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The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to restrict access to the country's most popular abortion method, but California's network of online providers and pharmaceutical suppliers already has an alternative in mind. LA Times
VOA VIEW: All have their alternaitve options ready
Taiwanese officials fear even the most subtle rhetorical change in policy from Trump could imperil a delicate status quo that has held for decades. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Trump will not hurt Taiwan
A team of British Army medics and paratroopers airdropped onto the remote Atlantic island of Tristan de Cunha Saturday to render aid to a British national suspected of contracting hantavirus on the MV Hondius. New York Post
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Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, was caught flying first class with rival American Airlines, his old employer who he has repeatedly taken jabs at and even pitched a merger to after they let him go a decade ago. New York Post
To get to 6%, the US economy would need to grow at just under roughly 7.5% or higher during the next three quarters. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It will make Dems look stupid.
A new study may have found the culprit behind microplastic accumulation in our brains, and it's much more common than we may realize. New York Post
The newly unveiled website that's now home to scores of previously classified UFO files was bombarded with well over 340 million hits in its first few hours, Pentagon officials said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Wild!
The prospect of Democrats getting shut out of the general election for governor has spurred a 2028 effort to eliminate the state’s “top-two” open primary approach. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It will be good for CA.
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector. New York Times
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The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It is worth little.
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. New York Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere. New York Times
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) honored Angel moms for Mother's Day, recognizing the indescribable pain of losing a child. OANN
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The National Transportation Safety Board on Sunday said it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane after it hit and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. Washington Times
The public should not panic about the deadly hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship whose passengers and crew began disembarking Sunday at Spain's Canary Islands, a U.S. health official said. Washington Times
Russia accused Kyiv of breaking a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on Sunday, while Ukrainian officials said that one person had been killed and more injured by Russian drone and artillery strikes in the past 24 hours. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Russia can not be trusted.
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Faith leaders and politicians paid tribute at a funeral Saturday to eight children who were killed in a mass shooting last month in Louisiana. Washington Times
That avocado on your sandwich costs you about $2 extra. New industry data finds U.S. restaurant dishes featuring avocado carry a median price of $14.98, roughly $2 higher than comparable dishes without it. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: it is what it is.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed. CBS
Scientists have been stunned this week by hundreds of thousands of sea creatures washing up along the West Coast. Carter Evans reports. CBS
President Trump is overseeing an overhaul of some of D.C.'s most treasured landmarks and this week, shot back when asked why he'd focus on these projects during a war. CBS
VOA VIEW: Why not on the 250 Birthday.
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Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections. CBS
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home. CBS
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
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The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee. CNBC
Burger King President Tom Curtis said customer feedback has been central to the chain’s turnaround. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Bigger would be better.
The shaky U.S. ceasefire with Iran has been repeatedly undermined this week, even as President Donald Trump insists it remains in effect. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump is making some mistakes in dealing with Iran.
The cloud platform says it is currently working to resolve the outage, caused by overheating at a data center in Northern Virginia. CNBC
We Push for Peace nonprofit allegedly collapsed after directors pocketed $6.5 million meant for community violence prevention work in Minnesota. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The thieves should be jailed.
Eleven people were hospitalized after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in North Miami Beach, Florida, during peak boating season. FOX News
A small Georgia town reinstated its entire police force days after the mayor shut down the department, leaving the community without law enforcement. FOX News
Two inmates described as dangerous escaped from a Kentucky detention center Friday, prompting a multi-agency manhunt led by Kentucky State Police. FOX News
Newly declassified UFO files from NASA's Apollo missions challenge long-running conspiracy theories that the historic Moon landings were faked in a studio. FOX News
A large explosion at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans prompted an emergency response. It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities reported. FOX News
A judge ruled that cameras will be permitted in the courtroom during hearings for alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson's court hearings. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Russia and Ukraine confirmed a three-day cease-fire and prisoner swap, which was agreed to after their leaders spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump. UPI
President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a Mother's Day address as he hosted Gold Star Mothers and Angel Mothers in the White House Rose Garden. UPI
The government of Argentine President Javier Milei has accused the World Health Organization of politicizing the current hantavirus outbreak. UPI
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May 12, 2026
American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority. It may be a little higher before prices go down.
The lawmakers' calculation is based on daily average gasoline prices as tracked by AAA between Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, through March 31. The figure also draws on information from auto researcher Edmunds on the tank sizes of top-selling gas vehicles in the U.S. and on federal fuel consumption data from the Federal Highway Administration and Energy Information Administration. The average cost of gas across the U.S. rose to $4.08 a gallon on Thursday after topping $4 earlier this week for the first time since 2022, according to AAA data.
Drivers of Toyota RAV4s now spend $58.26 to fill up their tanks, an increase of $15.02, or 35%, from before the war, the analysis finds. A Ford F-150 pickup truck costs $144.65 to fill up, an increase of $37.29, while Toyota Camry sedan owners are spending $52.23 to fill their tank, or $13.46 more than before the conflict started last month.
Despite higher gas prices in March, credit card data shows consumers are continuing to spend, suggesting households so far are weathering the financial impact of higher fuel costs, according to Navy Federal Credit Union. But the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, released on March 31, shows fewer Americans are planning big-ticket purchases over the next six months, a sign some households could be feeling the effects of higher fuel costs.
"The strain is starting to show, especially as gas hits $4 a gallon nationwide," said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, in an email. "It's almost certainly going to be a muted second quarter for spending and GDP growth as the worst of the inflation shock hits consumers."
