Traffic appears to halt in the Strait of Hormuz
Markets were volatile April 13, with stocks flipping from losses to gains and oil prices rising after the US began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Feds say suspect in Molotov attack on Sam Altman's home listed AI CEOs and investors in 'last warning' note
Suspect Daniel Moreno-Gama is now facing federal charges in addition to state charges in connection with the Friday attack on Sam Altman's home.
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This billionaire is the odds-on favorite to become California's governor after Swalwell dropped out
Both Kalshi and Polymarket give billionaire Tom Steyer a 55% chance of becoming the next governor of California.
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Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch over Epstein birthday letter
President Donald Trump claimed that the 2003 letter to Jeffrey Epstein bearing his name wasn't real.
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What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They don't have to say.
Ethics laws require politicians to disclose stock trades. They don't require the same for trading on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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IMF director says shock from US-Iran War is already 'baked' into the economy
War has ravaged the Middle East for 43 days, but the damage could take years to repair amid tension at the Strait of Hormuz and damaged oil hubs.
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Trump says US Navy will begin blockade of Strait of Hormuz 'effective immediately'
President Trump has reacted to the failure of US-Iran peace talks by announcing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Grand staircases, state-shaped pools, and a bowling alley in the basement: What the governor's mansion looks like in every state
Most states have official governors' mansions where the elected leaders can live rent-free. Life in the mansions is more public than a normal home.
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Maine is poised to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed.
Maine's AI data center moratorium bill could halt construction until 2027. 11 other states tried to address concerns over AI infrastructure growth.
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Photos show how Trump has changed the look of Washington, DC, so far — and what could come next
Trump is reshaping Washington, DC, with a $400 million White House ballroom, federal building banners, and new monument proposals.
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Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years
Nicknamed the "flying Oval Office," modern Air Force One planes are equipped with everything the president might need.
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Donald Trump is a grandfather of 11. Meet all his grandkids.
Donald Trump has grandchildren ranging in age from 11 months to 18. His youngest grandson joined him at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
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Oil prices swing as Trump threatens to strike Iran's power plants
Oil prices are swinging after President Donald Trump leveled a profanity-laden threat against Iran on Sunday.
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Inside the rise of Trump's favorite online brawler
Alex Bruesewitz has gone from a MAGA influencer to Donald Trump's celebrity ambassador, ushering a stream of stars to the president's side.
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Photos show life in Western Sahara, which has been dubbed 'Africa's last colony'
In West Africa, there's a territory the size of Colorado that doesn't officially belong to any nation. Photos show life in Western Sahara.
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