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Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High on Iran Tensions
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— Sep 28, 2026
Dollar index at 101.15 is on track for a 1.7% September gain, its best since June, as Trump rejects Iran deal and Brent tops $106.
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Chris Dalton
The rising oil prices from these tensions could easily add to inflation pressures at home.
Asian Shares Fall, Treasury Yields Hit 2002 High
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— Sep 29, 2026
Asian stocks fell or were poised to decline as investors weighed volatile bond markets and awaited U.S. jobs data, while rising oil prices tied to renewed Gulf tensions heightened inflation concerns. Treasury yields retreated from recent highs, but uncertainty over wages, interest rates and energy prices kept markets on edge.
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Xi Begins US Visit With Rare Trump Welcome
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— Sep 22, 2026
Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit and was greeted on the tarmac by President Donald Trump in a rare planeside welcome, signaling high-level diplomacy amid tensions over trade, AI, and Taiwan. The trip will include a formal state dinner and has drawn mixed reactions, including criticism from some lawmakers about the lavish reception and the broader strategic dynamics with China.
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Wall Street Rallies Near Record as Oil, Yields Ease
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— Sep 21, 2026
U.S. stocks rose toward record highs as oil prices pulled back and Treasury yields eased, with the S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq all advancing and AI-linked shares contributing to gains. The market remains buoyed by improving oil-market dynamics amid Middle East tensions, though oil remains elevated above pre-war levels.
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Tom Gallagher
The AI names leading the way is no surprise, but oil staying above pre-war levels still feels like a real risk hanging over this rally.
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 8h
Texas Tech, Houston Meet in Ranked Rivalry
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— Sep 16, 2026
Texas Tech’s roster-spending push remains front and center as it reportedly spent around $5 million to keep Brendan Sorsby and has long been a leader in the Big 12, though recent estimates show BYU now closer to the pack and Tech not necessarily the most expensive. The narrative blends a high-stakes program-building push with a high-profile showdown against Houston, a test of whether Tech’s 2025 breakthrough can translate into sustained national power amid coaching tensions and fanfare about the program’s spending and strategy.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Record Fuel Prices Raise Costs Across U.S.
Finance
— Sep 14, 2026
Diesel prices have surged to record highs above $6 a gallon as the fall harvest and grain shipments ramp up, squeezing farmers and truckers with higher fuel costs. Rail fuel surcharges on grain shipments have also spiked, accounting for a larger share of transportation costs and weakening grain basis amid the ongoing energy and geopolitical tensions.
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Settlers Expand Outposts Across West Bank, Israel
World
— Sep 17, 2026
Israel’s military-religious logistics enable Jewish High Holidays for troops, including those deployed in hostile territory, while broader settlement activity intensifies with the revival of Homesh and new outposts in Galilee, drawing protests and concerns over land rights and international law. The developments underscore a dual focus on religious-military cohesion at home and expanding settlements abroad, fueling tensions with Palestinians and the international community.
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Dollar climbs to multi-week high as Iran tensions push oil higher
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— Sep 1, 2026
The U.S. dollar strengthened to multi-week highs as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities lift oil prices and inflation concerns, with the dollar index hovering in the high 99s as markets price in potential Fed rate hikes amid rising yields. This dollar strength is shaping global markets by widening rate differentials, pressuring commodity currencies and economies like India’s rupee, while oil and energy-related tensions keep investors on edge.
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Derek Foss
Oil spikes, dollar strengthens, everyone else's currency eats the difference. Same pattern every time tensions flare up in the Middle East.
Deadline Drama: UN Vote Fails as Tensions Spike Over Vital Waterway
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— Apr 7, 2026
A high-stakes standoff at the United Nations Security Council unraveled Tuesday after two global powers blocked a resolution aimed at easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. According to Fox…
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UK pins Fairford plot on Iran’s Guard after U.S. bombers leave
Burnham told Parliament the IRGC almost certainly directed the September incident near RAF Fairford. Police found petrol in vans; seven men walked free on bail as allies backed London’s attribution.
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GasBuddy predicts record Labor Day gas prices amid global tensions
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— Aug 31, 2026
Labor Day 2027 is projected to bring record-high gas prices nationwide, with GasBuddy placing the national average around $4.03 per gallon and regional spikes including Lamorinda’s near $5.39 and Oregon/Washington in the high-$4s as supply tensions persist. The price volatility is driven by Iran-related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and reduced refining capacity from Russian drone strikes, though analysts say relief may come after the summer travel rush as demand eases.
