Crude oil prices dropped roughly 6% after Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran had reached their final stages, with Brent crude sinking to $104.64 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate falling to $97.66. However, analysts cautioned that optimism may be premature. Trump's announcement included a warning for Iran to accept a deal or face […]
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Kemp extends Georgia gas tax suspension through June 3
When Governor Brian Kemp extended Georgia's gas tax suspension through June 3, he bought himself two extra weeks of political breathing room—and gave struggling drivers a temporary respite from the pump. The extension, announced just ahead of the May 19 primary election, keeps the 29-cent-per-gallon relief in place for residents already wrestling with one of […]
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Starbucks Korea CEO dismissed over ad evoking massacre of pro-democracy protesters
Sometimes a marketing blunder becomes so spectacularly tone-deaf that it transcends the realm of corporate embarrassment and enters the territory of genuine historical insult. Starbucks Korea's recent "Tank Day" campaign is precisely that kind of moment—a striking reminder that even global corporations can stumble catastrophically when they lose sight of the painful histories their customers […]
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Home Depot Reports Strong Q1 2026 Results, Reaffirms Fiscal Year Guidance
Home Depot's first quarter performance tells a story of a retail giant navigating choppy waters with remarkable steadiness. The home improvement behemoth reported $41.8 billion in sales for Q1 2026, marking a solid 4.8% increase year-over-year. Yet beneath these headline figures lies a more nuanced picture of a company grappling with headwinds that many investors […]
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Murdaugh defense seeks venue change ahead of retrial
The Alex Murdaugh saga is far from over. Just days after South Carolina's highest court unanimously threw out his murder convictions in the deaths of his wife Maggie and son Paul, the legal machinery is already gearing up for round two—and this time, the stakes may be even higher. The South Carolina Supreme Court's decision […]
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Primary Elections, Iran Talks and Major Crime Stories Dominate News
Six states prepare for primary elections that could reshape the political landscape heading into the general election season. These contests will determine which candidates advance and which fade from contention, with momentum and delegate counts looming large for both parties. The Trump administration is signaling active negotiations with Iran, with officials indicating that "very big […]
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Home Depot Posts 4.8% Sales Growth, Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
Home Depot reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $41.8 billion, up 4.8% from the same period last year, but comparable sales growth slowed to just 0.6%, with domestic comparable sales rising only 0.4%. Earnings per share declined to $3.30 from $3.45 in the prior year quarter, while adjusted earnings fell to $3.43 from $3.56. The […]
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Amy Sherald’s ‘American Sublime’ Opens at High Museum
Amy Sherald constructs visual worlds where Black Americans command the center stage of the American narrative, using soft pastels and audacious color choices to reclaim territory on the canvas. This May, the High Museum of Art becomes the final destination for "Amy Sherald: American Sublime," a mid-career retrospective bringing together more than 35 paintings spanning […]
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Jury sides with Altman and OpenAI in lawsuit brought by Musk
A federal jury in Oakland ruled that Sam Altman, OpenAI President Greg Brockman and the company itself were not liable for allegations brought by Elon Musk, who accused them of transforming a nonprofit he helped found into a for-profit venture that enriched its leaders. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before reaching its […]
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Restorative Justice Program Helps Couple Break Cycle of Domestic Violence
A restorative justice program is helping couples caught in cycles of domestic violence find a path forward. The CHAT Project uses a model designed to break patterns of abuse and support families in healing, offering an alternative approach to traditional criminal justice responses.