Can Iran legally impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz?
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Hedge funds on track for best monthly returns in over a decade, Goldman says
New Jersey voters decide who will fill Mikie Sherrill’s House seat
In tough times, Russians are turning to witchcraft
Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating
Kering CEO pledges to double profit margins and revive Gucci brand
Health|Political|Science|US|World
Kennedy to tout new food policies but skip vaccines in remarks to US Congress
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.
April 16, 2026Trump administration
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Equities gain, oil settles higher as investors watch US-Iran standoff
U.S. equity indexes closed modestly higher and U.S. oil futures settled above $112 per barrel on Monday as investors
April 06, 2026
Crime|Election|Political|US|World
House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration
In a rare bipartisan moment, the House has agreed to consider legislation that would extend temporary protections for Haitian immigrants
April 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World
Democrats see a chance to win back Latino voters in southern Florida
Republicans’ longstanding support among voters of Cuban and Venezuelan descent in South Florida, a cornerstone of the party’s regional success over the
April 06, 2026
Europe|World
US remarks on NATO are pushing Europe to seek alternative security options, Spain says
Recent U.S. complaints about NATO allies and threats to quit the alliance are pushing European countries to seek alternative security
April 07, 2026
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Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears
Global markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty ahead of a deadline set by U.S.
April 07, 2026
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USTR Greer says US-Mexico-Canada pact talks may run past July 1 deadline
The Trump administration will try to resolve as many problems with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement as it can before July 1, but negotiations to rebalance the
April 07, 2026
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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes
Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S.
April 16, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
A majority of the U.S.
April 16, 2026
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Trading Day: S&P 500, Nasdaq nab all-time closing highs, buoyed by Middle East optimism
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both logged record closing highs on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict and turned their
April 16, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US
US SEC enforcement activity drops dramatically as agency 'resets'
Enforcement cases brought by the U.S.
April 08, 2026
Crime|World
US soldier's wife freed from ICE detention as deportation attempt continues
A U.S. soldier's wife who was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency last week was released from detention on Tuesday while
April 08, 2026
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Historians, watchdog group sue Trump to preserve White House records
A U.S. historians' organization and a government transparency group are suing President Donald Trump to force his administration to comply with a
April 07, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran
The Trump administration is setting the stage to shift its war campaign toward a more economically focused effort aimed at choking Tehran into submission rather than relying on bombs alone
April 16, 2026
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Fed minutes of March meeting could flesh out how policymakers view war risks to economy
U.S.
April 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
US mortgage rates edge down to 6.51%, MBA says
The interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan ticked down last week for the first time since the start of the Iran war, but not enough to rejuvenate a housing market that's
April 08, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.
April 08, 2026
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Traders place large $950 million bet on oil price falling hours ahead of ceasefire
Investors placed an approximately $950 million bet on oil prices falling just hours before the U.S. and Iran announced a
April 08, 2026
Economy|Political|World
US team heads to Iran talks in Pakistan with low expectations
A U.S. team led by Vice President JD Vance left for Islamabad on Friday for weekend talks with Iran, even as both sides accused each
April 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance
Regional Fed banks may be key front in battle for central bank's independence
San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly wasn't elected by popular vote, wasn't chosen by an elected official
April 15, 2026
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Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show
The U.S.
April 15, 2026
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White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines
The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary
April 16, 2026
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Tax enforcement weakened after Trump job cuts, IRS data shows
The Trump administration dramatically reduced efforts to pursue tax cheats in 2025, government data shows, shedding tens of thousands of employees at
April 15, 2026
World
Israeli security cabinet discusses possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says
Israel's security cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli
April 15, 2026