Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report
Read full article: Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs reportU.S. futures were trading modestly lower following surprisingly strong jobs data from the federal government.
Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Read full article: Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel pricesAmazon is slapping a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers that sell on its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran.
Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations
Read full article: Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectationsSales of Tesla vehicles rose in the last three months after a brutal year of boycotts over Elon Musk’s politics but still fell short of expectations.
Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel
Read full article: Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrelStocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.
SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire
Read full article: SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaireElon Musk’s space exploration company has filed preliminary paperwork to sell shares to the public, according to two sources familiar with the filing, a blockbuster offering that is likely to rank as the biggest ever and make its founder the world’s first trillionaire.
Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
Read full article: Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993The men’s NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, its best audience since 1993 and a 9% increase over last year.
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts
Read full article: The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five chartsAfter meandering for a couple of months, financial markets endured numerous frenzied swings during March as the war in Iran raged.
MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargaining
Read full article: MLB players increase potential war chest to $415 million ahead of bargainingBig league baseball players increased their potential war chest of cash and investments ahead of collective bargaining to $415 million heading into 2026, up from $284 million at the start of 2025, according to the union’s annual federal disclosure form filed.
The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring
Read full article: The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last springU.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residency
Read full article: Celine Dion announces first concerts since stiff-person syndrome diagnosis with Paris residencyCeline Dion will return to the stage this fall with her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, announcing a five-week limited engagement in Paris.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor caseThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison on federal forced labor charges.
'Project Hail Mary' flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point
Read full article: 'Project Hail Mary' flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point“Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far.
Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inning
Read full article: Mets rally past the Pirates 4-2 on a 3-run homer by Luis Robert Jr. in the 11th inningLuis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the New York Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94
Read full article: Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94Actor James Tolkan, known for his roles as a cigar-chomping naval commander in “Top Gun” and a gruff high school administrator in “Back to the Future,” has died.
US appeals court overturns $16 billion judgment over Argentina energy company nationalization
Read full article: US appeals court overturns $16 billion judgment over Argentina energy company nationalizationA New York appeals court has overturned a ruling that had ordered Argentina to pay more than $16 billion to former shareholders of YPF, the country’s largest energy company that was nationalized in 2012.
FAA investigating close call between a passenger plane and military helicopter in California
Read full article: FAA investigating close call between a passenger plane and military helicopter in CaliforniaA United Airlines jet nearly collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter while approaching John Wayne Airport in Southern California.
Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk
Read full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain riskA federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in temporarily blocking the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk.
LaGuardia Airport runway reopens, days after crash on tarmac killed 2 Canadian pilots
Read full article: LaGuardia Airport runway reopens, days after crash on tarmac killed 2 Canadian pilotsThe runway where a plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing the two pilots and injuring several others, has reopened.
The Latest: Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in New York City court
Read full article: The Latest: Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in New York City courtFormer Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has returned to a New York courtroom as he seeks to have his drug trafficking indictment thrown out over a geopolitical dispute over legal fees.
Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record
Read full article: Wall Street falls to its worst drop since the Iran war as the Nasdaq sinks 10% below its recordU.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started, as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the conflict.
Mangled plane in LaGuardia crash is towed from runway as most injured passengers leave hospital
Read full article: Mangled plane in LaGuardia crash is towed from runway as most injured passengers leave hospitalAll but four of the passengers injured in Sunday’s deadly collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport have been released from the hospital.
Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion
Read full article: Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassionCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the Air Canada CEO’s English-only message of condolence after Sunday’s deadly crash in New York showed a lack of compassion and judgment.
Courtney Barnett works her way through writer's block with a little help from a praying mantis
Read full article: Courtney Barnett works her way through writer's block with a little help from a praying mantisWriter's block is the fear of any creative person, and it struck rock singer and songwriter Courtney Barnett hard as she made her new album.
Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with Iran
Read full article: Stocks rise and oil prices ease as Wall Street keeps yo-yoing because of the war with IranHopes for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher on Wall Street, while oil prices eased.
Pilots killed in jet collision with fire truck on LaGuardia runway identified
Read full article: Pilots killed in jet collision with fire truck on LaGuardia runway identifiedThe pilots killed in a collision between a jetliner and a fire truck on a New York runway have been identified as Mackenzie Gunther and Antoine Forrest.
Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot
Read full article: Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robotAmazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, just under two months after the startup introduced a humanoid robot called Sprout designed for social spaces like homes and schools.
FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong
Read full article: FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-ShiongFederal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company's cancer drugs.
