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New Mexico Attorney General Urges Judge to Force Meta to Pay Billions, Implement Platform Redesigns
The request comes after a jury found Meta misled families and put children at risk on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Voters Head to Polls for Primaries in Ohio, Indiana, Special Election in Michigan
Indiana’s elections have garnered attention as Republicans in the state Senate declined to engage in mid-decade redistricting.
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The Complicated Reality Behind High Gas Prices
U.S. gas prices have jumped as the Iran war disrupts global supply, exposing America’s ties to world markets despite its energy independence.
AI Investment Boom Helps US Manufacturing Recovery Continue
‘Business investment continues to power the economy,’ says a top economist.
Texas Doctor Found Guilty for Illegally Distributing Over 1 Million Pills of Opioids
A federal jury has convicted the physician of conspiracy and distribution charges after running a cash-only clinic that supplied dangerous drug cocktails.
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NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
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Gap Cofounder Doris Fisher Dies at 94; Helped Grow Jeans Store Into Fashion Powerhouse
She drew on the idea of the ‘generation gap’ to name the brand, which began with one San Francisco store in 1969 and grew to revolutionize fashion retail.
Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
Top House Democrat Launches Campaign for New York to Join Mid-Decade Redistricting Fight
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is dispatching Rep. Joe Morelle to meet with Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders this week.
Duffy Says Gas Prices Will Fall Immediately After Hormuz Reopens
The transportation chief predicted immediate pump relief once normal shipping resumes in the Gulf, even as oil markets remain volatile amid Iran tensions.
Iran Warns of Military Response as US Launches Naval Mission in Strait of Hormuz
The escalating tensions follow Washington’s announcement of ‘Project Freedom’ to restore freedom of navigation in the strait.
Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Owed IRS Refunds From Pandemic Era: Watchdog
Taxpayers have to act before July 10, said the IRS’s internal watchdog.
2 US Service Members Missing During Exercise in Morocco
U.S., Moroccan, and partner forces involved in the multinational exercise immediately launched a search and rescue operation.
RFK Jr. Wants to Expand Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program
Health secretary says improving farmland soil is key to producing nutritious foods to fight chronic health issues.
FBI Warns of Surge in Cargo Theft as Hackers Reroute Deliveries
Cargo theft losses in the United States and Canada last year are estimated to be almost $725 million.
US Coast Guard Offloads More Than $72 Million Worth of Cocaine
Between 2011 and 2023, the number of overdose deaths involving cocaine rose from 4,681 to 29,449 individuals, according to the CDC.
US Orders Withdrawal of 5,000 Troops From Germany: Pentagon
The troop withdrawal could take up to a year, according to the Pentagon.
Trump Congratulates Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister, Invites Him to Washington
Following his nomination, Ali Al-Zaidi promised to focus on making Iraq ‘a balanced country, regionally and internationally.’
Trump Says Gas Prices Will Fall ‘Like a Rock’ After Iran War Ends
The price of oil remains above $100 per barrel, and gasoline prices are at four-year highs.
