- U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them
The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.
Jack Nicas. New York Times. Fri, 08 May 2026 03:18:11 +0000.
- U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets; Iran Says It Returned Fire
The exchange was the latest twist in a week of mixed signals in the region and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump searches for an off-ramp in the war that he started.
Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt. New York Times. Fri, 08 May 2026 02:28:06 +0000.
- Man indicted for allegedly posting gruesome death threats against Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi on social media
Georgia prosecutors said a man posted gruesome death threats on X targeting Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi, leading to a four-count federal indictment.
Fox News. Thu, 07 May 2026 21:54:30 -0400.
- Paralyzed subway victim confronts attacker, calls his actions 'evil' at sentencing
Emine Yilmaz Ozsoy confronts the man who shoved her into a moving NYC subway train, leaving her paralyzed, as a judge sentences him to 20 years in prison.
Fox News. Thu, 07 May 2026 21:48:19 -0400.
- Iran live updates: US strikes Iran after 'unprovoked attacks' on warships
The U.S. conducted "self-defense" strikes against Iranian targets after Iran fired at U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to CENTCOM.
ABC News. Thu, 07 May 2026 21:38:19 -0400.
- USPS mulls allowing handguns to be shipped through mail
The United States Postal Service (USPS) could begin mailing handguns if a proposed rule from the Trump administration receives approval. ...
Ryan Mancini. The Hill. Fri, 08 May 2026 01:01:10 +0000.
- Shell CEO says oil market is short nearly 1 billion barrels due to Iran war and the hole deepens every day
The oil market hopes the U.S. and Iran will strike a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore energy shipments.
CNBC. Thu, 07 May 2026 21:27:29 GMT.
- Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
CBS News. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:23:36 -0400.
- iPhone owners could get up to $95 from a new Apple settlement
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
CBS News. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:58 -0400.
- 'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price
US President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.
BBC News. Thu, 07 May 2026 18:53:49 GMT.
- Zoetis Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates, 2026 View Cut, Stock Down
ZTS misses on Q1 earnings and cuts its 2026 revenue outlook as weaker U.S. companion animal sales pressured results, sending shares down in pre-market trading.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 07 May 2026 16:47:00 GMT.
- New U.S. Soccer National Training Center Opens In Georgia
Explore the 200-acre complex that is now the home for all things U.S. Soccer ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
By Tim Newcomb, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400.
- Gold And Silver Reach Highest Prices In Weeks Amid Iran Peace Hopes
Precious metals prices have made gains this week, which analysts have attributed to growing hopes for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
By Conor Murray, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Thu, 07 May 2026 09:41:01 -0400.
- 3 Sales Growth Stocks to Buy Now as Markets Scale New Highs
Sales-growth screen highlights CHRD, BAC and CHDN as buys as U.S. equities hit new highs despite tariffs, oil swings and sticky inflation.
Swayta Shah. Zacks. Thu, 07 May 2026 12:19:00 GMT.
- Markets cheer signs of a possible U.S.-Iran deal
Oil prices plummeted and Wall Street stocks surged on Wednesday after President Trump pointed to "great progress" in reaching a deal that would end the U.S. war with Iran.
Tom Howell Jr.. Washington Times. Wed, 06 May 2026 16:55:24 -0400.
