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Gabbard deflects when asked on Capitol Hill about intelligence she’d offered Trump before Iran warMar 18, 2026 2:02 pm - Democratic senators pressed the U.S. government’s top intelligence official at annual worldwide threats hearings Wednesday about the war with Iran, including whether she had advised President Donald Trump that Tehran was likely to block the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf, if attacked.
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Federal Reserve projects one rate cut this year, sees limited economic impact from Iran warMar 18, 2026 1:50 pm - Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026.
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An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new filmMar 18, 2026 12:19 pm - A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film, in one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking.
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US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags onMar 18, 2026 9:53 am - The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they've seen at the pump in about two and a half years.
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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran warMar 18, 2026 9:21 am - U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war.
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Jet fuel prices and airfares are rising. Travelers are still booking flights, US airlines sayMar 18, 2026 9:01 am - Rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in the Middle East are adding hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses for some major U.S. airlines. But executives from Delta, American and United told investors Tuesday that strong ticket sales are helping offset those higher costs, with all three carriers reporting record bookings this year.
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Strikes hit world’s largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacksMar 18, 2026 9:00 am - Israel said Wednesday it killed another top Iranian official, the third in two days, while Iran lashed out with attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors and Israel, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two people near Tel Aviv.
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US producer prices rose by a surprisingly hot 3.4% last month, the most in a yearMar 18, 2026 8:33 am - The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.7% from January, and 3.4% from February 2025. The year-over-year increase was the most since February 2025.
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Trump’s tariffs are hurting American manufacturers instead of helping themMar 18, 2026 8:27 am - WASHINGTON — Jay Allen is a fan of President Donald Trump, and voted for him on the belief that the Republican would cut taxes and trim regulations, helping his manufactu...
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Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are marriedMar 18, 2026 8:22 am - Zendaya’s new ring has led many to believe she’s married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn’t confirming it and shared why she’s intentional about keeping her personal life private.