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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.
FBI Investigating Reports of Deaths, Disappearances of US Scientists
The probe comes as NASA released a statement suggesting that there is no national security threat.
Key Takeaways From Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing
From the Fed’s balance sheet to how the central bank communicates, Kevin Warsh pledges various changes to the institution.
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.
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Cuba Confirms Direct Talks With US
Cuban officials said that lifting the energy blockade was their top priority in negotiations.
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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Trump Says UK’s Epstein-Linked Ambassador Was ‘Really Bad Pick’
A key Foreign Office official has told a parliamentary committee he had been told those vetting Peter Mandelson had been ‘leaning against’ approving him.
Virginians Head to Polls for Special Election on Redistricting Map Drawn to Favor Democrats
The map laid out in the special election referendum, which could give Democrats four more House seats, would go into effect in November.
Federal Reserve Independence Largely up to the Central Bank: Kevin Warsh
President Donald Trump’s replacement for Jerome Powell supports restoring institutions such as the Federal Reserve ‘to what they once were.’
Trump Says Israel ‘Never Talked’ Him Into Iran Operation
His comment comes as the nearly two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is due to expire on April 22.
Oil Prices Jump as Strait of Hormuz Standoff Escalates
Trump has threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal.
Gas Prices May Not Drop Under $3 Until 2027, Energy Secretary Says
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is $4.04, according to data by the American Automobile Association.
Mamdani, Obama Meet for First Time Publicly at Bronx Child Care Center
Mamdani campaigned on a promise of free childcare as a way to reduce costs for families living in the city, a program that has an estimated cost of $6 billion.
Abbott Threatens $200 Million in Funding Cuts Across Texas’s Largest Cities Over ICE Policies
Houston, Dallas, and Austin could lose state public safety grants if they don’t change their policies.
Amid Sky-High Concert Tickets, Tribute Bands See Boom
Tribute bands say they love making a living as musicians while meeting demand for music by artists whose ticket prices put them out of reach for many fans.
Wall Street Review: S&P 500 Surpasses 7,100 for First Time
Markets ended the week on a strong note after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about energy supply disruptions.
Trump Says Iran Agreed to Hand Over ‘Nuclear Dust’
Trump stated, ‘The U.S.A. will get all Nuclear ‘Dust,’ created by our great B-2 bombers — no money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form.’
