Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
Read full article: Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to holdIran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a “heavy assault” on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked.
China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Read full article: China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summitChina says exports have risen 14.1% in April from a year earlier, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs.
Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
Read full article: Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESAU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the Trump administration's decision to impose new sanctions on Cuba.
Jacksonville councilmembers push to prevent food desert; council discussed Winn-Dixie’s 18-month relocation window
Read full article: Jacksonville councilmembers push to prevent food desert; council discussed Winn-Dixie’s 18-month relocation windowA Jacksonville City Council special committee met Friday afternoon at City Hall to address the planned closure of a Winn-Dixie on West 48th Street and push for stronger community protections tied to a multimillion-dollar economic incentive deal with the grocer’s parent company.
Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure
Read full article: Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failureTesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
Read full article: Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 millionGoogle has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022.
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Read full article: Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery pricesThe Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry.
US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices
Read full article: US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil pricesU.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected.
Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
Read full article: Alarmed ASEAN leaders adopt crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warSoutheast Asian leaders have adopted in an annual summit a contingency plan to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on their people and economies but acknowledged it will be difficult to enforce complex steps like establishing a regional fuel reserve to ensure a steady supply.
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme Court
Read full article: Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at the Supreme CourtA federal court has ruled against the new global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthy
Read full article: New York to tax luxury second homes in NYC but stops short of hiking income taxes on the wealthyNew York state lawmakers are expected to place a new tax on luxury second homes in New York City, appeasing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive base as he moves to fund his ambitious agenda on the backs of the rich.
Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests
Read full article: Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggestsBoth engines were intentionally shut down and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022.
Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
Read full article: Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffsPresident Donald Trump says goods from the European Union will face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4.
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
Read full article: French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse imagesFrench prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and X for child sexual images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by Grok.
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
Read full article: US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in AprilAmerica’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war.
Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers
Read full article: Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customersWith the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend their money, Whirlpool is having to adjust to Americans delaying big-ticket purchases while also raising prices to help stabilize its North American business.
FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking
Read full article: FDA's new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemakingHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other health officials have repeatedly announced major changes before any new rules have been drafted.
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
Read full article: US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwindsU.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds.
Is job hopping a chance for a career boost or a risky move? We’ve got the pros & cons
Read full article: Is job hopping a chance for a career boost or a risky move? We’ve got the pros & consMore and more professionals are embracing what’s called job hopping, moving from one job to another every few years. Some say it can fast-track your career and boost your pay. But experts warn it can also come with real risks.
McDonald's focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand
Read full article: McDonald's focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demandMcDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter but said high gas prices and consumer anxiety could dent sales this spring.
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of HormuzThe U_S_ military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U_S_ Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”.
Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself
Read full article: Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itselfTed Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video.
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
Read full article: An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports worldTed Turner was a sportsman and visionary media mogul who transformed the Atlanta Braves into a national sensation.
DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring
Read full article: DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this springDoorDash said Wednesday it expects to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter on gas price relief for its delivery drivers.
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders
Read full article: Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leadersQuestions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Read full article: Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran warThe price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began.
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
Read full article: Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopenWith hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war.
IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to apply
Read full article: IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to applyMillions of taxpayers penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for late payments or filings may qualify for refunds or penalty terminations.
Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds
Read full article: Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study findsLower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economy’s disparities, new research released Wednesday showed.
Rutgers University withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of Israel
Read full article: Rutgers University withdraws invite to a graduation speaker over his criticism of IsraelRutgers University has canceled a planned graduation speech by business leader Rami Elghandour after students raised concerns about his criticism of Israel on social media.
The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
Read full article: The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end warA U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said.
Economy expert explains how war with Iran as affecting your wallet
Read full article: Economy expert explains how war with Iran as affecting your walletIt has been more than eight weeks since the war with Iran began. Alex Jacquez, Chief of Policy & Advocacy at Groundwork Collaborative and former Special Assistant to the President for Economic Development and Industrial Strategy, joined us on The Morning Show to explain why the conflict is affecting gas prices, homebuyers and inflation.
Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was 'fraudulently' taken in colonial era
Read full article: Venezuela tells UN court that mineral-rich part of Guyana was 'fraudulently' taken in colonial eraVenezuela insists a mineral-rich region of Guyana was “fraudulently” taken in the 19th century.
Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and stronger spending at parks
Read full article: Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and stronger spending at parksDisney’s fiscal second-quarter results topped Wall Street’s view on strength in its streaming business and domestic theme parks, which are offsetting softness among international travelers.
