Times of America

America’s emergency oil lifeline has been drained to levels not seen in decades, just as global conflict and supply risks are rising again.

Story Snapshot The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to roughly 365 million barrels after record drawdowns, its lowest range in about 40 years. Over 40–50 million barrels have been pulled in just a few months, with one rece...

Amazon’s $1.25 billion energy-offset deal aims to shield Indiana ratepayers while a multibillion-dollar data center buildout tests whether big tech can grow without hiking family power bills.

Story Highlights Amazon announces up to $15 billion in Indiana data centers with 1,100 jobs and workforce programs [1]. Utility framework includes two gas plants and a battery syste...

Democrats are seizing on a $620 million Pentagon loan to a Trump Jr.–linked startup as their latest “corruption” narrative, even as the deal targets China’s chokehold over critical rare earth magnets.[1][2]

Story Snapshot Democratic lawmakers are demanding investigations into a record $620 million Pentagon loan to rare earth magnet startup Vulcan Elements, which has fina...

A San Diego County health official accused of mowing down a bride-to-be at a bus stop and fleeing the scene is now blaming her emotional distress over a mosque shooting — and many are asking whether that excuse holds any legal or moral weight.

Story Snapshot San Diego County health executive Assmaa Elayyat, 41, faces vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run charges in the ...

A coordinated federal crackdown is producing arrests and seizures, but the harder question is whether Washington is proving a real nationwide crime drop or just counting enforcement wins.

Quick Take The Justice Department says it has charged more than 260 members and associates of Tren de Aragua since January 20, 2025, and seized guns and narcotics in the process.[2] Sep...