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As economies around the world struggle, oil companies, arms manufacturers and even betting platforms have been posting record profits due to the war on Iran. Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.Published On 1 May 20261 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry said Thursday that the state will suspend its House primaries for the upcoming elections on May 16 in the wake of the Supreme Court striking down the state’s congressional map.Landry said that while the U.S. House races will remain on voters’ ballots, “any votes cast in those races will not be counted.””Pursuant to 18:401.1(B), I have certified the emergency in light of the Supreme Court ruling. This is a mandatory step prior to the Governor issuing an executive order suspending the upcoming Louisiana U.S. House races,” Landry said in a statement on social media. Gov.…

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new video loaded: How A.I. Data Centers Are Building a New Political CoalitionSabrina Tavernise, a national writer-at-large, traveled to Saline Township, Mich., where the state’s first hyperscale A.I. data center is under construction. Residents are banding together to oppose the center, crossing political lines in surprising new ways.By Sabrina Tavernise, Mimi Dwyer, Melanie Bencosme, June Kim, Orlando de Guzman and Jon MillerMay 1, 2026

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More commercial flights have been departing from Iran’s largest airport following its reopening last week.Iranian authorities announced the resumption of flights at Imam Khomeini international airport after approximately 58 days of suspension since the launch of the US-Israel war on Iran. Flight information boards also went offline after the closure of Iran’s airspace.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listFor weeks, the suspension of flights stranded many travellers, disrupted businesses, and separated families.Air traffic gradually resumed from April 25 with flights to 15 destinations operated by eight domestic airlines, covering regional and international destinations such as Medina, Istanbul, Muscat, China…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two of the biggest names in the Republican Party are making stops the next few days in Iowa, a key 2026 midterm battleground state whose caucuses, for a half century, have kicked off the GOP’s presidential nominating calendar.Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas will have the midterms on their minds during their visits, which come with just over six months to go until this year’s elections, when Republicans will be defending their slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities.But the moment the midterms are over, the next presidential race…

A vehicle fire has closed lanes on Ennis Avenue in Cooloongup in Perth’s south and causing chaos for commuters heading home for the weekend.The fire, located on Ennis Avenue southbound at Willmott Drive, was reported by Main Roads at 5.19pm.There is a lane closure in place which is causing major congestion, and traffic is slow leading up to the incident site.Main Roads has reminded motorists to proceed with caution if travelling in the area.More to come.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Joey Chestnut will eat almost anything.The 17-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champion is the greatest competitive eater of all time, once even chowing down cow brain tacos.But there are two foods that are off limits. Joey Chestnut prepares to compete in the men’s competition at Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City on July 4, 2025.  (Adam Gray/Getty Images)”The only things that would stop me is if I’m, like, really worried about getting sick,” said Chestnut who apparently has no concerns about cow brain.”Like raw oysters. I’d have…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two bank employees were shot and killed during a robbery at a Kentucky bank on Thursday and police are still on the hunt for the suspect.Trooper Scottie Pennington, a spokesperson for Kentucky State Police, said a man wearing a gray-and-white hoodie, gloves and a mask entered a U.S. Bank branch in Berea and opened fire, killing a male and female employee.”They’re our people that work in our community, and they’re no longer with us,” Pennington said. “At this time we do have some leads, and we’re trying our best to bring this…