How much would suspending the federal gas tax save drivers?
Trump has expressed support for a moratorium on the federal gas tax. But how much is it, and what is it usually used for? Source link
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Ransomware hackers claim breach at Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia
Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn, which makes devices and components for Apple, Google, Nvidia and Sony among other tech giants, confirmed on Monday that it has been hit by a cyberattack that may have affected some of its factories. In a statement sent to media outlets, Foxconn said the cyberattack affected facilities in North America, and…
Nonprofit was ‘left for dead’
A combination photo shows CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman (L) on April 28, 2026 and Elon Musk on April 29, 2026 during the trial in Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion at a federal courthouse in Oakland, California, U.S. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified in the Musk v. Altman trial…
How MLB's closer struggles will impact the rest of…
Bullpens are more volatile than ever, and Closers with a capital C are few and far between. Source link
Map: The states monitoring hantavirus exposures after cruise ship outbreak
Several states have either confirmed that their residents were on board a cruise ship or were otherwise exposed to the virus. Source link
Bilingualism and sex hormones may provide a new link to brain resilience and dementia risk
Why do some people have good memories and their brains remain healthy despite increasing age? Research that I and my colleagues recently published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring explored the effects and interactions of social, linguistic and endocrinological factors on cognitive health. Source link
OPEC lowers demand growth forecast, production falls more than 30%
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Oil production among OPEC members fell further in April and is down more than 30% since the start of the Iran war in late February, the cartel said in its latest monthly update on Wednesday. OPEC also lowered its demand growth forecast for 2026 to around 1.2 million…
A new sense of urgency in the Bronx? For Aaron Jud…
Amid growing pressure to end his team’s title drought, the Yankees’ captain is setting his expectations — and his numbers — sky high. Source link
Shelley Moore Capito easily wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary
According to Decision Desk Headquarters, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was projected to win the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, setting the stage for her re-election this fall. The first-term senator easily defeated her top rival, State Senator Tom Willis (R), in a crowded primary field, receiving 66.5 percent of the vote……
Amazon ditches Rufus AI chatbot in favor of Alexa shopping agent
An Amazon device is displayed at an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City on Feb. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon is axing its Rufus chatbot and making its Alexa assistant the centerpiece of its artificial intelligence shopping strategy. The company on Wednesday launched Alexa for Shopping, an e-commerce bot that can…