1. Oil Prices Dip Below $100 Amid Middle East Tensions: Oil has fallen below $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia and the UAE reroute supply and Western nations tap reserves. Markets are reacting positively, but rising energy costs could still affect parts of the U.S. economy.
2. Atlanta's Suburbs and Exurbs Becoming More Expensive Than the City: New data shows housing costs outside Atlanta's city limits are surpassing the city itself. Remote work, population shifts, and restrictive zoning are pushing more Americans into expensive exurban communities.
3. Kevin Kiley Leaves the Republican Party: California Congressman Kevin Kiley is leaving the GOP to become an independent while remaining in the House. The move comes as redistricting creates a tougher electoral map and could reshape his reelection strategy.
4. ISIS-Inspired New York City Bomb Plot Suspect Speaks: One suspect in the failed New York City explosive attack admitted he was inspired by ISIS and wanted an attack larger than the Boston Marathon bombing. Meanwhile, NYPD officers are being praised for running toward danger to stop the threat.

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