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US Gas Prices Surge 9 Cents in Just One Day to $4.39 a Gallon
As the war in Iran enters its 60th day, gas prices in the United States are even higher with the national average climbing to $4.39 — a nine cent increase in just one day and up more than 30 cents in a week. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how much higher gas prices are expected to go, as well as what the latest GDP numbers say about the economy.
Companies must now quickly respond to stalking warrants in Oregon as new law takes effect
A new law takes effect in Oregon on Friday that forces communications and social media companies to promptly comply with search warrants linked to stalking and domestic violence cases
‘Arrest us all,’ says congressional candidate who sells and wears ‘8647’ merch
Florida congressional candidate Mark Davis sells “8647” T-shirts and hats on his campaign website — the same numerical shorthand to express discontent over President Donald Trump that is central to the case against a former FBI director.
Republican state attorneys general join lawsuit to stop $6.2B local TV merger
Five more states are joining a federal antitrust lawsuit aimed at stopping the blockbuster merger of Nexstar and Tegna.
FCC head says agency wasn’t pressured to order review of ABC broadcast licenses
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr told reporters that the White House didn’t “pressure” him to order an early review of ABC’s eight broadcast licenses.
National Average for Gas Prices Now at $4.30 a Gallon
The war in Iran is fueling new inflation fears and higher gas prices with the national average jumping another seven cents to $4.30 for a gallon of regular gas. It is up more than $1.30 since the start of the war. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down how the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is impacting prices at the pump and provides analysis on the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady.
Trump to be briefed on options for Iran as energy prices soar to 4-year high
Iran warned President Trump’s naval blockade was “doomed to fail” as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy.
Big Tech earnings test record stock market rally as AI spending takes center stage
Market watchers looking for clarity about the direction of Big Tech and the AI investment boom didn’t get much Wednesday afternoon amid a barrage of key earning reports
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ban Chinese vehicles and auto parts
A bipartisan Senate duo introduced a bill to ban importing Chinese-made vehicles and auto parts, weeks ahead of U.S.