All Stories from April 17, 2026 (Change date)
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Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?Apr 17, 2026 7:50 am - A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn't start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer travel season approaches.
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Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and AfricaApr 17, 2026 7:44 am - The Iran war's global energy shock is causing some nations in Asia and Africa to boost nuclear power generation and spurring atomic energy plans in non-nuclear countries on both continents.
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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation findsApr 17, 2026 7:25 am - Some new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had problems in their past.
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House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP planApr 17, 2026 7:20 am - The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump’s push for a longer extension.
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in forceApr 17, 2026 7:18 am - Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
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Illinois’ nuclear momentApr 17, 2026 4:00 am - Illinois is entering a new era of rising electricity demand. Electrification of home heating, electric vehicles, manufacturing growth, and new AI data centers are all dri...
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Have We Won Yet?Apr 17, 2026 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: We didn't destroy a civilization in a night, thankfully, only one man's temporary definition of winning. But we also have not dramatically changed the calculus of the negotiations, much less the politics at home.
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Daily Herald opinion: Commonsense legislation: Bill regulating e-bikes, e-motos, e-scooters is overdueApr 17, 2026 4:00 am - Daily Herald Opinion: Statewide e-bike and e-moto legislation, which just passed in the Illinois Senate, is sorely needed.
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