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U.S. gas prices have surged past $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, driven by global oil disruptions tied to the Iran war, putting added financial strain on consumers and businesses already facing rising costs.

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Iran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai’s coast in a drone attack that caused no casualties, as escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes and rising international tensions continue to intensify the conflict.

Major U.S. airports are returning to normal operations after weeks of chaos, as TSA workers begin receiving retroactive pay following an emergency directive aimed at easing severe staffing shortages and security lines.

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan are examining whether high-profile, well-timed bets on prediction markets like Polymarket may violate insider trading and other financial laws as scrutiny of the fast-growing industry intensifies.

The Supreme Court is set to weigh a potentially historic challenge to birthright citizenship after President Trump issued an executive order questioning long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, new data highlights sweeping changes over the past 50 years, including an older, more diverse population, shifting family dynamics, expanded education and workforce participation—especially among women—and widening economic inequality.

Federal officials have designated the deadly March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, finding that the assailant— Ayman Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon—had intent to target the Jewish community and documented ties to the Iran-backed group.

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year following backlash over an English-only condolence message after the fatal crash between plane and fire truck that killed two pilots, one a French-speaker, capping weeks of political pressure and renewed debate over bilingual leadership at Air Canada.

A video posted by Kid Rock showing a U.S. Army helicopter hovering near his Nashville home has sparked backlash and questions over whether taxpayer-funded military resources were used, though officials say such flights are typically routine training exercises with no evidence of private coordination.

Charles Barkley criticized the treatment of immigrants in the United States during a March Madness broadcast, calling it “a travesty and a disgrace” while reflecting on college basketball player Alex Karaban’s family story and the broader national debate under Trump’s immigration policies.

Actor Rob Schneider urged reinstating the U.S. military draft during the ongoing Iran conflict, arguing on social media that mandatory two-year service for 18-year-olds would unify Americans across backgrounds and strengthen national readiness while officials say a draft remains only a possible option.

A new University of Massachusetts Amherst poll finds Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 33%—the lowest of his second term—amid widespread disapproval of his handling of the economy, immigration, and the war with Iran, with even some 2024 supporters expressing growing doubts.

CBS broadcasters Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, and Grant Hill delivered a masterclass in live commentary, balancing composure and emotion as they captured the chaos and shock of UConn Huskies’ dramatic game-winning three-pointer over the Duke Blue Devils, considered an all-time great March Madness moment.

Volodymyr Zelensky warned that a prolonged Iran war would significantly benefit Russia by boosting its oil-driven economy and shifting U.S. focus to the Middle East, ultimately reducing critical military support and resources for Ukraine in its ongoing war.

Justin Jouvenal argues that the Trump administration is drawing on arguments from 19th-century figures tied to racist anti-Black and anti-Chinese campaigns against immigrants to challenge birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.

In her recent interview with NBC news, Second Lady Usha Vance said she and husband Vice President JD Vance don’t always agree but value open-minded conversations, downplayed 2028 presidential speculation, and reflected on her politically independent views and maintaining normal family routines like shopping at Costco.

Spain’s Catholic Church has condemned the death of 25-year-old Noelia Castillo, who died by euthanasia in Barcelona on Thursday after winning a long court battle. They argue her death reflects a broader societal and institutional failure despite courts upholding her legal right to die after years of severe suffering from an incurable chronic condition.

Taylor Swift is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit from writer Maren Wade, who claims the album title “The Life of a Showgirl” unlawfully overlaps with her established “Confessions of a Showgirl” brand and misleads consumers.

A stranded couple on Oahu was rescued after carving a large “SOS” in the sand during severe flash flooding, as Coast Guard and Navy crews conducted multiple rescues, including rooftop airlifts amid storm-driven chaos across the island.