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Trump releases previously classified UFO files

Trump releases previously classified UFO files

  • Andrew Hay Reuters

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien life Friday.

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

Affordability beats other top issues for MAHA voters, poll finds

  • CHRIS PRENTICE Reuters

A new poll shows 61% of voters say health costs will have a "major impact" on their vote inÌýNovember's midterm elections.

Virginia's top court throws out Democratic-backed US House map

Virginia's top court throws out Democratic-backed US House map

  • Joseph Ax and Tim Reid Reuters

Virginia's top court threw out a new electoral mapÌýFridayÌýthat was crafted to flip four Republican-held U.S. congressional seats to Democrats, handing President Donald Trump's party a major win.Ìý

White House calls Mark HamillÌý 'sick' after actorÌýposts Trump gravesite image

White House calls Mark HamillÌý 'sick' after actorÌýposts Trump gravesite image

  • Reuters

The White House called "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill "one sick individual" after an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump in a shallow grave was posted online.

US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

US trade court rules Trump tariffs illegal, but issues narrow block

  • Dietrich Knauth Reuters

Small businesses argued the new tariffs were an attempt to sidestep a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.

New fighting breaks out between US, Iran, throwing ceasefire into doubt

New fighting breaks out between US, Iran, throwing ceasefire into doubt

  • Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Parisa Hafezi Reuters

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday, throwing into question the viability of a shaky ceasefire that had largely held for the previous month.

Americans don't like Trump's Jesus posts and back Pope Leo, poll shows

Americans don't like Trump's Jesus posts and back Pope Leo, poll shows

  • TERRY COLLINS USA Today

A majority of Americans also responded negatively to a post threatening Iran, in which Trump said "a whole civilization will die tonight."

AI bots auditioning for Wall Street trading are mostly losing

AI bots auditioning for Wall Street trading are mostly losing

  • May 7, 2026

AI isn’t ready to replace your fund manager — and the public experiments testing it are showing why.

US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon as summer driving season nears

  • May 7, 2026

The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline has surpassed $4.50 a gallon for the first time since July 2022, data from GasBuddy showed.

Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

Trump administration can keep 2020 election ballots seized from Georgia, judge rules

  • May 7, 2026

The ruling is a rare court victory for Trump's Justice Department in investigations that Trump has demanded.

New York judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note

New York judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note

  • May 6, 2026

The disgraced financier, accused of sex trafficking women and girls, was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019.

How have American attitudes toward the British monarchy changed?

How have American attitudes toward the British monarchy changed?

  • Apr 29, 2026

As Trump’s relationship with the U.K. has grown complicated, so too have Americans' attitudes toward the British royals.Ìý

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end the war

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end the war

  • Apr 28, 2026

Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved.

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with attempting to assassinate Trump

  • Apr 27, 2026

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, also faces firearms charges in a three-count complaint.

Are you due COVID era tax refund? Deadline is approaching

Are you due COVID era tax refund? Deadline is approaching

The national taxpayer advocate estimates that tens of millions of taxpayers may have been affected.Ìý

Trump's GOP clout? Ask the Indiana state senators he just ousted

Trump's GOP clout? Ask the Indiana state senators he just ousted

Of seven GOP senators who earned his ire, five lost their party's nominations to challengers the president had endorsed, with one race still too close to call.

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

About 150 people remain stuck on the ship, which had been visiting some of the most remote places on Earth. Three people on board have died.

BioBlitzers catalog wildlife in U.S., Mexico as walls go up along border

BioBlitzers catalog wildlife in U.S., Mexico as walls go up along border

As border wall construction accelerates, ecologists are cataloging wildlife on both sides of the international boundary and tracking the movements of rare species like jaguar and ocelot in Southern Arizona.

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

How redistricting and the Supreme Court have cut voters out of US House races

The lack of competitive races means that control of the U.S. House of Representatives will likely be determined in November's midterm election by fewer than 10% of Americans.

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says

Human to human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise but risk to public low, WHO says

WHO said it suspects some rare human to human transmission took place between close contacts on board a luxury cruise ship hit by hantavirus.

White House briefly locked down after nearby officer-involved shooting

White House briefly locked down after nearby officer-involved shooting

The White House was briefly placed on lockdown on Monday after a law enforcement officer shot an individual on the National Mall near the Washington Monument.

US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait

The U.S. military said Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats as it sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

US restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gasoline prices higher

Several U.S. restaurant chainsÌýreported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced theirÌýcustomers to cut back on other spending.

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

The case puts the issue of abortion back in front of the justices, who must confront another effort by abortion opponents to scale back access to mifepristone.

Online betting scandals are getting worse. Will Congress intervene?

Online betting scandals are getting worse. Will Congress intervene?

Bills were introduced in recent months seeking to rein in the platforms, yet a complicated legal and political landscape lies ahead.

Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Former New York Mayor Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition

Giuliani garnered acclaim for his 9/11 response, earning the nickname "America's Mayor." He also worked to overturn the 2020 election results, which led to criminal charges in two states.

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging, costly security problems

Vulnerabilities include multiple access points, guests arriving at all hours, uneven screening and blurred lines around protected zones.

Update: Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Update: Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States would begin an effort Monday morning to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

The rankings are based on metrics such as the number of job postings, the growth of wages and estimated median salary.

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