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Today: April 01, 2026
Today: April 01, 2026

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate

Even after death, managing wealth can be complicated, slow and deeply contested.

Why Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, won’t stop ‘til she gets enough from his estate
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The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs

Significant public resources are spent on staffing, overtime, EMS staging, traffic control and interagency coordination that are integral to a successful event.

The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs
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Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

Shoppers increased their spending in February after pulling back at the start of the year, reflecting volatile and cautious activity by American consumers even before the Iran war sent gasoline prices soaring

Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
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Retail sales rose more than expected in February

Retail sales rose more than expected in February

Retail sales rose more than expected in February
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The Latest: Trump says the military could end its Iran offensive in 2 to 3 weeks

U.S. President Donald Trump says the military could end its Iran offensive in two to three weeks as the White House announced a prime-time presidential address Wednesday evening on the war

The Latest: Trump says the military could end its Iran offensive in 2 to 3 weeks
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Trump claims Iran president wants ceasefire; no response from Iran

Iran has hit an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait’s airport

Trump claims Iran president wants ceasefire; no response from Iran
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‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices

‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices

‘I’m done’: Rideshare drivers on the brink of quitting over higher gas prices
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Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds

Used electric vehicles can still be found at a bargain price, regardless of the federal tax credit

Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
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CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating on the economy hits a new low
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Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil
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US markets point toward more gains and oil prices fall on renewed hopes of end to Iran war

U.S. crude fell below $100 a barrel and Wall Street was headed for gains again Wednesday after U.S. markets soared to their best day in almost a year on renewed hopes that the Iran war could soon end

US markets point toward more gains and oil prices fall on renewed hopes of end to Iran war
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Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West

Hydrologists working high in the Rocky Mountains have measured what they say is Colorado’s driest winter of snow moisture on record

Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
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US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran
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A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss

Democrats have run California for years

A messy California governor's race raises Democratic fears of potential loss
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Vance and Rubio's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them

Vance and Rubio's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
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Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries

A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly

Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
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The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz

U_S_ President Donald Trump says the responsibility for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open should belong with countries that rely on it, rather than the U_S_ Trump expressed frustration earlier Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U_S_ war effort, telling them to “go get your own oil.”

The Latest: Trump says it’s on other nations to open the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'

President Donald Trump lashed out at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran

Trump lashes out at allies, says securing the Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'
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North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt

North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
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Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf

Environmentalist groups say Mexico’s government lied about the origins of a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, accusations authorities promptly denied

Environmental groups accuse Mexico of lying about origins of oil spill in the Gulf
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Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower

A federal judge ruled against conservation groups in their efforts to block a proposed lithium-boron mining project in Nevada

Nevada lithium mine clears major hurdle despite conservationists' worries for rare wildflower
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Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites

The Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul

Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
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FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns

Travelers should expect delays when they fly through San Francisco International Airport after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction

FAA reduces SFO arrivals, setting up delays amid runway work and safety concerns