Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Read full article: Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leasesThe Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development.
Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's death
Read full article: Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's deathWorkers in Brazil have resumed the construction of the stage for the upcoming concert by Shakira this weekend on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach.
Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
Read full article: Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claimsThe Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.
Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
Read full article: Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspectsThe Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes.
Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in Indonesia
Read full article: Camera shows Sumatra orangutan using a canopy bridge to cross a road in IndonesiaConservations say a Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a human-made canopy bridge to cross a public road on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffed
Read full article: United Airlines CEO confirms he approached American about potential merger, but was rebuffedUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Monday outlined why he thinks a merger between his airline and rival American would benefit travelers, despite American’s refusal to engage in negotiations.
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
Read full article: Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI allianceMicrosoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom.
Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
Read full article: Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets caseA court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC.
Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South Asia
Read full article: Energy shock ripples through kitchens, forests and conservation in Africa and South AsiaEnergy shocks linked to the Iran war are pushing households across Africa and South Asia back to charcoal and firewood as cleaner cooking methods become more expensive and unreliable.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Read full article: Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials sayIran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war.
The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Read full article: The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials sayIran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program.
US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall Street
Read full article: US stocks inch to more records as oil prices rise ahead of a blockbuster week for Wall StreetThe U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally slowed after uncertainty rose about what will happen next in the Iran war.
Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
Read full article: Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chairThe Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair.
The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Read full article: The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoysPakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations.
Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
Read full article: Iran's top diplomat briefly returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phoneIran's foreign minister has briefly visited Islamabad again as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinner
Read full article: The Latest: Trump uninjured after security incident at White House Correspondents' dinnerPresident Donald Trump was uninjured and other top White House officials were evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after an unspecified threat.
Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmed
Read full article: Shots fired as gunman charges toward ballroom at White House correspondents' dinner. Trump unharmedA man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump on Saturday night.
Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Read full article: Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal VirginiaPresident Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
Read full article: Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to goThe latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed.
EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zones
Read full article: EU considers helping with Mideast energy infrastructure to bypass conflict zonesTop European Union officials say the bloc is looking into funding alternative energy infrastructure in the Middle East that would circumvent conflict hot spots like the Strait of Hormuz.
US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says
Read full article: US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent saysTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. does not plan a third renewal of a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is currently at sea.
Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changes
Read full article: Don't count on rate cuts just yet: Warsh as Fed chair may not lead to big policy changesPresident Donald Trump has made it clear he expects his choice for Federal Reserve chair to quickly cut interest rates once he takes office.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Read full article: Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AITechnology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.
AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
Read full article: AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London MarathonVisually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life.
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
Read full article: Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for WarshThe Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor.
FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Read full article: FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directiveThe Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bondA U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market.
Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment
Read full article: Norfolk Southern's profit fell 27% as it didn't collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailmentNorfolk Southern railroad’s first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn’t collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs.
At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
Read full article: At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats upChina’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets.
US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator
Read full article: US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senatorU.S. officials have announced a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese transnational organized crime.
Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
Read full article: Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign ministerPresident Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks.
South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTS
Read full article: South Korean prosecutors deny police request for arrest warrant for K-pop mogul behind BTSSouth Korean prosecutors have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk.
Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor
Read full article: Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactorCzech power company ČEZ has signed a deal with U.K. company Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for building the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic.
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital
Read full article: Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capitalAuthorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways.
The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
Read full article: The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign ministerU.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Read full article: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI modelDeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update.
Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
Read full article: Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over PyongyangSouth Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Read full article: Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokeholdBusinesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
Read full article: Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more recordsA surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war.
Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for Trump
Read full article: Reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug might only be the first step for TrumpPresident Donald Trump’s decision to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug is a boon for the industry.
Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown
Read full article: Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdownA former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
Read full article: 'Two ways of calculating': Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug pricesPresident Donald Trump, known for popularizing the term "fake news," seems to have shifted focus to a healthy dose of fake math in defending impossibly large cuts to prescription drug prices.
