Consumer confidence continues to decline as Americans express growing concerns about inflation, personal income and global instability. New data from the University of Michigan also points to worries over energy prices and supply chain disruptions tied to tensions involving Iran.

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Virginia’s Supreme Court has struck down a voter-approved redistricting referendum that advocates say was designed to strengthen Black and minority political representation. The ruling comes amid broader national battles over voting rights and congressional district maps.

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Quentin Wiltz has made history as the first Black mayor of Pearland, Texas, after defeating Republican Tony Carbone in a closely contested race. The victory marks a major political shift in one of Texas’ fastest-growing suburbs after decades of Republican-aligned leadership.

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AAA says the national average price for a gallon of regular gas has climbed to $4.55 as summer travel demand increases. Drivers in states like California and Pennsylvania are seeing some of the highest fuel prices in the country ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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Michael Jackson’s catalog saw a massive surge in streaming following the release of the “Michael” biopic, according to Billboard. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, also delivered a record-breaking box office debut worldwide.

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Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., is demanding answers from the Commerce Department over concerns tied to NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware technology. The surveillance tools have reportedly been used to target journalists, activists and government officials worldwide, raising new questions about possible domestic use in the United States.

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The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady while warning that rising inflation and instability in the Middle East are creating more uncertainty for the U.S. economy. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell also pointed to slowing job growth and higher energy prices during his latest remarks.

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist Kwanza Jones is reportedly part of a $3.9 billion agreement to purchase the San Diego Padres. If approved, the deal would make Jones Major League Baseball’s first Black woman majority owner and José E. Feliciano the league’s first majority owner of Puerto Rican descent.

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