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Crypto snoozes into Good Friday as oil and macro stir: Crypto Daybook Americas

The day ahead in crypto: April 3, 2026

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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.

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U.S. judge upholds block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up likely appeal

A U.S. judge upheld block on subpoenas to Fed's Powell, teeing up a likely appeal.

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One of two US crew members rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran

Officials say other remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of war

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Trump seeks massive $1.5tn for defence alongside cuts in domestic spending

The US president's new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.

CNBC

U.S. fighter jet shot down in Iran, one crew member rescued, MS NOW reports

It is unclear if the plane was shot down or went down for another reason.

CNBC

Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure, saying its government 'knows what has to be done'

The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran "extremely hard" for the next two or thr...

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Experts dispute US account of deadly Lamerd sports hall strike in Iran

Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.

CNBC

The cost to fly private is up as much as 20% with fuel prices soaring

Deep-pocketed travelers are less likely to get priced out as airfares rise, but they have to navigate unexpected fees related to the Iran war and r...

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‘Fatal decision’: EU slammed for caving to US pressure on digital rules

Critics say Brussels risks ceding control of its tech laws under U.S. pressure.

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U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added

Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report.

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Iran war: International law experts allege violations in Iran war

The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

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Artemis II blasts closer to the far side of the Moon

The mission's last, big push on its lunar journey takes humans out of the Earth's orbit for the first time since 1972.

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Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners, as pressure from US mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

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Cost of living tsar urges Starmer to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

Richard Walker says any planned September rate rise should be scrapped to reflect increase in petrol prices

the Guardian

M&S calls for crackdown on ‘brazen, organised, aggressive’ retail crime

Bosses write to home secretary and London mayor listing series of incidents staff have faced in past week

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Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, now interim AG

U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor.

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UK drug exports to US spared tariffs under deal critics say will cost NHS billions

‘Partnership’ on drug pricing also gives patients in Britain greater access to potentially life-extending treatments

CNBC

Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, three U.S. defense officials told Reuters, in the l...

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Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmar's coup leader becomes president

General Min Aung Hlaing has been chosen as the next president by the newly-elected parliament.

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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files.

TechCrunch

Artemis II is NASA’s last Moon mission without Silicon Valley  | TechCrunch

Next time around, the pressure will be on SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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The open web isn't dying. We're killing it

The open web is under pressure from AI companies and large platforms, but its troubles did not start with AI. We also chose convenience over contro...

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Amazon hits sellers with 'fuel surcharge' as Iran war roils global energy markets | TechCrunch

The e-commerce giant called the surcharge "temporary" but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.

CNBC

U.S. crude on Thursday did something it's never done before as Iran war continues

The market has had the perception that President Donald Trump will quickly end the war.

Scientific American

Artemis II’s toilet is a moon mission milestone

On their voyages to the moon, NASA’s astronauts are finally getting some creature comforts of terrestrial toilets—such as having a door and bei...

CNBC

Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

CNBC

OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN

OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.

CNBC

Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels ...

Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

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CFTC sues Illinois over state's cease-and-desist letters against prediction markets

The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps — which include prediction markets.

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'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.

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Streeting hits out at BMA ‘delusion’ as talks to avert resident doctors’ strike fail

Six-day stoppage in England to go ahead from Tuesday as health secretary withdraws offer of extra training places

CNBC

Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy prices

With the Iran war now in its fifth week, Amazon said it's adding a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for third-party sellers in the U.S. and Canada.

CNBC

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Trump was said to be unhappy with Pam Bondi's handling of DOJ files about Jeffrey Epstein and the DOJ's failure to prosecute his politica...

CNBC

Grocery shock on the horizon for approaching U.S. elections as Iran war drags on

"It just pisses them off more," said Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, said in an interview when asked about how voters will react if food gets more ...

CNBC

Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA

The Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for global oil transit, has been effectively closed since the Iran war started in late February.

BBC Sport

World Cup tickets: $11,000 tickets put on sale for final

The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.

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Oil shock, war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale

The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up...

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UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks

Yvette Cooper is chairing a virtual summit looking at ways to get energy exports moving through the shipping lane.

CNBC

Chili's owner could see shares rise on strong sales, Key Banc says

Chili's has seen strong sales, suggesting its stock could be in for a big boost, according to Key Banc.

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Crypto selloff deepens with $400 million liquidations and rising short interest

Bitcoin and ether fell sharply alongside global risk assets after escalating tension in Iran drove oil higher, while derivatives data shows traders...

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Trump offers few answers as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.

