A federal judge stopped Arizona from applying its gambling laws to prediction market operator Kalshi. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman is set to testify about this issue before Congress as the CFTC claims it has the exclusive right to regulate these types of markets.
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A federal judge paused Arizona's legal action against Kalshi, a prediction market operator.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman will testify about prediction markets before a House panel.
The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, at 10 a.m. EDT.
Kalshi lets people buy and sell "Yes" or "No" contracts based on event outcomes.
Arizona accused Kalshi of illegal gambling, leading to a now-canceled court date.
The federal lawsuit argues CFTC has sole authority to regulate swaps like those Kalshi trades.
The CFTC sued Arizona for regulatory interference concerning national swaps markets.
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Kevin Warsh, picked by President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Reserve, reported having assets worth more than $100 million. These assets, if accurate, would make him the wealthiest leader of the central bank to date if confirmed. Warsh has pledged to sell certain assets to comply with Federal Reserve ethics rules if he is confirmed.
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Kevin Warsh is nominated by President Trump to lead the Federal Reserve.
Warsh's financial disclosure suggests he has assets worth more than $100 million.
His investments include two worth over $50 million each.
Warsh committed to selling certain assets to meet ethics requirements.
Federal Reserve ethics rules limit what officials can own or invest in.
Warsh's financial disclosures will be reviewed in a confirmation hearing.
His spouse, Jane Lauder, has interests in the Estee Lauder company.
Warsh's liabilities include a mortgage and a revolving line of credit.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette found a last-minute buyer, the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, to keep the newspaper open. The paper was set to close on May 3, but now it will continue operations with print editions on Thursdays and Sundays and a website for other days.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette was almost shut down but found a new owner just in time.
The new owner is the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, which also runs the Baltimore Banner.
The financial details of the deal have not been shared.
The Post-Gazette will print two days a week and run a website on other days.
The newspaper was established in 1786 and is important to the Pittsburgh community.
The decision to keep the paper running avoids Pittsburgh becoming the largest U.S. city without a local newspaper.
The Baltimore Banner, run by the new owners, has been successful and has grown to have many subscribers.
The new owners aim to support and invest in local journalism.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that short-term economic difficulties are worth the long-term security benefits of addressing threats from Iran's nuclear program. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran could lead to a global economic slowdown. The IMF outlines potential scenarios where increased oil prices and inflation could harm global growth.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the importance of security over short-term economic troubles related to the Iran conflict.
The IMF warns that the US-Israel war with Iran might cause a global recession.
Iran claims its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, and the UK has no evidence of Iran targeting Europe with missiles.
Energy prices rose after the conflict began, complicating global economic conditions.
The IMF predicts that if energy prices stay high, global growth could drop below 2% in 2026, potentially causing a recession.
Inflation might rise to 6% next year, possibly leading central banks to increase interest rates.
The global economy is less dependent on oil than during past crises, which might lessen the impact on consumers.
A resolution to the conflict and a return to normal energy production could help stabilize global economic growth.
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Unusual holiday accommodations in the UK, like a UFO-shaped pod and a Tardis replica, are gaining popularity. These unique stays attract people seeking experiences and different kinds of retreats. The trend highlights a shift from traditional travel options toward more "experience-led travel".
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A UFO-shaped structure in Pembrokeshire is part of a unique glamping site.
Martin and Carol Anne Johnson run the site which includes unconventional lodgings.
The trend in UK tourism is moving towards "experience-led travel".
Searches for unique accommodations have grown by over 32% in recent years.
Visitors include families and science fiction fans, but many come for a retreat.
The site offers amenities like hot tubs, promoting a self-contained escape.
Travel patterns are shifting towards affordable, short domestic breaks.
The trend also affects broader tourism, with an emphasis on attractions with stories.
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Rising gas prices are making workers rethink their job choices, prioritizing flexible jobs closer to home to save on commuting costs. A survey by Indeed Flex shows that many workers now seek jobs with flexible schedules, making it harder for some employers to fill open positions unless they adapt to these changes.
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Rising gas prices are affecting how workers choose jobs.
78% of workers want more flexible work due to higher fuel costs.
Many workers prefer jobs closer to home to save on commuting expenses.
66% of workers are unwilling to travel as far for work as they used to.
50% of workers need flexible work to cover basic expenses.
Higher commute costs make workers choose jobs with better pay and closer locations.
Employers may struggle to fill positions if they don't offer competitive pay or flexibility.
Some industries, like retail and healthcare, are more affected because they need in-person work.
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United Airlines reportedly proposed a merger with American Airlines to President Donald Trump. Experts say the merger could lead to higher ticket prices and fewer travel options. The proposal has raised concerns about reduced competition in the airline industry.
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United Airlines suggested a merger with American Airlines to President Trump last year.
Aviation experts say a merger could mean higher prices and fewer route choices for fliers.
It is unclear if United Airlines has formally approached American Airlines about the merger.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is open to more airline mergers but noted they might require giving up some assets.
Experts mentioned that merging could lead to fewer airline choices at major hubs like Chicago O'Hare and Dallas-Fort Worth.
