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Washington

White House: TSA, DHS Worker Funds Depleted by May Without Action

OMB warns Congress that emergency funding for homeland security payroll will run dry next month, raising stakes in budget standoff.

yesterday· 3 min read

Sports

Sorokin, Swayman, Vasilevskiy Named Vezina Trophy Finalists

Three elite netminders vie for the NHL's top goaltending honor as the 2025-26 season awards race heats up.

UAE's OPEC Exit Rattles Oil Markets Amid Fed Decision

The surprise withdrawal threatens cartel unity and injects fresh uncertainty into energy prices as investors face a packed earnings calendar and monetary policy update.

Sports

Knicks, Wild, Spurs All Advance on Playoff Sweep Night

Three teams clinched first-round series victories Tuesday, with Brunson's breakout and dominant defense headlining a busy postseason evening.

U.S. Warns Banks on Sanctions Risk From China Refineries Buying Iranian Oil

Treasury alert targets financial institutions serving independent Chinese refiners that process the majority of Iran's crude exports.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Washington

Man Charged With Assassination Attempt After Dinner Breach

Cole Allen faces federal charges after allegedly trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner with intent to kill President Trump.

3 days ago· 2 min read

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Shifts as AI Market Tops $4 Trillion

The tech giants are ending exclusive licensing just as Wall Street forecasts explosive enterprise AI growth.

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Hits Snag as Jurors Voice Strong Dislike

Jury selection reveals widespread negative opinions of Elon Musk, complicating his breach-of-contract case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

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Politics

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

Secret Service cleared the dais mid-event Saturday night; reason for evacuation remains unclear.

5 days ago· 1 min read

Mississippi Governor Calls Special Session on Redistricting Maps

Tate Reeves orders lawmakers back to Jackson after Supreme Court ruling on landmark voting-rights case.

Trump Aide Pushed HSA Expansion While Holding Stake in Wellness Company

Calley Means remained president of firm benefiting from health savings accounts as administration developed expansion policies

Trump Faces Uphill Battle as Economic Approval Ratings Slide from First-Term Highs

Sharp decline in public confidence presents challenge for former president's economic messaging

Business

Paramount Merger Draws Subscriber Lawsuit Over Pricing, Content

Five streaming customers are challenging the $110 billion deal in court, arguing consolidation will raise prices and shrink choice—a rare consumer test of media mergers.

7 hours ago· 3 min read

Ballmer Denounces Founder He Backed After Fraud Guilty Plea

Microsoft's former CEO says he was 'duped' by Joseph Sanberg, detailing investor harm in sentencing letter.

Amazon-Backed Nuclear Startup X-energy Raises $1 Billion in IPO Driven by Data Center Demand

Small modular reactor developer exceeds expectations as tech companies seek clean power for AI infrastructure

7 days ago· 3 min read

The Upfronts Aren't About TV Anymore: Where Madison Avenue's Billions Are Really Going

As streaming captures prime viewership, the industry's annual ad-buying spectacle is quietly transforming into a marketplace where traditional broadcast plays a shrinking role.

Tech

Meta Reports 20 Million User Drop, Cites Iran and Russia Disruptions

The social media giant's bundled metrics obscure platform-specific trends as geopolitical restrictions reshape its global footprint.

23 hours ago· 2 min read

Microsoft-OpenAI Partnership Shifts as AI Market Tops $4 Trillion

The tech giants are ending exclusive licensing just as Wall Street forecasts explosive enterprise AI growth.

Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Hits Snag as Jurors Voice Strong Dislike

Jury selection reveals widespread negative opinions of Elon Musk, complicating his breach-of-contract case against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

Lachy Groom Backs Indian House-Help Startup Pronto at $200M

Silicon Valley investor's bet on domestic-services platform signals venture appetite for emerging-market consumer startups despite funding slowdown.

Markets

UAE's OPEC Exit Rattles Oil Markets Amid Fed Decision

The surprise withdrawal threatens cartel unity and injects fresh uncertainty into energy prices as investors face a packed earnings calendar and monetary policy update.

U.S. Warns Banks on Sanctions Risk From China Refineries Buying Iranian Oil

Treasury alert targets financial institutions serving independent Chinese refiners that process the majority of Iran's crude exports.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Food Stocks That Pay: A Guide to Dividend Income in Staples

Consumer food companies offer steady dividends, attracting income investors seeking stability in volatile markets.

5 days ago· 5 min read

Gold's Safe-Haven Rally Fades as Iran Tensions Cool

Three-week surge reverses as geopolitical risk premiums deflate, showing how quickly safe-haven demand can evaporate.

5 days ago· 2 min read

World

U.S. and Iran Turn to Pakistan for Indirect Diplomacy

After direct talks stalled, both nations send delegations to Islamabad for back-channel negotiations aimed at de-escalating a two-month conflict.

Israel Strikes Lebanon Hours After Trump Extends Ceasefire by Three Weeks

IDF accuses Hezbollah of violations as fragile truce faces new test

Canada Eyes Closer European Ties as U.S. Policy Shifts Fuel Strategic Uncertainty

Ottawa's pivot toward the EU reflects growing unease over Washington's reliability, analysts say