Oil company profits soar — again: NPR
A pump jack operates as the sun sets in the Permian Basin near Loving, New Mexico, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Susan MontoyaBryan/AP hide caption toggle caption I Susan MontoyaBryan/AP Subscribe to the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confused. The…
Ukrainians evacuated from Russian-occupied Olechky arrive in Belarus – BBC News Africa
Ukrainians evacuated from Russian-occupied Olechky arrive in Belarus BBC Hundreds evacuate Ukrainian town of Oleshky amid ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump CNN Will Melania Trump save Ukraine? Voice Melania ceasefire serves as cover for major…
Lincoln Police conclude investigation into $2.5 million no-bid contract signed by Gov. Pillen
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Lincoln Police have concluded their investigation into the $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract awarded by the state. The auditor said the contract “smacks of favoritism” and questioned the nature of the…
ICE agent charged after crashing unmarked SUV into man in Texas | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
A federal immigration agent who struck and seriously injured a Texas man Oct. 10 after a botched traffic stop was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Mario Alberto Morales, 33,…
US midterms: 3 days left – What the latest polls say as early voting increases | News 2026 US midterm elections
Three days before the US midterm elections, Democrats are leading national polls as millions of Americans cast their ballots early. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced he will continue his campaigns in Kansas and Iowa as the two parties make…
Manhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting that leaves 1 dead and 6 injured
A manhunt is underway for the shooter who killed one person and injured six others at a Spirit Halloween store Friday night, police in Fairfield, California, said. At least three victims are “currently in critical condition,” Fairfield Police…
Long deployments will be the Navy’s norm for the next two years, according to MCPON and CNO
An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in the Arabian Sea, February 15, 2026. US Navy photo It will be a few years…
Oddsmakers make bold predictions ahead of Election Day
Punters bet millions midway through, including some unexpected bets. Bettors have millions of dollars on next week’s midterm elections – and most are optimistic about a Democratic victory. Bettors on Kalshi give Democrats a 68 percent chance…
2026 midterms: Federal judge blocks DOJ threats against election workers
The big picture: The move adds to a string of legal losses for the administration as federal officials step up election-related investigations and challenges across the country. Justices warn that federal threats and investigations are driving citizens…
Judge plans to block construction of Trump’s triumphal arch
A federal judge was skeptical Friday about the Asset the US administration’s attempt to begin construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch at the foot of Arlington National Cemetery. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said…