Trump to offer automakers some relief on tariffs over worries they could hurt factories
Automakers and independent analyses have indicated that the tariffs could raise prices, reduce sales and make U.S. production less competitive worldwide.
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Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX’s Starlinks
Amazon aims to put more than 3,200 of the satellites into orbit to provide broadband service around the globe.
EPA allowing sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer
The move pleases farmers and saves consumers a little money at the pump but is frustrating for environmentalists who believe ethanol-blended fuels harm the air and water.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit brought by ex-college basketball players against NCAA
The lawsuit, which included 16 total players who played before June 16, 2016, claimed that the NCAA had enriched itself by utilizing their names, images and likenesses to promote its men’s basketball tournament.
Big Tech’s soaring energy demands making coal-fired power plant sites attractive
Coal-fired power plants are becoming more valuable now that the suddenly strong demand for electricity to run Big Tech’s cloud computing and artificial intelligence applications has set off a full-on sprint to find new energy sources.
ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students, lawyers say
Judges around the country had already issued orders temporarily restoring the students’ records in dozens of lawsuits challenging the terminations.
Indianapolis Colts draft Penn State tight end at No. 14 in NFL Draft
One of the Colts’ most glaring offensive needs heading into this offseason was the lack of a play-making tight end.
US to loosen rules on Tesla, other carmakers taking on China in race for self-driving cars
The Transportation Department said it will move toward a single set of national rules for the technology to replace a patchwork of state regulations.
As WNBA training camps open, draft picks face tough road to make rosters
There were 38 players selected in this year’s WNBA Draft. Fewer than half are likely to secure a roster spot.
Airlines, rattled by trade war and spending pullback, continue to cut flights, pull outlooks
American Airlines pulled its financial guidance for 2025 on Thursday, joining rivals Southwest and Delta in declaring the economic outlook too uncertain to provide full-year forecasts.
Federal science cuts roil university labs, targeting bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more
Hundreds of university researchers had their National Science Foundation funding abruptly canceled Friday to comply with President Trump’s directives.
March home sales slowed nationally in lethargic opening to spring season
The March sales decline is the largest monthly drop since November 2022, when sales fell 6.7% from the previous month.
Judge delays $2.8B NCAA settlement to address roster-limit concerns. Attorneys warn of chaos.
The judge overseeing the rewriting of the college sports rulebook threw a potentially deal-wrecking roadblock into the mix Wednesday, insisting parties in the antitrust lawsuit redo the part of the proposed settlement.
Dozen states sue the Trump administration to stop tariff policy
The lawsuit said the policy put in place by President Donald Trump has been subject to his “whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority.”
Drivers have productive day of Indy 500 testing after long delay
After a delay of nearly three hours at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, four newcomers passed the rookie-orientation program, while each veteran who needed the refresher course was cleared.
Musk says he’ll spend less time in Washington, more running Tesla after profit plunges
The electric vehicle maker reported a 71% drop in profit and a 9% decline in revenue for the first quarter.
FDA to phase out 8 artificial dyes from food supply
It would be a sweeping change for U.S. food producers, who would likely replace the dyes with natural substitutes.
Most adults in the US give to charity. Here’s where they donated.
The results of a new poll suggest most Americans gave at least a little to some charities in the past year but offer mixed signals for those hoping to improve giving trends.
Walgreens to pay up to $350M in opioid settlement
The U.S. Department of Justice accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances.
NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly
The nine proposals passed by the NCAA board were largely expected but still mark a defining day in the history of college sports.