CNBC

European stocks plunge as tech sector faces worst day since February 3

Stocks listed in Europe fell on Thursday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's address on the Iran war.

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Indonesia earthquake: Magnitude 7.4 quake kills one

The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.

CNBC

EV demand is getting a boost from the Iran war — just as auto giants pivot back to combustion e...

Various car selling platforms have reported a sharp increase in consumer interest for EVs since the Middle East crisis began.

CNBC

Trump’s threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard' jolts global stocks, bonds and oil

Investor sentiment quickly soured as Trump's speech went on, sending assets across the board lower in international markets.

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Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations

Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17....

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Attention bitcoin traders. These indicators matter more than what Trump says about Iran

Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cu...

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Bitcoin slides to $66,600 as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped...

CNBC

How Iran turned a tiny island into an oil 'toll booth' as Tehran cements grip on global energy flows

Iran has established a de facto safe shipping corridor in the north of the Strait of Hormuz to select ships, as Tehran sought to monetize its grip ...

CNBC

U.S. oil prices soar 10% as Trump's Iran war speech stokes fears of further escalation

Oil surged as Trump in his address to the nation on Iran war said that he expected the conflict to last another two to three weeks.

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Dow closes lower as Trump comments dampen traders’ hopes for Iran war ending: Live updates

The Dow Industrials ended Thursday slightly lower as traders weighed the prospect of the Iran war continuing for weeks.

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The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google

Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap.

NASA

LIVE: Artemis II Launch Day Updates - NASA

Live updates for launch of NASA's Artemis II test flight will be published on this page. NASA’s launch broadcast coverage is airing

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Resident doctors accuse Keir Starmer of sabotaging talks to end pay and jobs dispute

British Medical Association leaders say PM’s threat to cut 1,000 new roles makes next week’s strike action more likely

CNBC

Asia-Pacific markets reverse gains as investors assess Trump address on Iran war

The U.S. president will address the nation at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, or 9 a.m. Singapore/Hong Kong time.

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Artemis II live updates: Nasa’s crewed rocket lifts off to begin 10-day lunar journey

Follow latest updates as four astronauts begin 685,000-mile trip with millions watching

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Solana (SOL) DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits

The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution.

TechCrunch

SpaceX files confidentially for IPO in mega listing potentially valued at $1.75 trillion, report ...

The company has also lined up an unusually large number of 21 banks to manage the mega IPO, internally codenamed “Project Apex."

CNBC

NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage ⁠around the moon.

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Trump admin tells Supreme Court birth tourism is evidence birthright citizenship needs to end

"Birth tourism" is the practice of pregnant women traveling to the U.S. with the intention of giving birth and obtaining U.S. citizenship for their...

CNBC

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its initial public offering, in one of the largest underwriting syndicates assembled in recent years.

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Supreme Court questions birthright citizenship

Trump attended the oral arguments in person on Wednesday, a rare move by a sitting president that underscored the high stakes of the case.

CNBC

Iran's war propaganda homes in on Trump with Lego memes

Iranian propaganda is also homing in on the war's destabilizing impact on the global economy and energy prices, which have shot up in the U.S.

CNBC

Trump Iran speech recap: President again says war is nearly over, vows ‘extremely hard’ hits ...

President Donald Trump, in his first remarks to the nation about the Iran war, said he expects two to three more weeks of war.

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Bitcoin’s crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice

Skepticism remains, as Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone warns the crypto bubble may be over and bitcoin could still revisit the $10,000 level.

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Trump to give primetime address on Iran war as questions swirl over his next move

The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.

CNBC

Trump says he's considering pulling U.S. out of 'paper tiger' NATO

The president's comments are the latest threat to America's allies after their reluctance to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition

The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strat...

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Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterway

CNBC

SpaceX confidentially files for IPO, setting stage for record offering

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in its forthcoming IPO.

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Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first

The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.

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Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure

Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

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Keir Starmer: UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war

It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

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Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Review finds no ‘meaningful impact’ five years after race action plan launched, amid calls for government to step in

CNBC

Oracle stock rises in premarket on plans to cut thousands of jobs

Oracle plans to cut thousands of jobs which will free up cash flow as the company aggressively invests in its AI data center buildout.

CNBC

Trump calls U.S. 'STUPID' for birthright citizenship after attending Supreme Court arguments

Trump's executive order says babies born in the U.S. are not entitled to citizenship if their parents are illegal immigrants or undocumented workers.

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Crypto edges higher as oil dips, but futures market shows hesitation: Crypto Markets Today

Bitcoin and ether rise alongside altcoins, yet muted open interest suggests the rally may rely on spot demand and short covering rather than strong...

