US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year
Buying concert tickets sucks. Here’s what will — and won’t — change after the massive Live Nation legal case
Google in talks with Marvell to build new AI chips, The Information reports
Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina's capital honoring late Pope Francis
Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right
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Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening
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The Latest: Trump and Iran’s top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels
April 17, 2026
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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
The U.S. Treasury Department has extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days after Secretary Scott Bessent ruled out such a move
April 18, 2026
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San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
The family of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is nearing a sale of the team, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press
April 18, 2026
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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved
April 18, 2026
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Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
Trump’s lawyers seeking resolution of his $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury
April 18, 2026
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American rejects merger talks with United Airlines
American Airlines said on Friday that it was not interested in a merger with United Airlines and had not held any such talks, diminishing prospects of an industry-reshaping deal
April 18, 2026
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but says U.S. must end naval blockade
Iran temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, raising
April 17, 2026
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Trump, IRS in talks to settle US president's $10 billion lawsuit
Lawyers for Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service are in talks to settle the U.S. president's $10 billion lawsuit against the tax collection agency for
April 18, 2026
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Blackstone-backed Liftoff moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
Mobile app marketing firm Liftoff filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Friday, moving the Blackstone-backed company closer to the public markets on
April 18, 2026
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World Bank launches new strategy to help small states tackle challenges
The World Bank on Friday unveiled a new strategy aimed at helping small island states and other small countries better address unique challenges such
April 18, 2026
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$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring
April 17, 2026
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FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world
April 18, 2026
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White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos
April 18, 2026
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US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany
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Justice Department targets leading US egg producers in antitrust case, WSJ reports
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Spirit Airlines seeks government funding amid rising oil prices, Air Current reports
Spirit Airlines on Friday asked the Trump administration for hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funding to offset rising fuel prices and stave off a possible liquidation
April 18, 2026
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US Fed has told big banks not to push back aggressively on new capital rules
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Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says
Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos is a serious threat to the global banking system, and it is likely to be followed by similar, even more powerful cyberthreats,
April 18, 2026
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Nvidia rival Cerebras discloses US IPO filing as AI boom drives listings
AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems revealed its filing for a U.S. initial public offering on Friday, bringing the Nvidia rival closer to the public markets as it seeks to tap into
April 18, 2026
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Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly
Oil prices plunged and the stock market rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open
April 18, 2026
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White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier
April 18, 2026
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Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
April 17, 2026
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Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
April 17, 2026
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Oil settles down 9% after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
Oil prices settled down by around 9% on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz was open for the
April 17, 2026
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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record
April 17, 2026
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Ships test Strait of Hormuz after opening, seek assurances on safety
A group of ships made an unsuccessful attempt to exit the Gulf on Friday evening, ship tracking data showed, as shipping companies
April 17, 2026
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EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines
April 17, 2026
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Fed's Waller says rate cuts still possible this year if war ends quickly
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BoC governor says not concerned about short-term spike in inflation expectations
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Friday inflation will rise in the short term and that an uptick in
April 18, 2026
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US imposes sanctions aimed at Colombian fighters in Sudan
The United States imposed sanctions on Friday on five companies and individuals it said were involved in recruiting former Colombian military personnel to fight on
April 18, 2026
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Calls grow to remove Peru election chief as vote count drags on
Calls to remove the head of Peru's electoral authority intensified on Friday as delays and alleged irregularities clouded the presidential vote count, with
April 18, 2026
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Wall Street indexes hit record highs as oil falls with Strait of Hormuz declared open
The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the blue-chip Dow marked its
April 17, 2026
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Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud
The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on
April 18, 2026
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Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three
April 18, 2026
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Venezuela likely to get IMF loan support after necessary groundwork, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund will likely provide Venezuela with a financial support program as part of its re-engagement with the
April 18, 2026
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Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers
Union leaders representing thousands of New York City apartment house doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with building owners
April 18, 2026
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Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL
Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history
April 18, 2026
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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
The Trump administration says it’s in talks with the IRS to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information
April 18, 2026
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New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation
The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
April 18, 2026
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Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
Indian refiners are settling payments for rare cargoes of Iranian oil purchased under a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver using
April 17, 2026
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US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters
President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States
April 17, 2026
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IMF says Middle East war to deepen economic divide in Latin America, Caribbean
The war in the Middle East is likely to widen economic differences across Latin America and the Caribbean, giving some short-term support to oil exporters while
April 17, 2026
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Air Canada to cut four NY-bound flights as fuel prices soar due to Iran conflict
Air Canada said on Friday it will trim daily flights to New York from 38 to 34, starting in June, as higher fuel prices lead North American carriers to cut capacity on
April 17, 2026
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Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement
Investors placed a bet worth about $760 million on a falling oil price around 20 minutes before Iran's foreign minister announced on Friday that the
April 17, 2026
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Ships crossing Hormuz need OK from IRGC, unfreezing funds part of deal, Iran official says
All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (
April 17, 2026
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US buyers redirect imported fertilizer overseas as Iran war drives up global prices
U.S. fertilizer buyers are redirecting shipments out of the country, as higher overseas prices give them an incentive to divert critical
April 17, 2026
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Stocks romp to records, oil plunges on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices cratered, Wall Street indexes scaled record highs and U.S.
