A PBS report says AI and cryptocurrency efforts to shape Illinois midterms fell short, signalling limits to tech sectors’ political influence and drawing attention from observers in Latin America.
A PBS report says Georgia’s plan to replace voting machines criticized by Donald Trump is in doubt as officials worry a last‑minute change could create chaos in election operations.
Cuba’s president condemned President Trump’s remark that he can do “whatever he wants” with the island, warning any U.S. aggression would meet “impregnable resistance.”
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has traveled to Washington for a meeting with President Trump she called “very difficult,” in a visit complicated by fallout from the Iran war, PBS reports.
U.S. farmers are bracing for potential disruptions to fertilizer prices and availability as the war involving Iran raises concerns ahead of the spring planting season.
U.S. stocks fell Wednesday after a report said inflation was set to worsen even before oil prices surged on the war with Iran; gold slipped below $5,000 per ounce.
Israel intensified strikes against Iranian leadership, killing Iran’s intelligence minister, while an offshore Iranian gas field was hit — pushing oil prices higher and straining energy markets.
Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising while U.S. airlines report steady bookings. Analysts warn higher fares are likely — the question is when, for how long and by how much.
The U.S. will require bonds up to $15,000 from visa applicants in 12 more countries, expanding the policy to 50 nations after April 2, part of efforts to cut overstays.
