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April 18, 2026

Elon Musk wants the government to pay you when his robots take your job 

The man who one day hopes to take your job is now designing your consolation prize — and he wants the federal government to pay for it.  Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday proposed that the federal government establish a universal high-income program, a plan he first suggested in 2023 but never fully endorsed until […]

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April 18, 2026

Oil tankers are ready to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Can they afford the risk? 

Shipping traffic is heading back to the Strait of Hormuz as vessels that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf for more than a month seize the chance to leave, following Iran’s announcement that the strait is open. But the global flow of oil — and how much Americans pay at the pump — will […]

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April 18, 2026

Feds probing pattern of deaths, disappearances of UFO researchers

In an announcement that seems like it was ripped from a sci-fi series, the White House said it is working with the FBI to uncover the truth after at least 10 government research scientists connected to UFO or other top-secret research have died or disappeared.  “The White House is actively working with all relevant agencies […]

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April 17, 2026

‘An unbelievable adventure’: Artemis II astronauts share experience in space

They’ve been around the moon and back, and finally splashed back down to Earth about a week ago. The Artemis II journey was a historic moment for the crew, NASA and the entire U.S. Millions watched as the Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific last Friday, with Navy crews pulling Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch […]

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April 17, 2026

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds under strain; Trump clashes with Pope over Iran

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is showing early cracks, raising questions about whether it holds. Plus, the clash between President Donald Trump and the pope turns more direct. The two are now publicly at odds over Iran, faith and nuclear weapons. And tariff refunds will soon be coming, but not for everyone. Businesses […]

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April 17, 2026

House passes bill to extend controversial surveillance program

In the wee hours of Friday morning, the U.S. House passed a bill to temporarily extend a controversial surveillance program used by American intelligence agencies. Shortly after 2 a.m. ET lawmakers approved a stopgap measure to keep the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA, from expiring on Monday. It would extend the deadline by 10 days, […]

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April 17, 2026

Why more states are banning sugary foods for SNAP recipients

Florida is joining a growing list of states that regulate what people receiving government food assistance can buy at the grocery store. Beginning Monday, Floridians enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — known colloquially as food stamps — will no longer be allowed to use the benefit to buy soda, candy or ultra-processed desserts. […]