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Iran War Keeps Oil Prices Over $100 as Strait of Hormuz Remains Paralyzed

Iran War Keeps Oil Prices Over $100 as Strait of Hormuz Remains Paralyzed

LONDON — Oil prices held firmly above $100 a barrel on March 16, 2026, as the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its third week, with...

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US, Israel Strike Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Sites As Trump Declares No Deal Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

US, Israel Strike Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Sites As Trump Declares No Deal Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the United States is "not ready for a deal" with Iran, hours after U.S. and...

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Major Popeyes Franchisee Sailormen Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Closes 20 Locations Amid Rising Costs

MIAMI — One of the largest operators of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants in the United States has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection,...

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Thomas Friedman Warns of Perils in Trump's Iran War, Questions Path to Endgame in Latest Columns

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman has emerged as one of the most prominent voices scrutinizing the ongoing U.S.-led...

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TrumpRx Offers Deep Discounts on Brand-Name Drugs, With Cetrotide and Mayzent Among the Cheapest Options

TrumpRx Offers Deep Discounts on Brand-Name Drugs, With Cetrotide and Mayzent Among the Cheapest Options

The Trump administration's TrumpRx program, launched in early February 2026 as part of a broader push to align U.S. prescription drug prices with...

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TSA PreCheck Remains Operational Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown, Offering Relief to Spring Break Travelers

TSA PreCheck Remains Operational Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown, Offering Relief to Spring Break Travelers

As a partial government shutdown enters its fourth week on March 15, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration's TSA PreCheck program...

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NYT Connections Today: Hints and Answers for March 15, 2026 – Puzzle #1008 Solved

NYT Connections Today: Hints and Answers for March 15, 2026 – Puzzle #1008 Solved

The New York Times' popular word association game Connections delivered another engaging brain teaser on Sunday with Puzzle #1008. The puzzle,...

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Former Security Guard for Rep. Jasmine Crockett Killed in Dallas SWAT Standoff

DALLAS — A man identified by law enforcement as a former member of the security detail for U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) was shot and killed...

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Laura Loomer Sparks International Backlash Following Viral Comments in India

Laura Loomer Sparks International Backlash Following Viral Comments in India

NEW DELHI — Laura Loomer, the polarizing far-right activist and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, found herself at the center of a...

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10 Key Facts About Italy's 2026 Citizenship Ruling: Constitutional Court Upholds Limits on Jure Sanguinis

10 Key Facts About Italy's 2026 Citizenship Ruling: Constitutional Court Upholds Limits on Jure Sanguinis

ROME — Italy's Constitutional Court on March 12, 2026, rejected major constitutional challenges to the 2025 citizenship reform, confirming that...

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US Airports Launch Donation Drives for Unpaid TSA Workers as Partial Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Week

US Airports Launch Donation Drives for Unpaid TSA Workers as Partial Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Week

A growing number of major U.S. airports are appealing to travelers for donations to support Transportation Security Administration employees working...

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National Pi Day 2026 Deals: Pizza Chains Offer $3.14 Specials, BOGO Offers and More

National Pi Day 2026 Deals: Pizza Chains Offer $3.14 Specials, BOGO Offers and More

National Pi Day on March 14, 2026, brought a wave of promotions from pizza chains and other eateries, with deals centered on $3.14 prices,...

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Free Chipotle Today: 'Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag' BOGO Returns: How Tattooed Fans Can Score Free Food Toda

Free Chipotle Today: 'Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag' BOGO Returns: How Tattooed Fans Can Score Free Food Toda

Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating Friday the 13th with a fan-favorite promotion that rewards ink—real or otherwise—by offering a limited-time...

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Nancy Guthrie Update: No Breakthroughs as Family Maintains $1 Million Reward, Investigators Pursue Leads

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, entered its 41st day on March 13, 2026,...

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(VIDEO) Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Issues Defiant First Statement As Supreme Leader

(VIDEO) Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Issues Defiant First Statement As Supreme Leader

Tehran — Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public statement Thursday, vowing to maintain the closure of the Strait...

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(VIDEO) Firefly Aerospace Stock Rises After Successful Alpha Flight 7 Launch

Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY) shares closed at $20.60 on March 11, 2026, up $1.21 or 6.24% from the previous day's close, as investors reacted...

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Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) Surges Over 10% on AI and Automotive Momentum

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ: HIMX) Surges Over 10% on AI and Automotive Momentum

Tainan, Taiwan — Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) shares rocketed higher on March 11, 2026, climbing more than 10% in heavy trading as...

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Stryker Cyberattack Update: Stryker Hit by Suspected Iran-Linked Cyberattack Causing Global Network Outage

Medical technology giant Stryker Corp. confirmed Wednesday that it is experiencing a severe global network disruption due to a cyberattack targeting...

