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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress that the US-Iran conflict has cost $25 billion to date — equivalent to NASA's entire annual budget. Gas prices have risen to $4.26 per gallon since the conflict began.
The figures put tangible scale on the war's financial burden, with costs reaching both federal budgets and everyday consumers at the pump.
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The DOJ released images of Cole Allen, accused of planning to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Photos show him carrying a shotgun through metal detectors in his hotel room ahead of the event.
The case raises serious questions about security protocols at high-profile events attended by senior government officials.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has surrendered to authorities after receiving a second indictment. The development marks a significant escalation in the legal proceedings against the former official.
A second indictment of a former FBI director is a rare legal event with broad implications for institutional accountability.
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London police have declared a stabbing in Golders Green a terrorist incident after two Jewish men were attacked. A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both victims are in stable condition.
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Alphabet posted Q1 2026 revenue of $109.9 billion, up 22% year-over-year. Google Cloud surpassed $20 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, growing 63% YoY, with a $460 billion contract backlog and consistent positive operating margins.
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Microsoft has deployed Microsoft 365 Copilot across Accenture's roughly 743,000 employees, making it the largest enterprise rollout of the AI tool to date. The move signals growing momentum in large-scale workplace AI adoption.
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FOX Business Network outrated CNBC across business day, market hours, and total day viewing in April 2026. 'Varney & Co.' and 'Kudlow' led all business programs for their 50th and 55th consecutive months, respectively.
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The OPEC Fund has launched a $1.5 billion aid program to support countries strained by global disruptions in energy markets, commodities, and trade. The initiative targets economies facing rising financial pressures from these interconnected challenges.
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HHS has revised federal guidance on hormone replacement therapy, affirming it as safe and effective for many women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause. The update reverses longstanding restrictions and aims to close gaps in women's health treatment.
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President Trump welcomed NASA's Artemis II astronauts to the White House on April 29, 2026, celebrating America's upcoming crewed lunar mission. The meeting highlighted U.S. space priorities amid a competitive global environment.
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