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YouTube Pumps Up Ad Sales 10.7% to $9.9 Billion in Q1

Time spent viewing on YouTube, the internet’s most massive video platform, keeps growing at a healthy clip — and with it, YouTube continues to see a double-digit uptick in ad revenue. YouTube generated ad sales of $9.88 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 10.7% year over

House GOP leaders punt farm bill amid intraparty division

House GOP leaders struck a deal with hard-line conservative rebels on Wednesday to delay a vote on the farm bill, which has been at the center of controversy in recent days as Republicans remain divided over certain provisions. The agreement came as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.)

Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday said she’s backing former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the runoff election against former Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson (Texas). “Colin has the record, the grit, and the heart to stand up for working families and communities under

Trump dismisses Putin's offer of help on Iran

President Trump on Wednesday said he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call for a ceasefire in Ukraine and also discussed the U.S. war against Iran. Trump said Putin offered to help with “enrichment,” presumably in reference to the idea that Russia could take

Uber adding hotel bookings

Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in the U.S. will ultimately have