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The settlement is the largest California Consumer Privacy Act penalty in the state's history. LA Times
VOA VIEW: They should have paid more.
Put a glaring spotlight on all the politicians who think their first duty is to protect criminals from the consequences of their actions. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They are mad.
The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault. New York Times
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Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Israel will defeat Lebanon.
The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
The president has reworked his tariffs repeatedly — sometimes because they have been declared illegal — with more updates still to come. New York Times
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s years-long war with Ukraine may finally be coming to an end as the two countries begin a short ceasefire period. OANN
VOA VIEW: will see.
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did not deny having presidential ambitions when asked about her plans for 2028. OANN
VOA VIEW: She has no chance, she is stupid,
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, nearly doubling the London Stock Exchange’s (LSEG) prediction of a gain of 62,000 jobs, with a 4.3% unemployment rate, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed. OANN
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Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned Friday amid a looming state investigation into allegations she carried on an improper relationship with an attorney who argued before the court, citing the toll further scrutiny would take on her family. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Fool!
For 21 years, Steve Fowler and Sam Wilson have performed together in a band on Memphis' renowned Beale Street. And for the past decade, the men have been neighbors on a quiet, leafy avenue. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Dems lost big.
The Pentagon began releasing more files Friday on unidentified flying objects and unidentified anomalous phenomena after an order from President Trump. CBS
VOA VIEW: No big finding.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems started their own problem.
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The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems got dumb.
A ceasefire with Iran is still officially in place, but U.S. forces hit and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday, accusing them of attempting to violate the U.S. blockade. Weijia Jiang has more. CBS
VOA VIEW: It is time to play hard ball with Iran.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists. CBS
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ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech." CBS
VOA VIEW: ABC and the View are both fools.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know. CBS
While median car payments have jumped from $390 to $525 since 2019, data provided by Capital One suggests stability in vehicle cost compared to income. CNBC
Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Crazy!
The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus and the United Arab Emirates. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
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As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming. CNBC
Non-spouse beneficiaries like children and grandchildren can be on the hook for a big tax bill if they inherit a health savings account. CNBC
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 55,000 in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Life is getting more expensive.
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Surging gas prices due to the Iran war sent consumer sentiment to a new low in the early part of May. CNBC
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Washington's proposal to end the war. CNBC
President Donald Trump said he will give the European Union until July 4 to ratify its trade agreement with the U.S. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran will not submit anything acceptable.
Police say a Milwaukee man organized dangerous street takeovers across the city, leading to reckless endangerment and machine gun charges against him. FOX News
Second Amendment advocates sound alarm on Connecticut bill they say bans most Glock-style pistols and limits self-defense options for gun owners. FOX News
U.S. Southern Command says it carried out a lethal strike on a suspected narco-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing two on board Friday. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Fools!
South Korea's Navy will deploy the destroyer Wang Geon to the Gulf of Aden next week with newly upgraded anti-drone defense systems amid tensions. UPI
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has hit another record low as Americans worry about the cost of life -- especially gas -- amid the war in Iran. UPI
Cuba vehemently opposed new sanctions imposed by the United States and accused the administration of tightening "to extreme and unprecedented levels." UPI
VOA VIEW: Cuba fools cause their own problems
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Robert Namer
May 12, 2026
American drivers have paid an additional $8.4 billion in fuel costs since the Iran war started, according to a new estimate from the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority. It may be a little higher before prices go down.
The lawmakers' calculation is based on daily average gasoline prices as tracked by AAA between Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, through March 31. The figure also draws on information from auto researcher Edmunds on the tank sizes of top-selling gas vehicles in the U.S. and on federal fuel consumption data from the Federal Highway Administration and Energy Information Administration. The average cost of gas across the U.S. rose to $4.08 a gallon on Thursday after topping $4 earlier this week for the first time since 2022, according to AAA data.
Drivers of Toyota RAV4s now spend $58.26 to fill up their tanks, an increase of $15.02, or 35%, from before the war, the analysis finds. A Ford F-150 pickup truck costs $144.65 to fill up, an increase of $37.29, while Toyota Camry sedan owners are spending $52.23 to fill their tank, or $13.46 more than before the conflict started last month.
Despite higher gas prices in March, credit card data shows consumers are continuing to spend, suggesting households so far are weathering the financial impact of higher fuel costs, according to Navy Federal Credit Union. But the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, released on March 31, shows fewer Americans are planning big-ticket purchases over the next six months, a sign some households could be feeling the effects of higher fuel costs.
"The strain is starting to show, especially as gas hits $4 a gallon nationwide," said Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, in an email. "It's almost certainly going to be a muted second quarter for spending and GDP growth as the worst of the inflation shock hits consumers."