Title inflation: How to avoid a promotion in name only, without higher pay, real advancement
Read full article: Title inflation: How to avoid a promotion in name only, without higher pay, real advancementA new job title can feel like a big step forward. But more workers are discovering that the promotion they celebrated may not be a real promotion at all.
Gas prices in Jacksonville spike 30 cents in just a week, data show. Tell us how higher fuel prices are affecting you
Read full article: Gas prices in Jacksonville spike 30 cents in just a week, data show. Tell us how higher fuel prices are affecting youThe price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA.
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Read full article: Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 millionApple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities.
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
Read full article: US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end warThe U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war.
Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of HormuzOil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again.
Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme
Read full article: Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan schemeU.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion
Read full article: US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotionA federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals.
FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
Read full article: FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under TrumpU.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban
Read full article: Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons banThe Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Denver and its police department seeking to strike down an assault weapons ban that’s been in place for Colorado’s largest city since 1989.
Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Read full article: Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murderThe man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges.
Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege
Read full article: Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allegeFive publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement.
Over 60? These 4 financial moves might offer your best ‘return’ on investment
Read full article: Over 60? These 4 financial moves might offer your best ‘return’ on investmentIf your retirement plan is in good shape, you can put more weight on allocating to decisions that deliver a psychological return rather than a financial one.
Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
Read full article: Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House saysPresident Donald Trump’s deals with drugmakers requiring many of their U.S. prescription prices to drop could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
Read full article: U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improvedU.S. job openings were essentially unchanged at 6.9 million in March, another sign the American labor remained sluggish even before the full impact of the Iran war hit the economy.
Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcast
Read full article: Mina Kimes takes over as Scripps National Spelling Bee host as part of reimagined broadcastMina Kimes is taking over as television host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and the ESPN NFL analyst hopes to use her outsider’s perspective to capture the excitement of the 101-year-old competition.
The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war.
Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence vote
Read full article: Romania’s pro-European coalition collapses after prime minister fails a no-confidence voteRomania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.
China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
Read full article: China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the StraitPresident Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place.
Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Read full article: Zelenskyy slams Russia's ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefireUkrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes during the night and into daylight hours have killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 others.
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
Read full article: Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectationsThe U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Read full article: OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30BGreg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
Read full article: Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer PrizeThe Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it.
Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdown
Read full article: Actors and studios strike a tentative 4-year deal, easing fears of another Hollywood shutdownTelevision and movie actors have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement with studios and streaming services.
AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 work
Read full article: AP, Washington Post, Reuters and Minnesota Star Tribune among Pulitzer winners for 2025 workThe Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration’s sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies.
A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
Read full article: A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landingA United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
Read full article: Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robotThe robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
Read full article: Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed planPresident Donald Trump's administration supports a proposal to delay rules to protect a vanishing species of whale in favor of commercial fishing interests.
Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen
Read full article: Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan CohenShares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon.
Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendance
Read full article: Remote working encouraged at leading English cricket club seeking to boost attendanceWorking from home is the new normal for millions of people in the U.K., and Surrey County Cricket Club has spotted an opportunity to galvanize attendance at its south London ground.
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
Read full article: Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going homeFor millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious.
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase
Read full article: New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard.
Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments
Read full article: Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departmentsActor-comedian Denis Leary has found a unique way to raise funds for his Leary Firefighters Foundation.
Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site
Read full article: Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial siteNine Native American tribes are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Read full article: Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle EastU.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran.
United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
Read full article: United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truckFederal authorities are investigating after a United Airlines passenger jet struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike and damaged a delivery truck while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of HormuzSeven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debut
Read full article: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ struts to first place with $77 million debutStudio estimates on Sunday say "The Devil Wears Prada 2" has topped the box office with $77 million in the U.S. and Canada and $156.6 million internationally.
Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration
Read full article: Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administrationA group of landlords are hoping to settle with the federal government over what they say are billions of dollars in losses due to the federal eviction moratorium in place for nearly a year during the pandemic.
Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano
Read full article: Padres announce agreement to sell team to investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E. FelicianoThe San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sell control of the team to an investor group led by Kwanza Jones and José E.
Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Read full article: Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearanceTaiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure.
Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time Saturday
Read full article: Crowd shrinks as Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO leads the annual meeting for the first time SaturdayBerkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel opened the first annual meeting without Warren Buffett on stage Saturday.
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
Read full article: Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector.
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Read full article: Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surgeCellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas.
