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What's the Easiest Way to Lower Oil Prices?
- Gasoline prices have jumped 64 cents a gallon in two weeks. Diesel is at $4.60 nationally, up 83 cents since the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran in late February. In California, drivers are paying $5.34 a gallon . Fertilizer prices have surged 44 percent. Food prices are climbing. The Trump administration has assured Americans these are temporary disruptions. Once the military objectives are achieved, prices ...

Source: bradenton.com
WORLD   POLITICS  
Iran hits back after the US bombs a key island as the war enters its third week
- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A missile struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad and debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its third week Saturday. Associated Press images showed a column of smoke rising over the embassy compound in the Iraqi capital and a fire in the Fujairah port in the UAE ...

Source: apnews.com
US   POLITICS  
Rancor among Republicans doomed property tax plan
- Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TALLAHASSEE — With only 60 days to pass a full plate of bills and a balanced budget, the Florida Legislature's grand plans to add property tax cuts to their crowded calendar never had a chance. Lawmakers did not even get a budget out before the close of business Friday, the end of the regular session, much less a complicated ballot measure that would ask voters in ...

Source: orlandosentinel.com
US   POLITICS  
Reining in data centers sparks rare bipartisanship in statehouses
- With voters wary of AI and both parties' ability to tackle it, the issue has not fallen along usual partisan lines, even in an election year. A rare source of bipartisanship has broken out in state capitols across the country: tackling data centers. Legislators from both major parties in red, blue and battleground states alike are rushing to figure out how to regulate the construction and energy consumption of the ...

Source: nbcnews.com
Jet fuel prices are rising. That could make summer flights more expensive
- Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches. Experts say it's not a question of if airfares will go up , but when, for how long and by how much. The impact may be felt most on long-haul international routes, which burn significantly more fuel than shorter flights. Some airlines outside of the ...

Source: apnews.com
The 1 Thing Sleep Doctors Never, Ever Do In The Morning
- Every year, hundreds of news outlets shut down. HuffPost is committed to reporting that explains the world, holds power accountable, and centers real people's stories. Become a member and help keep this journalism strong. Already a member? You've likely heard that a good night of sleep starts in the morning, and sleep experts agree with this statement wholeheartedly. This is because of our circadian rhythm, or our ...

Source: huffpost.com
TECHNOLOGY  
Google's biggest Maps update in a decade puts Gemini in the passenger seat
- Ask Maps lets users query the world in natural language. Immersive Navigation rebuilds directions in 3D. Together, they mark the most significant overhaul of Google Maps since Street View. The question Google is now asking its users to ask Maps is: "My phone is dying, where can I charge it without a long wait for coffee?" That a navigation app can handle that query, and actually answer it well, marks a meaningful ...

Source: thenextweb.com
BUSINESS  
Staff complain that xAI is flailing because of constant upheaval
- Staff complain that the constant upheaval is destroying morale. Elon Musk has ordered another round of job cuts at xAI after growing frustrated with the poor performance of its coding product, forcing out several more cofounders and parachuting in "fixers" from SpaceX and Tesla to audit the startup. The latest overhaul of the 2-year-old startup follows the success of Anthropic and OpenAI, whose AI coding tools have ...

Source: arstechnica.com
4 U.S. Service Members Killed In Plane Crash Over Iraq
- Complex global events demand clear, independent reporting. We're working to explain the facts, challenge misinformation, and show how the news affects real lives. Help us continue our imperative work. Become a member today. Already a member? WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Four of the six crew members aboard a U.S. military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are confirmed to have been killed, the U.S. military ...

Source: huffpost.com
US   POLITICS  
Judge quashes DOJ probe into Jerome Powell saying it was for Trump's retribution
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The judge wrote that the sole purpose of the probe 'is to harass Powell to pressure him to lower rates' A federal judge quashed the Department of Justice's attempt to subpoena Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell , saying the effort was part of the Trump administration's effort ...

Source: independent.co.uk
US   POLITICS  
Bye-bye build-to-rent
- Bye-bye to build-to-rent housing.  On Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Senate voted 89–10 to pass House Resolution 6644, otherwise known by its cumbersome title, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill is essentially an amalgam of two pieces of wonky housing legislation that the House and Senate have been working on for over a year now, and which make a bunch of modest changes to existing regulations ...

Source: reason.com
US  
Lebanese official says man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike
- WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday. Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, 41, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, was killed by security after ramming into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township ...

Source: pbs.org
BUSINESS   SCIENCE  
NASA Clears Its Artemis Moon Rocket for an April Launch with 4 Astronauts Following Repairs
- CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA cleared its moon rocket on Thursday for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs . The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket will roll out of the hangar and back to the pad next week at Florida's Kennedy Space Center, leading to a launch attempt as early as April 1. It will mark humanity's first trip to the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II ...

