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Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan Wednesday that they said would end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that caused major airport delays. Subscribe to read this story ad-free

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Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory

Hershey to resume using chocolate in most products; Reese’s grandson may taste sweet victory

The grandson of the inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, who has publicly criticized The Hershey Company for tinkering with the classic formula in its spinoff products, appears to have gotten some sweet revenge.

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Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022

Average U.S. gas price hits $4 for the first time since 2022

The average price of a gallon of gasoline hit $4 Tuesday for the first time since mid-2022, as the cost of oil surges due to the Iran war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get

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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.

The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.

Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy because of the war with Iran. Now, some analysts say the worst could still be ahead as the conflict drags on. Subscribe to read this

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Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant

Body found in Colombia amid search for missing U.S. flight attendant

Colombian officials discovered a body Friday amid the search for a U.S. flight attendant who went missing in the country last weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and

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When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks

When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks

Travelers frustrated by long security lines may not see immediate relief, even as Transportation Security Administration officers begin receiving pay again on Monday after working without wages for more than a month during the partial

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God and bitcoin: Why some Christians are going all in on cryptocurrency

God and bitcoin: Why some Christians are going all in on cryptocurrency

Todd and Janet Gatewood launched their Nashville-based radio show “God, Freedom and Bitcoin” in January, blending their passion for cryptocurrency with their strong faith. Then the market crashed. At roughly $69,000 on Thursday, the price

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House Republicans pass DHS funding bill that Democrats call ‘dead on arrival’ in the Senate

House Republicans pass DHS funding bill that Democrats call ‘dead on arrival’ in the Senate

WASHINGTON — House Republicans voted Friday evening to pass a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security that has no viable path in the Senate and is likely to extend the shutdown stalemate

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Markets plunge and U.S. oil hits $100 as Trump’s ability to reassure Wall Street hits its limit

Markets plunge and U.S. oil hits $100 as Trump’s ability to reassure Wall Street hits its limit

President Donald Trump is used to bending financial markets to his will. But with the war in Iran, he may have reached the limit of his ability to do so. On Friday, the S&P 500

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Insider trading concerns around oil and military moves are on the rise. Can anyone police the bets?

Insider trading concerns around oil and military moves are on the rise. Can anyone police the bets?

A flurry of bets made prior to major announcements about the Iran war has ramped up speculation that individuals or groups with advance knowledge of U.S. military plans are cashing in on insider information. And