U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips as Inflation and Gas Prices Weigh on Households
U.S. consumer confidence weakened slightly in May as Americans grew more worried about inflation, especially price pressures linked to the war with Iran and higher energy costs. Seemingly, the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index slipped to 93.1 in May, down from an upwardly revised 93.8 in April. Economists had expected a deeper drop to 92.0, […]
Artemis Pushes Toward a Permanent Lunar Base as NASA Plans First Moon Infrastructure
NASA has revealed new details about its plan to build the first phase of a permanent moon base, marking a major step in the Artemis program’s effort to return astronauts to the lunar surface and eventually create a lasting human presence there. The agency is moving ahead after the Artemis II flyaround of the moon […]
Opens Door to Lower Tariffs on Some Chinese Goods After Trump-Xi Trade Talks
The U.S. government plans to ask the public which Chinese goods should qualify for lower tariffs, signaling a cautious new phase in Washington’s trade relationship with Beijing. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the administration will seek public comment on products that could be eligible for tariff reductions. The move follows recent Trump-Xi talks and […]
Virginia Discovery Reveals Forgotten Camp of French Troops Who Helped Win America’s Revolution
A search for Civil War artifacts in a Virginia farm field unexpectedly uncovered something much older and rarer: evidence of a French military encampment from the Revolutionary War. Relic hunters Lafayette “Scotty” Crabtree Jr. and Greg Lagasse were searching land south of Fredericksburg when their metal detectors found small buttons near a creek. The buttons […]
Texas Barbecue Icons Fight to Survive as Beef Prices Turn Brisket Into a Luxury
Texas barbecue, one of the state’s most famous culinary traditions, is facing a serious economic crisis as meat prices surge and restaurant owners struggle to keep their doors open. Rising beef costs, especially for brisket, have forced some beloved barbecue spots to close and left even highly rated restaurants operating in “survival mode.” Brisket, long […]
JPMorgan Warns U.S. Economy May Lose Its “Goldilocks” Moment as Oil Fuels Inflation
JPMorgan economists are warning that the U.S. and global economy may be moving away from the best-case “Goldilocks” scenario investors had hoped for in 2026. That scenario — where inflation cools while growth remains strong — now looks increasingly unlikely. The bank says the Iran war and the related surge in oil prices are likely […]
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Intelligence Chief After a Turbulent Tenure Under Trump
Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence, ending a brief but turbulent tenure at the center of President Donald Trump’s national security team. Gabbard’s last day will be June 30, 2026, because she cited her husband’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for leaving government service. Her […]
Bezos’ Blue Origin Expands Rocket Park Campus to Boost New Glenn Production and Aerospace Jobs
Blue Origin is expanding its presence in Florida with a new $600 million facility at its Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral, a move that strengthens the company’s long-term effort to compete more directly with SpaceX in the commercial space industry. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the investment, framing it as another major aerospace win […]
Upgraded Starship Test Strengthens SpaceX’s Case for Rockets, Starlink and Future Moon Missions
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completed its debut test flight from Texas, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk’s rocket company just weeks before its planned record-breaking public offering. In May 22, the launch was the 12th Starship test flight overall and the first flight of the new V3 version, a more advanced design intended to […]