A merger might help United and American compete with large international carriers like Lufthansa and Emirates.
Critics argue that airline mergers often benefit shareholders more than passengers.
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Starbucks has launched its Summer 2026 drink menu in the United States, bringing back popular items and introducing new ones like the Tropical Butterfly Refresher. A nutritionist ranked the drinks based on their nutritional value, with the Refresher being the healthiest option and the Horchata Frappuccino the least healthy due to high sugar and fat content.
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Starbucks' Summer 2026 menu started on May 12 in U.S. stores.
The Tropical Butterfly Refresher is a new, colorful drink featuring passionfruit, guava, mango-pineapple pearls, and butterfly pea flower infusion.
Iced Horchata Shaken Espresso and a new Horchata Frappuccino are also part of the menu.
A nutritionist pointed out that while some drinks have fewer calories, they are still high in sugar.
The Unicorn Cake Pop is small but high in calories and sugar.
The drinks were ranked from best to worst nutritionally: Tropical Butterfly Refresher, Iced Horchata Shaken Espresso, Unicorn Cake Pop, and Horchata Frappuccino.
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has lowered its 2026 housing market forecast due to rising mortgage rates. These rates have climbed since a conflict in the Middle East and are expected to affect home sales and affordability. The NAR predicts lower growth in home sales volume and an increase in home prices.
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The NAR has revised its 2026 forecast, predicting a 4% increase in home sales, down from an initial 14%.
New home sales are expected to remain mostly unchanged this year.
Mortgage rates have risen above 6% following the conflict in the Middle East, impacting the housing market.
Rising mortgage rates are affecting the pool of potential homebuyers.
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.37% as of early April.
Existing home sales dropped by 3.6% in March compared to the previous month.
Inventory constraints and lower consumer confidence continue to impact the housing market.
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U.S. wholesale prices rose 4% in March, influenced by increased energy costs due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The producer price index showed its largest year-over-year increase in over three years.
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U.S. wholesale prices increased by 4% from March 2025 to March.
The producer price index is a measure of inflation before it affects consumers.
Energy prices, a major factor in the increase, rose by 8.5% from February.
Core producer prices, excluding food and energy, went up by 0.1% from February.
Economists expected higher gains in wholesale prices than what occurred.
The Iran conflict has contributed to higher energy costs.
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Companies are encouraging workers to use AI tools to increase productivity, but many employees find that this causes more work due to errors and extra corrections needed. This problem, called "workslop," happens when AI generates content that looks good but has mistakes, leading to lower quality and more time spent fixing it.
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"Workslop" means extra work caused by fixing AI-generated content that is flawed or inaccurate.
A Miami cybersecurity company laid off workers and required remaining employees to use AI chatbots to boost productivity.
Many workers report spending more time correcting AI mistakes than they saved using it.
40% of US non-manager workers say AI does not save them any time, while 92% of executives believe AI improves productivity.
Companies like Block, Amazon, and Target have cut jobs while promoting AI use to increase output.
Workers often get little guidance or training on how to use AI tools effectively.
A study found 40% of desk workers experienced workslop, costing companies millions in lost productivity.
Employees feel pressured to use AI in uncertain job markets, even when it adds to their workload.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has advised the Federal Reserve to wait before lowering interest rates due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, despite previously supporting President Trump's calls for rate cuts. The war in Iran has caused economic concerns, including increased oil prices and higher inflation rates in the U.S.
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Scott Bessent is the U.S. Treasury Secretary.
He suggested the Federal Reserve should delay cutting interest rates because of the war in Iran.
The conflict has increased oil prices, leading to higher gas prices in the U.S.
Inflation reached its highest annual rate during Trump's presidency due to rising energy costs.
Bessent had previously pushed for significant rate cuts to boost the economy.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady since their December meeting.
U.S. GDP growth rate was revised down to 0.5% for the last quarter of 2025.
The Federal Open Market Committee will meet again on April 28 and 29 to discuss interest rates.
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The IRS is reminding taxpayers that they can request a six-month extension to file their federal tax returns if done by the April 15 deadline. Special rules apply for U.S. citizens and residents living abroad, allowing them a two-month automatic extension. However, any taxes owed are still due by the original deadline, and electronic filing is recommended to avoid delays.
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Taxpayers can request a six-month extension to file taxes, moving the deadline to October 15.
To get the extension, taxpayers must submit Form 4868 by April 15.
U.S. citizens and residents abroad get an automatic two-month extension to June 15, without additional paperwork.
Electronic filing is recommended for fast confirmation and to avoid mail delays.
Taxes owed are still due by April 15, and interest on unpaid taxes starts that date.
Extensions only give more time to file, not to pay.
IRS encourages electronic submissions to reduce processing times.
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Fuel prices in the UK have stopped rising after 43 days due to a decrease in crude oil prices. Although the prices are currently higher than they were earlier in the year, experts from the RAC expect them to decrease over the next few weeks as wholesale costs go down.
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Fuel prices had been increasing for 43 consecutive days.
The ceasefire in the Gulf has lowered crude oil prices, affecting fuel costs.
