Trump says Americans should expect higher gas prices amid Iran war
President Trump acknowledged higher fuel costs will persist for a period but said the conflict has had less economic impact than anticipated.
Chinese researchers completed a 20-year marine survey, producing a geochemical atlas of sediments in the Bohai, Yellow and East China seas.
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Latam and Aerolíneas Argentinas aircraft collide at Santiago airport
Two commercial aircraft collided on the tarmac at Santiago's international airport early Wednesday, damaging the Argentine plane but injuring no passengers.
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Trump envoy proposes Italy replace Iran at 2026 World Cup
Paolo Zampolli, a U.S. special envoy, suggested to Trump and FIFA that Italy substitute for Iran in the tournament starting in June.
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NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé arrested at Brooklyn eviction protest
Ossé was taken into custody Wednesday while protesting a constituent's eviction. He said police roughed him up; NYPD said officers followed guidelines.
Kalshi fines three US candidates for betting on own election races
The prediction market platform sanctioned political candidates for insider trading after implementing new safeguards against self-dealing.
Police say gunman in Brooklyn baby's death was targeting her father
A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet on April 1 in Williamsburg; authorities say the shooter was aiming at her father.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan ousted as Iran blockade continues
Pentagon announces Navy Secretary John Phelan's immediate departure during ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Zelenskyy says Iran talks must not delay Ukraine negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN that peace efforts on Ukraine cannot wait for the Iran conflict to end, citing distraction from Russian aggression.
Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign over F-16 purchase delay
Two cabinet ministers quit after interim president postponed fighter jet acquisition despite air force agreement.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner to wed in Palermo in September
Pop star and actor plan three-day wedding celebration in Sicily from September 5-7, 2026, following summer visit to the city.
Tesla profit rises but remains well below 2022 levels
Tesla earned $477 million in Q1 2026, up from $409 million a year earlier, as sales rose 16 percent to $22.4 billion.
Chilean man sentenced to three years for stealing Kristi Noem's wallet
Mario Bustamante Leiva, 50, pleaded guilty to robbery and fraud charges in Washington D.C. and faces deportation to Chile after serving his sentence.
FIFA releases World Cup 2026 tickets for all 104 matches
FIFA launches Last-Minute Sales Phase on Wednesday, offering tickets across multiple pricing tiers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. extends ceasefire
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy said it seized two container vessels for maritime violations as tensions escalate over competing blockades in the strategic waterway.
Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue
The administration is negotiating a potential $500 million financing package to prevent the struggling carrier's liquidation.