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Charged scheme used AI deepfakes to impersonate CEOs in a $129 million fraud — a warning for companies, banks and hospitals that could raise security costs and fraud risks.

A tight Mississippi count could alter Senate balance, affecting control over legislation and federal priorities that influence taxes, spending, and national policy.

Judge paused construction of a planned 250-foot D.C. arch near Arlington, stopping immediate work and delaying local disruptions, jobs and traffic while lawsuits proceed.

Lawsuits challenge a California law that could change how platforms design teen feeds and features, potentially influencing what social apps look like nationwide.

Inflation-based changes to tax brackets and deductions affect take-home pay and how households plan taxes for 2027.

Gasoline average fell to about $4.10, cutting driving costs for commuters and families and slightly easing household fuel budgets.

Average 30-year rate dropped to 7.18%, lowering monthly mortgage costs somewhat for new buyers and homeowners considering refinancing.

California Governor moved to commute 548 death sentences to life without parole, altering punishment for the state’s largest death row and potentially influencing other states' policies.

New House and Senate majorities plan investigations and policy fights that could delay rules, alter federal programs and affect services Americans rely on.

NTSB recovered key parts from a Learjet crash that killed nine and asks public to report debris, aiding an investigation that could affect aviation safety rules.

A single New Jersey ticket won an $847 million Powerball jackpot, sparking attention on the retail location and winner claims and payouts.

Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production to make room for the Cybercab, shifting factory output and influencing available models and jobs.

Jaguars beat the Ravens 33–10, tightening the AFC standings and affecting betting lines and fantasy football decisions.

Federal agencies warned cyberattacks could target industrial refrigeration and cold-chain systems, risking spoiled food, patient safety and higher costs for hospitals, grocers and distributors.

Senate Democrats say they will block 'right‑wing' Supreme Court picks, setting confirmation fights that affect who serves on the court and future rulings.

Court documents reveal U.S. officials held talks with Iran about deporting Iranians during the war, raising legal questions about immigration enforcement and detainee handling.

The Oval Office and Cabinet Room were declared national monuments, which designates them under the Antiquities Act while not preventing future presidents from changing decor.

DOJ intensified a criminal investigation into the 2022 Supreme Court abortion decision leak, a rare federal probe that raises high-stakes questions about court secrecy and possible criminal matters.

Trump said a decision on expanding action against Iran is coming 'soon' after fresh U.S. strikes, a development that could affect energy prices, markets and U.S. military risk.