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OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month

The funding round, anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, is the largest private funding in history.

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Starmer calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato

PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’, in pivot away from US

CNBC

Dow jumps 200 points to start April as traders bet Middle East conflict will soon end: Live updates

Stocks rose on Wednesday, while oil prices declined to start the month, as hope grew that an end to the U.S.-Iran war was on the horizon.

Claude Code Unpacked

Claude Code Unpacked

What actually happens when you type a message into Claude Code? The agent loop, 40+ tools, multi-agent orchestration, and unreleased features, mapp...

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Space Coast: What it's like to be in Florida for Artemis launch

Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

CNBC

Iran threatens Nvidia, Apple and other tech giants with attacks

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations that they'll be considered "legitimate targets."

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Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom

The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.

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Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it...

‘I’m angry that Donald Trump has chosen to go to war in the Middle East,’ chancellor says

CNBC

Europe stocks set for strong rebound as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

CNBC

Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war

Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began.

CNBC

Some Japanese firms hit four-year high in optimism — but analysts say it won't last

The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.

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These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war

Asian stocks surged 4% and S&P 500 futures jumped after Trump said the conflict could conclude without a deal with Tehran, while Morgan Stanley's n...

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

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We Intercepted the White House App's Network Traffic. Here's What It Sends.

We set up a MITM proxy and captured the decrypted HTTPS traffic from the official White House iOS app. On a single browsing session it contacts mul...

CNBC

Oil prices fall to around $100 after Trump indicates war could end in weeks

Crude prices fell Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to exit the Iran war even as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely clos...

CNBC

South Korea's Kospi leads rebound in Asia markets as Trump says Iran war could end in weeks

On Tuesday stateside, Trump said the U.S. could leave Iran in "two or three weeks," adding "We leave because there's no reason for us to do this."

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Bitcoin price news: BTC spikes about 1% higher on hope for end to Iran conflict

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is prepared to end the conflict if it receives security guarantees.

BBC Sport

Tiger Woods: Golfer to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash arrest

Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.

CNBC

Trump to address nation on Iran war Wednesday night, White House says

President Donald Trump said he expected that U.S. military forces will leave Iran in "two or three weeks."

CNBC

OpenAI closes record-breaking $122 billion funding round as anticipation builds for IPO

The round totaled $122 billion of committed capital, up from the $110 billion figure that was previously announced.

CNBC

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting ahead of 2026 U.S. elections

Trump has put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to...

Alex Kim's blog

The Claude Code Source Leak: fake tools, frustration regexes, undercover mode, and more

Anthropic accidentally shipped a source map in their npm package, exposing the full Claude Code source. Here's what I found inside.

the Guardian

UK to pay France extra £16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

Two-month arrangement aimed at preventing small-boat crossings comes as existing deal expires

CNBC

Judge blocks Trump White House ballroom project for now; administration appeals

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. sued President Donald Trump and the National Park Service over the White House ballroom pr...

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Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment

Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have them converted to local...

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Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war

The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.

CNBC

Tiger Woods says he is seeking treatment after DUI rollover crash in Florida

President Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law Vanessa Trump is dating Woods, told The New York Post that Woods "lives a life of pain."

CNBC

Trump lashes out at UK and France, telling allies 'the U.S.A. won't be there to help you anymore'

Trump re-upped his disdain for European allies that have refused to take part in the U.S. and Israel's military operation against Iran.

CNBC

Why $4 a gallon gas prices won’t trigger Fed interest rate hikes — and could lead to cuts

While there's still plenty of uncertainty about where rates are headed, Wall Street commentary shifted back to expectations for cuts.

POLITICO

Italy blocks US use of Sicily air base for Middle East war

The Italian government didn’t allow airplanes taking part in the Iran war to use the base, but Rome insists that doesn’t mean the bases are clo...

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More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary says

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

CNBC

Chart analysts warn Iran war sell-off isn't over — even as stocks try to rebound Tuesday

Equities got a jolt after a report said President Donald Trump was open to ending U.S. involvement in the conflict in the Middle East.

the Guardian

Karl Turner has Labour whip suspended after criticism of Starmer and No 10

Hull East MP was recently interviewed by Jody McIntyre, campaigner who stood against Jess Phillips in 2024

the Guardian

King Charles’s state visit to US will be ‘humiliation’ amid Iran war

Visit with Camilla to go ahead in late April despite calls for delay over conflict and Trump-Starmer tensions

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Kissing a woman's hand can be sexual assault, Spanish court finds

The Supreme Court found that a man had done more than harass a woman by kissing her hand as there had been "a clear sexual component" to his behavi...

