United States. Gas prices rose nationwide this week after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, industry forecasters reported. GasBuddy, AAA and local analysts said crude oil futures jumped, prompting average pump increases ranging from few cents to over $0.20 per gallon across states. Retailers and petroleum analysts cited elevated geopolitical risk premiums...
Chicago — The Democratic National Committee placed five U.S. cities on a shortlist this week to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, with Chicago identified as a front-runner to host in both 2028 and 2032. The DNC will deploy its Technical Advisory Group to conduct spring site visits to Atlanta,...
United States — On Monday, multiple U.S. companies reported fourth-quarter results showing mixed profits and losses, per AP earnings snapshots and analyst estimates also accompanied several reports. Apartment Investment and Management posted $300.5 million Q4 net income and $554 million annually; Surgery Partners reported a $15 million Q4 loss and...
Shreveport, Louisiana — A ruptured 42-inch transmission main near Cross Lake over the weekend disrupted water service, prompting a citywide voluntary boil advisory and closures of some government offices and schools. City crews deployed contractors on March 1, isolated the break, and installed a temporary bypass while refilling ground and...
SANTA CLARA, Calif. Public companies reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2025 results, releasing unaudited statements and dividend plans. Tuya, Agora, Webco, Oxford Square and Niagen disclosed earnings showing revenue growth, margin improvement, cash distributions. Agora reported sustained GAAP profitability and peaked at nearly 600,000 concurrent Super Bowl viewers; Oxford Square disclosed...
United States. New U.S. Census Bureau data show 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women, while the sector faces an estimated 349,000-worker shortage. The Department of Labor's Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grant program has awarded millions in recent years to increase female participation. Construction...
Washington — The House Oversight Committee released video recordings Monday of closed-door depositions by former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Committee members questioned the Clintons for hours in Chappaqua about their contacts with Epstein and associate Ghislaine Maxwell; both...
HELENA — Rep. Ryan Zinke announced Monday that he will not seek reelection to Montana’s western congressional district, saying medical procedures and recovery will prevent full-time service. In a letter, Zinke thanked supporters, cited multiple surgeries related to injuries from his Navy SEAL service, and said stepping down avoids uncertain...
Washington — President Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. forces completed initial objectives in an ongoing campaign against Iran and remain prepared to continue. He listed four goals: degrade missile capabilities, destroy Iran’s navy, prevent nuclear weapon acquisition, and curb proxy forces. The campaign, launched Saturday, followed U.S. and...
Knoxville, Tennessee — Early Tuesday morning, skywatchers across North America observed a total lunar eclipse that turned the moon red as it passed through Earth's umbra. Local stations and observatories published viewing windows and safety guidance; some hosted public events while meteorologists warned that cloud cover and low western horizons...
