the US stock market higher

The U.S. stock market ticked higher, led by its most influential stock, Nvidia

Nvidia leads the US stock market higher
Business|Economy

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs

Kevin Hassett says Fed researchers should be ‘disciplined’ over report that Americans are paying tariffs
Economy|Environment|US|World

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown

Trump administration restricts new FEMA disaster deployments during DHS shutdown
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia

A delegation of U.S. senators is returning from a trip to Ukraine

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm

Teen dating violence cases surge in Canyon County as advocates sound alarm
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Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around

Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around

Drivers get out to clear debris as Highway 1 closure turns Big Sur travelers around
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Cuba's economy crippled under Trump administration's oil embargo

Cuba is becoming an increasingly paralyzed country as the Trump administration's policy of blocking oil shipments from abroad cripples an already ailing economy. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from Havana.

Cuba's economy crippled under Trump administration's oil embargo
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Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties

Oklahoma fire risk continues after Gov. Kevin Stitt declares state of emergency for 3 counties
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'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault

'We have hair lockets, we have teeth:' Millions of items unclaimed in state treasury vault
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations

Some Republican legislators are pushing to limit state environmental regulations

Following Trump's lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says

Fish fries will be more expensive this year, food supplier says
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Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money

Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump

Takaichi, reelected as Japan's leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development
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Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts

Sponsors are showing up more and more inside Olympic venues at the Milan Cortina Games, even as TV viewers mostly still see the familiar “clean” look

Sponsors are becoming more visible at the Winter Olympics with product placement and arena shoutouts
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Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities

Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.

Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper

Deregulation promised competition but delivered middlemen instead.

How deregulation made electricity more expensive, not cheaper
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says

FDA reverses course and will review Moderna’s mRNA flu shot, company says
Economy|Education

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’

Approximately 52% of teachers in 2024 said they would not advise young adults to enter the profession.

I asked students whether they’d want to be teachers? They quickly responded, ‘Why would I?’
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Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
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Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

The Louvre’s No. 2 has described a more than 10 million euros ticket fraud scheme as something that was likely inevitable

Louvre official says fraud ‘inevitable’ at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme
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A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit

A private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the university’s own innovation

A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit
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Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’

Microsoft pledges $50 billion to tackle AI inequality as it warns of a ‘growing divide’
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|World

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward

Paris prosecutors have opened two new investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein, and they call on possible victims in France to come forward

Paris prosecutors open 2 Epstein-linked probes and call on victims to come forward
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan has reported its exports surged nearly 17% in January from a year earlier, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets

Japan's exports surge 17% in January, on strong shipments to China and other Asian markets
Business|Economy|Travel|World

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt

No food, no fuel, no tourists: Under US pressure, life in Cuba grinds to a halt
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state

California regulators say that Tesla had stopped misleading drivers about the safety of its cars and so would not suspend its license to sell in the state

California regulators decide not to suspend Tesla sales in the state
Crime|Economy|Political|World

Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe

Peru’s Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations

Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe
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Warren Buffett's company invests in The New York Times 6 years after he sold all his newspapers

Six years after Warren Buffett sold off all of Berkshire Hathaway’s newspapers and predicted unending declines for the industry, Berkshire disclosed a new $350 million investment in The New York Times on Tuesday

Warren Buffett's company invests in The New York Times 6 years after he sold all his newspapers
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4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate

Authorities say four people have died in crashes involving over 30 vehicles on a Colorado interstate after blowing dirt made it nearly impossible to see

4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy

As Iran talks drag on, questions emerge over how long Trump will indulge diplomacy
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits

Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer

Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
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A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump

Obama aides have described how they underestimated Donald Trump before his 2016 presidential run, even as his influence grew online and in politics

A 'clown' who wouldn't go away: Inside Obama's team’s blind spot on Trump
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US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy

A quiet finish for U.S. stocks masked big swings underneath the surface

US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy
Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

A federal judge has ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the U.S. government has no viable plan for deporting him

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
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Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets

The Trump administration has backed Kalshi and Polymarket in a court fight over whether prediction markets constitute gambling

Trump administration backs Kalshi, Polymarket as states move to ban prediction markets
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Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse L

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84
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Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun

Couple overwhelmed by medical bills while trying to get babies' bodies back from Cancun
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Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot

Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot

Man allegedly caught twice on the same day stealing catalytic converters from east side lot
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

New tool for tackling blighted homes

New tool for tackling blighted homes

New tool for tackling blighted homes
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Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein

Thomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties the notorious sex trafficker had to the elite and powerful

Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
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"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.

