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Will the rising tide of A.I. adoption lift all boats? [TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago - Apollo Sports Capital and Tom Dundon make landmark $225 million investment in pi...
The fresh funds bring the total investment in Pickleball Inc. to $315 million, as investors continue to look at emerging sports as a place to park their money. [TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago - So You Want to Organize a General Strike
On Friday, International Workers’ Day, tens of thousands of people across the US will walk out of school, skip work, and refrain from shopping as part of a nationwide economic blackout against President Donald Trump’s agenda. Organizers with the May Day Strong coalition, a coalition of labor unions and community groups, are helping oversee more than 3,500 marches, rallies, and teach-ins. The coalition’s May Day action is inspired by the mass popularity of the Day of Truth and Freedom, in January, when more than 70,000 people took to the streets in Minnesota to demand ICE leave their state. But are either of these events general strikes? And does it matter? To better understand this moment, I spoke with Erik Loomis, a labor historian at the University of Rhode Island and author of Organizing America and A History of America in Ten Strikes. We discussed the history of the general strike in America, the legal barriers hindering today’s labor movement, and how workers can use their strategic power to stand up to the Trump administration. This interview has been lightly condensed and edited for clarity. What is a general strike, and how does it differ from a typical labor strike? A regular strike comes out of a workplace. It’s usually affiliated with a singular workplace action by a group of workers who are angry about something going on in the workplace. They’re trying to form a union and the company won’t negotiate, or they have a union and the company won’t come up with a fair contract. The idea behind a general strike is that the workers writ large, workers generally, will all come together and walk out in favor of some goal—a kind of broad-based revolution. It can be across sectors. Let’s say I go on strike as a college professor because my university is treating me really badly, and the hospital workers also walk out on strike with me. They’re trying to use their influence over their sector of the economy to increase the stress of the conditions so that I can win what I want to win. It doesn’t have to be about the workplace if a bunch of unions come together. Part of what they were trying to do in Oakland in 1946, for instance, was to overthrow the Republican political machine that controlled the city. Has the US ever had a true general strike?… [TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago - Martha’s Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff
The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening. [TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago - Here are some simple ways to improve your vehicle’s gas mileage
Regular maintenance and smooth driving can yield savings at the gas pump By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2026 Smooth drivingavoiding hard acceleration and brakingcan boost fuel economy by up to 30% in city conditions Proper tire pressure and regular maintenance are among the simplest ways to improve mileage Reducing speed and excess weight can significantly cut fuel consumption, especially on highways In the last six weeks, consumers have seen gasoline prices increase well over $1 a gallon in many areas. Without getting rid of your vehicle, there are some driving hacks that can actually make your fuel go farther. Automotive experts say that while no single trick will dramatically transform fuel economy overnight, a combination of small, proven changes can add up to meaningful savings. One of the biggest factors is how a car is driven. Rapid acceleration, speeding, and hard braking all increase fuel consumption. By contrast, smoother drivinggradually accelerating and anticipating stopscan improve gas mileage by as much as 10% to 30% in city driving, according to transportation studies. Maintaining a steady speed on the highway, ideally with cruise control, also helps conserve fuel. Vehicle maintenance Vehicle maintenance plays a key role as well. Underinflated tires create more resistance on the road, forcing the engine to work harder and burn more fuel. Keeping tires properly inflated can improve gas mileage by several percentage points. Routine upkeepsuch as replacing air filters, changing oil, and ensuring spark plugs are functioning properlyhelps engines run more efficiently. Speed is another major factor. Fuel economy tends to drop sharply at speeds above 60 to 65 miles per hour due to aerodynamic drag. Experts recommend moderating highway speeds when possible to maximize efficiency. Drivers can also improve mileage by reducing unnecessary weight and drag. Carrying heavy items in the trunk or using roof racks and cargo boxes when not needed can lower fuel efficiency, particularly at higher speeds. Even something as simple as removing a rooftop carrier can improve gas mileage by up to 25% on the highway. Make fewer trips Trip planning can make a difference as well. Combining errands into a single outing allows the engine to stay warm, which is more efficient than making multiple short trips from a cold start. Avoiding heavy traffic and excessive idling also reduces wasted fuel. Finally, experts emphasize using the correct fuel grade… [TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago - AAA national average gas price soars about 33 cents in a week
The AAA national average price for regular gas soared more than nine cents higher in one day, surging from $4.30 as of Thursday to $4.392 as of Friday.The current figure is a whopping $0.333 higher than the week-ago average price of $4.059, according to AAA. The year-ago average for regular gas was just $3.187.However, the highest recorded AAA national average regular gas price was $5.016 on June 14, 2022, which was during President Joe Biden's White House tenure.GAS PRICES SOAR TO HIGHEST POINT SO FAR DURING UNSETTLED CONFLICT WITH IRANFox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on Friday.The U.S. conflict with Iran remains unresolved, and the Trump administration has been enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports.Oil prices are currently elevated. Brent Crude international futures were over $111 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate U.S. futures over $105 per barrel during early trading, Barron's reported on Friday morning.US SHRIMPERS FACE ‘DOUBLE WHAMMY’ FROM SOARING FUEL COSTS, TARIFF REFUNDS"Right now there are 41 tankers with 69 million barrels of oil that the Iranian regime can't sell. That's an estimated $6 billion-plus from which Iran’s leadership cannot financially benefit. The blockade is highly effective and U.S. forces remain fully committed to total enforcement," U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper declared in a statement issued on Wednesday."Minnesotans are paying the price for this administration’s war with Iran as gas prices rise and squeeze families, small businesses, and farmers across our state," U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., who is running for governor, declared in a Thursday post on X.Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona declared in a Thursday post on X, "The Trump Administration's war in Iran is driving up gas prices and sending summer travel costs through the roof. I’m focused on lowering costs and putting money back in Americans’ pockets so that taking your family on a road trip doesn’t break the bank."US ECONOMIC GROWTH BOUNCES BACK, AS AI BUILDOUT AND CONSUMER SPENDING FUEL FIRST QUARTERCLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO"Gas prices just hit a wartime high, inflation is up, & Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices. But Senate Republicans for the SIXTH time blocked a resolution requiring Congress to approve further military action against Iran. Their silence is an endorsement of the President’s questionable strategy," Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., declared in a Thursday post on X.The "Senate Republicans" X account fired back… [TheTopNews] Read More.21 hours ago
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