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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
Economy|World

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
Business|Economy|World

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
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

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
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

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
Business|Economy|Opinion|Sports

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block

Small-town Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

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
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Sports

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
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump criticizes European allies for not helping fix the damage his war against Iran has caused
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

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
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|World

Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October

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

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

DeSantis clears renaming of Florida airport after Trump for takeoff

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

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

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

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

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

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup
Economy|Political|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business

McCormick is merging with Unilever’s food business
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

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
Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|US

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
Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

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
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: US is deploying Marines to Middle East as it pounds Iran

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

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

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

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

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

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

A strong chemical smell forces a 1-hour flight halt at 4 major DC-area airports
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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

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
Economy|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Economy|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

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
Economy|Finance|World

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
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|World

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.
Americas|Economy|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

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
Business|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

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'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Korean lawmakers pass law to manage Seoul's pledge of $350 billion in US investments