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The war with Iran is ‘over’ but the jet fuel crisis is about to begin
The war with Iran is ‘over’ but the jet fuel crisis is about to begin

Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.

By Jim EdwardsMay 6, 2026
How the next CDC director could reshape America’s $5.3 trillion health care industry
How the next CDC director could reshape America’s $5.3 trillion health care industry
By Cassie McGrath and Healthcare BrewMay 5, 2026
Trump points as he speaks with his mouth opened wide
White House estimates Trump’s Big Pharma dealmaking will save Americans $529 billion over the next 10 years
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMay 5, 2026
UK-based Google DeepMind workers vote to unionize over military AI contracts amid internal backlash over its Pentagon deal
UK-based Google DeepMind workers vote to unionize over military AI contracts amid internal backlash over its Pentagon deal
By Beatrice NolanMay 5, 2026
One American loses their job for every 6 immigrants removed from the workforce as researchers see ‘no evidence’ that ICE is helping the economy
One American loses their job for every 6 immigrants removed from the workforce as researchers see ‘no evidence’ that ICE is helping the economy
By Tristan BoveMay 5, 2026
The Met Gala raised a record $42 million as Silicon Valley picked up the tab—and as celebs protested Jeff Bezos’ sponsoring of the event
The Met Gala raised a record $42 million as Silicon Valley picked up the tab—and as celebs protested Jeff Bezos’ sponsoring of the event
By Catherina GioinoMay 5, 2026
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Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon thinks your relationship to your devices is about to change
NewslettersQualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon thinks your relationship to your devices is about to change
By Alyson ShontellMay 6, 2026
Top CD rates today, May 6, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, May 6, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 6, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 6, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on May 6, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 6, 2026
Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
NewslettersThe rise of the Silicon Valley player-coach
By Andrew NuscaMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryTeachers union chief: Melania Trump’s robot reveals what this administration really thinks of children
By Randi WeingartenMay 6, 2026
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CommentaryFormer Comptroller: the cost of living has risen 106% since 2001. Government inflation data doesn’t show it
By Gene LudwigMay 6, 2026
Europe’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly
EnergyEurope’s jet fuel supplies should fall below the key 23-day shortage threshold in June, so plan your travel accordingly
By Jordan BlumMay 6, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 6, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, May 6, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 6, 2026
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EnvironmentWhite House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead National Park Service as Trump slashes the department’s size
By The Associated Press and Matthew BrownApril 28, 2026
  • Suspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
    LawSuspect in DC dinner attack spent several years acquiring guns
    By Myles Miller and BloombergApril 26, 2026
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PoliticsZelenskyy accuses Israel of ‘purchasing stolen goods’ when it imported Russian grain, and threatens sanctions
By The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
A driver pumps gasoline at a gas station in Brooklyn, New York, in March.
EnergyActivists call surging oil and gas profits ‘horrifying’ as energy giants post profits twice as high as 2025
By Tristan BoveApril 28, 2026
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EnergyBP’s profits more than doubled at the war in Iran pushed gas prices to new multiyear highs
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
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EuropeGerman chancellor says the U.S. ‘is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership’ as allies go public with discontent
By Jake AngeloApril 28, 2026
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CybersecurityAmericans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, 8 times more than in 2020. Facebook alone cost users more than texts and emails combined
By Jacqueline MunisApril 28, 2026
  • Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
    PoliticsIran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save U.S. ceasefire talks while Tehran seeks Hormuz toll with Oman
    By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
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EnergyOPEC shocker as UAE leaves oil cartel days after negotiating swap lines with Scott Bessent’s Treasury
By Nick LichtenbergApril 28, 2026
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PoliticsCalifornia is angry about billionaires: the one-time wealth tax will be on the ballot in November
By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
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PoliticsTrump wants Kimmel’s head (again) after joke about Melania Trump as ‘expectant widow’
By David Bauder and The Associated PressApril 28, 2026
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
EconomyTrump’s ‘gold card’ visas were supposed to solve the $39 trillion national debt. They’ve sold only one
By Eleanor PringleApril 28, 2026
OpenAI CFO reportedly at odds with Sam Altman over missed revenue target—even as AI capex is set to hit $660 billion
AIOpenAI CFO reportedly at odds with Sam Altman over missed revenue target—even as AI capex is set to hit $660 billion
By Jim EdwardsApril 28, 2026
  • Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
    BankingSen. Thom Tillis says he’s ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Fed chair after DOJ drops probe on Powell
    By The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman on-stage together at a 2015 conference.
LawMusk vs. Altman: Burning Man, a ‘diary,’ and a trial almost no one thinks Musk can win
By Eva RoytburgApril 27, 2026
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Politics‘Strikes on nuclear facilities and other hazardous sites has now become reality’: Ukrainians deal with risks at Chernobyl after Russia invaded
By The Associated Press and Hanna ArhirovaApril 27, 2026
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PoliticsWhite House to evaluate event security protocols after third shooting attempt against Trump
By The Associated Press and Will WeissertApril 27, 2026
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PoliticsNational Trust presses ahead with $400M suit against Trump’s ballroom after DOJ request
By The Associated Press and Meg KinnardApril 27, 2026
A frontier plane with the New York-New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in the background
EnergyAs Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs
By Jacqueline MunisApril 27, 2026
United Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
PoliticsUnited Airlines CEO says a proposed merger would benefit travelers, but American still won’t return his calls
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
PoliticsIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid oil price surge, but Trump seems unlikely to accept
By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and The Associated PressApril 27, 2026
‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
Economy‘Capitalism works because the losers die’: Kevin O’Leary says it’s a ‘really bad idea’ for the federal government to bail out Spirit Airlines
By Sydney LakeApril 27, 2026
A bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
LawA bank robber made off with $195,000 and got caught after his cell pinged a geofence. Now SCOTUS decides whether that violated the Fourth Amendment
By The Associated Press and Mark ShermanApril 27, 2026
Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026. (Photo by Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)
NewslettersPalantir staff reportedly question company’s commitment to civil liberties
By Andrew NuscaApril 27, 2026
Photo: Donald Trump addresses the media.
PoliticsA manifesto, a train ride, and gaps in security that let a shooter get near Trump
By Jim EdwardsApril 27, 2026
DOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom
PoliticsDOJ uses White House correspondents’ dinner shooting to pressure preservations to drop lawsuit over Trump’s $400 million ballroom
By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
AsiaJohn Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
By Nicholas GordonApril 26, 2026
Another attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
PoliticsAnother attack at ‘Hinckley Hilton’ raises new security concerns
By Josh Wingrove, Myles Miller, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergApril 26, 2026
Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
PoliticsSergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war
By Eliyahu Kamisher, Biz Carson and BloombergApril 26, 2026
After the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
PoliticsAfter the gunshots, JD Vance was first to be pulled off stage, then Trump and the first lady. Someone started a ‘U.S.A.’ chant but was shushed
By Calvin Woodward and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
The White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
PoliticsThe White House correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect apparently traveled by train with guns. ‘This isn’t about, in my mind, changing the law’
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
The suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
PoliticsThe suspect in the White House correspondents’ dinner shooting referred to himself as a ‘Friendly Federal Assassin’ and railed against Trump policies
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 26, 2026
The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
PoliticsThe presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, ‘the system worked,’ AG says
By Jason MaApril 26, 2026
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