Oil only accounts for half the cost of a gallon of gas. Here's where the rest comes from.
Sources from CBS say that the oil supply shock from the Iran war is directly impacting what Americans pay to fill up their cars
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Trump announces Ric Grenell stepping aside as Kennedy Center president
According to CBS News, Ric Grenell is leaving his post as president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, President Trump said Friday, and Matt Floca will be named CEO and executive director.
Old Dominion shooter left federal prison early after completing drug treatment program
Sources from AP say that a man who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University had been granted an early release from federal prison in 2024 after completing a drug treatment program
A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone
According to AP, if Texas wants to continue to be a leader in oil, the Permian Basin needs more energy.
Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before an attack on Iran drive oil prices sharply higher
Sources from Associated Press say that the highly resilient U.S. economy was already showing signs of strain even before the launch of the Iran war, data released Friday showed, underscoring the risks that rising gasoline and energy prices may pose.
Louisiana’s alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins — and conservation
According to Associated Press, Advocates say commercial alligator farming has helped preserve a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their skins. Not all conservationists think that’s a good thing, but for the farmers and luxury brands seeking to market their products as sustainable, it’s made sense to tie conservation to capitalism.
US job openings rise to a better-than-expected 7 million despite sluggish labor market
Associated Press reports that U.S. job openings rose to nearly 7 million in January, better than expected at a time when the American labor market has looked sluggish.
WNBA and the players’ union return to CBA talks after a 16-hour marathon session
Sources from Associated Press say that the WNBA and its players’ union were back negotiating for a new collective bargaining agreement Friday for the fourth straight day, hours after a 16-hour marathon session ended.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
CBS reports that one-third of Americans are cutting back on everyday living expenses — even skipping meals — and stretching their prescription medications so they can afford health care, according to new polling from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America.
What will it take for ships to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz again?
According to CBS News, before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, an average of 100 vessels per day would safely traverse the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, only one or two ships crossed the narrow waterway, according to MarineTraffic, a ship tracking website.
Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor" if not for ballet, opera
CBS News reports that Ballerina Misty Copeland says actor Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star" if it were not for ballet or opera.
Local, state, and national events to be held in celebration of America 250
The nation is celebrating its 250th anniversary with events at the local, state, and national levels.
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Sources from CBS News say that the Trump administration is prepared to waive the Jones Act to loosen shipping rules as the Iran war continues, the White House said Thursday.
Senate fails again to advance funding for DHS as tempers flare over stalemate
According to CBS, the Senate failed again on Thursday to advance a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security, with the impasse growing increasingly acrimonious nearly a month into the partial shutdown.
As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with "rounding" problem for cash purchases
CBS News reports that months after the last of the United States' one-cent coins were pressed, some states are beginning to offer their own two cents on the penny problem by setting rounding guidance for cash purchases.
Massive emergency oil release fails to stem investor fears as oil hovers around $100 a barrel
Sources from CBS News say that Stocks slid and oil prices surged to about $100 a barrel on Thursday as Iran continued its attacks on U.S allies in the Persian Gulf and ships in the region.
An attacker rammed a vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan. Here's what we know.
According to CBS, law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday afternoon after a vehicle rammed through the building.
4-County sends crew members to assist sister cooperative in Southwest MS
After severe weather hit parts of the state, 4-County Electric Power Association sent two crews to assist its sister cooperative in the southwest Mississippi area with power restoration efforts.
Mississippi to join Trump Administration’s foster parent recruitment initiative
According to AP, for every 100 foster children in Mississippi’s custody, the state has only 52 foster homes. To recruit more families to care for these children, the state is joining the Trump Administration’s A Home for Every Child Initiative, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Tuesday.
Gunman who injured 2 people at Old Dominion University in Virginia is dead, college says
Associated Press reports that a gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, the Virginia school said.
Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Sources from Associated Press, after about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers, and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury will listen to closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms.
When stock markets get shaken, it can pay for investors to be patient
According to Associated Press, when stock markets are as manic as they’ve been recently, it’s natural to want to do something to protect your retirement savings. Historically, though, staying calm has usually been best.
Smaller portions are a big restaurant trend as customers watch their budgets and waistlines
According to Associated Press, the biggest new restaurant trend is small.
California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack
According to Associated Press, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war.
Bam Adebayo scores 83, passing Kobe Bryant for second most points in single NBA game
Sources from CBS say that Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-best scoring effort in NBA history, to carry the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.