Source: military.com
US  
Old Dominion attacker purchased stolen gun days before attack, ATF says
- A Virginia man, previously investigated for possible firearms crimes, sold a stolen handgun to the convicted ISIS supporter who then used it during his deadly rampage at Old Dominion University, federal authorities said Friday. Kenya Chapman, who lives in Smithfield, was accused of selling a firearm without a license — allegedly providing the weapon used by Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who opened fire on a ...

Source: nbcnews.com
WORLD   POLITICS  
Trump administration launches new forced labor investigations into dozens of countries as it fights to restore tariffs
- The Trump administration's top trade official launched investigations Thursday into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs and other trade restrictions as President Trump grapples with a Supreme Court ruling that struck down many of his tariffs. The investigations are taking place under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, ...

Source: cbsnews.com
HEALTH   MEDICINE  
Updated guideline emphasizes earlier treatment for high cholesterol
- The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal levels of one or more types of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. It is estimated 1 in 4 U.S. adults has high levels of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), which increase ...

Source: news-medical.net
US   POLITICS  
Airport security workers miss paycheck as shutdown drags on, raising worries of air travel delays
- WASHINGTON — Many Department of Homeland Security employees were on track to miss a paycheck Friday amid the nearly monthlong lapse in funding for the agency, leading officials to warn of potential disruptions in air travel if more airport security workers call out of work. Travelers have already experienced long security line delays at some major airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport in ...

Source: bostonglobe.com
US   MARKETS  
'High oil prices are not good for mortgage rates,' economist says. What homebuyers should know
- Mortgage rates have been climbing as the conflict in the Middle East rages on and oil prices remain elevated, causing fears of higher inflation. The average rate on a typical 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.35% as of Thursday, compared with 5.9% before the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran. Here's what homebuyers should know about interest rates as they shop for mortgages. Potential homebuyers who've been ...

Source: cnbc.com
BUSINESS   TECHNOLOGY  
AI startups' funding frenzy, where AWS goes next, and what's coming at Nvidia's GTC event
- Massive AI startup funding raged on this week with a couple of billion-dollar-plus rounds for Yann Lecun's and Mira Murati's startups, plus multiple multi-hundred-million rounds for vertical startups and tool providers — I mean, look at the AI and Data Money Matters section down there, it's nuts — plus big funding for data centers too. Cybersecurity funding got a boost as well, with Kevin Mandia's ...

Source: siliconangle.com
AI Toys Can Pose Safety Concerns for Children, New Study Suggests Caution
- A new study from the University of Cambridge found that AI-enabled toys for young children  can misinterpret emotional cues and are ineffective at supporting critical developmental play. The conclusions could be concerning for parents. In one report examining how AI affects children in their early years, a chatbot-enabled toy struggled to recognize social cues during playtime. Researchers found that the toy ...

Source: cnet.com
US   POLITICS  
Trump replaces Ric Grenell as Kennedy Center head
- President thanks Grenell for 'outstanding work' and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take over Donald Trump has announced that Ric Grenell, the longtime Republican foreign policy adviser who oversaw far-reaching changes at the Kennedy Center, which prompted many artists to abandon the performing arts venue, will be replaced by Matt Floca, vice-president of operations at the center. Trump made the ...

Source: theguardian.com
Meta's New AI Model Is Reportedly Delayed Again. Is 'Avocado' Toast?
- Meta's Avocado isn't ripe quite yet. The company has reportedly delayed the release of its next-generation foundational model until May, according to  The New York Times , citing unnamed sources. The model has fallen short "on internal tests for reasoning, coding and writing," compared with rival models from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic. Meta has spent billions of dollars overhauling its efforts to build ...

Source: cnet.com
DIGITAL   BUSINESS  
Amazon Is Jacking Up the Price on Prime Video Without Ads
- All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 2 minutes Being able to watch TV shows without commercial breaks used to be a major selling point of video streaming services. But nowadays, that luxury usually comes at a premium, and it seems to get more expensive every year. ...

Source: gizmodo.com
US  
Jury to begin deliberations in landmark social media addiction trial | US News
- After a month of hearings, 12 jurors are set to decide on whether or not social media companies should be liable for harm caused to children using their platforms. Lawyers in a landmark social media addiction trial - which has seen tech giants face a jury - have made their final arguments. After a month of hearings, 12 jurors are set to decide on whether or not social media companies should be liable for harm ...

Source: news.sky.com
POLITICS  
Cuba, reeling from oil crisis, acknowledges talks with Trump
- Cuba, reeling from an oil shortage, has begun direct talks with the United States in an effort to solve "bilateral differences" between the two countries, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday. The comments, broadcast nationwide in Cuba, are the first confirmation of negotiations between the Trump administration and Havana. The U.S. and Cuba have been fierce adversaries for nearly 70 years, since ...

Source: latimes.com
US  
Charges dropped against Georgia teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
- The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said. The teen driver faced homicide and trespassing charges after Jason Hughes, 40, was inadvertently run over during a toilet paper prank at his home. The four others faced lesser misdemeanour charges. The teacher's family had asked for the charges to be dropped to ...

Source: bbc.com