Petrol prices rose from 133p to over 158p per litre since late February.
Diesel prices increased from 142p to 192p per litre.
Filling up a petrol car now costs £14 more, and a diesel car costs £27 more.
Diesel prices increased more because it is harder to refine and the UK imports about half its diesel.
The RAC predicts petrol and diesel prices to drop by several pence per litre soon.
The Competition and Markets Authority is monitoring forecourt prices to ensure fairness.
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A shopper found a beauty product at TJ Maxx with an expiration date from 2009, sparking discussions about expired items in discount stores. Discount retailers often sell older items at lower prices, but expired products can lose effectiveness and safety.
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A shopper discovered a Stila lip tint at TJ Maxx with an expiration date of July 2009.
The product was sold for $3.99, and the old price tag raised concerns.
Other shoppers shared similar experiences of finding old products at discount stores.
Discount retailers like TJ Maxx sell excess inventory, which can be expired or discontinued.
Expired beauty products might lose effectiveness and pose safety risks.
Expiration dates on cosmetics can be unclear, using batch codes instead of specific dates.
The incident highlights the need for shoppers to check product conditions carefully before purchase.
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The head of South East Water admitted to lawmakers that the company did not meet its basic goal of providing water to customers in parts of Kent and Sussex. Thousands of homes faced water supply issues over the winter, leading to significant disruptions. The company has set up a compensation fund and is making infrastructure investments to prevent future issues.
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South East Water faced supply problems affecting 24,000 properties in November and December and up to 30,000 properties shortly after.
The disruptions affected homes and businesses, causing financial losses and school closures.
South East Water's chairman, Chris Train, acknowledged failures in delivering water.
The company launched a £600,000 compensation fund for affected businesses.
SEW's chief executive, David Hinton, has been criticized but keeps his position with the board's support.
Hinton gave up his annual bonus amid calls for his resignation.
SEW customers' bills are expected to rise by 7% starting in April.
SEW plans to invest £2.1 billion in infrastructure and resilience over the next five years.
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Rolls-Royce has introduced a new electric two-seater convertible called Project Nightingale. Only 100 of these cars will be made by hand at their Goodwood headquarters, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028.
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Project Nightingale is a fully electric two-seater convertible from Rolls-Royce.
The car will be hand-built at Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood, West Sussex location.
Only 100 units of Project Nightingale will be produced.
Deliveries are planned to start in 2028.
The car is about 5.76 meters long, similar in size to the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Its design is inspired by Rolls-Royce’s experimental 1920s EX models and the Art Deco era.
The car will have very little mechanical noise because it is electric.
The price will be between the company’s Private Commission and Coachbuild models, which cost from £500,000 up to £20 million.
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Canadian tourists are visiting the U.S. less often, affecting the U.S. tourism industry and economy. This decline is linked to recent political tensions and trade issues between Canada and the U.S. Experts predict a slight recovery in travel in 2026, but some policies may keep growth limited.
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Canadian car trips to the U.S. dropped by 4.5% in March compared to the previous year.
Comparing data from March 2026 to March 2024 shows a 34.9% decline in Canadian trips to the U.S.
Canada was the largest source of international visitors to the U.S. before 2025.
A 10% decrease in visits could result in $2.1 billion lost and 14,000 jobs affected.
Canadian air travel to the U.S. fell by 13.8% in March compared to last year.
The tourism industry in the U.S. makes up about 3% of the GDP.
Political leaders in Canada are focused on boosting domestic tourism and economic self-sufficiency.
Travel to the U.S. may rise by 3.9% in 2026, partly due to the FIFA World Cup, but Trump administration policies may limit these gains.
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Morrisons, a UK-based supermarket, plans to cut 200 jobs at its Bradford headquarters. These cuts are part of a restructuring move to use more AI in their operations. The company has started discussions with staff about the job changes.
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Morrisons plans to cut about 200 jobs at its head office in Bradford.
The company currently employs around 96,000 people across the UK.
The job cuts are part of a plan to restructure and increase the use of AI.
This change will affect nearly 10% of the employees at the Bradford location.
Morrisons has begun a consultation process with the employees affected.
The company promises support for affected employees, including help to find new roles.
Morrisons reported recent sales growth despite current economic challenges for customers.
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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores across North America by early 2027 as part of a restructuring plan. Some locations will become "wholesale fuel stores" instead of closing completely. The company aims to focus more on newer stores with expanded food options.
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7-Eleven is closing 645 stores in North America during its 2026 fiscal year (March 2026 - February 2027).
Some stores will convert to "wholesale fuel stores," selling fuel without a full convenience store.
The closures are part of a "portfolio optimization" to remove underperforming stores.
Over 600 stores closed in 2024 and 2025, continuing the trend.
Older, smaller stores that can't support expanded food offerings are targeted for closure.
7-Eleven plans to open over 200 new, food-focused locations in the same fiscal year.
This strategy aligns with market trends favoring food-centric convenience stores.
Seven & i Holdings is preparing for a potential public offering of its North American business, expected no earlier than 2027.
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