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US blockades Iran to force new peace deal
“US military is now blockading Iranian ports as the Trump administration seeks to force Tehran to open the Strait Of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war”
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Gas prices soared 21 percent after Iran attacks
“In the month after The US and Israel attacked Iran, US gas prices soared 21%.”
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Two US Congressmen resign over sexual misconduct
“Gonzalez's resignation announcement came hours after California Democratic representative Eric Swalwell also announced his own plan to resign.”
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Mark Carney wins majority government in Canada
“The majority assures prime minister Carney's government a stronger position in parliament and provides support on major nation building projects”
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Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal dismissed
“A federal judge has dismissed the $10,000,000,000 defamation lawsuit president Trump filed against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch.”
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“The Federal Reserve says President Trump's tariffs have contributed to upward pressure on the price of imported goods. Stubborn inflation is making the Central Bank cautious about cutting interest rates.”
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US-Iran peace talks fail over nuclear red lines
“The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon.”
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Ireland fuel protests block major oil refineries
“On Saturday, police arrested protesters blocking entrances to Ireland's only oil refinery.”
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Democrat leaders demand Swalwell end gubernatorial bid
“In a statement, house democratic leaders stopped short of calling for his resignation, but demanded he end his gubernatorial campaign.”
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Parents should discuss gambling with children early
“Experts say the most common mistake parents make is waiting to talk about gambling until they're worried about their kid.”
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Freezing temperatures destroy Pacific Northwest cherry crops
“Then, whack, freezing temps hit, killing the blooms before they get pollinated.”
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US Navy starts Strait of Hormuz blockade tomorrow
“President Trump says the US Navy will block the Strait Of Hormuz from all ships, and the US military says that starts tomorrow.”
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Jerusalem holy fire ceremony proceeds despite regional war
“It was also miraculous, one could say, that the ceasefire with Iran came just in time as Israeli authorities reopened the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.”
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Drivers use tribal gas stations to avoid taxes
“There are hundreds of tribally owned gas stations, by and large exempt from paying state fuel taxes, savings they can pass on.”
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Rory McIlroy secures back-to-back Masters tournament wins
“Now the world's number two golfer joins greats Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Nick Faldo as the only players to win two in a row.”
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US futures drop as Iran conflict impacts markets
“US futures contracts are trading lower at this hour. Dow futures down about 1%.”
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Escalating US-Iran conflict threatens global energy hubs - President Trump has issued a profane threat to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday.
“He said starting Tuesday, the US will bomb power plants and bridges if Iran doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Energy-driven inflation is delaying potential interest rate cuts - Surging gas prices, now averaging over $4 per gallon, are expected to push inflation back above 3%, making the Federal Reserve cautious about lowering borrowing costs.
“Reopening of the Straits will be slow because it may have been mined. Also, the logistics of getting all the ships that are trapped in out and the ones that are out in will be slow.”
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Pope Leo challenges the religious justification for war - In his first Easter address, the new Pope criticized leaders for using religious rhetoric to justify the conflict in Iran and called for a global shift toward non-violence.
“The Federal Reserve says President Trump's tariffs have contributed to upward pressure on the price of imported goods. Stubborn inflation is making the Central Bank cautious about cutting interest rates.”
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