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Trump Announces Extension of Iran Ceasefire
The U.S. naval blockade of the country’s ports will continue, the president says.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Limit FCC’s Authority to Issue Fines
Verizon and AT&T argued the FCC’s in-house adjudication system violates their constitutional rights.
Florida Launches Criminal Investigation Into OpenAI Over Campus Shooting
The company said that its ChatGPT chatbot is not responsible for the mass shooting a year ago at Florida State University.
US Land Prices Climb 77 Percent Since Pandemic as Inventory Remains Low: Report
Raw land with no prior development has appreciated the most of any category, rising by 86.5 percent since the first quarter of 2019.
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US Retail Sales Jump in March as Higher Gas Prices Lift Spending
Consumers kept buying as fuel costs surged, with goods and services also posting a solid monthly gain.
How Old-School Testing Is Helping Stop Modern-Day Cheating
An oral assessment initiative at Cornell University has been well-received as higher education struggles with AI-related integrity issues.
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Record Underwater Debt Rolled Into New Auto Loans in 1st Quarter: Report
Term length is a key reason why a growing number of consumers are upside-down on their vehicles, Edmunds noted.
Trump Opposes American–United Merger, Welcomes Help for Spirit
The president’s comments come as bipartisan lawmakers warn that a combined carrier would wield too much market power.
Trump Anticipates ‘Great Deal’ With Iran, Says Bombing Will Resume If Deadline Passes
Administration officials are negotiating with Iranian counterparts in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Taking Common Medications During Pregnancy May Heighten Autism Risk: Study
The drugs include antidepressants and beta-blockers.
NASA Rolls Out Key Section of Artemis III Rocket
It comes as Blue Origin continues to make progress on its lunar lander development.
Chinese Illegal Immigrants Use Gift Card Fraud to Fund China’s Military, ICE Chief Says
‘The CCP is a huge threat,’ Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said.
Chicago Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Conspiring With ISIS
An organization led by the individual encouraged people to carry out ‘lone wolf’ attacks on Western countries.
USDA, US Army Break Ground on Texas Facility to Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite Spread
The facility, when fully operational, can produce 300 million sterile flies per week to counter the New World Screwworm threat.
Blue Origin Successfully Lands Reused Rocket Booster for 1st Time
The New Glenn rocket booster landed on a sea-based platform in the Atlantic Ocean on the morning of April 19.
US State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Haiti
The travel advisory update comes amid heated legislative debate about the presence of Haitian nationals in the United States.
US Treasury Extends Russian Crude Waiver Amid Supply Disruptions
The Treasury Department has extended sanctions relief through mid-May amid global fuel price turmoil tied to the Iran war.
$340 Million in Fraud Cases See Action During 1-Week Period: DOJ
The Department of Justice summarized new arrests, sentencings, and guilty pleas in cases across America as the Trump administration continues a fraud crackdown.
US to Create 4000-Acre High-Tech Economic Security Zone in the Philippines
Relations between Manila and Washington have grown significantly more cordial since Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022.