Even with robot umpires, MLB managers will find reasons to argue and get ejected
Read full article: Even with robot umpires, MLB managers will find reasons to argue and get ejectedManagers have less to argue about as Major League Baseball starts ball-and-strike challenges this season with so-called robot umpires.
Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says
Read full article: Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB saysFederal investigators say one of only two air traffic controllers on duty at LaGuardia Airport cleared a fire truck to cross a runway just 12 seconds before an Air Canada flight touched down, leaving little time to avoid the collision that killed both pilots.
Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI
Read full article: Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AIA federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company following a dispute over how its artificial intelligence technology can be used in war.
Bob Woodward to 'lift the lid' on decades of reporting in new memoir 'Secrets'
Read full article: Bob Woodward to 'lift the lid' on decades of reporting in new memoir 'Secrets'Award-winning journalist Bob Woodward has a new book that will explain how he came to write so many inside accounts from Washington.
Stories of survival emerge from deadly New York airport collision as officials investigate its cause
Read full article: Stories of survival emerge from deadly New York airport collision as officials investigate its causeInvestigators are continuing to delve into what caused the high speed crash between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
Down to 4 defensemen, Senators hold the Rangers to the fewest shots by an NHL team since 2015
Read full article: Down to 4 defensemen, Senators hold the Rangers to the fewest shots by an NHL team since 2015The Ottawa Senators held the New York Rangers to a record-low 10 shots on goal in a 2-1 win — even after losing two players left because of injury.
LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforce
Read full article: LaGuardia crash underscores pressures on already strained air traffic control workforceAir traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a runway emergency moments before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck Sunday night.
What time will LaGuardia Airport reopen after deadly crash with plane, fire truck?
Read full article: What time will LaGuardia Airport reopen after deadly crash with plane, fire truck?LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed after a plane hit a fire truck on Sunday night, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of other people. When is it expected to reopen?
‘I messed up’: What air traffic controller said before, after deadly LaGuardia Airport crash
Read full article: ‘I messed up’: What air traffic controller said before, after deadly LaGuardia Airport crashAudio recordings reveal what an air traffic controller said in the moments before and after a plane struck a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Sunday night.
WNBA players unanimously approve a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032
Read full article: WNBA players unanimously approve a new 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032WNBA players have unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement with more than 90% participating in voting over the weekend.
2 pilots killed when jet collides with fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Read full article: 2 pilots killed when jet collides with fire truck at New York's LaGuardia AirportAn Air Canada jet carrying more than 70 passengers collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing two pilots and injuring several others.
Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talks
Read full article: Stocks rally and oil sinks after Trump hints at a possible end to war, even as Iran denies talksA cautious relief swept through financial markets after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war.
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
Read full article: CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an eraCBS News says it's shutting down its radio news service after nearly a century of operation as part of a round of layoffs at the company.
High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest rates
Read full article: High oil prices knock down stocks and erase Wall Street's hopes for a cut to interest ratesAnother climb for oil prices shook stock markets, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve.
WNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary cap
Read full article: WNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary capWNBA players are having information sessions over the next day or two to learn more about the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to in principle early Wednesday morning.
Carson Cooper's 20 points, 10 rebounds power Michigan State to 92-67 win over North Dakota State
Read full article: Carson Cooper's 20 points, 10 rebounds power Michigan State to 92-67 win over North Dakota StateCarson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
Read full article: Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trialLive Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive has testified at a New York antitrust trial, defending the dominant position his company has taken in the concert industry over the last two decades.
Tesla faces new questions about how cars in self-driving mode handle poor conditions
Read full article: Tesla faces new questions about how cars in self-driving mode handle poor conditionsFederal auto regulators have escalated a probe of Tesla after several of its cars crashed while using its self-driving feature, just as CEO Elon Musk prepares to roll out a new model with no steering wheel or pedals.
Mike Will Made-It returns with star-studded 'R3SET.' It's his first solo album in nearly a decade
Read full article: Mike Will Made-It returns with star-studded 'R3SET.' It's his first solo album in nearly a decadeHip-hop super producer Mike Will Made-It returns with the star-studded ‘R3SET,’ his first solo album in nearly a decade.
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide
Read full article: Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwideOil prices jumped to market-shaking levels but then eased back late in the day, helping Wall Street to pare its losses.
Cable news network MS NOW shuffles schedule, moving Stephanie Ruhle and Alicia Menendez to daytime
Read full article: Cable news network MS NOW shuffles schedule, moving Stephanie Ruhle and Alicia Menendez to daytimeThe cable news network MS NOW is shuffling its schedule, mostly in the daytime hours.
Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year despite volatility
Read full article: Nation's largest retail group forecasts 4.4% gain in retail sales for this year despite volatilityThe National Retail Federation, the nation’s largest retail trade group, is forecasting annual retail sales will grow at a faster clip this year than last year, citing consumers’ resilience despite lots of economic volatility.
More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds
Read full article: More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study findsA new study says the early U.S. COVID-19 death toll is much higher than official counts, and that there were disparities in which deaths were missing from those tallies.
US stocks slump on worries about higher oil prices, inflation and interest rates
Read full article: US stocks slump on worries about higher oil prices, inflation and interest ratesU.S. stocks slumped after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil prices spiking.
Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to work
Read full article: Judge orders restoration of Voice of America, putting hundreds of journalists back to workA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart out at least 1 more week following injury
Read full article: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart out at least 1 more week following injuryDetroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart is expected to miss another week following an injury he suffered last week against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to something
Read full article: Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to somethingClimbing stairs has been increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to do it.
New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics
Read full article: New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 OlympicsA work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New York
Read full article: A pardon lobbyist, $500,000 demand and alleged 'enforcer' lead to extortion charge in New YorkFederal prosecutors in New York have accused a lobbyist of trying to extort a former client and the client’s son for $500,000.
No. 6 UConn beats Georgetown 67-51 to set up a Big East final clash against No. 13 St. John's
Read full article: No. 6 UConn beats Georgetown 67-51 to set up a Big East final clash against No. 13 St. John'sBraylon Mullins scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half, Jayden Ross hit a couple of momentum-stunting 3-pointers in the second, and sixth-ranked UConn defeated Georgetown 67-51 to set up a showdown of the top two seeds in the Big East Tournament final.
No. 13 St. John's back in Big East title game after 78-68 win over Seton Hall at MSG
Read full article: No. 13 St. John's back in Big East title game after 78-68 win over Seton Hall at MSGZuby Ejiofor scored 20 points and No. 13 St. John’s beat Seton Hall 78-68 to reach the Big East Tournament title game for the second consecutive season.
Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-old
Read full article: Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-oldA former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl has been convicted of manslaughter at his second trial.
US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
Read full article: US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil pricesWall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy.
Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
Read full article: Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court caseNewly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial.
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
Read full article: PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in DetroitThe Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States.
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
Read full article: Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran warWorries about the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide.
Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran war
Read full article: Pentagon blocks photographers from Hegseth's briefings on the Iran warThe Pentagon has not permitted photographers to cover Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's last two briefings on the war in Iran, and hasn't explained the change in longstanding policy.
Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Read full article: Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against PentagonMicrosoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk.
Ken Follett's next epic heads to Victorian Britain, where strict morals meet secret passions
Read full article: Ken Follett's next epic heads to Victorian Britain, where strict morals meet secret passionsKen Follett’s next historical epic is a story of forbidden romance set during a time of official propriety, the Victorian age.
Matt Snell, who scored the Jets’ only TD in the Super Bowl upset of Colts, has died at age 84
Read full article: Matt Snell, who scored the Jets’ only TD in the Super Bowl upset of Colts, has died at age 84Matt Snell, the bruising running back who scored the go-ahead touchdown in the Jets’ Super Bowl win in 1969, has died at 84.
Geno Smith set to return to the Jets in a trade with the Raiders, AP source says
Read full article: Geno Smith set to return to the Jets in a trade with the Raiders, AP source saysThe New York Jets are acquiring quarterback Geno Smith from the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press.
State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
Read full article: State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in MideastThe State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East due to disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war.
Gustavo Dudamel's tenure as New York Philharmonic music director opens at Radio City Music Hall
Read full article: Gustavo Dudamel's tenure as New York Philharmonic music director opens at Radio City Music HallGustavo Dudamel starts a new era as music director of the New York Philharmonic in September, and he wants it to feel bold and modern.
Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
Read full article: Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study saysA new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases.
US stocks hold steadier as Wall Street waits for the next signal on how long war with Iran may last
Read full article: US stocks hold steadier as Wall Street waits for the next signal on how long war with Iran may lastU.S. stocks held steadier as Wall Street waited for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end.
FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYC
Read full article: FBI finds explosive residue in storage unit after 2 men are charged with lighting bombs in NYCThe FBI found explosive residue in a Pennsylvania storage unit after two men were charged with bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City’s mayor.