@coindesk

FX startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesse...

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Gazan mother reunited with evacuated daughter after two years

The girl is among at least eight children who were premature newborns when they were evacuated during heavy fighting in Gaza at the start of the war.

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King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK p...

The king will address Congress during the visit, which will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence

CNBC

Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran war enters its fifth week

Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.

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Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says

The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

the Guardian

Keir Starmer gives resident doctors 48 hours to call off strike or lose training offer

PM says decision by union to reject deal for thousands of extra training posts and 7.1% pay rise without putting it to members is ‘reckless’

CNBC

Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market

Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.

CNBC

U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.

@coindesk

Bitcoin holds $67,500 as Trump signals he may end Iran war with Hormuz still shut

Equity futures rallied and oil erased gains on the report, but the S&P 500 is on its longest losing streak since 2022 and MSCI Asia Pacific is head...

CNBC

South Korea proposes extra $17 billion budget to cushion energy costs fueled by Iran war

Seoul imports 94% of its energy needs, and almost 72% of its crude oil comes from the Middle East.

the Guardian

Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England

As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to households

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC gives up gains as WTI crude oil surges over $100 per barrel

WTI crude oil closed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2002.

CNBC

Oil sees choppy trading as traders parse Trump comments on Iran war

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end the military hostilities against Iran even if t...

CNBC

Pete Hegseth's broker attempted to make defense investments before Iran war: Financial Times

Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell dismissed the report in a post on X, calling it "entirely false and fabricated."

CNBC

Asia markets trade mixed as oil markets whipsaw on report that Trump is seeking Iran war exit

Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors assesed Mideast conflict and volatile crude oil prices.

CNBC

Dow surges 1,100 points, S&P 500 posts best day since May as hopes grow for end of Iran war: Live...

The broad market S&P 500 fell for a third consecutive session on Monday as oil prices rose once again.

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Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

30u30.fyi

The Thirty Under Thirty Fraud Watch

We track the burn, the hype, and the inevitable pivot to litigation.

@coindesk

U.S. rule change may open trillions in 401(k) funds to crypto

The Labor Department on Monday proposed a rule following an executive order from President Donald Trump that directed regulators to expand access t...

CNBC

China suppliers warn of higher prices for Americans due to Strait of Hormuz closure

The Iran war has stalled shipments of oil and its products through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns among Chinese manufacturers about supply ...

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate falls as miners shift capital to AI infrastructure

The first-quarter decline breaks a long-standing growth trend, but could ultimately support decentralization as public U.S. miners face losing domi...

CNBC

Dow rises 400 points after Trump says U.S. in 'serious' talks to end operation in Iran: Live updates

The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank into correction territory on Friday, joining the Nasdaq, which entered a correction the day before.

@coindesk

Crypto like COIN, HOOD have bottomed heading into earnings and trades at a 'big' discount, Bernst...

The broker said crypto equities trading at steep discounts are approaching a floor into weak first-quarter results, revising price targets on Coinb...

@coindesk

The SEC’s latest crypto guidance still leaves too much unsaid

The regulatory agency’s reset is real, but the new details stop short of the full course correction the industry needs, say Gibson Dunn attorneys.

the Guardian

How will the Iran war play at the ballot box in May? – podcast

Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot look at how the ongoing and deepening conflict in the Middle East will hit people in the UK

CNBC

Samsung-backed AI chip firm Rebellions raises $400 million ahead of IPO

Rebellions' chips are focused on AI inferencing, putting it in competition with Nvidia as well as other startups from Groq to Cerebras.

CNBC

Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence

Economic sentiment in Europe plummeted in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday.

CNBC

Trump says U.S. will destroy Iran’s oil wells, Kharg Island without deal to 'immediately' reope...

Donald Trump warned the U.S. will completely obliterate all of Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if a peace deal is not...

@coindesk

BTC price rises as Trump says U.S. in talks with 'new regime' in Iran, threatens oil infrastructu...

Trump said "great progress" had been made toward ending the war, but warned the U.S. would "obliterate" Iran's power plants, oil wells and Kharg Is...

CNBC

Mistral secures $830 million in debt financing to fund AI data center

Mistral is one of the few European startups building foundational AI models.

@coindesk

RWA news: Midas raises $50 million to tackle pain point for tokenized asset investors

The funding will support the introduction of an instant redemption system for onchain funds, a key hurdle for broader institutional adoption.

the Guardian

Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – UK pol...