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(VIDEO) FBI Warns California Police of Potential Iranian Drone Attack in Retaliation for U.S. Strikes

(VIDEO) FBI Warns California Police of Potential Iranian Drone Attack in Retaliation for U.S. Strikes

LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities have alerted law enforcement agencies across California to a possible Iranian retaliation involving drone attacks...

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What is Stryker Cyberattack? Stryker Corporation Hit by Suspected Iran-Linked Cyberattack

Medical technology giant Stryker Corporation suffered a major cyberattack on March 11, 2026, that crippled its global IT systems, wiped data from...

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CPI Report Update: U.S. Inflation Remains Steady at 2.4% in February 2026 CPI Report, Core Rate Holds at 2.5%

CPI Report Update: U.S. Inflation Remains Steady at 2.4% in February 2026 CPI Report, Core Rate Holds at 2.5%

U.S. inflation showed no acceleration in February, with the headline Consumer Price Index holding firm at 2.4% annually while monthly gains ticked...

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GameStop Shares Hold Steady Near $25 Amid Acquisition Speculation and Meme Stock Legacy

GameStop Shares Hold Steady Near $25 Amid Acquisition Speculation and Meme Stock Legacy

GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) shares traded in a narrow range around $24.80 in recent sessions, reflecting cautious investor sentiment as the video game...

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Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict, Iran War Disruptions

Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict, Iran War Disruptions

Crude oil prices rocketed above $100 per barrel in volatile trading on March 9, 2026, as the intensifying conflict involving Iran, Israel and the...

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Tumbles Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions

Dow Jones Industrial Average Tumbles Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 47,501.55 on March 6, 2026, down 453.19 points or 0.95% from the previous session, capping a volatile week...

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McDonald's Stock Edges Higher Amid Dividend Payout and Value Strategy Success in Early March 2026

McDonald's Stock Edges Higher Amid Dividend Payout and Value Strategy Success in Early March 2026

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) shares closed at $328.06 on March 6, 2026, up $0.61 or 0.19% from the previous day's finish of $327.45,...

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What Time Is It Around the World? Daylight Saving Time 'Springs Forward' in North America

What Time Is It Around the World? Daylight Saving Time 'Springs Forward' in North America

As clocks in the United States, Canada and parts of Mexico advanced one hour early Sunday, March 8, 2026, marking the start of daylight saving time...

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Apple Stock Slips 1.09% as Geopolitical Jitters Offset Fresh Product Momentum

Apple Stock Slips 1.09% as Geopolitical Jitters Offset Fresh Product Momentum

Apple Inc. shares declined modestly on March 6, 2026, closing down 2.83 points, or 1.09%, at $257.46 amid broader market pressure from escalating...

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Global Stock Markets End Volatile Week Lower as Geopolitical Tensions, Surging Oil and Weak Jobs Data

Global Stock Markets End Volatile Week Lower as Geopolitical Tensions, Surging Oil and Weak Jobs Data

Major stock indexes around the world closed mostly lower on Friday, capping a turbulent week dominated by the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, spiking oil...

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The S&P 500 Falls 1.33% as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Surge and Market Volatility

The S&P 500 Falls 1.33% as Geopolitical Tensions Drive Oil Surge and Market Volatility

The S&P 500 closed sharply lower on March 6, 2026, dropping 90.69 points, or 1.33%, to end at 6,740.02 amid renewed geopolitical risks that sent...

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XPeng Inc. Stock Surges 6% Amid Anticipation for Q4 2025 Earnings and 2026 Growth Targets

XPeng Inc. Stock Surges 6% Amid Anticipation for Q4 2025 Earnings and 2026 Growth Targets

GUANGZHOU, China — Shares of XPeng Inc. climbed sharply on Friday, closing up 6% at $17.32 on the New York Stock Exchange, as investors positioned...

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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Hits Multi-Year Highs on Oil Surge, Buyback Progress and North Sea Discovery

Equinor ASA (EQNR) Stock Hits Multi-Year Highs on Oil Surge, Buyback Progress and North Sea Discovery

STAVANGER, Norway — Equinor ASA (NYSE: EQNR, OSE: EQNR) shares reached new 52-week highs in early March 2026, climbing above $33 on the New York...

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Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Stock Rallies on Analyst Upgrades, Amtagvi Momentum

Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Stock Rallies on Analyst Upgrades, Amtagvi Momentum

SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Shares of **Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc.** (NASDAQ: IOVA) climbed sharply in early March 2026 trading, fueled by renewed...