"Grandfamilies" can happen unexpectedly. A group of grandmothers is making sure no one is alone.
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card

Ex-chef at charity restaurant accused of gambling with nonprofit's credit card
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Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar

2024 U.S. Open runner-up Jessica Pegula will lead a new 13-person panel to recommend changes to the women’s tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events

Jessica Pegula will lead the WTA Tour's efforts to improve the women's tennis calendar
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With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich

With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich
Economy|Health|Science

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

New research reveals a deepening crisis in prenatal health as geography and income increasingly dictate whether a mother can meet her basic nutritional needs.

New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why

Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order

Strategic resources have been central to the American-led global system for decades, as a historian explains. But US actions toward Greenland today are different.

In World War II’s dog-eat-dog struggle for resources, a Greenland mine launched a new world order
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As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery

As the federal surge draws down, Minneapolis’ Muslim community is hopeful Ramadan will inspire its road to recovery
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
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Amazon vehicle gets stranded in water after driving on 600-year-old path

An Amazon truck drove onto "extremely dangerous" mudflats and had to be recovered by a farmer. The path dates back 600 years and is not intended for vehicles.

Amazon vehicle gets stranded in water after driving on 600-year-old path
Asia|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm

The United States is planning to deploy more high-tech missile systems in the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies again condemned China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm
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Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is heading to Geneva for another round of U.S.-brokered talks with Russian officials, days before next week’s fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor

Expectations are low for the latest US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine
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China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries

China is letting British and Canadian citizens enter without a visa as it tries to boost tourism and business

China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries
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Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines

Drivers in Cuba are facing the prospects of waiting several months to refuel their cars, as fuel shortages caused by a U.S. oil siege intensify

Cuban drivers face monthslong wait for gasoline in a government app designed to reduce lines
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College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call

College Hill couple demands accountability after police shoot dog during 911 call
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Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties

Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties

Hyatt executive chairman steps down over Epstein ties
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Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'

Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'

Local roofing company now banned from Kansas, fined $500K for 'deceptive acts'
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How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
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Presidents Day 2026: Here's what's open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open

Presidents Day 2026: Here's what's open and closed on the holiday
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Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago
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He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances
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By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán

By buying Russia’s oil, Hungary is fueling the Kremlin’s war machine – and enriching foundations linked to Orbán
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Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan

Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan

Where businesses must offer employees a retirement plan
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Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done

Why the ‘AI scare trade’ might not be done
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World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays

Global markets have mostly advanced but Japan's Nikkei 225 dipped ahead of Lunar New Year holidays after new data showed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the latest quarter

World shares mostly advance and Japan falls ahead of Lunar New Year holidays
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Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry grows

Singapore is piloting the world’s first sustainable aviation fuel levy

Singapore sets first ever sustainable aviation fuel levy, as Southeast Asia's fuel industry grows
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India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions

India hosts a high-stakes AI summit, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs
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Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown

More than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge

Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
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US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
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Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
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Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon

Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon

Chinese automakers want to come to US. They could be here fairly soon
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Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House

Lutnick’s Epstein ties raise concerns on Wall Street — but not in the White House
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Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks

The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States

Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks
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Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks

A Ukrainian drone attack hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for fresh U.S.-brokered peace talks

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
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States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
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Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and seven players are ejected

Seven players were ejected from Saturday’s game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence after a fracas resulting from a hard foul by Friars forward Duncan Powell on Bryce Hopkins sent the Red Storm star crashing to the ground

Fight breaks out between No. 17 St. John's and Providence and seven players are ejected
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TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has gone into effect

TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
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US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says

The Swiss Foreign Ministry says Iran and the United States will hold a second round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program this week

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
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Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course

Rubio reassures Europe’s leaders of US backing — but only if they change course
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Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis

Steve Bannon courted Epstein in his efforts to ‘take down’ Pope Francis
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How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites

Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly played up hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and chats with elites like Richard Branson, Larry Summers and Steve Bannon, the Epstein files show

How Jeffrey Epstein used the glamour of the Nobel Peace Prize to entice his global network of elites
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Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines

Rising coffee prices are changing how some Americans get their caffeine

Soaring coffee prices rewrite some Americans' daily routines
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Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election

Bangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions

Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election
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In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary

Voters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns

In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary
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These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls

These Americans made big investments in Italian property. Here are the rewards and pitfalls
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New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE

New careers, relocations and medical problems: How ex-federal workers’ lives have been upended since DOGE
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Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters

A month after Iran launched a crackdown on nationwide protests, widespread arrests are roiling the country

Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters
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Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds

Federal immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,600 beds

Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds
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Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas

Residents of an affordable housing complex across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, have testified in a lawsuit seeking to limit federal officers' use of tear gas during protests at the building

Affordable housing residents near Portland ICE building ask judge to limit feds' use of tear gas
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The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse, and a shutdown looks certain

The Latest: Homeland Security seems certain to shut down tonight
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Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'

President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran

Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
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As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference

As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference

As Trump tests alliances, Democrats with 2028 ambitions offer reassurance at Munich conference
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A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients

A judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid

A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
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Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken his anti-Trump routine to Europe

Newsom takes his anti-Trump arguments to Europe during Munich Security Conference
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Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization

Sex workers at a brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, are fighting to unionize

Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight for the first-ever unionization
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At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'

President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'
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Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman

Kathy Ruemmler's resignation as Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer comes after emails show she stayed close with Jeffrey Epstein long after his conviction on sex crimes

Gifts and soup from 'Uncle Jeffrey': The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman
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DEA quietly resumes anti-drug coordination with Bolivia almost 20 years since its expulsion

A top Bolivian official says the United States has resumed intelligence coordination on counternarcotics efforts with Bolivia under its new president

DEA quietly resumes anti-drug coordination with Bolivia almost 20 years since its expulsion
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Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off

U.S. stocks steadied after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a Wall Street that’s been wracked by worries about how AI may upend the business world

Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off
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Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant

A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion

Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant
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Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’

Rubio and European leaders agree on one thing: The old world order ‘no longer exists’
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Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant

The Trump administration is scaling back its immigration enforcement surge in and around the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but state officials and residents say its effects on Minnesota’s economy and immigrant communities will linger

Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant
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How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections

An FBI raid on a Georgia elections facility has sparked concern about Trump administration interference in the 2026 midterms. An obscure 1970s Supreme Court case provides guardrails against that.

How a largely forgotten Supreme Court case can help prevent an executive branch takeover of federal elections
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Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns
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Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal

Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year's midterm elections

Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
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Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting

Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting
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Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales

Wendy’s is closing several hundred U.S. restaurants and increasing its focus on value after a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter

Wendy's closes US restaurants and focuses on value to turn around falling sales
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Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup

Two top aides to RFK Jr. leaving HHS as part of leadership shakeup
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Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans still grappling with the sharp increase in costs of the past five years

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
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Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents

Dubai has replaced the longtime head of DP World after emails linked him to Jeffrey Epstein

Logistics giant DP World replaces chairman named in Jeffrey Epstein documents
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Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking

Valentine’s Day sticker shock: Chocolate prices are spiking
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World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City are cutting into the livelihoods of sex workers and street vendors near Azteca Stadium

World Cup means slashed wages and displacement for some workers in Mexico City
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Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates

Cocoa prices have fallen nearly 70% since last Valentine’s Day, but that won’t make heart-shaped boxes of chocolate or even chocolate Easter bunnies more affordable this year

Falling cocoa prices won't necessarily mean cheaper Valentine's Day chocolates
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EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await

A federal judge dealt one blow to the effort when he found the administration had violated the law in handpicking a panel to question climate science.

EPA rescinds 2009 endangerment finding, clearing way for Trump to shred more US climate rules – but serious court challenges await
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Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows

The effect of women board members on patent activity hinges on whether the company is meeting performance targets.

Are women board members risk averse or agents of innovation? It’s complicated, new research shows
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OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

OpenAI’s restructuring may serve as a test case for how society oversees the work of organizations with the potential to both provide benefits and harm humanity.

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders
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Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season

Missing Canadians, ‘white gold’ and a snow drought: The strange US ski season
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US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds

The Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own, according to a report compiled by the Democratic staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds
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Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted

Trump promised RFK Jr. would ‘restore faith in American health care.’ A year in, trust has plummeted
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Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual

Sports are a big part of prediction markets

Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual
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Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?

Do these companies help veterans — or are they cheating them?
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Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring
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Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler is resigning after emails revealed she had a close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Goldman Sachs' top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein
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Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms

President Donald Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
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Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

A new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known

Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?

Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
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Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers

Taiwan has reached a trade deal with the United States that cuts almost all of its tariff barriers

Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan's tariff barriers
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'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans are embracing inventive expressions of romance shaped by economic realities as Valentine’s Day approaches

'Money bouquets' rival traditional flowers as coveted tokens of love for Valentine’s Day in Zimbabwe
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Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout

Kathy Ruemmler, top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigning amid Epstein fallout
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US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster

US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster

US energy secretary and Venezuela’s acting president tour oil facility in warming ties just weeks after Maduro ouster
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Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein

Financial groups in Canada and the UK have paused new projects with DP World after emails show its CEO had a long friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Canadian and UK finance groups pause new ventures with DP World over CEO's emails with Epstein
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A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two

President Donald Trump-endorsed housing developer Karrin Taylor Robson suspended her campaign Thursday for Arizona governor

Arizona GOP candidate drops out of primary, narrowing field to two
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GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina suggests he could support a compromise that would allow the Senate Banking Committee to start hearings on Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve

GOP senator says he's open to compromise on Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding

While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the government declaration, climate change and energy

A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding
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Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic says it is now valued at $380 billion

Anthropic hits a $380B valuation as it heightens competition with OpenAI
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|World

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation

Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe, amid an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking

Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during organized crime investigation
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The Latest: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations

The Latest: Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
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Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service

President Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that has extensive contracts with the agency he would lead

Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
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White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup

White House seeks to tighten control over HHS priorities with personnel shakeup
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Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say

Justice Department’s antitrust chief has been fired, sources say
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US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI

U.S. stocks fell sharply as the market punished companies seen as potential losers from artificial-intelligence technology

US stocks drop sharply as investors hunt for losers that will be hurt by AI
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points

Venezuela’s ruling party lawmakers have debated an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of people held for political reasons

Venezuela's lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points
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Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall

A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
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EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is ending credits to automakers who install automatic start-stop ignition systems in their vehicles

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'
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Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers

The top antitrust official in the Trump administration is leaving her post amid tension about greenlighting big mergers in recent months

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers
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Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections

Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections

Netanyahu leans on Trump ties as Israel heads toward elections
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Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River

Pipeline rupture sends 36,000 gallons of wastewater near Tijuana River
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EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump

European Union leaders reached a broad agreement Thursday in a Belgian castle to restructure the 27-nation bloc’s economy as they face antagonism from Trump, strong-China and Russia

EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump
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Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago

Prosecutors are investigating the European Commission’s sale of 23 office buildings to Belgium two years ago

Prosecutors investigate the EU's executive branch over the sale of buildings to Belgium 2 years ago
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US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply in January as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines despite easing mortgage rates

US homes sales fell sharply in January, even as mortgage rates continued to ease
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What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe that President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in sending federal immigration agents into U.S. cities

What independents think of Trump's recent immigration actions, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law

The move signals an escalation in the agency’s efforts to interfere with established procedures for testing and approving vaccines.

FDA rejects Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine application - for reasons with no basis in the law
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2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

Mexico has sent two navy ships with humanitarian aid to Cuba as tighter U.S. pressure worsens the island’s energy crisis

2 Mexican Navy ships laden with humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis
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Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle

Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle

Trump met with David Ellison days before saying he’s ‘not involved’ in Paramount’s Netflix battle
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Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million

Swiss to vote in referendum on right-wing party’s proposal to limit population to 10 million
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Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says

A U.S. judge says President Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC can go to trial in 2027

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says
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Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape

Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape

Gallup ends its presidential tracking poll, the latest shift in the public opinion landscape
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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments

Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United, has apologized after saying Britain has been “colonized” by immigrants

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says sorry if some were offended by anti-immigrant comments
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Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant

Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors

Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant
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Hong Kong's CK Hutchison warns of legal action over Panama Canal ports

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison say it's escalating its fight over the two Panama Canal ports that it operates

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison warns of legal action over Panama Canal ports
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Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’

Billionaire Manchester United co-owner sparks outrage by claiming UK ‘colonized by immigrants’
Economy|Education|Opinion|Political

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

The House has passed a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting. Although it likely won’t become law, the bill raises constitutional questions.

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it

Cement is responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and demand is growing. Alternatives like geopolymers can help lower the impact.

Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add-ins like cork could help fix it
Business|Economy

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining within the historically healthy range of the past few years

US applications for jobless benefits fall to 227,000 last week, remaining at recent healthy levels
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UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year

UNICEF says that the recruitment of children by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year as poverty and violence deepens across the troubled Caribbean country

UNICEF warns that child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti tripled last year
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Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms

Zohran Mamdani has big plans for housing, transit…and public bathrooms
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‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting

‘They put me on there to die’: Conservatives unload on GOP’s failures to carry out DOGE cost-cutting
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Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans

Home heating bills are soaring as temperatures plunge. It’s yet another rising cost for Americans
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Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme

Ireland is paying artists a basic income in a pioneering scheme
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The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day