The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’

@coindesk

Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting March 30.

CNBC

Russia welcomes arrival of oil tanker in Cuba after Trump softens approach to U.S. blockade

A Russian oil tanker carrying a humanitarian shipment of 100,000 tons of crude oil reportedly arrived in Cuba on Monday.

@coindesk

Bitcoin recovers to $67,400 after dipping below $65,200 as Houthis enter Iran war

The conflict's fifth week brought its widest expansion yet, with Iran-backed forces opening a new front and U.S. ground troops arriving in the region.

CNBC

European markets set to start the week lower as Iran war intensifies

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as the war in Iran showed no signs of ending soon as it entered it...

CNBC

Trump reverses course on Cuban oil blockade, allows Russian tanker to pass

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he had "no problem" with any country sending in crude as a Russian tanker neared a Cuban port in an apparen...

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Iran war: Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as conflict escalates

It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

CNBC

South Korea's Kospi leads declines in Asia as Middle East war enters fifth week

Asia-Pacific markets fell Monday as the Middle East war enters its fifth week.

CNBC

Trump reportedly wants to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power facilities in Kuwait

The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.

CNBC

Brent oil heads for record monthly surge, WTI settles above $100 for first time since 2022

Oil prices climbed on Monday after Yemen's Houthis said they had fired missiles at Israel, opening a new front in the U.S.- and Israeli-led conflic...

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Netanyahu says Latin Patriarch will have full access to Jerusalem holy site

The Israeli PM said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church out of concern for his safety.

CNBC

Pakistan prepared to host U.S.-Iran talks in 'coming days' as Trump weighs deploying ground troops

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt all arrived in Islamabad to discuss the evolving regional situation in the Middle East.

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Veron Mosengo-Omba: Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

the Guardian

War in Iran erodes the chancellor’s headroom and exposes our fragility | Heather Stewart

Rachel Reeves boasts of the £23bn she has built up against her fiscal rules but now she – or any future steward of the economy – has little sp...

BBC Sport

Japanese Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins from Oscar Piastri at Suzuka to become youngest c...

Kimi Antonelli takes his second win in succession and the lead of the world championship at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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Counter-terror team join Derby Friar Gate car incident inquiry

Police question a man, 36, and keep an "open mind" as counter‑terror officers join investigation.

the Guardian

Lack of specialist staff hinders support for Send children, teacher survey finds

National Education Union poll finds 89% feel class sizes in England are too big to be ‘properly inclusive’

the Guardian

‘The tide is turning’, Green party leader tells crowd at march against far right – live

Organisers claim half a million people are marching through central London, protesting against the rise of the far right

CNBC

France opens terror probe after attack attempt at Bank of America's Paris headquarters

French police have reportedly arrested a man who ​allegedly attempted to ​ignite an improvised ​explosive device outside Bank of America's of...

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Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike

Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.

CNBC

Anti-Trump rallies pop up in thousands of U.S. cities for 'No Kings' protest

More than 3,200 events were planned in all 50 states for what could be the largest single-day nonviolent protest in U.S. history, organizers said.

CNBC

Yemen's Houthis launch Israel strike, the first time since the U.S.-Israel war began

The entry of the Houthis in the war marks a significant escalation in the conflict as it enters its second month.

BBC Sport

Tiger Woods: Where does latest arrest leave golf great's legacy?

BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses where Tiger Woods' latest arrest leaves his legacy.

CNBC

The Iran war is defense tech's chance to shine, but few systems and weapons are ready

Palmer Luckey's Anduril, software AI company Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX are getting the lion's share of defense tech dollars from the Pentagon.

CNBC

How the big oil and gas CEOs think the Iran war supply disruption will play out

The oil industry's grim outlook for global oil and gas supplies stands in contrast to the Trump administration's promise that the disruption is sho...

CNBC

Analysis: A new oil shock is building. The next few weeks of war will be decisive for the economy.

Energy markets are starting to reflect the growing risk of physical supply disruptions.

www.bbc.com

Iran war divides older and younger Trump voters at CPAC

More than a thousand miles from Washington, the conflict was a dominant topic of conversation at CPAC.

CNBC

Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the 'Strait of Trump'

Trump recently floated the possibility that the strait could be controlled jointly by "me and the ayatollah" as part of a resolution to the Iran war.

BBC Sport

Tiger Woods released on bail after being charged following crash

Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car cr...

Ars Technica

DOJ confirms FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email was hacked

Hackers claimed the attack was retaliation after Patel vowed to "hunt" them.

