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U.S. crude oil prices fall after OPEC+ agrees to surge production in June

May 5, 2025

Diddy’s ex-girlfriend ‘Jane’ testifies about violent brawls
This is a free article for Diddy on Trial newsletter subscribers. Sign up to get exclusive reporting and analysis throughout Sean Combs’ federal trial. Diddy’s ex-girlfriend “Jane,” on the witness stand for a third and final day of cross-examination, faced a series of questions about their relationship — including how it played out after he…
Here are the three reasons why tariffs have yet to drive inflation higher
Despite widespread fears to the contr, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have yet to show up in any of the traditional data points measuring inflation. In fact, separate readings this week on consumer and producer prices were downright benign, as indexes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that prices rose just 0.1% in May. The…
Yellen expects Trump’s tariffs will hike inflation to 3% year over year
Former Treasury Secret Janet Yellen predicts President Donald Trump’s tariffs will cause prices to rise and average household income to fall, despite a slowing trend in the U.S. inflation rate. “I would expect inflation, on a year-over-year basis of this year, to shoot up to at least 3%, or slightly over, because of the tariffs,”…
Jensen Huang’s charitable foundation balloons on Nvidia stock gains
Nvidia’s soaring stock price has supercharged CEO Jensen Huang’s fortunes — as well as his charitable giving. Over the past five years, the charitable foundation launched by Huang and his wife, Lori, has grown from $828 million in assets to more than $9.1 billion, according to data firm FoundationMark, which tracks the investment performance of…
Prices for common baby items are rising due to Trump’s tariffs, congressional analysis says
The cost of some baby gear has risen in recent weeks due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, according to a new congressional report. The cost of five common items bought for babies has increased 24%, or by $98 combined, between April 1 — the day before Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement — and…
Philippine BBQ takes off with Jollibee Foods’ Mang Inasal chain
MANILA — Mang Inasal, a barbecue chain of the Philippine food service giant Jollibee Foods, is growing rapidly, becoming the group’s second main earner after its flagship Jollibee brand. Known for its charcoal-grilled chicken and endless rice, Mang Inasal has cemented its status as a local favorite and is now eyeing expansion abroad.
Tourist-crowded Japan turns to apps to combat guide shortages
TOKYO — Japan is experiencing a shortage of bilingual guides to meet the waves of international tourists visiting the country, as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many guides into retirement or career changes. “We’ve had to reschedule tours or cancel them altogether because we couldn’t secure guides, and we’re so sorry we couldn’t offer service on…
Prior authorizations and insurance denials leave some patients out of treatment options
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — By the time Eric Tennant was diagnosed in 2023 with a rare cancer of the bile ducts, the disease had spread to his bones. He weighed 97 pounds and wasn’t expected to survive a year with stage 4 cancer. Two years later, grueling rounds of chemotherapy have slowed the cancer’s progress, even…