The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day

The long trip your flowers will make before you can say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day
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You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services

You might be eligible for free tax prep and filing services
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Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US

A broad coalition of unions and farmers in India has held a one-day national strike against an interim trade deal with the United States

Indian unions and farmers stage a nationwide strike over interim trade deal with US
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Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom

Japanese technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group reports it swung back to profitability in the last quarter of 2025 as its investments in OpenAI and other ventures paid off

Japan's technology investor SoftBank Group sees profitability return on AI boom
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China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%

China has moved to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry

China issues new rules to curb auto price war after January passenger car sales drop 20%
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Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests

Argentina’s Senate has given its overall approval to a labor overhaul that is considered crucial to President Javier Milei’s shock therapy program after hours of debate that unfolded in the shadow of a mass protest outside Congress

Argentina's Senate backs President Milei's contentious labor overhaul after protests
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is visiting Venezuela to assess the country's oil industry as the Trump administration eases sanctions and pushes a major overhaul

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Venezuela to assess oil industry overhaul
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Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs

Six House Republicans defy Trump to block his Canada tariffs
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San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school

Connor Haught is juggling work and child care as San Francisco faces a teachers strike with no end in sight

San Francisco parents scramble as teachers strike leaves 50,000 students out of school
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Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown

Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown

Republicans urge Trump to hold firm against Democrats’ DHS demands as clock ticks toward shutdown
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Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown

Homeland Security officials are highlighting the potential impact of a shutdown

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown
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House votes to slap back Trump's tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke

The House has voted to slap back President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada

House votes to slap back Trump's tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke
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Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders unite to counter Trump administration's agenda

The Congressional Black Caucus is building a new coalition with major civil rights groups to push back on President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda

Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders unite to counter Trump administration's agenda
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Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Activists have planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota

Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says

The IRS has erroneously shared the taxpayer information of thousands of people with the Department of Homeland Security, according to a new court filing

A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
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McDonald's says focus on value is bringing back customers

McDonald’s focus on value is paying off

McDonald's says focus on value is bringing back customers
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Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'

Kraft Heinz said Wednesday it’s pausing its plans to split into two companies

Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'
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US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report

U.S. stocks wobbled after feeling both the upside and downside of a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market

US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report
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Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps

Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps

Stocks barely budge as January hiring jumps
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Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment

Two residents navigate homelessness despite employment
Business|Economy|Environment|Interview|Technology

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy

Inside a high-tech sawmill powering the state’s forest economy
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Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account

Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account

Fire chief accused of stealing thousands from own department's bank account
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EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks

The build-out of electric vehicle charging in the U.S. has not stopped since President Donald Trump returned to office

EV charging build-out has stayed hot, but the Trump administration is throwing up new roadblocks
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In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes

In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes

In Alex Murdaugh’s appeal, justices grill attorneys on ‘rogue’ court clerk and financial crimes
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia

National Kitten College training aims to reduce kitten euthanasia
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The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Latest: Trump administration ties El Paso airspace closure to Mexican cartel drones
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How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms
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Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars

Ongoing water main break turns Cleveland street into ice, stranding cars
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They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money

They told him he won $750,000, then the man lost money
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Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure

The Kennedy Center is warning staff that a planned two-year renovation shutdown will lead to job cuts and “skeletal teams.”

Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure
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Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all

Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all

Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz Ketchup are sticking together after all
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats

A stronger-than-expected jobs report could signal a labor market turnaround – with caveats
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Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands

Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025
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CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade

The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?

To lower health care costs, the Trump administration will have to wrangle a complex system fraught with competing interests.

Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
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Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service

Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service

Freight train derailment in Chicago Ridge impacting Metra service
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This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue

This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue
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Dutch court orders investigation into chipmaker Nexperia and upholds Chinese CEO's suspension

A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into semiconductor chipmaker Nexperia and upheld the suspension of its Chinese CEO

Dutch court orders investigation into chipmaker Nexperia and upholds Chinese CEO's suspension
Economy|Political|World

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs

Three House Republicans cross party lines to block effort to shield Trump from challenges to his tariffs
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Crowded Democratic field in California governor's race might provide a rare opening for the GOP

How many Democrats are too many

Crowded Democratic field in California governor's race might provide a rare opening for the GOP
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Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing

Congressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects

Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Science|Travel|US|World

Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages

Iranian security official Ali Larijani is in Oman, the country currently mediating talks between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program

Top Iran security official is in Oman, the site of talks with the US, likely over nuclear messages
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Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured

