U.S.
Top News
US Provides $25 Million for Return of Ukrainian Children
A U.N. investigation earlier this month found that Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children during the war amounted to a crime against humanity.
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Raw Milk, Cheese Sickens 9, Officials Say
The company that produces the products has not recalled them, saying it tests all of its cheese and milk before selling them.
Average US Long-Term Mortgage Rate Jumps to 6.38 Percent
The increase represents the highest in six months, according to a survey by Freddie Mac.
AI, Crypto Czar David Sacks Resigns, Moves to Co-Chair President’s Advisory Science Body
David Sacks is stepping down from the role two weeks after he said the United States should ‘declare victory’ and get out of the war in the Middle East.
Cartels Are Going ‘Broke’ as US Fentanyl Supply Drops by Almost 60 Percent: Homan
Officials report declining fentanyl availability and purity, attributing trends to stronger border measures and disruptions to chemical supply chains.
6
Average Gas Price in US Up One Dollar From February Amid Iran War
Oil markets are assuming the Iran conflict will end ‘quite fast and things will stabilize quite quickly,’ said one expert.
National Medical School Accreditor Scrapping DEI Requirements
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education published standards for the 2027–2028 academic year that do not reference ‘diversity, bias, or inequities.’
LATEST
Hyundai Recalls 46,000 Palisade Vehicles for Faulty Seat Belt Indicators
The company said the supplemental restraint system could fail to detect the fastening status and signal a seat belt as fastened when it is not.
Alaska Mine Testing Shows Ore Exceeds Military-Grade Quality
The domestically sourced stibnite ore can be processed into antimony needed for U.S. military ammunition and other applications.
Trump to Sign Order to Pay TSA Agents
Transportation Security Administration agents have not been paid since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February.
2 Chinese Companies, 6 Chinese Nationals, Indicted in Fentanyl Crackdown
The companies and one of the Chinese nationals were also accused of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
Savannah Guthrie Says Missing Mother’s Door Was ‘Propped Open’
‘The back doors were propped open, you know, and that didn’t make any sense,’ she said in a new interview.
USPS Seeks Temporary 8 Percent Price Hike on Package Services to Offset Rising Fuel Costs
The U.S. Postal Service said the temporary price hike will help keep the agency afloat until a permanent market-based pricing model is introduced.
What to Know About the Deadly LaGuardia Plane Crash
Air traffic control audio and surveillance footage reveal the critical moments leading up to the deadly collision.
Trump Appoints Major Tech Leaders to White House Council
The founders of Google and Meta were among those chosen for the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
‘Unbearable’: Savannah Guthrie Gives First Interview Since Mother’s Disappearance
It’s been nearly two months since Nancy Guthrie went missing. ‘We are in agony,’ said the TV host.
Air Canada Pilots Identified After Fatal LaGuardia Collision
The Air Canada jet crashed into a fire truck at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport on March 22.
US Mortgage Demand Plunges for Second Straight Week Amid Higher Rates
The war in Iran is leaving markets on edge.
Social Security Commissioner Details Efforts to Modernize Systems, Reduce Fraud and Abuse
‘Getting payments right is the most important thing,’ Social Security Administration Commissioner and IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said.
Democrat Flips Florida House District That Includes Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Jon Maples by 2.4 percentage points.
