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May 05 Iran War Drives Up Farm Costs and Food Concerns
A new national poll warns the Iran war is driving up fertilizer and fuel costs for American farmers, raising concerns about food insecurity and lower crop yields ahead of planting season.
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May 05 Viral Campaign Pushes Spirit Airlines Revival
A viral online campaign tied to the collapse of Spirit Airlines says it has generated millions in pledges as supporters push an effort to relaunch the airline.
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May 05 #OTD in 1865: Adam Clayton Powell Sr. Was Born
On May 5, 1865, pastor and activist Adam Clayton Powell Sr. was born in Virginia. He later helped grow Abyssinian Baptist Church into one of the nation’s largest congregations while advocating for civil rights and Black employment.
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May 05 Questions Mount Over U.S. Strait of Hormuz Operation
The Pentagon says a ceasefire with Iran remains intact as the U.S. launches a military escort operation through the Strait of Hormuz, raising new concerns about oil prices and global shipping security.
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May 04 Oil Price Surge Adds New Pressure on U.S. Economy
Oil prices climbed sharply above $114 a barrel after Iran claimed it struck a naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh pressure to the U.S. economy and global markets.
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May 04 GOP Targets Tennessee’s Only Majority-Black District
Tennessee Republicans are moving forward with a redistricting plan that critics say could eliminate the state’s only majority-Black congressional district as lawmakers prepare for a special legislative session.
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May 04 Trump Hits Record Disapproval Ahead of Midterms
A new Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has climbed to its highest point as concerns over the economy and the Iran war weigh on voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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May 04 Veteran New York Times Journalist Ronald Smothers Dies
Ronald Smothers, a veteran journalist who spent 35 years at The New York Times covering protest, politics and racial change, has died at age 79.
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May 01 Trump Announces 25% Tariff on European Vehicles
President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, escalating trade tensions and raising concerns about higher prices for consumers.
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May 01 Judge Orders DOJ to Explain Fulton County Seizure
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain why it seized election records from Fulton County, Georgia, the same jurisdiction that indicted Donald Trump in 2023.
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AURN News brings you the stories that matter to Black America. Since 1973, American Urban Radio Networks has amplified Black voices and covered the issues that shape our lives. As the only Black-owned media network with a White House bureau, AURN delivers trusted, timely news from Capitol Hill, as well as This Day in History, health & wellness, finance, education, technology, and entertainment.