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Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’
President Donald Trump in May 2025 posted an apparent AI image depicting himself as a Catholic pope after the death of Pope Francis.
U.S. begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns Iran ‘attack ships’ to stay away
The U.S. blockade would apply to “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” President Donald Trump said.
Delta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race
Delta and other carriers are ramping up premium seats on board.
Pope Leo says ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’ after president blasts pontiff
Pope Leo has condemned the war against Iran by the United States and Israel, drawing the ire of President Donald Trump.
Vibe check from inside one of AI industry’s main events: ‘Claude mania’
At the HumanX conference in San Francisco this week, Anthropic’s momentum was on everyone’s lips.
Elon Musk’s xAI faces fresh opposition after landing permit for Mississippi power plant
Musk’s xAI, now owned by SpaceX, faces a legal challenge from environmental groups opposed to a massive power plant in Mississippi.
Trump’s 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ would loom over Potomac, new renderings show
Rep. Don Beyer said “President Trump is focused on a taxpayer-funded vanity project that would choke traffic, block our skyline, and tower over sacred ground.”
Earnings season could finally give the stock market some good news. Here’s what’s ahead
Given a strong earnings backdrop, investors have been optimistic that companies can weather an energy shock — so long as there is a quick resolution to the war.
Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
The university’s headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
What this real-world oil price says about the level of stress in the energy market
Energy analysts warn that the Iran ceasefire is not likely to alleviate acute signs of stress in the physical oil market.
U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July
The USPS is facing a severe financial crisis and could run out of money early in 2027. The agency has proposed hiking stamp prices along with other measures.
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