Short-Range Weather Forecast: Attention cattle producers: Be prepared for severe weather conditions impacting the Gulf Coast and Southeast today. A slow-moving front is bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
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Gas prices down 3 cents this week to $3.61, up $0.07 from last year. Diesel prices down 5 cents this week to $3.85, down $0.05 from last year
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US weekly jobless claims rise to 231,000 for week ending May 4; figure is the highest level since August 2023
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Former President Donald Trump fined additional $1K for violating gag order in hush money trial, was previously fined $9K; trial judge warns of jail time for future violations
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US Air Force announces plans for a fleet of 1,000 AI-controlled fighter jets, with the first reportedly scheduled to begin operating in 2028.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to run for fourth term; Sanders, 82, is second-oldest US senator behind 90-year-old Sen. Chuck Grassley (R, IA)
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Disney posts surprise profit in streaming entertainment, raises earnings forecast... Walt Disney's streaming entertainment unit posted its first profit, two quarters ahead of schedule, and the media company raised its annual earnings per share outlook as it said turnaround efforts were yielding results. (Reuters)
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Over $350,000 Raised to Thank UNC Pi Kappa Phi Brothers for Defending Flag Against Pro-Hamas Mob
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