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Soaring Gas Prices Drive EV Interest as Iran War Impacts Energy Markets
Americans increasingly consider electric vehicles as fuel costs surge, but affordability remains a significant barrier to adoption.
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BusinessAmerican Woman Missing After Falling Overboard During Bahamas Trip
Coast Guard and Bahamian authorities search waters after woman swept away during evening dinghy excursion with husband.
BusinessInternational Student Enrollment Plunges as Trump Immigration Policies Squeeze U.S. Colleges
Administration's campaign to curtail foreign students hits institutions nationwide, forcing budget cuts and program eliminations across higher education.
BusinessSavannah Guthrie Returns to 'TODAY' Show as Search for Missing Mother Continues
The veteran anchor resumed her duties Monday after more than two months away while authorities continue searching for her 84-year-old mother.
BusinessRising Iran War Costs Force Farms Toward Potential Agricultural Crisis
The conflict is driving up farming expenses on operations already under severe pressure, raising concerns about whether America faces another devastating farm crisis.
BusinessRising Fuel Costs Force Amazon and Airlines to Add War-Related Surcharges
Iran conflict drives gas prices to new highs, triggering widespread transportation surcharges across U.S. economy
BusinessFalling Wage Growth Signals Economic Headwinds as Iran War Drives Up Costs
Americans receive smaller pay raises while tariffs and higher gas prices threaten to make everything more expensive across the economy.
BusinessU.S. Jobs Market Remains Resilient Despite Iran War Escalation
Economy added 178,000 positions in March, exceeding expectations as conflict drives oil prices higher and creates new economic uncertainties.
BusinessU.S. Economy Adds 178,000 Jobs in March Despite Iran War Escalation
Employment growth exceeded expectations and demonstrated labor market resilience as the conflict with Iran began driving up oil prices.
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Oil Prices Surge 80% as Iran War Drives Biggest Single-Day Jump in Six Years
Nationwide gas prices hit $4.08 per gallon for unleaded and $5.51 for diesel as ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets.
BusinessPrediction Markets Face Reality Check as Election Season Approaches
Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket gain attention from investors and political observers, but experts warn the reality is more complex than promised.
BusinessStarbucks Awards Bonuses to Baristas and Expands Tipping as Turnaround Efforts Intensify
Coffee giant focuses on improving employee experience alongside customer satisfaction in comprehensive business transformation.
BusinessSam's Club Raises Annual Membership Fee to $60 as Sales and Member Growth Accelerate
Walmart-owned warehouse retailer increases fees as high gas prices highlight value of fuel discount perks for budget-conscious consumers.
BusinessGas Prices Hit $4 Per Gallon Milestone as Iran War Drives Energy Costs Higher
Average U.S. gasoline prices reach levels not seen since mid-2022, with analysts warning more increases could follow as conflict continues.
BusinessGlobal Jet Fuel Shortage Drives Up Air Travel Costs Amid Iran Conflict
American flyers face rising ticket prices as Iran war disrupts fuel supplies and drives energy costs to multi-year highs.
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Global Jet Fuel Shortage Drives Up Air Travel Costs
American travelers face rising airfare prices as worldwide jet fuel supply constraints strain aviation industry amid ongoing Iran conflict.
BusinessTrump Says He Wants Iran's Oil and Could Seize Kharg Island Export Hub
President declares preference to "take the oil in Iran" and considers seizing island responsible for more than 90% of Iran's oil exports.
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Trump Considers Seizing Iran's Kharg Island Oil Hub in Escalation of War Aims
President says he wants to 'take the oil in Iran' and is weighing capture of facility that handles 90% of country's exports.
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TSA Security Lines Face Weeks of Delays as Agency Struggles With Staffing After Shutdown
Travelers frustrated by long security lines may not see immediate relief as Transportation Security Administration officers begin receiving pay again Monday after working without wages for over a month.
BusinessBody Found in Colombia During Search for Missing U.S. Flight Attendant
Colombian officials discovered remains Friday amid ongoing investigation into disappearance of American airline worker who went missing last weekend.
BusinessTSA Lines May Face Weeks of Delays Despite Officers Returning to Work
Transportation Security Administration workers begin receiving pay again after more than a month without wages during partial government shutdown.
BusinessChristian Cryptocurrency Movement Emerges as Pastors Pitch Bitcoin as 'Biblically Sound'
With the rise of digital currency, a Christian subculture around cryptocurrency has developed, with religious leaders promoting bitcoin through biblical teachings.
BusinessGrowing Insider Trading Fears on Iran War as Trump Administration Slow to Police Prediction Markets
Concerns mount about potential misuse of classified military information on betting platforms, but federal oversight remains limited as prediction markets surge in popularity.
BusinessJury Finds Meta and YouTube Negligent in Landmark Social Media Safety Trial
Historic verdict establishes that social media giants profited from products designed to be dangerously addictive to children, setting precedent for future litigation.
BusinessJudge Blocks Trump Administration From Limiting Anthropic's Federal Contracts
Federal court halts national security designation that would have cut off AI company's work with government agencies.
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Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Jury delivers verdict in civil trial accusing social media giants of designing dangerously addictive products targeting children.
BusinessOlaplex Acquired by German Giant Henkel for $1.4 Billion
Hair care company's disappointing public run ends with takeover deal as German consumer goods giant expands beauty portfolio.
BusinessSavannah Guthrie Reveals Family 'In Agony' Over Mother's Disappearance
TODAY co-host opens up about ongoing seven-week search for missing mother Nancy in first interview since disappearance from Arizona home.
BusinessTrump's Policies Widen America's Wealth Gap as Programs for Poor Are Slashed
President cuts assistance to lower-income households while advancing policies benefiting wealthy Americans and corporations.
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America's Wealth Gap Expands as Trump Policies Favor Rich While Cutting Aid to Poor
President's economic agenda benefits wealthy households and corporations while reducing programs that help lower-income Americans cope with rising costs.