Turbulence warning was not relayed to plane before flight attendants were seriously injured
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Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge

Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge

Fact check: What Trump got wrong and left out while threatening to block the new US-Canada bridge
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Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation
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The Latest: ICE chief defends immigration enforcement operations before Congress

The men in charge of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda delivered a staunch defense of immigration enforcement operations in a three-hour testimony to Congress

The Latest: ICE chief defends immigration enforcement operations before Congress
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Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census

Immigrant rights groups are seeking to toss out a Republican lawsuit that would prohibit the U.S. Census Bureau from counting people who are in the U.S. illegally during the 2030 census

Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census
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Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz says the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end soon

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
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Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to withhold public health and transportation funds from several Democratic-led states

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy

The White House says the Trump administration will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
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US stocks drift to a mixed finish as yields fall after a discouraging report on US shoppers

Stocks drifted to a mixed finish after flirting with record highs

US stocks drift to a mixed finish as yields fall after a discouraging report on US shoppers
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'

Fentanyl dealer convicted after she promoted product as 'the stuff that killed Elvis'
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U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project

The White House says President Donald Trump has the right to amend a permit for a new bridge between Canada and Michigan

U.S.-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project
Business|Economy|Environment

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay

Oystermen hopeful for federal disaster relief declaration amid ice in Chesapeake Bay
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say

Parents who owe a significant amount of child support soon could lose their ability to travel internationally as the Trump administration expands and steps up enforcement of a 30-year-old law that allows the federal government to revoke American passports until payments are made

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
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Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction

Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction

Wisconsin couple has near-constant layer of dust from data center construction
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight

Paramount is intensifying its efforts to take over Warner Bros

Paramount sweetens offer for Warner Bros. shareholders in hostile takeover fight
Business|Crime|Economy|US

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has acknowledged that he had met with Jeffrey Epstein twice after the late financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a child

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge

Trump threatens to block opening of new US-Canada bridge
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows

Operator rescued after backhoe gets tangled up in power line near Houston, video shows
Economy|Political|World

UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout

Keir Starmer has secured a temporary respite after fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files threatened his leadership

UK leader Starmer averts a leadership challenge for now but remains damaged by Epstein fallout
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth

Americans might finally be buckling under the weight of rising debt and slowing wage growth
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Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire

Two Palestinian men riding bicycles were killed in an Israeli drone strike Tuesday, hospital officials said, as deadly violence continued in Gaza despite an October ceasefire

Israeli drone strike kills 2 cyclists in Gaza as death toll mounts despite ceasefire
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Paramount sweetens hostile bid to stop Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage

Small farmer rebuilds after 11-day winter storm power outage
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month
Economy|Health|Political

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay

Combat-injured veterans forced to choose between retirement and benefits pay
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day

McDonald’s is offering free caviar - yes, caviar - for Valentine’s Day
Crime|Economy|Political|World

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index

The US slips to its lowest-ever rank in a global corruption index
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit

HBCUs make up just 3% of the country’s colleges and universities. But their graduates include 40% of Black engineers and 50% of Black lawyers.

Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths a pathway to opportunity and success – I teach criminology, and my research suggests another benefit
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Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone

Shoppers unexpectedly paused their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone

Retail sales unchanged in December from November, closing out year on a lackluster tone
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable

Partisan debates are less heated at the local level, providing lessons that might help calm the waters nationally.

Local governments provide proof that polarization is not inevitable
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Technology

As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival

Other billionaires who own newspapers are doing a better job, a journalism professor explains.

As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Coca-Cola demand rises in fourth quarter but shares slide on tepid outlook

Coca-Cola saw stronger demand globally in the fourth quarter but its shares slipped on investors’ concerns about its tepid outlook

Coca-Cola demand rises in fourth quarter but shares slide on tepid outlook
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones

Cemeteries are a treasure trove of local history and family connection. Technology and ingenuity have made mapping them easier.

