Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute
Read full article: Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI disputeThe Trump administration is appealing a judge’s order blocking the federal government from taking punitive measures against artificial intelligence company Anthropic after a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of AI.
US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war
Read full article: US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran warU.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war.
Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's control
Read full article: Dizzying US fuel prices are determined by factors largely outside of a gas station's controlU.S. gas prices are climbing fast, and drivers are paying the highest pump prices since 2022 as the Iran war shakes oil markets.
Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated
Read full article: Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminatedIran has fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states, demonstrating Tehran’s continued ability to attack.
UK gathers more than 40 countries to plot ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: UK gathers more than 40 countries to plot ways of reopening the Strait of HormuzBritain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Stocks recover most early losses as volatility again hits Wall Street. US oil tops $110 a barrel
Read full article: Stocks recover most early losses as volatility again hits Wall Street. US oil tops $110 a barrelStocks recovered most of their earlier losses as volatility returned to Wall Street after two days of solid gains.
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Read full article: SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaireElon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism
Read full article: Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticismHershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese’s products starting next year.
Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
Read full article: Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran warPresident Donald Trump says U_S_ forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.”.
Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos
Read full article: Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videosAdvocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children.
Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war
Read full article: Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran warStocks rushed higher worldwide, and oil prices eased as hopes built that the war with Iran could end soon.
Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
Read full article: Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflowerA federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada.
FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns
Read full article: FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concernsTravelers can expect roughly one quarter of the flights to be delayed by at least half an hour at San Francisco International Airport over the next six months.
Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one
Read full article: Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real oneA real-life Las Vegas showgirl is suing Taylor Swift, saying the branding surrounding her album “The Life of a Showgirl.”.
US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal case
Read full article: US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal caseA federal appeals court in the United States has denied a request to reopen a criminal case against Boeing tied to two fatal crashes of 737 Max jets.
JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
Read full article: JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costsU.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.
Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warns
Read full article: Oil and gas prices won't immediately return to normal even if the Iran war ends, the EU warnsThe European Union's energy commissioner says skyrocketing oil and gas prices in Europe as a result of the ongoing Iran war won’t return to normal levels any time soon, even if peace is declared tomorrow.
Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
Read full article: Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firingIn a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal.
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
Read full article: Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBSA federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in October
Read full article: Lula keeps Alckmin as his running mate for Brazil's general election in OctoberBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he will once again have his past rival and current Vice President Geraldo Alckmin as his running mate for his reelection bid.
Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal
Read full article: Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandalA jury has deadlocked in the trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged for their roles in Ohio's $60 million bribery scandal.
US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
Read full article: US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in IranU.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.
Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America
Read full article: Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in AmericaU.S. job openings fell slightly last month to 6.9 million, another sign of sluggishness in the American labor market.
JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion,' coming out later this spring
Read full article: JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith, 'Communion,' coming out later this springVice President JD Vance has a new book about his religious faith and adult conversion to Catholicism.
Chavez abuse claims prompt reflection on the history of Filipino farmworkers in the US
Read full article: Chavez abuse claims prompt reflection on the history of Filipino farmworkers in the USIn 1965, Filipino and Mexican American farmworkers in California became inextricably linked when they mobilized to strike against grape growers.
Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
Read full article: Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockadeA Russian oil tanker has reached Cuba with a huge shipment, easing a dire fuel shortage after months without deliveries.
Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup
Read full article: Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeupSpice and flavorings company McCormick is combining with Unilever’s foods division, which includes household names like Hellmann’s and Knorr.
Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on
Read full article: Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags onPresident Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.
Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy prices
Read full article: Inflation increases to 2.5% in Europe as Iran war boosts energy pricesEurope’s inflation rate rose to 2.5% in March, according to official figures released Tuesday, as the Iran war sent energy prices sharply higher.
Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022
Read full article: Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.
The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
Read full article: The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last springU.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Read full article: Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drillingOne of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head says
Read full article: Systems that let drivers take their hands off the wheel don't improve safety, NTSB head saysThe head of the National Transportation Safety Board says the systems that allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel are convenient but don’t improve safety because people who use them often pay less attention to the road.
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Read full article: Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rulesTrump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.
Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater
Read full article: Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwaterThis year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the Mideast
Read full article: Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean for the MideastU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran’s energy infrastructure, including its desalination plants.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracyThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy.
Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do
Read full article: Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can doFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says it's important to closely monitor inflation amid a spike in energy prices from the Iran war as the average price for for gasoline nears $4 a gallon in the U.S. But he also said Monday, addressing students at Harvard University, that there isn't a lot Fed policymakers could do.
Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed election
Read full article: Central African Republic's president sworn in for a third term after disputed electionCentral African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a third term three months after a disputed election.
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues
Read full article: Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continuesThe Transportation Safety Administration says most of its officers received most of their backpay Monday for working during the shutdown.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027The Connecticut Sun say they will move to Houston in 2027 after reaching an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in a deal worth a record $300 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soon
Read full article: TSA pay may be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may not leave soonHeading into the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay the tens of thousands of TSA officers who have been working without pay for over a month during a partial government shutdown.
Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Read full article: Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, potentially including desalination plants that supply drinking water.
Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Read full article: Kosovo, one of Europe's poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel pricesKosovo is one of the Europe's poorest countries and struggles with a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
Read full article: Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdownLong security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.
Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping
Read full article: Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shippingIranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel.
Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'
Read full article: Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Navy shipyard workers approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works, ending weeklong strike
Read full article: Navy shipyard workers approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works, ending weeklong strikeHundreds of employees at one of the U.S. Navy’s biggest shipbuilding contractors have voted to approve a deal with Bath Iron Works, ending a weeklong strike.
Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress
Read full article: Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in CongressMembers of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source says
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source saysThe Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300 million and will move to Houston in 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal.
US appeals court overturns $16 billion judgment over Argentina energy company nationalization
Read full article: US appeals court overturns $16 billion judgment over Argentina energy company nationalizationA New York appeals court has overturned a ruling that had ordered Argentina to pay more than $16 billion to former shareholders of YPF, the country’s largest energy company that was nationalized in 2012.
Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week
Read full article: Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd weekThousands of striking workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants are extending their walkout to a third week.
When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient
Read full article: When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patientWhen stock markets are falling, it’s natural to want to do something quickly to protect your retirement savings.
Panicked travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so early
Read full article: Panicked travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so earlyThe sight of travelers suffering through long security lines at U.S. airports this week have many people showing up way before their flights.
Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programs
Read full article: Vance holds first meeting of a new anti-fraud task force targeting benefit programsVice President JD Vance has held the inaugural meeting of a new anti-fraud task force he’s leading as the Trump administration seeks to show it’s cracking down on potential misuse of social programs.
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
Read full article: Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online searchInternet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plans must soon make payments, after two years of limbo
Read full article: Student loan borrowers in SAVE plans must soon make payments, after two years of limboMore than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels
Read full article: AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuelsTech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming.
A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis
Read full article: A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisisA law requiring that most materials in federally funded affordable housing are made in America is fully kicking in.
Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war started
Read full article: Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel, their first since war startedIsrael’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
Read full article: Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS fundingPresident Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress.
The Latest: Iranian missile attack wounds several US troops at Saudi air base, AP sources say
Read full article: The Latest: Iranian missile attack wounds several US troops at Saudi air base, AP sources sayIran has kept firing missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab nation, including a strike Friday at a military base in Saudi Arabia that U.S. officials said wounded at least 10 U.S. service members, two of them seriously.
Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran war
Read full article: Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran warU.S. stocks deepened their drops as Wall Street finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years.
Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'
Read full article: Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'A federal judge on Thursday denied the NCAA’s motion for a temporary restraining order to stop DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices
Read full article: The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food pricesFarmers around the world are facing fertilizer shortages and rising costs after the war in Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a third of global fertilizer trade.
Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk
Read full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain riskA federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in temporarily blocking the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk.
Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies
Read full article: Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrenciesProspective homebuyers who have invested in certain cryptocurrencies will be able to use their holdings as collateral to fund their down payment on a home as part of a new mortgage offering.
AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots
Read full article: AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbotsArtificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.
Revised House aviation safety bill wins NTSB support, but victims' families demand tougher timelines
Read full article: Revised House aviation safety bill wins NTSB support, but victims' families demand tougher timelinesA revised version of the House's aviation safety bill now has the backing of the National Transportation Safety Board, but the families of the 67 victims of last year's midair collision near Washington, D.C., still want to see tougher requirements to ensure reforms are implemented.
EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguards
Read full article: EU lawmakers approve trade deal with US but add safeguardsThe European Parliament has approved a trade deal between Washington and Brussels but with amendments added to protect European interests should the United States fail to hold up its end of the bargain.
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
Read full article: Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts sayThe Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.
US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levelsThe number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year.
EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors
Read full article: EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minorsEU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm.
Most Republicans are loyal to Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: Most Republicans are loyal to Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll showsA new AP-NORC poll shows that while President Donald Trump maintains deep support among Republicans, he risks frustrating his supporters if the U.S. gets involved in a prolonged war.
Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy supplies
Read full article: Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers as Iran war disrupts energy suppliesNuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers.
Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding deal
Read full article: Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding dealPresident Donald Trump says he will sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration workers.
Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record
Read full article: Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its recordU.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started, as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the conflict.
Crawfish prices could increase due to worker shortage in Louisiana
Read full article: Crawfish prices could increase due to worker shortage in LouisianaLouisiana officials warn that the state's $300 million crawfish industry faces dire economic consequences because of a shortage of temporary seasonal workers via the H-2B visa program.
What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that men and women have different views on who has the advantage when it comes to earning competitive wages.
The Latest: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of war
Read full article: The Latest: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Wall Street has biggest loss of warPresident Donald Trump has delayed a threatened U.S. strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure and extended a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz until April 6.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates
Read full article: Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocatesIt’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users.
Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
Read full article: Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young usersParents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users.
EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
Read full article: EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas pricesThe Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.
American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams
Read full article: American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teamsAmerican investors are making a big move into Indian cricket, with two separate billion-dollar deals made on the same day for teams in the country’s most popular sports league.