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Report: Blackstone Drops $4 Billion New World Deal
Blackstone has walked away from a proposed $4 billion tie-up with Hong Kong's New World Development after the indebted property developer refused to cede control, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Blackstone declined to comment. ...
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:10:02 EDTGrocery Prices Rose in April, but Gas Spikes Weren't the Only Reason
Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% in April compared to the same month a year earlier...
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:13:49 EDTUS Air Force Training Jet Crashes in Alabama, Pilots Eject Safely
A U.S. Air Force training jet crashed Tuesday in west Alabama with both pilots ejecting safely, military officials said. Military officials said a T-38 Talon II aircraft from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi was involved in a "mishap" at noon.
Wed, 13 May 2026 07:05:58 EDTInsiders: Politics Sap Appetite for Iran Operations
The looming midterm elections and domestic political realities make it unlikely that President Donald Trump will resume major military operations against Iran.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:48:47 EDTObama Stumps for Texas Democrats in Austin
Former President Barack Obama made a surprise stop at an Austin taco shop Tuesday to support Texas Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa ahead of the 2026 elections.
Tue, 12 May 2026 22:25:11 EDTKash Patel: 'This FBI Is Targeting No Journalists'
At a Senate hearing Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is not investigating journalists.
Tue, 12 May 2026 22:13:02 EDTPennsylvania Supreme Court Judge Leaves Dems Over Antisemitism
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice announced this week he is leaving the Democrats, citing a rise in antisemitism.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:12:14 EDTSen. Capito Easily Wins West Virginia GOP Primary
Incumbent Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., coasted to victory Tuesday night in West Virginia's Republican primary, securing the nomination for November's election.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:12:45 EDTReport: Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis
Waymo is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a software issue that could cause some autonomous vehicles to "drive onto a flooded roadway," according to documents posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:19:10 EDTPrinceton Ends 133-Year No-Proctor Exam Tradition Over AI Cheating Concerns
Princeton University is ending its 133-year tradition of unproctored exams, citing concerns that artificial intelligence has made cheating easier to hide.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:48 EDTSalem Radio Purchased by Christian Foundation
Salem Media announced Tuesday it will be acquired by WaterStone in a deal that will take the Christian and conservative media company private.
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:45:29 EDTDOJ: Tren de Aragua Crackdown Nets Over 25 Arrests
A nationwide crackdown on the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua led to the arrests of more than two dozen people on charges including firearms and drug trafficking, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:59:38 EDTDOJ Moves to Take Church Land for Border Barrier
The Trump administration is suing a Catholic diocese as it seeks to seize church land to help build part of its border wall, Axios reported.
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:22:37 EDTDHS Touts Police Week Arrests of Violent Illegal Aliens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested five illegal aliens with convictions for violent crimes over the weekend, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:32:37 EDTGOP Senators Seek Details on $1 Billion WH Security Request
Republican senators left a meeting with the director of the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday saying they need more details on a $1 billion security plan for the White House, including a proposed $220 million to secure President Donald Trump's new East Wing...
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:07:25 EDTMeta Workers Protest Mouse-Tracking Software at Offices
Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their computers, according to photos of the pamphlets seen by Reuters.
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:10:28 EDTThune Backs Senate Shutdown Pay Freeze
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Tuesday he supports legislation that would block senators from receiving paychecks during government shutdowns, calling the proposal "good policy" and an "additional incentive" to avoid funding lapses.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:42:04 EDTRedistricting Push Fizzles in S.C. Senate, Wins in Missouri's Top Court
President Donald Trump's push to redraw the nation's U.S. House districts received mixed results Tuesday as South Carolina senators defied his desires, but Missouri's top court upheld a new map that could help Republicans win an additional seat in the November midterm...
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:28 EDTProposed 'Golden Dome' Estimated to Cost $1.2 Trillion
President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space - pitched as a "Golden Dome for America" missile defense program - is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, a heftier sum than the...
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:52:37 EDTFla. Plans to Close 'Alligator Alcatraz.' NY Times Reports
Florida intends to shut down the controversial federal migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing a federal official and three people familiar with the facility's operations.According to the report, vendors were...
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