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The targeting of key Gulf energy infrastructure raises the risk of long-term disruption

1:14 PM on Thursday, March 19

Escalating attacks on key oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf have increased the risk of an extended bout of higher prices for everything from gasoline and electricity to computer chips and food

FDA approves new higher-dose version of Wegovy shots

1:12 PM on Thursday, March 19

U.S. regulators on Thursday approved a new higher-dose version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wegovy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

DOJ investigation into Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office

12:48 PM on Thursday, March 19

President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve

Hotel Brand Conversions Are Breaking Distribution. HotelPORT Has the Fix

11:42 AM on Thursday, March 19

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.22%, highest level in more than 3 months

11:05 AM on Thursday, March 19

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in more than three months, a setback for prospective home shoppers this spring homebuying season

FILE - An airplane lifts off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as the sun rises Feb. 3, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

American Airlines and Google say AI helped airplanes reduce contrails that trap heat

11:00 AM on Thursday, March 19

American Airlines and Google said Thursday that they significantly reduced the climate impact of some of the airline’s flights using an AI-based forecasting tool to help prevent contrails

(AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

10:24 AM on Thursday, March 19

A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical nine-to-five routine

FILE - The logo of Chinese technology firm Alibaba is seen at its office in Beijing, Aug. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 years

10:15 AM on Thursday, March 19

China’s Alibaba Group has pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next five years, which it says would be powered by the AI demand boom

FILE - A lectern awaits the arrival of House Democrats to speak on the health care funding fight on the steps of the House at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

10:03 AM on Thursday, March 19

A new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs

FILE -A man walks in front of the Bank of England, at the financial district in London, Feb. 5, 2026 (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Bank of England holds interest rates and hints of increases as Iran war jolts inflation outlook

2:31 AM on Thursday, March 19

The Bank of England is holding its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war

An image of César Chavez is shown on a mural in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

California's Gov. Newsom supports move to rename César Chavez Day over alleged sexual abuse

12:54 AM on Thursday, March 19

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is supporting a proposal to rename César Chavez Day following stunning abuse allegations against the revered labor leader

The Strait of Hormuz has a long history of disruption

5:08 PM on Wednesday, March 18

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz into the crosshairs of yet another geopolitical conflict

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