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AI becomes contentious issue in 2026 midterm elections over donations
The US Capitol during a rainstorm in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesFunding from AI groups is becoming a flashpoint in the 2026 midterm elections, as a major political action…
Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP
Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport.Stefan Rousseau - Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty ImagesThe International Energy Agency's head warned Thursday that Europe maybe has six weeks left of jet…
Parents could see $5,500 boost to tax credit under new Democratic bill
State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet addresses supporters of her campaign for Congress during a primary election night watch party in Saginaw, Michigan, on Aug. 6, 2024.Andrew Roth | APRep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., said Wednesday…
Energy transition to renewables in Seoul, South Korea: Minister
This general view shows oil tanks and facilities at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the largest petrochemical industrial complex in South Korea, in Yeosu on April 7, 2026. (Photo by Shin Yong-ju / AFP via Getty Images)Shin Yong-ju |…
Tax Day proposal from House Dems would give break to poll workers
Election officials assist voters in casting their ballot in the primary vote at Bruns Avenue Elementary School, Mecklenburg County Precinct 12, on March 3, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Grant Baldwin | Getty ImagesHouse Democrats on…
Iran war drags India’s goods exports 7% lower in March — more pain ahead
The Indian-flagged tanker Jag Vasant, carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after transiting through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is seen docked at an offloading terminal along the coast in Mumbai,…
Russell Vought says Iran war budget ask not ready, won’t ballpark cost
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testifies before the House Budget Committee at the U.S. Capitol on April 15, 2026.Andrew Harnik | Getty ImagesWhite House Office of Management and Budget Director…
Small towns are powering e-commerce’s fastest-growing market, dominated by
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world's fastest growing large economy. Amazon and…
Kalshi, Polymarket lobby as insider trading, betting eyed by Congress
With proposals to rein in prediction markets proliferating through the halls of Congress in recent weeks and months, Kalshi — one of the biggest players in the booming industry — went on defense.The New York-based platform launched an ad…
China economic growth accelerates to 5% in first quarter, beating
People walk outside a shopping mall during a week-long National Day holiday in Beijing on October 7, 2025. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty ImagesChina's economy gathered steam in the first quarter, as robust exports growth offset tepid…