April 17, 2026
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Significant differences remain between Iran-US, including on nuclear issues, senior Iranian official says
Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that
April 17, 2026
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Fed chair nominee Warsh will have ideas, economy may deliver surprises, Daly says
Kevin Warsh may have plans for big changes at the U.S. central bank, but like previous Federal Reserve leaders cannot know what economic surprises he may need to
April 17, 2026
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Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up
Weight-loss drug developer Kailera Therapeutics' shares surged 62.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday after closing a $625 million U.S. initial public offering, as
April 17, 2026
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Hampshire College’s demise is yet another blow to creative, outside-the-box options in higher education
Hampshire College’s studen-driven, unorthodox approach to education has roots in the early 1900s and a belief that students should be active, engaged learners.
April 17, 2026
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Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama is accused of wearing makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players in a fraud scheme that bilked investors of $20 million
April 18, 2026
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Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity
April 18, 2026
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Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery
The government-owned corporation that delivers mail in Canada is taking steps to stop home delivery
April 17, 2026
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The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana
The Supreme Court is handing a win to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana
April 17, 2026
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China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is in talks with investors to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion, The Information reported on Friday,
April 17, 2026
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Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say
The Republic of Congo has told investors it formally requested a fresh financing programme from the International Monetary Fund,
April 17, 2026
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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the naval blockade on Iran will "remain in full force" until a deal with Tehran is struck.
April 17, 2026
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Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says
Indian oil refiners are doing their best to line-up oil cargoes to meet local demand, an Indian government official said on Friday, after the United States decided not
April 17, 2026
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Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says
A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive
April 17, 2026
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Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process
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Reopened Strait of Hormuz, oil price drop may recast Fed's rate-cut options
Iran's move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a sharp drop in oil prices on Friday boosted bets the Federal Reserve may resume its
April 17, 2026
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Lilly's obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch week
Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill was prescribed 1,390 times in the U.S. in its first week of sales, according to analysts who cited IQVIA data,
April 17, 2026
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Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says
The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated geopolitical tensions as it could take time - possibly years - for loan quality to deteriorate,
April 17, 2026
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India fails to pass parliament expansion bill linked to quotas for women
An Indian government bill to expand assemblies that would have brought forward plans to reserve a third of the seats for women did not get enough votes to get through
April 17, 2026
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Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection
The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
April 17, 2026
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Drone maker AEVEX valued at $2.6 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut
Drone maker AEVEX's shares jumped 15% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, signaling growing investor appetite for defense-
April 17, 2026
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Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open
Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for transporting global oil and gas, was open for all commercial vessels following a ceasefire
April 17, 2026
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Pope urges Africa's youth to resist dual temptations of migration and corruption in Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging young people in Cameroon to resist the temptation to migrate and to stay at home and fight corruption
April 17, 2026
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that
President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the flow of drugs into the U.S. by sea has been nearly eradicated under his administration
April 17, 2026
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Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and greatly increase revenue for the athletic department, according to a plan expected to be approved next week
April 17, 2026
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Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets — after lambasting Obama for a similar move
Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets — after lambasting Obama for a similar move
April 17, 2026
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Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB
April 17, 2026