Brent oil rises above $90 as Iran rules out interim deal extension, threatens to escalate conflict
Crude oil prices rose Monday as Iran ruled out talks to extend the memorandum of understanding with the U.S.A senior...
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Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war
A firefighting helicopter prepares to drop a load of water during a fire at Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries' logistics complex...
What the results of a Connecticut congressional primary race may mean for Social Security
Incumbent U.S. Rep. John Larson and his campaign staff wait for the results of the 1st Congressional District Democratic primary...
Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - AUGUST 10: Two youths sit on the shoreline as ships are seen anchored in the Strait...
Marijuana reform is emerging as a midterm elections issue on both sides of the aisle
A woman holds a "legalize cannabis now" sign outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Bill Clark |...
Russia's economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with Moscow-installed leader of...
Drone stocks rally after Trump orders tariffs on foreign-made components
An unmanned aerial vehicle at the AeroVironment Inc. booth during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida, May...
Trump ally Nigel Farage wins special election to return to UK parliament
Nigel Farage (C), leader of the Reform UK party, celebrates the victory of Sarah Pochin, the party's candidate, in the...
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking with CNBC on Aug. 4th, 2026.CNBCThe U.S. will be applying economic measures "that have never...
Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS nations as war with U.S. drags on
A woman and a child walk past Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on July 24, 2026....
The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt
England fans react during the England V Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Croydon Boxpark on June...
Trump says Karoline Leavitt resigning as White House press secretary
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House...
Houthi attack kills six in first fatalities in Red Sea in over a year; U.S. strikes container ship
The US Coast Guard seized advanced weapons and lethal aid from Iran, destined for Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in the...
Polls begin to close in primary elections across the country
Democratic Wisconsin Gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks to reporters after voting in the primary election on August 11, 2026 in...
Is betting on elections using prediction markets illegal? Many states are unsure as midterms approach
Voters cast ballots at a polling location inside John Jay High School during early voting for a primary election in...
Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block
(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on November 19, 2025 shows Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York City Zohran...
Oil rises amid uncertainty over U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz deal
Oil rose as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the...
Netanyahu says Trump's new Gaza plan is unacceptable
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026. Ronen Zvulun | Afp...
Iran denies any direct talks with U.S. on opening Strait of Hormuz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi refinery
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a press conference held at the Ministry of Interior in Tehran, Iran, on...
Ocasio-Cortez hasn't 'ruled out' running for president or Senate in 2028
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center...