CNBC

Tech stocks suffer worst week in nearly a year, driven down by war worries, Meta legal woes

Meta's twin legal defeats this week and a big sell-off in Micron spurred a drop in technology stocks, which were broadly hit by rising oil prices.

CNBC

Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after rollover car crash, Florida sheriff says

Golf legend Tiger Woods was arrested for a DUI after a rollover car crash in Florida on Friday, the Martin County sheriff said.

CNBC

TSA funding update: House GOP spikes DHS funding proposal, extending shutdown that's caused airpo...

President Donald Trump on Friday issued an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration agents during the shutdown.

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Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's emails

A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos of him on its website, information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".

TechCrunch

European Commission confirms cyberattack after hackers claim data breach  | TechCrunch

The European Union's top executive body has confirmed a cyberattack after hackers reportedly stole reams of data from the European Commission's clo...

CNBC

Epstein victims sue Google and the Trump administration over alleged disclosure of personal infor...

A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges that Google's AI features generated contact information for Epstein victims.

TechCrunch

Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel's personal email account | TechCrunch

Handala, a pro-Iranian hacking group allegedly working for Iran’s government, published emails it said were taken from the Gmail account of FBI d...

CNBC

Sony hikes PS5 prices by up to $150 citing 'pressures' in global economy

Sony, like other console makers, is contending with surging memory chip prices which have forced the company to raise prices.

CNN

Iran-linked hackers have breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal emails | CNN Politics

Hackers connected to the Iranian government accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email and posted materials — including photos and docum...

www.bbc.com

Watch: Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?

Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.

the Guardian

Ministers should ‘start doing stuff’ to help farmers and cut fuel costs, says Asda boss

Allan Leighton predicts food prices will inevitably rise, as group’s full-year profits dive by a third to £764m

the Guardian

Police find no evidence of criminality in Gorton and Denton byelection

Reform UK had asked GMP to investigate allegations of corrupt voting after ‘concerningly high levels’ of so-called family voting

@coindesk

Crypto news: Bitcoin, Coinbase, Strategy, Gemini, Galaxy swept up in market rout

The Friday plunge fits into a pattern since the war in Iran broke out, with gains on Monday turning into losses by the end of the week.

CNBC

Iran-linked hackers breach FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, publish excerpts online

Iran-linked hackers publicly claimed the breach of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal inbox, publishing photographs of the director and other docum...

CNBC

Economist Nouriel Roubini: Trump is likely to escalate the Iran war — risking '1970s stagflation'

The economist and investor, known for calling the 2008 financial crisis, also said the “damage has already been done” to the economy.

CNBC

Iran war wipes out $100 billion from luxury stocks

Dubai in the UAE has been the biggest driver of growth in recent years, and the Middle East tensions come at a critical time in the luxury industry.

the Guardian

UK government must urgently apologise for forced adoption, MPs say

Ministers urged to work with survivor groups on formal apology as many victims are nearing end of their lives

the Guardian

Starmer vows to ‘fight’ social media firms to protect children from addiction

Prime minister says government needs to show it is on families’ side as new screen-time guidance launched

the Guardian

Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live

The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day

www.bbc.com

Consumer confidence hit by 'ripple of fear' over Iran war

A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) news: Macro risks mount as Ukraine adds to oil market uncertainty

Ukraine’s disruption of Russian oil flows has added fresh uncertainty to already strained energy markets, complicating inflation outlooks and kee...

the Guardian

Keep under-fives’ screen time to no more than an hour a day, UK advice says

Keir Starmer promises to help parents limit children’s online activity as government issues guidance to families

CNBC

Sen. Warren rips Federal Reserve chair pick Kevin Warsh: 'You have learned nothing from your fail...

Kevin Warsh's nomination as chair of the Federal Reserve has been in limbo because of a criminal investigation of Chair Jerome Powell.

CNBC

David Sacks says his time as Trump's crypto and AI czar has ended

The venture capitalist said he will still be a part of the White House's Technology committee and will help push Trump's AI plan forward.

www.bbc.com

How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military

Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.

BBC Sport

Craig Bellamy: Wales boss rues Bosnia chaos but sees bright future

Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina - but says his team have a bright future.

CNBC

Foreign investors pull a record $12 billion from Indian stocks, sparked by Iran war

Foreign investors are pulling out a record $12 billion from Indian equities as the Iran conflict drives up energy costs and raises doubts on econom...

CNBC

'Not unlike tariffs': Iran war threatens to deepen Asia private equity's worst fundraising slump ...

