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Stocks Struggle, Oil Holds Above $100 as Iran War Escalation Clouds Outlook
Investors appeared cautious Tuesday as tensions in the Gulf continued, reinforcing expectations of prolonged supply disruptions.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidates Make Final Pre-Primary Pushes to Voters
The state capital of Columbus was a focal point for all three remaining candidates ahead of the May 5 primary election.
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.
AI Investment Boom Helps US Manufacturing Recovery Continue
‘Business investment continues to power the economy,’ says a top economist.
Day in Photos: Military Drills, 2026 Met Gala, and Meat Industry Investigation
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Judge Apologizes to DC Shooting Suspect Over His Jail Treatment
‘Right now, it’s not working. It’s insufficient. I think it’s legally deficient,’ the judge said about the alleged assassin’s confinement.
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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Denver Leaders Reject Justice Department’s Demand That City Repeal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The DOJ sent a letter threatening to sue the city if it does not repeal the ban and declare it unconstitutional.
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.
Trump Says US Economy Is Booming Despite Iran War
The president hosted more than 130 small-business owners representing manufacturing, food production, defense, energy, and retail.
US Signals Global Scope for Naval Mission ‘Project Freedom’
U.S. officials warn that disruptions in Hormuz could set precedents for other key global shipping routes.
Spirit Airlines Says Customer Refunds Almost Complete After Winding Down Business
Spirit Airlines has assured customers that it would automatically refund tickets purchased directly using credit or debit cards.
Pirro Says She Will Decide Whether to Restart Investigation Into Powell Based on IG Report Findings
The Department of Justice suspended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on April 24.
Judge Blocks DHS From Ending Protections for 2,800 Yemeni Nationals
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections for Yemenis citing national interests.
DC Shooting Suspect Requests Suicide Status Removed
Cole Allen’s lawyers say in newly filed court documents that his conditions in jail amount to ‘violations of his rights.’
Qatari-Donated Jet to Be Used as Interim Air Force One Starting This Summer
The current plane Trump uses for Air Force One is more than three decades old.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Rescue Efforts Fall Short
All flights have been canceled as Spirit halts operations, bringing a major U.S. budget airline to a sudden end after months of restructuring.
Wall Street Review: Nasdaq Closes Above 25,000 for 1st Time Ever on Strong Tech Earnings
Market volatility dropped sharply.
Trump Announces Tariff Increase to 25 Percent on Cars and Trucks From EU
The import tax will go into effect next week, the president said.
US Moves to Release up to 92.5 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The release is structured as an ‘emergency exchange’ that oil companies must return later.
