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 Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “In the coming days, Republicans in…
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 unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In the month since the United States…
Stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing up 2.9% while the Nasdaq rose 3.8% and the Dow gained 1,125 points. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But this very good day capped off what was a very bad month for…
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as…
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. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.…
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would like to “take the oil in Iran” and is considering seizing the export hub of Kharg Island, which is responsible for more than 90% of Iran’s oil exports. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
Global oil prices continued their recent climb and the S&P 500 closed lower Monday after a weekend when Iran-backed Houthi militants launched ballistic missiles at Israel and 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrived in the Middle East. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…
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 story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The concern is that…
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 of the cryptocurrency is down by 45%, struggling to recover and nowhere near the $126,000…
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 government shutdown. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal officials to ensure…