President Trump's top aides offered sharply different explanations this weekend of his Russian diesel deal amid a barrage of bipartisan criticism calling the move a gift to Russia.
Why it matters:Oil, gas and petroleum products help finance Russia's war on Ukraine, and Trump's moves are bringing rifts within the GOP just ahead of midterm elections.
California and Louisiana have something surprising in common: Both have among the nation's highest poverty rates when the cost of living is factored in, according to Census Bureau data.
Why it matters: Southern states dominate America's traditional poverty rankings. But that familiar geographic divide starts to disappear when more of a family's financial realities are taken into account.
Couples are thinking far beyond "chicken or beef" as they turn weddings into highly personalized, multiday experiences for their guests, according to a new report from the Knot.
Why it matters: Nearly 1 in 3 weddings now span at least three days, with couples devoting more time and money to making guests feel entertained and cared for, per the wedding planning platform.
Major retailers and publishers are adding generative AI tools to their online experiences, enabling stronger discovery and engagement.
Why it matters: Conversational search better reveals customer intent than traditional menu navigation and keyword search, providing companies with richer insights to improve their products.
