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Oil Jumps Back Toward $100 per Barrel as Iran Steps up Tanker Attacks
Oil prices have rebounded as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with analysts warning the energy shock could spill into fertilizer and food.
Who Is Killing Arizona’s Wild Horses?
Thirteen more wild horses shot dead since January after a 2022 massacre.
‘Freedom Plane’ Soars on Landmark Journey Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
A Boeing 787 will travel to eight cities, delivering priceless Revolutionary War documents to enthusiastic audiences.
‘Accidental Landlords’ Near Record High as Home Sellers Turn to Rentals: Report
Seven of the 10 markets with the most accidental landlords—discouraged sellers who rent out their property instead—were in Florida and Texas, Zillow said.
Florida AG Demands Tampa Mayor Reverse ‘Sanctuary Policies’
Failure to do so could result in civil penalties or removal from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier told the mayor.
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More Than 300 TSA Workers Have Quit During Homeland Security Shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a partial shutdown on Feb. 14.
Years After the Pandemic, Younger Students Still Have Far to Go in Reading, Report Says
Kids in grades K-2 didn’t experience school closures and online instruction, suggesting system challenges, not just learning disruptions, are in play.
California Cracks Down on ‘Montana Loophole’ that Evades Tax on Luxury Vehicles, 14 People Charged
The defendants allegedly used false documents to claim certain vehicles were delivered outside California.
‘Melania’ Reaches No. 1 on Amazon Prime in US and Worldwide
Melania Trump’s documentary reached the top spot on Amazon just 24 hours after its release on March 9.
US Central Command Warns Civilians to Avoid Ports in Use by Iran’s Military
The notice extends to dockworkers, administrators, commercial vessel crews, and others, CENTCOM said, as Iranian forces take positions in commercial ports.
Romania to Allow US to Use Its Black Sea Bases for Iran Missions
The bases will be used for refueling planes as well as surveillance and satellite communications gear for Tehran operations, President Nicusor Dan said.
What to Know About the Controversy Surrounding Glyphosate
Health advocates allege it causes cancer in humans. President Donald Trump calls it critical to America’s national defense.
Prosecution and Defense Rest in Trial of Alleged Texas Antifa Cell
A key expert witness testified that an anti-fascist group donated toward the defendants’ expenses.
Speaker Johnson Suggests Using Reconciliation Bill to Target Fraud in Democrat-Run States
Rep. Mike Johnson said that going after ‘fraud, waste, abuse’ in blue states is ’something every Republican can agree on.’
New Government Advisers Say Vaccines Cause Autism
‘You get a vaccine and that’s the trigger,’ one said during a conference.
Foreign Nationals Banned From Accessing SBA-Backed Loans
SBA must prioritize financing for U.S. citizens ‘building businesses and creating jobs here at home,’ the agency’s administrator says.
Federal Judge Disqualifies 3 Lawyers Leading New Jersey US Attorney’s Office
U.S. District Judge Matthew W. Brann ruled that the Trump Administration bypassed senate confirmation for filling the vacant post.
DOJ to Ask Supreme Court to Allow End of Protected Status for Haitians
The federal government notified the high court of its intent after a federal appeals court blocked revocation of the protections for Haitians.