The Middle East war has introduced a new layer of uncertainty for Asia-focused private equity managers already navigating a multiyear fundraising s...

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Two Mexico aid ships disappear en route to Cuba

Mexico's navy launches a rescue mission for ships delivering aid to Cuba, strained by food and fuel shortages amid a US embargo.

www.bbc.com

Trump's signature to appear on US bank notes in first for sitting president

The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

@coindesk

Wall Street wants the tech but not the transparency. DRW’s Don Wilson says open ledgers are a d...

DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption.

@coindesk

BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA slide as Trump extends Iran deadline but war risks persist

Every major is red on the day as the war enters its fifth week with no resolution, though ETF inflows of $2.5 billion over the past month and net e...

CNBC

Oil prices close at highest level since 2022 as Iran negotiations fail to ease supply fears

Oil prices traded higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Anthropic wins preliminary injunction in DOD fight as judge cites 'First Amendment retaliation'

A federal judge in San Francisco granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against the Trump administration. 

@coindesk

White House crypto czar David Sacks transfers to presidential advisory committee role

White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks said Thursday he was joining the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and leaving...

www.bbc.com

Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war

As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

CNBC

Dow tumbles almost 800 points and enters correction, S&P 500 posts fifth straight losing week: Li...

Wall Street is coming off a losing session in which higher oil prices and spiking Treasury yields weighed on equities.

CNBC

Asia markets trade mixed as murkey U.S.-Iran peace talks prospects keep investors on edge

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as the prospect of a peace deal in the Middle East remained murky amid contradictory messaging from the U.S. and ...

CNN

Judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to ‘punish’ Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk | C...

A federal judge in California has indefinitely blocked the Pentagon’s effort to “punish” Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk and att...

@coindesk

The NYSE wants to bring blockchain to Wall Street without breaking the current system

The exchange's chief of product development, Jon Herrick, said blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them.

the Guardian

New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK

The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government deals

@coindesk

Top Democrat on House committee questions Kraken's Federal Reserve account

Maxine Waters, who would likely take the House Financial Services Committee gavel again if Democrats win the House, sent a letter to the Kansas Cit...

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) price news: Trump extends Iran strike pause, trimming price decline

It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.

CNBC

Netflix raises prices across all streaming plans

The price hike comes as Netflix has been investing heavily in its content, including new ventures into the live events space and launching video po...

the Guardian

Rachel Reeves urged to raise taxes on companies profiting from war on Iran

Charities say energy companies, banks and defence companies stand to benefit from the economic fallout

CNBC

Market guide: Where the S&P 500 may be headed, depending on how the Iran war goes

The stock market has struggled this month as investors worried that persistently high oil prices will drive up costs and dampen consumer spending.

CNBC

Trump extends pause on attacking Iran energy facilities to April 6

Trump announced the U.S. would continue a pause on energy sites in Iran as key stock market indexes fell and oil prices rose.

CNBC

Trump says he will sign an executive order to 'immediately pay' TSA agents

Lawmakers are stalled on funding the Department of Homeland Security as airport delays mount.

CNBC

Trump says Iran let 10 oil ships through Strait of Hormuz as a 'present' to U.S.

Trump said the U.S has "very substantial talks going on with respect to Iran," though Tehran has denied direct talks have taken place.

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Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade

Israel's defence minister said a number of other "senior Navy command officials" have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented.

CNBC

Trump says oil and stock market reaction to Iran conflict not as severe as he expected

Trump expressed confidence in the war effort and said the economic damage will reverse.

CNBC

Israel says it has killed Iran naval chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade

Israel's Defense Forces said Thursday that Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a "precise strike" in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

CNBC

Retail firms warn of price hikes if Iran war extends for months

Fashion retailer Next has accounted for millions in additional costs likely to arise from the Middle East conflict

CNBC

Iran war will spare no major economy, says OECD — but the UK is more vulnerable than others

The U.K. is predicted to be worse hit by the Iran war than its developed market counterparts, the OECD said in its interim economic outlook on Thur...

www.bbc.com

What next for big tech after landmark social media addiction verdict?

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman.

the Guardian

PM rejects ‘far-fetched’ scepticism about Morgan McSweeney phone theft

Keir Starmer responds after Kemi Badenoch spokesperson says she ‘raised eyebrow’ in relation to account of theft

CNBC

Higher gas prices from Iran war could offset bigger tax refunds from Trump's 'big beautiful bill'

Amid the Iran war, higher gas prices could offset the bigger tax refunds from President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," according to some anal...

