Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
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Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Businesses starting to receive their IEEPA tariff refunds
"I'd been checking the status feverishly to see if anything was in my bank account," one small business owner said.
Searing U.S. energy prices are driving the hottest inflation in years
CPI gas price index has surged 28% from a year ago, while overall energy costs are up nearly 18%, new inflation data shows.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies dies at age 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could reach nearly 4% in 2027
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, a crucial step in President Trump's push to make Warsh the central bank's leader, replacing Jerome Powell.
Data reveals 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. last year
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at Arkansas state park
A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas.
Justice Department defends subpoenas of Wall Street Journal reporters
The Justice Department defended itself after the Wall Street Journal revealed it has received subpoenas in connection with a leak investigation.
Canvas' parent company strikes deal with hackers to delete stolen data
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
Feds charge ship operator in Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
CPI surged in April as inflation soars to highest level in almost 3 years
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
EBay rejects GameStop's $55.5 billion takeover bid
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen had argued that his company's retail locations would help eBay build a "national network."
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