Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
President Trump announced his decision in a social media post saying he wanted to quickly stop the “Chaos at the Airports.”
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Tamika Catchings embraces new WNBA spotlight as USA Network commentator
The Indiana Fever great is looking forward to calling games for USA Network, which signed a multiyear deal with the WNBA that will run through 2036.
Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as oil prices rise
The S&P 500 slumped 1.7% for its worst day since January and is back on track for a fifth straight losing week.
EPA approves sale of higher ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
The summer waiver for E15 has become commonplace in recent years, and both Republicans and Democrats have called for it to become year-round and permanent to lower prices at the pump.
Silver insists NBA will ‘fix’ tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted Wednesday that the league will change its draft process and address its tanking problem before the start of next season.
TSA boss warns of possible airport shutdowns as Homeland Security funding fight reaches 40 days
Transportation Security Administration leader Ha Nguyen McNeill called the impasse a “dire situation” and said legislators should “look at all options on the table.”
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
The multimillion-dollar verdict will grow, as the jury decided the companies acted with malice, or highly egregious conduct, meaning they will hear new evidence shortly and head back into the deliberation room to decide on punitive damages.
Passenger wait times at airports climbing, but no deal yet on the 40th day of shutdown
Neither Republican senators, who made the latest offer to end a funding impasse, nor Democrats, who are demanding more changes in immigration enforcement, appear closer to a compromise.
TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay
About 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers are expecting to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Supreme Court sides with internet provider in copyright fight with record labels over downloads
The justices ruled unanimously Wednesday that Cox Communications bears no liability for the illegal music downloads of its customers.
Butler brings back former player Ronald Nored to coach the Bulldogs
Nored started at point guard for Butler when the Bulldogs made consecutive NCAA championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
Marian women win 1st NAIA title since 2017 by topping 2-time defending champ Dordt
Marian University (35-2) claimed the third National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics title in program history.
As jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions
A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant’s platforms are harmful to children’s mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty.
NCAA tourney has best opening week on record, averaging 10.1M viewers
NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament viewership is up 7% from last year, according to Nielsen.
OpenAI Foundation pledges $1B in grants to ensure AI ‘benefits all of humanity’
The nonprofit that controls the artificial intelligence company OpenAI and its flagship product ChatGPT pledged Tuesday to build up its capacity as a philanthropic funder.
Workers’ job market gloom has increased dramatically over the past few years, Gallup survey finds
Gallup’s survey is consistent with what economists call the “low-hire, low-fire” job market.
Jury begins deliberations in landmark trial over children’s safety risks on Meta
Jurors heard closing arguments after six weeks of testimony from scores of witnesses that included local teachers, psychiatric experts, investigators, top Meta officials and whistleblowers.
Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks
A cautious relief swept through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war.
ICE officers go to TSA checkpoints at Trump’s direction, while long wait times at airports persist
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began patrolling terminals and standing watch beside long lines of passengers Monday at several airports.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of state laws allowing late-arriving ballots
A ruling is expected by late June, early enough to govern the counting of ballots in the 2026 midterm congressional elections.