Mapping cemeteries for class – how students used phones and drones to help a city count its headstones
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Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says

A senior European intelligence chief says Russia cannot launch an attack on NATO this year or next but is planning to increase its forces significantly along the alliance’s eastern flank, depending on the outcome of the war in Ukraine

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
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Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways

Russia targets another critical part of Ukraine’s infrastructure: Its railways
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The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy

The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy

The first jobs report of 2026 is coming out Wednesday. It could be a doozy
Economy|Health|Political|World

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom

A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans' optimism about their future is at a low

What a new Gallup poll shows about the depth of Americans' gloom
Asia|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn

Trump the ‘demolition’ man of world order, European security experts warn
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Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results

Honda has reported a 42% drop in profit for the nine months through December compared to a year earlier

Honda reports declining profit as Trump's tariffs and EV moves hurt Japanese automaker's results
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Survey says democracies' anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US

Established democracies’ efforts against public-sector corruption appear to be flagging, according to a survey that serves as a barometer of perceived corruption worldwide

Survey says democracies' anti-corruption efforts are slipping and raises concern about the US
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Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project

Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project

Judge gives Trump administration more time to unfreeze billions in funding for NY tunnel project
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy

Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Travel|World

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services

As US squeezes Cuba’s oil supply, airlines rethink flights and Havana rations health services
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Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says

Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to the hospital where the casualties arrived

Israeli strikes kill 3 people in Gaza, hospital says
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Judge rules 7-foot center Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to play for Alabama

An Alabama circuit judge has denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako’s motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide

Judge rules 7-foot center Charles Bediako is no longer eligible to play for Alabama
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Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River

Trump is threatening to block a new bridge between Detroit and Canada from opening
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes

The United Nations says it’s waiting to find out how much of the nearly $4 billion the United States owes the world organization the Trump administration intends to pay and when the money will arrive

UN is waiting to see how much the US intends to pay of the nearly $4 billion it owes
Economy|Education

San Francisco teachers strike over wages and health benefits

Some 6,000 public schoolteachers in San Francisco have gone on strike for the first time in nearly 50 years

San Francisco teachers strike over wages and health benefits
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US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it has boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The U.S. has opened its first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades in southern Texas

The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

US stocks drift higher as gold, silver and bitcoin stabilize

U.S. stocks drifted higher following big rallies for markets in Asia earlier in the day

US stocks drift higher as gold, silver and bitcoin stabilize
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Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis

Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines of a fuel shortage for refueling on the island

Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis
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Trump administration's changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says

The Trump administration has significantly reduced the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's activities over the past year

Trump administration's changes to the CFPB cost Americans $19B, a new report says
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Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year

The Southern Plains states get a severe drought about once a decade, but long-lasting droughts lately have been leaving farms, rangeland and water sources with too little time to recover.

Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers facing wildfires and bracing for another tough year
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Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants

Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants

Burger King franchise group accused of hundreds of child labor violations at Wisconsin restaurants
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Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage

Air Canada said Monday it is suspending service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island

Air Canada suspends flights to Cuba because of aviation fuel shortage
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On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches

A hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent turned chaotic Wednesday as Democratic lawmakers clashed with him over fiscal policy and Trump family conflicts

On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s testimony descends into insults and shouting matches
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What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It’s been a confusing time for people with student loans

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
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Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO

Kroger named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive officer on Monday

Kroger names former Walmart executive as its new CEO
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What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ

What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ

What parents need to know about Trump Accounts: An FAQ
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Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party tops election that marks a conservative comeback

The Bhumjaithai Party of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is on track to win the most seats in Thailand’s general election, according to unofficial results

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party tops election that marks a conservative comeback
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi looks to translate her election gains into a new conservative shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi looks to translate her election gains into a new conservative shift
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Israel's security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures to strengthen control over the occupied West Bank and weaken the powers of the Palestinian Authority

Israel's security cabinet approves measures to strengthen control over the West Bank
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GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links
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YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery

YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery

YouTuber turns hobby into Helene recovery
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‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power

‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power

‘We must get through the next few days’: Ukrainians face bitter cold without power
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UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has resigned over the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. Morgan McSweeney said he advised Starmer to appoint Mandelson, despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein

UK leader's chief of staff quits over appointment of Mandelson as ambassador despite Epstein ties
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FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails

FBI concluded Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show
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GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line

GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line

GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line
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Congress isn’t waiting on Trump to tackle high housing costs

Congress isn’t waiting on Trump to tackle high housing costs

Congress isn’t waiting on Trump to tackle high housing costs
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Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing

The White House is trying to show it's lowering the cost of living, but President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want to see the price of homes come down

Voters are worried about the cost of housing. But Trump wants home prices to keep climbing
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Baghdad traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues

Hundreds of traders and customs clearance company owners have protested in central Baghdad to demand that Iraq's government reverse new customs tariffs

Baghdad traders protest new customs tariffs as Iraq wrestles with shrinking oil revenues
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South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?

For more than a year now, South Korea has seen the monthly number of births rise year-on-year — sparking hope among some that it could be a sign of recovery from the country’s dire population crisis. But is it enough to reverse South Korea’s falling fertility — or is this a temporary bump?

