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Trump Backs Barr for Kentucky Senate, Sidelines MAGA Challenger

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr reshapes the 2026 race and signals a pragmatic turn in GOP primary strategy.

U.S.

Video Shows Suspect Breaching Security at Correspondents' Dinner

Federal prosecutors release surveillance footage of alleged armed attempt to reach President Trump at White House press event.

U.S.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed in Greg Biffle Plane Crash

Two families are suing aircraft owners and operators after the December crash that killed the former NASCAR driver, his family, and two pilots.

Washington

Republicans Defer to Trump on Iran as Hegseth Defends War Strategy

GOP lawmakers back the president during a fragile ceasefire while the defense secretary faces sharp Democratic questioning on Capitol Hill.

Washington

Republicans Defer to Trump on Iran as Hegseth Faces Congress

GOP lawmakers back the president's handling of a fragile ceasefire while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends war strategy under Democratic scrutiny.

2 days ago· 3 min read

U.S.

Video Shows Armed Man's Attempt to Storm Correspondents' Dinner

Federal prosecutors unveil footage of suspect allegedly targeting President Trump at White House press event.

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.

2 days ago· 3 min read

Sports

Knicks Set NBA Playoff Record with 47-Point Halftime Lead

New York's historic dominance over Atlanta in Game 6 was marred by ejections after a late-half scuffle.

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Politics

Alabama, Tennessee Call Special Sessions on Redistricting

Republican governors convene lawmakers to redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court narrows Voting Rights Act protections.

Trump Backs Barr in Kentucky Senate Race, Reshapes 2026 Field

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr and request for rival Nate Morris to step aside signals strategic consolidation ahead of midterms.

yesterday· 3 min read

Trump Backs Barr for Kentucky Senate, Sidelines MAGA Challenger

The former president's endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr reshapes the 2026 race and signals a pragmatic turn in GOP primary strategy.

Trump Evacuated From White House Correspondents' Dinner

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

last week· 1 min read

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.

2 days 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

last week· 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.

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.

5 days ago· 3 min read

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.

5 days ago· 3 min read

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.

4 days ago· 2 min read

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.

4 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.

last week· 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.

World

Taiwan's Lai Reaches Eswatini After Overflight Delays

The diplomatically fraught visit underscores Beijing's economic pressure on Taiwan's last African ally.

15 hours ago· 2 min read

Israeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Four women and a child among the dead as fighting continues despite recent diplomatic efforts to halt Israel-Hezbollah conflict.

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