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An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says. CBS
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details. CBS
Rebuilding national parks is a bipartisan priority and key for outdoor recreation companies such as REI and VF Corp. CNBC
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As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming. CNBC
Target is refreshing its baby category as part of a broader effort to offer better products and more convenience to compete with Walmart and Amazon. CNBC
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Alabama woman Jaclyn Skuce gets life in prison for hiring a hitman to kill Anthony Sheppard to prevent him from gaining custody of their child. FOX News
Two police officers were shot and a third injured in Syracuse as authorities report an active shooter situation with residents urged to shelter in place. FOX News
Second Amendment advocates sound alarm on Connecticut bill they say bans most Glock-style pistols and limits self-defense options for gun owners. FOX News
A 16-year-old girl and a man were charged with three counts of murder after the teen's parents and grandmother were found dead in North Carolina. FOX News
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A Pennsylvania man allegedly set a home on fire after allegedly being rejected by a woman, killing an Army veteran and injuring two others, according to police. FOX News
Global oil prices jumped after Donald Trump rejected a Iranian counter-offer to a 14-point U.S. plan to end the war as "totally unacceptable." UPI
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The remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who disappeared during exercises in Morocco earlier this month have been recovered, the U.S military said. UPI
Financial guru Wes Edens was the target of a billion-dollar extortion scheme carried out by an ex-lover. UPI
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit South Korea before heading to China for a U.S.-China summit, his social media post showed Monday. UPI
Hospitalized Iranian human and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi has had her prison sentence suspended due to her medical needs. UPI
South Korea's KB Financial Group unveiled a humanoid robot to assist in senior care during AI EXPO Korea 2026 held last week in southern Seoul. UPI
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S. Korea and U. S. are moving to strengthen industrial and energy cooperation centered on shipbuilding, nuclear power and strategic investments. UPI
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American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority. It may be a little higher before prices go down.
The lawmakers' calculation is based on daily average gasoline prices as tracked by AAA between Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, through March 31. The figure also draws on information from auto researcher Edmunds on the tank sizes of top-selling gas vehicles in the U.S. and on federal fuel consumption data from the Federal Highway Administration and Energy Information Administration. The average cost of gas across the U.S. rose to $4.08 a gallon on Thursday after topping $4 earlier this week for the first time since 2022, according to AAA data.
Drivers of Toyota RAV4s now spend $58.26 to fill up their tanks, an increase of $15.02, or 35%, from before the war, the analysis finds. A Ford F-150 pickup truck costs $144.65 to fill up, an increase of $37.29, while Toyota Camry sedan owners are spending $52.23 to fill their tank, or $13.46 more than before the conflict started last month.
Despite higher gas prices in March, credit card data shows consumers are continuing to spend, suggesting households so far are weathering the financial impact of higher fuel costs, according to Navy Federal Credit Union. But the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, released on March 31, shows fewer Americans are planning big-ticket purchases over the next six months, a sign some households could be feeling the effects of higher fuel costs.
"The strain is starting to show, especially as gas hits $4 a gallon nationwide," said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, in an email. "It's almost certainly going to be a muted second quarter for spending and GDP growth as the worst of the inflation shock hits consumers."
