Trump says he is seriously considering a U.S. diesel export ban as prices hover near a record. Analysts say it could bring brief relief for diesel buyers but raise gasoline prices and disrupt overseas markets if it lasts.
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Andrew Bailey says he is leaving his post as FBI co-deputy director to return to his family in Missouri. His resignation follows a year in a newly created role and reports of a strained relationship with FBI Director Kash Patel.
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford have been released on bail as police continue investigating suspected terrorism and explosives offenses. Iran denies involvement, and police have not publicly linked it to the case.
Trump is set to announce a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa that is expected to begin production in 2030 and create up to 1,750 permanent jobs. CBS News and NBC News reported different projections for its annual steel output.
The Trump administration has lowered fuel economy targets for new vehicles, projecting a fleetwide average of 34.9 miles per gallon in 2031 instead of 50.4 under Biden-era rules. Officials cite lower vehicle prices; critics warn of higher fuel costs and pollution.
A New York district attorney is reopening an investigation into an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell fraternity house after a lawsuit presented allegations he says differ from the woman’s original statement. Cornell says its disciplinary process resulted in expulsions and suspensions.
A 27-year-old experienced BASE jumper died after a wingsuit jump from a 700-foot cliff near Hyrum, Utah. Authorities said he did not get enough lift and struck the ground at high speed.
SpaceX put Starship into orbit for the first time after an engine shut down during ascent. The uncrewed test also included a booster splashdown and deployment of new Starlink satellites.