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Australia's Job Market Defies Gravity: Unemployment Holds at 4.1% as Full-Time Hiring Surges

Australia's Job Market Defies Gravity: Unemployment Holds at 4.1% as Full-Time Hiring Surges

Australia's labor market has entered the autumn of 2026 with unexpected vigor. According to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of...

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Starbucks' Turnaround Gains Traction: SBUX Shares Reflect 'Back to Starbucks' Progress in Early 2026

Starbucks' Turnaround Gains Traction: SBUX Shares Reflect 'Back to Starbucks' Progress in Early 2026

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) has emerged from a period of stagnation with clear signs of a recovery, as the coffee giant's "Back to...

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Broadcom Inc. Stock Climbs Toward $336 as Q1 Earnings Beat Fuels AI Optimism, Shares Up 0.9% Midday March 6

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) shares advanced modestly Friday, March 6, 2026, trading around $335.84 midday, up approximately 0.93% or $3.10 from...

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Samsara Inc. Stock Surges 17% on Strong Q4 Earnings, Record ARR Growth and AI Momentum

Shares of Samsara Inc. (NYSE: IOT) soared more than 17% in trading Friday, March 6, 2026, as investors reacted enthusiastically to the IoT platform...

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Dow Jones Futures Plunge Over 600 Points as Weak Jobs Data, Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

Dow Jones Futures Plunge Over 600 Points as Weak Jobs Data, Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

Dow Jones futures tumbled sharply in premarket trading Friday, March 6, 2026, pointing to another steep decline on Wall Street as investors digested a...

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Okta Shares Surge 11% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Security Momentum

Okta Shares Surge 11% on Strong Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Security Momentum

Okta Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA) shares jumped more than 11% on March 5, 2026, after the identity management company reported better-than-expected...

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Credo Technology Group Stock Soars 12% on Record Revenue and Bullish AI-Driven Outlook

Credo Technology Group Stock Soars 12% on Record Revenue and Bullish AI-Driven Outlook

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ: CRDO) shares rallied sharply Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $114.74, up $12.20 or 11.90% from the...

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Klaviyo Shares Surge 8% on $500 Million Buyback Announcement, Following Strong 2025 Results and AI Momentum

Klaviyo, Inc. (NYSE: KVYO) shares climbed more than 8% on March 5, 2026, after the customer data and marketing automation platform unveiled a $500...

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Sable Offshore Corp. Shares Soar 37% on DOJ Opinion Boosting Pipeline Restart Hopes

Sable Offshore Corp. Shares Soar 37% on DOJ Opinion Boosting Pipeline Restart Hopes

Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC) shares exploded 37.26% higher Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $13.85 after a Department of Justice Office of...

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Intuit Shares Surge 6% on Rebound from AI Fears, Strong Fundamentals and Analyst Upgrades

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU) shares rallied sharply Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $466.79, up $26.65 or 6.05% from the prior session. The...

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Expedia Group Shares Surge 13.7% on Dividend Hike and Event Demand Partnership

Expedia Group Shares Surge 13.7% on Dividend Hike and Event Demand Partnership

Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) shares soared 13.69% Thursday, March 5, 2026, closing at $251.54 after a volatile session that saw the stock open at...

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Dow Jones Closes Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

Dow Jones Closes Lower as Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed sharply lower Thursday, March 5, 2026, shedding 784.67 points, or 1.61%, to settle at 47,954.74. The blue-chip...

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The Trade Desk Stock Surges 19% in Volatile Session on OpenAI Partnership Reports Amid Ad-Tech Recovery Hopes

Shares of The Trade Desk Inc. rocketed higher in early Friday trading, gaining nearly 19% as reports of potential partnership discussions with OpenAI...

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US Stock Market Pulls Back as Oil Surge Resumes Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

US Stock Market Pulls Back as Oil Surge Resumes Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Major U.S. stock indexes retreated Thursday as renewed escalation in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran drove oil prices higher, stoking fresh...

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Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict as WTI Crude Nears $79

Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict as WTI Crude Nears $79

Crude oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading Friday, extending a volatile week driven by the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against...

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Tesla Stock Dips Slightly in Early Trading Amid Robotaxi Optimism and Analyst Upgrades

Tesla Stock Dips Slightly in Early Trading Amid Robotaxi Optimism and Analyst Upgrades

Tesla Inc.'s shares edged lower in early Thursday trading, reflecting a modest pullback after a strong gain the previous session, as investors...

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Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Says Investigators 'Closer' to Identifying Suspect in High-Profile Case

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its 33rd day on March 5, 2026,...

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SanDisk Corporation Shares Surge in Volatile Trading Amid AI Memory Demand

SanDisk Corporation Shares Surge in Volatile Trading Amid AI Memory Demand

SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock experienced sharp fluctuations in recent sessions, reflecting broader market dynamics in the semiconductor...

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