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Energy Prices Push U. S. Economy to a 2% Growth Turnaround

May 1, 2026

The U. S. economy has seen a solid 2 percent increase in early 2026, even as oil prices have spiked over 60 percent after the Strait of Hormuz shut down. Brent crude, the global standard, climbed from about $70 a barrel in February to around $120 this week. Contracts for July and August deliveries n

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New Limits on College Loans Aim to Cut Costs and Curb Overborrowing

May 1, 2026

The U. S. Education Department will enforce new rules on July 1 that cap how much students can borrow for graduate studies. These limits come from a federal law signed in July 2025 that reshaped the student‑loan system. The goal is to make college more affordable and simplify repayment for borrowers

crime

Police Launch 90‑Day Crackdown Ahead of World Cup

May 1, 2026

The North Texas police are rolling out a three‑month operation to keep the city safe for visitors. The plan started on March 14 and will finish on June 14, the day of the first match in Arlington. The goal is to arrest people who commit serious crimes and stop drug dealers from operating on the stre

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A New Look at Puerto Rico Tax Plans

May 1, 2026

The debate over how people can reduce their tax bills has shifted to a new focus. Senate Finance Committee members are now asking the IRS to dig into tax advice that may have helped wealthy clients skip over $100 million in federal taxes. The critics say the advice came from two big law firms,

finance

High‑Speed Rail Bond Surge After Government Hint

May 1, 2026

Brightline West bonds rose sharply, gaining 13% after a federal transportation official signaled potential support for the $21. 5 billion high‑speed rail project that will link Southern California to Las Vegas. The Federal Railroad Administration’s administrator said the government was “interested”

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How Washington Can Save Millions by Listening to Insiders

May 1, 2026

Lawmakers in Washington are talking a lot about audits these days, but there’s a smarter way to catch fraud before it drains public funds. A bill proposed by Rep. David Hackney aims to reward whistleblowers who expose cheating in government programs—not just Medicaid. Right now, Washington is one of

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Political Donations: How to Tell a Real Fundraiser from a Fake One

May 1, 2026

Before the next big election season, a warning is going around about fake fundraising groups calling themselves PACs. These groups often pretend to support political causes but actually pocket most of the money they collect. With fundraising reaching a peak during midterm elections, these scams beco

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Science and Power: Who Should Really Run Research?

May 1, 2026

In 2026, dozens of top scientists received an unexpected message ending their roles on a key government board. The emails came without warning, saying their jobs were over immediately. Many had been picked for these positions years earlier. They were about to start work on a major report about Ameri

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Redrawing the Rules: How One Supreme Court Decision Could Shape Who Holds Power for Years

May 1, 2026

Elections used to have a basic rule: the people picking leaders, not the other way around. But a recent Supreme Court decision just tore up that idea when it comes to drawing voting districts. By striking down Louisiana’s congressional map, the court removed one of the last tools keeping extreme ger

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New rules proposed after deadly nursing home blast to help protect patients and first responders

May 1, 2026

A deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home last December left three people dead and twenty injured. Rescue workers later admitted they weren‘t even sure they had evacuated everyone safely. The fire chief explained that teams kept searching long after they thought they were done just to be absolute