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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2T

President Donald Trump’s plan to put weapons in space — pitched as a “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program — is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over a 20-year period, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office, a far heftier sum than the initial $175 billion price tag he gave last year. The nonpartisan CBO report, published Tuesday, is described as an analysis that reflects “one illustrative approach rather than an estimate of a specific Administration proposal.” The futuristic system was ordered by Trump in an executive order during his ...

Gas prices fuel US inflation surge

U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans. The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, the biggest jump in three years, and up from a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4%, according to the data released Tuesday. The month-over-month gain was down from a 0.9% increase in overall prices from February to March, when the initial financial shock from the war hit the U.S. ...

Briefcase: Chipotle opens in Bellefonte

Chipotle Mexican Grill is now open for business at 2673 Benner Pike, Bellefonte. Chipotle is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and salads. Business hours are 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Breakfast Club hosts judges The Blair County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club on May 21 at the Blair County Convention Center will provide a unique opportunity to hear from the five commissioned Blair County judges: Wade Kagarise, president judge; Jackie Atherton Bernard, David Consiglio, Louis Schmitt Jr. and ...

DelGrosso’s Park scheduled to open with weekend perks

DelGrosso’s Park will open the 2026 summer season with two hours of free rides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16. “We are excited for opening day and to kick off our season,” said Carl Crider Jr., president of DelGrosso’s Park. Opening weekend specials will also be available, including buy one All-Day Fun Pass at regular price ($27) and get additional passes for the group for $10 each at the ticket booth. The ride park will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. Laguna Splash water park opens at 11 a.m. Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24, with the ...

Oil prices rise as Iran war continues

NEW YORK — Oil prices rose Monday as the war with Iran threatens to drag on for longer, but the U.S. stock market nevertheless inched toward more records. The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 2.9% to settle at $104.21 after President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was on “life support” after he rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end their war. The rejection raises the stakes for Trump’s trip this week to China, where he could urge President Xi Jinping to pressure Iran into making concessions. Xi has influence because China is the biggest buyer of ...

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war

President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI. Trump departs Tuesday for a summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. It will aim to keep the economic relationship stable, with only modest policy announcements expected. The trade truce reached last October will likely be extended, and China may announce plans to buy American soybeans, beef and Boeing airplanes. The U.S. also wants a new Board of Trade to guide trade with China. Despite Trump’s claims about making ...