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U.S. lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

(AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) — As the war in Iran pushes U.S. gas prices toward $4 a gallon nationally, some lawmakers are pushing to suspend the federal gasoline tax in the latest attempt to try to control surging energy costs. Lawmakers say the action would provide much-needed relief for families and businesses that rely on their cars and trucks to get to work and school and run everyday errands. Asked about the gas tax at a Cabinet meeting Thursday, President Donald Trump said he has “thought about” suspending it but suggested states should consider suspending their fuel ...

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pro-Iranian hacking group claimed Friday to have hacked an account of FBI Director Kash Patel and posted online what appear to be years-old photographs of him, along with a work resume and other personal documents dating back more than a decade. “Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims,” said a message posted Friday from the group Handala. The message was accompanied by a collection of photographs of Patel, ...

Horoscope

Under this Leo moon, mischief wears a striped hat and calls it strategy. The mood is clever, restless and theatrically bold. Rules bend. Conversations zig where they usually zag. Someone tests the limits just to see what happens. It feels slightly chaotic, but the luck is nimble. Like the Cat himself, you may stir the room and somehow leave it better than you found it. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve often learned from your mistakes, but don’t forget about learning from the many things you’ve done exactly right. Your instincts, your judgment calls, your strong moves have served ...

Hints From Heloise

Keeping pairs of socks together Dear Heloise: For the past 50 years, I have kept pairs of socks together by using safety pins. I don’t know where I read this tip. It could have been in a “Hints From Heloise” column since I have been a Heloise follower since forever. — Annette H., via email Annette, yes, this is an old Heloise trick, and many have told me that it was a simple but very effective method to keep their socks from getting lost. I’m glad to know that it’s still being used. — Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise@Heloise.com RESEARCHING CHARITIES Dear ...

Waiting for a commitment that may never come

Dear Annie: My best friend of 22 years recently started dating a man who “doesn’t believe in marriage.” She’s 41, has always wanted children and froze her eggs at 38. He’s 45, divorced twice and says labels are “a social construct.” They’ve been together eight months. She sold her condo and moved into his house — which is solely in his name — and now refers to his teenage sons as “our boys.” Last week, she told me she’s sure he’ll “come around” on having a baby. I’m skeptical she’ll get everything she wants out of this relationship — and the ...

Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain humor prize

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center said Thursday, less than a week after the White House forcefully denied that the comedian, who has had a hot-and-cold relationship with President Donald Trump, would win it. “For nearly three decades, the Mark Twain Prize has celebrated some of the greatest minds in comedy,” Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations, said in a statement. “For even longer, Bill has been influencing American discourse — one politically incorrect joke at a ...