The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a draft resolution allowing “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran’s actions disrupt a vital global trade route. Backed by the United States, the measure comes amid...
The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.
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In this episode, we discuss Iran’s threats to target US tech firms, gear up for the midterm elections, and get a scene report from the Polymarket pop-up bar in DC.
It's been a year since US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs, which would change the global trade landscape. But after a year of upheaval and uncertainty, what remains of the 'Liberation Day' duties? Also in the show - soaring oil...
The suits are the most ambitious effort to date that the Trump administration has gone to try to override state laws and set the rules for the fast-growing and increasingly divisive betting industry.
Gateway Capital, the Milwaukee-based venture firm founded by Dana Guthrie, can now begin investment operations for its $25M Fund II.
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Higher crude prices due to the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have helped Russia earn more from energy exports.
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UN experts say Israel 'emboldened by impunity' for previous journalist killings in Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.
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Cuba produces barely 40% of its required fuel and relies on imports to sustain its crumbling energy grid.
Africa is running low on fuel. The US-Israel-Iran war has sent fuel prices skyrocketing. Are African countries doing enough to calm the fuel market?
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Realta Fusion is buying magnets from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, providing a revenue stop gap.
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About 40 countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran holding "the global economy hostage," Britain said on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump said securing the waterway was for others to resolve.
One way Beehiiv is convincing creators to switch from rivals like Substack and Patreon is by not taking a cut of revenue.
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Budget of $271bn comes against a backdrop of surging violence by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.
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In mid-March, conspiracy theories swirled claiming Benjamin Netanyahu had been replaced by an AI clone. Though there was no actual proof that the Israeli Prime Minister had been injured or killed, on X this spurred a flurry of posts promoting...
US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy
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In New Hampshire and states with legalized sports gambling, wagering helps fund government services. But now competitors like Kalshi and Polymarket are getting a cut of the action.
It has been a year since President Trump announced double-digit tariffs on imports from around the world. So far, those levies have not produced the economic boom the president promised.
Social contributions can weigh as much as a third of the salary paid to an employee.