South Korea finally sees birth rate rising, but can it last?
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Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland

The makers of mobile apps designed to help shoppers identify and boycott U.S. goods say they saw a surge of interest in Denmark and beyond after the recent flare-up in tensions over Greenland

Apps to boycott US goods gained traction in crisis over Greenland
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Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty

While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter

Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty
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Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February

North Korean state media says the country's leadership will convene a major political conference later this month

Kim expected to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in late February
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WNBA's newest offer makes small revenue sharing increases, housing concessions AP sources say

The WNBA’s newest proposal to the players’ union that was delivered Friday made small increases to its revenue sharing offer and concessions on housing according to two people familiar with the negotiations

WNBA's newest offer makes small revenue sharing increases, housing concessions AP sources say
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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis abruptly steps down, days after massive layoffs gut the newspaper
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Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1

The Baltimore Orioles have won their salary arbitration case against pitcher Keegan Akin

Baltimore Orioles beat Keegan Akin in arbitration, first win this year for clubs who trail 5-1
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Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire

Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire
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Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about the U.S. talks with Iran

Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks
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Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue

Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue

Italian police fire tear gas as protesters clash near Winter Olympics hockey venue
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North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain

North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain

North Texas builder turns to compact homes to ease affordability strain
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Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue

Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
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Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19

Trump administration planning ‘Board of Peace’ meeting in DC on February 19
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Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month

President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza

Trump aims to hold the first meeting of his new Board of Peace in Washington this month
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Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy

Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements, including a major telecommunications project and a low-cost joint airline

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals to boost economy
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Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Costco’s CEO is an unlikely risk taker
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Why the Super Bowl is always so expensive

Why the Super Bowl is always so expensive

Why the Super Bowl is always so expensive
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AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel

AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel

AIPAC allies picked a candidate to target in New Jersey. They may have boosted a stronger critic of Israel
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India and the US move closer to reducing Trump tariffs

India and the United States have released a framework for an interim trade agreement to lower tariffs on Indian goods

India and the US move closer to reducing Trump tariffs
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How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts

How Nvidia became the first $5 trillion company, in 4 charts
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FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly

FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly

FanDuel CEO says gambling site is working closely with NFL to ensure Super Bowl is gambled on responsibly
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey
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Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project

Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project

Judge orders Trump administration to unfreeze more than $16 billion for NY tunnel project
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South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?

South Korea is finally having more babies. But can it last?
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The Latest: Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash

President Donald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle has been deleted

The Latest: Trump’s racist post about Obamas is deleted after backlash
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As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?

Cubans on Friday are facing a worsening crisis as U.S. efforts to block oil supplies take a toll

As US block of oil supply deepens energy crisis, Cubans ask: What more can we sacrifice?
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Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation reopening a huge swath of the Atlantic to commercial fishing

Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
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WNBA union president says significant work remains for season to begin on time

Nneka Ogwumike is confident there will be a WNBA season this year, but knows a lot has to happen for it to start on time

WNBA union president says significant work remains for season to begin on time
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US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement

US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
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US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plunging

The U.S. stock market roared back, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week and bitcoin halted its plunge, at least for now

US stocks soar to their best day since May as the Dow tops 50,000 and bitcoin stops plunging
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Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say

The magic behind millions of romantic Valentines Day bouquets happens in a cargo warehouse at a South Florida airport

Valentine flower imports increase at Miami airport, despite tariffs and higher costs, officials say
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Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm

The Trump administration says its emergency orders keeping coal-fired plants running helped prevent blackouts during the recent cold snap

Energy chief Wright says orders empowering coal plants helped keep lights on during winter storm
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Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever

Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever

Stocks hit historic milestone as Dow crosses 50,000 points for first time ever
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FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is resuming staff cuts that were paused during January's severe winter storm, according to two FEMA managers

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say
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Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo

Wine giant Gallo says it plans to add a prominent Kentucky bourbon brand to its portfolio in a deal to purchase Four Roses Distillery from Japanese-based Kirin

Japanese-based Kirin announces deal to sell the Four Roses bourbon brand to wine giant Gallo
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Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program

Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program

Maine inmates earn paychecks through remote work program
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Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims

Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims

Man receives 15 years in prison for stealing, reselling trailers meant for Hurricane Ian victims
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Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics

The Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota is now being unified under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Leadership changes in Minnesota follow tensions among agencies over immigration enforcement tactics
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US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025

US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
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In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee is requesting records related to firms partially owned by the husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar

In unusual move, Republican chairman scrutinizes companies tied to husband of Rep. Ilhan Omar