The Houthis in recent months have stepped up attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, demanding that Israel end the war in Gaza.
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Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixing
The Democrats say a recent FTC investigation uncovered evidence of price-fixing by oil executives that led to higher energy costs for American families and businesses.
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Designer of world’s tallest building wants to turn skyscrapers into batteries
The company behind Dubai’s 2,717-foot-high Burj Khalifa plans to harness gravity to offset construction emissions.
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Lab-grown meat isn’t on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it
Florida and Alabama recently banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood. Federal lawmakers are also looking to restrict it.
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Harvey Weinstein may face new charges as more accusers come forward, New York prosecutors say
Manhattan prosecutors told a judge they are evaluating new claims of sexual misconduct made against the disgraced former film executive.
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At least 21 dead as Memorial Day weekend storms devastate several U.S. states
The destructive storms caused deaths in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky and were just north of an oppressive, early-season heat wave setting records from south Texas to Florida.
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Families of Israeli hostages release video of female soldiers being captured by Hamas
The footage was taken by Hamas militants who stormed the Nahal Oz military base on Oct. 7.
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With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash out of frozen Russian assets
The debate is getting more urgent as Russia gains territory on the battlefield and as the outlook for Ukraine’s state finances looks shakier.
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Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire faces $6 million fine, criminal charges
The FCC said the fine it proposed for Steven Kramer, who has admitted to orchestrating the phony message, is its first involving generative AI technology.
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Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer
Get ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record.