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
Read full article: Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in USThe Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raidA U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market.
Trump's “gold card” visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, Lutnick says
Read full article: Trump's “gold card” visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, Lutnick saysPresident Donald Trump's “gold card” visa program, which allows foreigners to live and work in the U.S. for at least $1 million, has approved just one person since December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced this Thursday.
Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier
Read full article: Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrierPresident Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop.
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Read full article: Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop themOffshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.
Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
Read full article: Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyoutsIn the latest round of tech industry job cuts, Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers and Microsoft is offering buyouts to a similar number.
Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before LaGuardia jet crash, but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says
Read full article: Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before LaGuardia jet crash, but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB saysThe National Transportation Safety Board says a firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for.
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative
Read full article: Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativePresident Donald Trump has announced a deal with Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products.
Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinner
Read full article: Trump's planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents' dinnerFor the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend.
Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly drop
Read full article: Average US long-term mortgage rate slips to 6.23%, its third weekly dropThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped for the third week in a row, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers as the spring homebuying season rolls on.
Union Pacific profit climbed 5% as it builds the case for its acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern
Read full article: Union Pacific profit climbed 5% as it builds the case for its acquisition of rival Norfolk SouthernUnion Pacific delivered 5% higher earnings in the first quarter as the railroad worked to prepare its case to convince regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of eastern rival Norfolk Southern is a good idea.
US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels
Read full article: US jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levelsThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week but remains within the historically healthy range of recent years.
Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son
Read full article: Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his sonPresident Donald Trump loves to keep people guessing about his next policy moves, a reality TV, cliffhanger governing style that is helping “events” wagering companies, including some backed by one of his sons.
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv
Read full article: US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits KyivUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war.
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Read full article: Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shiftA cannabis industry group calls President Donald Trump’s reclassification of state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug “the most significant federal advancement in cannabis policy" in decades.
Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of HormuzU.S. President Donald Trump says he has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world
Read full article: Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent worldBrazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape.
SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
Read full article: SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change thatA bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores.
UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel
Read full article: UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English ChannelThe U.K. and French governments have signed a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel.
Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Read full article: Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strikeThousands of Samsung Electronics workers rally at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike.
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
Read full article: EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its vetoThe European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.
The Latest: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: The Latest: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz.
Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Read full article: Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy RodríguezColombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Venezuela for key talks on border security and trade with the country's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez.
New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel's girlfriend
Read full article: New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel's girlfriendThe New York Times says it has learned that the FBI investigated one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, after she wrote about its agents being assigned to protect and transport the girlfriend of that agency's director, Kash Patel.
Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
Read full article: Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systemsAnthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Read full article: Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giantAn $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.
MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years and fired after maternity leave in a new lawsuit
Read full article: MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years and fired after maternity leave in a new lawsuitA former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave and following years of what she described as sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.
Read full article: Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.The Trump family's alternative to Facebook and Twitter is shaking up its leadership in hopes of reviving the struggling business.
Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies
Read full article: Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and suppliesThe German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel.
Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal
Read full article: Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes dealPeru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets.
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
Read full article: Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhereDesert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity.
One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workersDigital nomads often work from cafes, co-working spaces or airports, thanks to reliable internet and the rise of remote work.
Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials say
Read full article: Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 30 more to hospitals, officials sayAuthorities say a chemical leak at a West Virginia plant has killed two people and sent about 30 others to the hospital, including one person in serious condition.
More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterway
Read full article: More confusion looms over Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks three ships near waterwayConfusion is deepening in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked three ships near the crucial waterway that has plunged the world into an energy crisis.
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
Read full article: The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for fundersThe Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the way
Read full article: More kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool, with California's surge leading the wayMore kids than ever are attending state-funded preschool in the U.S., 1.8 million of them the last school year.