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Protester Disrupts DHS Hearing Before Being Escorted Out
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— Mar 3, 2026
Tensions boiled over on Capitol Hill Tuesday when a protester interrupted a high-profile Senate hearing, shouting accusations at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem before being removed from the room. According to…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Jeffries’ ‘Maximum Warfare’ Remark Resurfaces After Shocking Attack At Correspondents’ Dinner
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— Apr 27, 2026
Tensions in Washington were already running high when a comment from a top Democratic leader suddenly took on new attention in the wake of a violent incident. According to Fox News , just days before a suspected…
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski Calls on Trump To Resign: ‘I Want Him Out’
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— Jan 9, 2021
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is not holding back when it comes to what she thinks should happen with President Donald Trump , amid high tension in Washington, D.C., this week. Speaking with the Anchorage Daily News on…
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Chrétien Warns U.S. at Gander 9/11 Ceremony
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— Sep 11, 2026
At the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien warned the United States not to mistake Canada’s generosity for weakness, emphasizing Canada’s resolve and mutual friendship even amid trade tensions with the U.S. and a high-profile reception for U.S. officials, including Pete Hoekstra, at the ceremony.
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 8h
Trump Arrives In Beijing Seeking Major Trade Breakthrough
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— May 13, 2026
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, kicking off a closely watched visit aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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DeSantis Mocks Jeffries’ Warning as Florida Redistricting Battle Intensifies: ‘Be My Guest’
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— Apr 23, 2026
Florida’s political landscape is quickly turning into a high-stakes arena as tensions rise between Ron DeSantis and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over the next phase of congressional redistricting. According to…
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US Oil, Gas Production Hits All-Time High
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— Aug 23, 2026
U.S. oil and natural gas production has reached an all-time high, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright crediting President Trump's energy agenda and American workers for boosting output and energy security. The remarks come amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, with the U.S. Navy aiding oil flows as crude markets hover in the mid-$90s per barrel.
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Rand Paul Blasts Mullin At Fiery DHS Confirmation Hearing Over ‘Snake’ Remark
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— Mar 18, 2026
Tensions exploded almost immediately as a high-profile confirmation hearing got underway, with two Republican senators turning the proceedings into a personal and political showdown. According to the New York Post , at…
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Trump Says Iran Seeking Talks as US Warships Mass Near Its Borders
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— Jan 27, 2026
As U.S. forces continue to surge into the Middle East, President Donald Trump said Iran is signaling interest in negotiations with Washington, even as tensions between the two countries remain high. According to Fox…
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Leaders who absorb risk unlock trust fear-based management never can
Organizations work like tribes: when leaders put people's safety ahead of their own status, cooperation and loyalty replace internal fear.
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In the Middle of Terminal Turmoil, Airport Chapels Become the Last Quiet Refuge
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— Nov 25, 2025
Airports are crowded, tensions are high, and holiday travel is in full swing. Amid the chaos, small chapels tucked away behind terminals across the country quietly provide what travelers rarely encounter at a gate: a…
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Watch: Lawmaker Slaps Female Politician in Parliament, All Hell Breaks Loose, Chair Thrown
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— Dec 4, 2022
Senegal’s Parliament briefly resembled a junior high school cafeteria last week as tensions turned into scuffling. The BBC provided a bit of context, noting that the African nation’s legislative chamber has been a…
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Trump Preps Bans on WeChat, TikTok, Stoking Tension With Beijing
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— Aug 7, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping bans on U.S. transactions with the Chinese owners of messaging app WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok, escalating a high-stakes confrontation with Beijing over the…
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US, China Hold High-Stakes Trade Talks To Extend Tariff Truce
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— Jul 28, 2025
Top U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting in Stockholm this week in an effort to extend a temporary tariff freeze and ease mounting economic tensions, according to Bloomberg News. The talks are scheduled for Monday and…
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Oil Prices Rise on Red Sea Tensions
Finance
— Jul 17, 2026
Global oil prices climbed as US-Iran tensions raised concerns about disruptions to Middle East supply routes, with Brent above $90 and WTI in the low- to mid-$80s as markets fret over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Gasoline and diesel prices remain elevated and are expected to stay high even if crude prices ease, aided by tight refining margins, China’s reduced imports, and regional capacity constraints that limit domestic buffering.
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 9h
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