Articles filed under Associated Press
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Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energyMar 28, 2026 1:57 pm - The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies. The conflict has virtually choked off the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. Analysts say the crisis is a stark reminder that energy security is not just about stockpiles and shipping, but also about the lagging transition to renewable energy.
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The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food pricesMar 28, 2026 1:52 pm - Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up and fertilizer supplies are waning due to Tehran's near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli bombing.
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4 strategies for an organized tax seasonMar 28, 2026 12:24 pm - Every year, tax day sneaks up in a hurry. Whether you use tax preparation software or outsource to a certified public accountant, here are some key strategies to ensure a smooth and worry-free tax season.
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Ilia Malinin bounces back from Olympic nightmare with 3rd straight world figure skating titleMar 28, 2026 11:41 am - Ilia Malinin is back on the top step of the podium. Six weeks after a disastrous skate knocked the Olympic gold-medal favorite off the podium, the “quad god” reeled off one huge jump after another, and a backflip for good measure, to retain his world championship title for the third year running.
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How the Homeland Security deal unraveled and split Republican leaders in CongressMar 28, 2026 8:21 am - The collapse of the deal leaves Congress, now on a two-week spring break, with no easy way out of the impasse that has put DHS into a shutdown since mid-February.
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Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel as war in the Mideast intensifiesMar 28, 2026 8:12 am - Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile launch toward Israel early Saturday, their first since the war in the Middle East started. The Israeli military said it intercepted the projectile.
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Tiger Woods arrested at crash scene on suspicion of DUI, sheriff saysMar 27, 2026 9:58 pm - Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car crash on Friday, the Martin County Sheriff's Office has told media outlets.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 and the Thunder use a 22-0 second-half run to beat the Bulls 131-113Mar 27, 2026 9:50 pm - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a 22-0 second-half run to power a 131-113 win over the Bulls on Friday night.
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Blackhawks continue to struggle against Rangers, lose fourth of last five gamesMar 27, 2026 9:12 pm - Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Adam Sykora scored his first goal and Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the New York Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
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Frustrated travelers hear a new message from airports: Don’t get here so earlyMar 27, 2026 8:27 pm - Travelers panicked by scenes of never-ending lines at U.S. airport security checkpoints and frustrating tales of missed flights over the past few weeks are now showing up way before their departures. Some airports where the wait times have been manageable say those early birds are only adding to the misery — and in some cases causing other passengers to get to their gate too late.