Trump says U.S. will guide trapped ships through Strait of Hormuz, as gas prices surge

President Trump said on Sunday the U.S. “will guide” trapped ships from countries not involved in the war with Iran through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. It comes as the key waterway continues to impact gas prices in the U.S. with costs up 35 cents in just the … Read more

US Gas Prices Surge to a 4-Year High as Iran Stalemate Drags On

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Months after Operation Metro Surge, federal agents return to Minneapolis to target daycares for suspected fraud

Teams of federal agents once again swarmed sections of Minneapolis early Tuesday morning, multiple officials confirmed to CBS News, exercising search warrants at about 20 childcare centers for suspected fraud. No one was arrested in the raids — a stark contrast from last winter’s immigration crackdown during Operation Metro Surge — but the sweeping law enforcement activity … Read more

Planning to fly this summer? Book now before prices surge, airline experts say.

As many Americans plan their summer vacations, airfares are taking off. Airline ticket prices have jumped because of higher oil and jet fuel costs stemming from the Iran war. With prices likely to stay elevated, aviation experts urged consumers to move quickly to lock in their travel plans. “If you haven’t booked for this summer, get … Read more

AI is fueling a massive surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS investigators say

Kyle Holder’s entire life savings were stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her. Her $300,000 in retirement and savings accounts, saved over decades, disappeared into the cryptocurrency universe in under three months. Holder was one of thousands of Americans swindled out of a total estimated at $20 billion … Read more

SPLC saw revenue surge after Charlottesville rally as DOJ alleges informant ties

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Southern Poverty Law Center more than doubled its revenue in the months following the deadly 2017 Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally — a surge now drawing renewed scrutiny after a Department of Justice indictment alleged the group paid an informant tied to the event’s organizers. The … Read more

The Iran war has caused the cost of jet fuel to surge. Here’s how travelers are impacted.

Since the war in Iran began, the cost of jet fuel has doubled due to shortages. Now, the head of the International Energy Agency says Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of jet fuel left if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue. Airlines around the world are now canceling flights and increasing fares … Read more