Current price of oil as of May 1, 2026
At 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 2026, oil was priced at $116.10 per barrel with Brent serving as the benchmark (we’ll explain different benchmarks later in this article).…
May 2026
The national debt is the same size as the economy. It’s a ‘disturbing warning and a call to action,’ watchdog says
Six months before Election Day, America’s $39 trillion national debt has moved from an abstract fiscal concern to a dinner-table anxiety — and voters across the political spectrum are demanding…
Tim Cook reveals the advice he gave Apple’s next CEO: The most important decision he’ll make is ‘where he spends his time’
Apple’s incoming CEO introduced himself to Wall Street on Thursday, in a brief earnings-call debut in which John Ternus emphasized his commitment to continuity at the $4 trillion company. Ternus,…
Meta’s threat to quit New Mexico ‘is showing the world how little it cares about child safety,’ AG says
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez filed for injunctive relief against Meta today, seeking sweeping court-ordered changes to how the company operates its platforms for children. Meta responded by threatening…