U.S. Gas Prices Rise Above $4 a Gallon Amid Iran Conflict Disruptions
Gasoline prices in the U.S. surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time since August 2022,…
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order Cutting NPR and PBS Funding as Unconstitutional
A federal court rules that President Trump’s executive order halting funding to NPR and PBS violates the First Amendment by targeting them for their…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Scheduled for House Armed Services Committee…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to testify before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29 to address congressional concerns about the U.S.…
Sharks in the Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, and cocaine, study finds
A study of sharks near a Bahamian island found traces of caffeine, over-the-counter painkillers, and cocaine in their blood, raising concerns about chemical pollution…
Rising U.S. Gas Prices Threaten to Offset Increased Tax Refunds in 2026
Higher gasoline costs driven by the Iran conflict could consume most of Americans’ larger tax refunds, limiting the expected boost to household finances and…
Army Grounds Crew After Apache Helicopters Flew Near Kid Rock’s House
The Army suspended a helicopter crew pending investigation into why Apache helicopters flew near Kid Rock’s Nashville home during a training mission
Judge blocks construction of Trump’s White House ballroom pending congressional approval
A federal judge has issued a temporary halt to the planned White House ballroom construction, ruling that the project requires explicit authorization from Congress
Spanish police discover drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Ceuta
Authorities in Spain dismantled a major drug trafficking network after uncovering a sophisticated underground tunnel equipped for smuggling hashish from Morocco
Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks to Lowest Recorded Winter Extent Amid Global Heat Records
Arctic sea ice reached a near-record low for winter as global heatwaves shattered temperature records across multiple continents in March 2026
Jamie Dimon Uncertain if Iran War Will Trigger U.S. Recession
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the ongoing Iran conflict adds economic strain but he is unsure if it will be the tipping point…