US consumer sentiment plumbs record lows in May; inflation expectations increase
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer sentiment plunged to a record low in May as surging gasoline prices because of the war with Iran fueled anxiety over worsening affordability, a survey showed on Friday. The University
Parking lots get hot and are bad for storm runoff. These groups are testing other options
At the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission headquarters in Virginia, staff knew their crumbling asphalt parking lot was in desperate need of repair. But instead of replacing the lot with more dark blacktop, the group chose an
The Latest: Trump heads to a competitive New York district as voters sour on the economy
President Donald Trump is testing his midterm message on the economy in a toss-up congressional district in New York, even as voters largely disapprove of his stewardship. The event’s promoted focus is the tax law Trump signed
Greek far-left terror group leader is released at age 82. But the decision could be reversed
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The head of a far-left Greek militant group that killed 23 people — among them industrialists, diplomats and a CIA station chief — has been released from a maximum-security prison, officials said Friday.
Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
An advocacy group has filed suit against the Trump administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare. The
Pushed to the limit, Republicans show rare defiance to Trump’s demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — The day arrived when the Senate just said, No. President Donald Trump’s political revenge tour met its potential match this week as angry, upset Republican senators, pushed to a breaking point by his seemingly
US says ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks amid uncertainty on whether war will resume
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume. He spoke
Taiwan’s government says US hasn’t notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan hasn’t been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said Friday, after the acting U.S. Navy secretary told a Senate
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.22.26
Democrats: The DNC released the autopsy report on why VP Kamala Harris lost the 2024 Presidential election… It was a mess of a report. Here’s What’s Missing in That 2024 DNC Autopsy…and It’s a Glaring Omission (Townhall)
Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy
GOTEMBA, Japan (AP) — With a burst of flame, followed by a thunderclap boom that broke the bucolic serenity of the training area in the foothills of Japan’s Mount Fuji, the first rocket fired by the U.S.