At least four killed and many ‘kidnapped’ in second Houthi attack in a week on Red Sea cargo ship
April 3, 2026
Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea
Universities threatened with funding cuts under proposed plan to tackle antisemitism in Australia
April 3, 2026
Australian universities may lose funding if they’re not judged to
A piece of the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree is going on display – and you can hug it
April 3, 2026
The remains of a famous sycamore tree, which stood on
EU’s von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote brought by far-right
April 3, 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence
Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights
April 3, 2026
The words “Get out of Mexico” are still visible on
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Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022
April 3, 2026
The average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4 Tuesday for the first time since mid-2022, as the cost of oil
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A global jet fuel shortage is raising the cost of air travel
April 3, 2026
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to read this story ad-free
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Stocks have their worst quarter since 2022, raising doubts about Trump’s economic playbook
April 3, 2026
Stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9% while the Nasdaq rose 3.8% and the Dow gained 1,125 points. Subscribe
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Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory
April 3, 2026
The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey Company for tinkering with the
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Trump says his ‘preference’ would be to ‘take the oil in Iran’
April 2, 2026
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would like to “take the oil in Iran” and is considering seizing the export hub
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U.S. crude tops $100 and the S&P 500 approaches correction as Iran war enters second month
April 2, 2026
Global oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend when Iran-backed Houthi militants launched
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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.
April 2, 2026
Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy because of the war with Iran. Now, some analysts say the worst
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When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks
April 1, 2026
Travelers frustrated by long security lines may not see immediate relief, even as Transportation Security Administration officers begin receiving pay again on
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Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant
April 1, 2026
Colombian officials discovered a body Friday amid the search for a U.S. flight attendant who went missing in the country last weekend. Subscribe
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House Republicans pass DHS funding bill that Democrats call ‘dead on arrival’ in the Senate
March 31, 2026
WASHINGTON — House Republicans voted Friday evening to pass a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security that has no
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God and bitcoin: Why some Christians are going all in on cryptocurrency
March 31, 2026
Todd and Janet Gatewood launched their Nashville-based radio show “God, Freedom and Bitcoin” in January, blending their passion for cryptocurrency with their