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Today: April 09, 2026
Today: April 09, 2026

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Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth

For sheer abundance and ease of production of oil and natural gas, it simply doesn’t get any better than the Persian Gulf region.

Why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say

Stockton has become dumping ground for abandoned dogs, animal rescues say
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak

California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Opinion|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia

Donald Trump Jr. has lashed out at the European Union

Donald Trump Jr. criticizes the European Union during a trip to Bosnia
Americas|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump is suspending his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran
Business|Economy|Education|Finance

In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black

They weren’t the most impressive-looking houses: boxy and small, two bedrooms with a living room and kitchen, no basement, tossed up one after another in assembly-line fashion

In post-WWII America, the Levittown house was a house for all — as long as you weren't Black
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $99 million as part of a settlement that would resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the farm equipment giant of monopolizing repair services

Deere & Co agrees to pay $99 million to settle 'right to repair' lawsuit
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars

Report: Losing your job to AI doesn’t just lead to unemployment, it leaves lasting scars
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft comes to town, Pittsburgh will be cast as a destination city – but that comes with risks, too.

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war

Beyond gas: The price increases American consumers are experiencing from the Iran war
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning
Business|Economy|Political|World

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it

US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about it
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations

Vance makes time to visit Hungary to support Orbán amid Iran negotiations
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets

Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group

Activist investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management is offering to purchase Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny’s music label, Universal Music Group, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $64 billion

Ackman's Pershing Square makes $64B bid for Taylor Swift label Universal Music Group
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is proposing a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday next weekend

Zelenskyy offers an Easter pause on energy strikes as Russian drone kills 4 in bus strike
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil

Global leaders have been scrambling to contain the rising cost of oil and gasoline since the start of the Iran war

Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising prices as the world scrambles for more oil
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours

Tax refunds are running higher than last year. Here’s how to make the most of yours
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil

Red lights are flashing on the scarcity of oil
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare

A couple living in Iran's capital have grown used to the sound of daily airstrikes five weeks into the war

As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Vietnam has unanimously elected Communist Party leader To Lam as president, consolidating his control over both party and state

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he the destruction of Iran’s bridges and power plants if they don’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump brushes off war crime concerns as he repeats threat to Iran’s infrastructure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches

President Donald Trump has expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges as his Tuesday ultimatum approaches

Trump widens threat to all of Iran's power plants and bridges as his deadline for a deal approaches
Business|Economy|Travel|World

A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life

A black banner hangs over the border crossing and portraits of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stare down, promising vengeance against the United States and Israel

A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life
Business|Economy|US|World

Here’s who is getting paid at DHS and who isn’t

Here’s who is getting paid at DHS and who isn’t

Here’s who is getting paid at DHS and who isn’t
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran

With the Easter Bunny at his side, Trump won’t stop talking about Iran
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants

The U.S. stock market drifted higher in tentative trading ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants

US stocks drift higher ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week
Business|Economy|Environment|Sports|US|World

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon

The anticipation of winter weather has forced the New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox to change scheduled night games to afternoon starts on Tuesday

Winter weather forecasts force Mets, Guardians and White Sox to move up Tuesday starts to afternoon
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day

Audi Crooks is one of nine Iowa State players who officially entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday on the first day it was open

Iowa State star Audi Crooks joins transfer portal rush as 1,100 players enter on first day
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters
Business|Economy|Finance

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it

Was your refund bigger this year due to Trump’s tax cuts? Tell us about it
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Economy|Environment|Food|Science

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming

Fertilizer is more expensive and in shorter supply. Without the right amounts of fertilizer at specific times, yields drop, food prices increase and food shortages result.

Hormuz closure threatens the global food supply – why grocery price hikes are coming
Americas|Economy|Environment|Political|World

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
Business|Economy|Political|World

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns that a resilient U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep Fed rates higher for longer
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home

Family fights state over oil leaking into their home
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages

Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app, at least for United States customers

Samsung is discontinuing its texting app, tells impacted users to switch to Google Messages
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains

Tampa Bay marinas, boaters feeling gas price pains
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals

App helping restaurants cut waste while giving diners deals
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US

If fuel prices don't come back down, seafood prices could go up in Maine and the US
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

The ‘flavor’ of narcissism driving an entrepreneur’s behavior can affect whether a startup wins funding from investors.

What I learned from analyzing 789 ‘Shark Tank’ pitches: Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive
Business|Economy|Finance

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

New deductions usually introduce new complexities and the need for better recordkeeping.

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party

Jamie Dimon warns that the Iran war could bring an economic ‘skunk’ to the party
Business|Economy|Environment

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities

Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships

The job market is so tough, young people are struggling just to land internships
Economy|Election|Political|US

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat

Voters in Georgia have moved on from Marjorie Taylor Greene. On Tuesday, they finally fill her seat
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado

A freakishly dry spring is literally changing the landscape in Colorado
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated his threat to hit Iran’s critical infrastructure hard if the country’s government doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline

The Latest: Trump threatens to strike Iran's infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

WNBA free agency set to open Monday, with a fast-track window for offers

The WNBA and its players’ union agreed to start free agency on Monday, the league announced Sunday

WNBA free agency set to open Monday, with a fast-track window for offers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climb after Trump threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget

As 4 astronauts aim to make history at the moon, Trump recommends slashing NASA’s budget
Business|Economy|Education|Food|Health

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need

Goya Foods marks 90th birthday by donating 1 million pounds of food to families in need
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood film

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
Arts|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop

Plus-size fashionistas worry GLP1-s will make it even harder for them to shop
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions
Economy|Political|World

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain

As the Iran war drags on, Israeli solidarity comes under strain
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants plan to return to work next week and halt a three-week strike in order to resume negotiations with the plant's owner

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations
Business|Economy|World

The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran over his Monday deadline to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz so ship traffic can flow again

The Latest: US and Iran race to find missing crew member from downed military plane
Economy|World

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot

U_S_ President Donald Trump has again warned Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and allow ship traffic to flow again, and Iran has responded by threatening to open “the gates of hell.”

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter

Cocoa prices are falling — but not in time for Easter
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree

Pokémon cards are igniting an international crime spree
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|World

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis

The global oil crisis is turning into an everything crisis
Business|Economy|World

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war

President Donald Trump claims that the United States has, in his words, “completely decimated” Iran

Trump's go-it-alone certainty confronts the uncertainties of war
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates

The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring

Housing market trends favor home shoppers, but Iran war clouds the outlook for mortgage rates
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge

Finance ministers from five European Union member states are urging the bloc to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies as surging oil and gas prices raise inflation fears

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Some countries are reducing paths to citizenship. This one’s opening up

Some countries are reducing paths to citizenship. This one’s opening up

Some countries are reducing paths to citizenship. This one’s opening up
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher

Iran’s ‘new’ regime looks much the same, only harsher
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening

Trump’s new budget seeks TSA privatization. Here’s what that could mean for airport security screening
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

Crews are battling a smoky and fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that has forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate
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As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans

As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown

Trump signs memo directing DHS to pay all workers amid shutdown
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|US

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft

Portland, which is welcoming a WNBA team back in the city after 24 years, selected veteran forward Bridget Carleton with the first pick in the league’s expansion draft on Friday

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo lay their foundations in the WNBA expansion draft