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Spring Hamptons traffic nightmare as Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike

Five unions representing about half the LIRR workforce walked off the job after months of talks, even involving President Trump.

By Philip Marcelo, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
delivery
Walmart’s upper hand over Amazon in the $1 trillion e-commerce race: 90% of Americans live within 10 miles of a superstore
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
milei
Argentinians wage inflation strike on red meat sending beef consumption to 20-year low
By Clara Preve and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
texas
The new American Dream doesn’t live in a big city. It lives in Celina, Texas
By Nick LichtenbergMay 15, 2026
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New Mexico is raking in oil profits from Iran War, gaining $59 million for every $1 added to the price of a barrel
By Morgan Lee and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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Jury awards $49.5 million to family of 24-year-old who died in Boeing 737 Max crash in 2019
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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AIWe talked to 12 tarot card readers who are using AI. They split in 2 camps, with big implications for the technology
By Ziv Epstein, Farnaz Jahanbakhsh, Vana Goblot and The ConversationMay 16, 2026
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PoliticsTrump voter remorse is almost entirely concentrated in the swing voters who gave him a shot in 2024
By Tatishe Nteta, Adam Eichen, Jesse Rhodes and The ConversationMay 16, 2026
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LawDOJ accuses Yale of discriminating against Asian, white students with ‘race-based admissions program’
By Dave Collins and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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HealthRFK ally confirms she was fired by FDA: ‘I learned so much and leave with no regrets’
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
iran
PoliticsIran foreign minister on dealings with Trump: ‘We are in doubt about their seriousness’
By Sheikh Saaliq, Adam Schreck and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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AsiaTrump thinks Taiwan is a ‘very good negotiating chip’ with China
By Simina Mistreanu and The Associated PressMay 16, 2026
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CommentaryWe watched social media concentrate. The same thing is happening in AI, only at a deeper layer
By David Liberman and Daniil LibermanMay 16, 2026
mustafa suleyman
AIMicrosoft AI chief gives it 18 months—for all white-collar work to be automated by AI
By Jake AngeloMay 16, 2026
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PoliticsCIA director traveled to Cuba and met with Raul Castro’s grandson, officials confirm
By Andrea Rodriguez, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
Americans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center—by a lot
AIAmericans would rather live near a nuclear power plant than a data center—by a lot
By Catherina GioinoMay 15, 2026
osborn
PoliticsDemocrats are looking for conservative versions of Bernie Sanders in states like Nebraska and Alaska
By Steve Peoples, Mike Catalini and The Associated PressMay 15, 2026
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CommentarySan Francisco has $2 trillion in AI wealth and can’t fix its own city. That’s every city’s problem
By Chase GarbarinoMay 15, 2026
Wall Street sees ‘nothing of real substance’ in Trump’s China trade deal—and stocks sell off globally
North AmericaWall Street sees ‘nothing of real substance’ in Trump’s China trade deal—and stocks sell off globally
By Jim EdwardsMay 15, 2026
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CommentaryThe U.S. has 1,200 AI bills and no good test for any of them
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Gary Marcus and Stephen HenriquesMay 15, 2026
Peter Thiel, wearing a white shirt and in front of a red background, holds up a dollar bill.
EnergyPeter Thiel is leading investment in an ocean data center powered by waves—and the startup is reportedly worth $1 billion
By Sasha RogelbergMay 14, 2026
Bat deaths over the last two decades have cost American taxpayers in lost crops, higher taxes, and pricier bonds
EnvironmentBat deaths over the last two decades have cost American taxpayers in lost crops, higher taxes, and pricier bonds
By The ConversationMay 14, 2026
The ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a $50 speeding ticket in New York despite never leaving Chicago museum
LawThe ‘Knight Rider’ replica car got a $50 speeding ticket in New York despite never leaving Chicago museum
By The Associated Press and Dave CollinsMay 14, 2026
Cerebras Systems ad on a billboard.
AICerebras CEO says AI chip demand is ‘not speculative’ as shares double in blockbuster IPO debut
By Beatrice Nolan and Sharon GoldmanMay 14, 2026
Senators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown
PoliticsSenators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown
By The Associated Press, Joey Cappelletti and Mary Clare JalonickMay 14, 2026
Young woman walking dogs and using smartphone in urban neighborhood
EconomyBusiness formations hit all-time high as ‘under-employed’ Americans turn to side hustles to make ends meet
By Eleanor PringleMay 14, 2026
Furientis missile launches from the ground during a test.
Startups & VentureExclusive: ‘We’re spending millions to stop threats that cost thousands’: Startup Furientis aims to revolutionize defense
By Lily Mae LazarusMay 14, 2026
Male CEO looking out a window in a large office.
C-SuiteJob-hopping is now the fastest path to becoming a CEO—and company loyalty may actually hold you back
By Tristan BoveMay 14, 2026
Photo: Elevate Jet CEO Greg Raiff
EnergyThe airplane fuel shortage is a myth propagated by airlines who want to cancel unprofitable flights, says private jet CEO
By Jim EdwardsMay 14, 2026
America’s data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater
EnvironmentAmerica’s data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price—from tanked water pressure to stolen desert groundwater
By Catherina GioinoMay 13, 2026
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North AmericaDebbie Gibson, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath want you to adopt a beagle rescued from an experimental lab in Wisconsin
By Scott Bauer and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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PoliticsLos Angeles may have its own Zohran in the form of ex-reality star Spencer Pratt
By Jonathan J. Cooper and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
After nearly a year of delays, Trump Mobile’s CEO says the gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week
North AmericaAfter nearly a year of delays, Trump Mobile’s CEO says the gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 13, 2026
drugs
HealthAmerican overdose deaths decline for third straight year to 2019 levels
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
President Donald Trump pictured in front of an American flag.
EconomyNational debt fears are where Democrats and Republicans are most aligned—more so than on inflation, healthcare, or even the jobs market
By Tristan BoveMay 13, 2026
NC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
North AmericaNC State graduates showed up for a commencement speech. They left with their senior-year loans paid off
By Sydney LakeMay 13, 2026
White House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
PoliticsWhite House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
By The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerMay 13, 2026
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CommentaryFor 250 years, America didn’t just invent the future—it built it. That connection is breaking. Here’s how to restore it
By Eric Kutcher, Shubham Singhal, Olivia White and Scott BlackburnMay 13, 2026
President Trump’s Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, the CBO says, five times more than initially expected
EnergyPresident Trump’s Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, the CBO says, five times more than initially expected
By Eleanor PringleMay 13, 2026
Photo: Young woman spending day outside in residential area in city.
AIWells Fargo: AI is a ‘euphoric’ bubble and investors should ride it until it pops
By Jim EdwardsMay 13, 2026
Activists display banners referring to the shutting down of existing oil pipelines in the northern United States in Washington, DC on April 1, 2021 one block from the White House. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
EnergyFrankenpipelines: Inside Trump’s bid to resurrect Keystone XL and stretch Dakota Access north
By Jordan BlumMay 13, 2026
Michael Burry, Paul Tudor Jones, and a Nobel-winner all see the same thing: A stock market reckoning
InvestingMichael Burry, Paul Tudor Jones, and a Nobel-winner all see the same thing: A stock market reckoning
By Shawn TullyMay 13, 2026
Sam Altman walks inside a courthouse
LawSam Altman defends himself as a ‘honest and trustworthy businessperson’ in trial testimony detailing his past dealings with Elon Musk
By The Associated Press, Barbara Ortutay and Matt O'BrienMay 12, 2026
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By Preston ForeMay 13, 2026
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By Jake AngeloMay 12, 2026
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