CNBC

Meta's stock drops almost 8% as 2 court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes

Meta suffered stinging defeats in two separate trials involving child safety that underscore shifting public sentiment toward the social media indu...

Los Angeles Times

Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids

The outcome Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court is potentially precedent-setting for thousands of other pending lawsuits nationwide and ...

CNBC

A Google AI breakthrough is pressuring memory chip stocks from Samsung to Micron

SK Hynix, Samsung and Micron shares fell as investors fear fewer memory chips may be required in the future.

www.bbc.com

UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

the Guardian

UK CO2 plant to reopen amid fears Iran war could lead to shortage

Teesside site mothballed in September given £100m by government to restart production for at least three months

CNBC

Iran war is a 'catastrophe,' G7 ministers warn — but there's little they can do to stop it

European leaders and ministers issue warnings about the impact and potential consequences of the Iran war

CNBC

What comes next? Three attack scenarios as U.S. sends thousands more troops to Middle East

One of Iran's top lawmakers has said that they were anticipating a potential ground invasion of one its islands.

the Guardian

UK politics: Trump says UK’s aircraft carriers are just ‘toys’ – as it happened

The comments were part of a broader address in which he condemned Nato allies

CNBC

Gulf states say they're ready for 'self defense' as stance shifts on Iran war

Gulf states have issued a joint statement on Thursday condemning Iran's "blatant" and "criminal" attacks against them.

www.bbc.com

Is Trump any closer to an Iran exit strategy?

The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

TechCrunch

The least surprising chapter of the Manus story is what's happening right now | TechCrunch

Did anyone think there would not be a reckoning over this tie-up?

CNBC

Trump wants to squeeze Iran into peace talks with more troops — but it may backfire, analysts say

Trump's threats to ramp up military presence may be to pressure Iran to negotiate but the battle may be harder than he calculated, say analysts.

CNBC

The oil market is in 'backwardation' — Here’s what that means for energy prices

Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began.

www.bbc.com

Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes th...

www.bbc.com

House of Lords again supports UK social media ban for under-16s

The government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.

www.bbc.com

How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

www.bbc.com

Donald Trump to visit Xi Jinping in May after Iran war postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

www.bbc.com

History made as Dame Sarah Mullally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

The service, historically known as an enthronement, marked the symbolic start of Dame Sarah's public ministry as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

the Guardian

House of Lords pushes for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

Peers, in vote of 266 to 141, reject Keir Starmer’s proposals for public consultation to decide if social media ban should be introduced in UK

CNBC

Oil prices rise 2% as Iran rejects direct U.S. talks despite proposal review

Oil prices rose after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States.

CNBC

Asia markets trade mixed as Iran rules out direct U.S. talks despite reviewing proposal

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States.

CNBC

Dow slides more than 450 points, pressured by rising oil prices and doubts over Iran negotiations...

Higher oil prices and traders' worries over next steps in Iran pulled the major averages lower on Thursday.

@coindesk

Prediction Markets Don’t Just Forecast Power - They Reshape It

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Ryan Kirkley writes on how crypto prediction markets can risk incentivizing manipulation and ampli...

www.bbc.com

Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

the Guardian

Resident doctors in England to begin six-day strike after rejecting offer in pay dispute

British Medical Association blame government for longest proposed walkout so far, with NHS leaders warning it could cost £300m

CNBC

White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House...

CNBC

U.S. Postal Service seeks 8% fuel surcharge for package deliveries as Iran war raises oil prices

Oil prices have jumped more than 40% since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

research.google

TurboQuant: Redefining AI efficiency with extreme compression

CNBC

How the Iran war could crush the U.S. housing recovery, and it's not just about mortgage rates

A combination of higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty are reversing what was expected to be a recovery year in the housing market.

CNBC

These dividend stocks are higher since the Iran war began. Wall Street believes they have more ro...

Wall Street loves these small- and mid-cap dividend stocks.

TechCrunch

Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in landmark social media addiction trial | TechCrunch

The jury says Meta and YouTube will have to pay $3 million in damages.

the Guardian

Would Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone have Mandelson messages on it?

The theft of the ex-Labour chief of staff’s mobile has raised eyebrows in the context of the scandal over ex-ambassador

BBC News

Meta and Google found liable in social media addiction trial

The verdict marks the end of a five-week trial on the addictive nature of social media platforms.

TechCrunch

DeleteMe acquires social media security tool Block Party | TechCrunch

Tracey Chou founded Block Party in 2018 as a tool to help people stay safe from targeted harassment on Twitter, inspired by her own experiences.

the Guardian

Hundreds of UK teenagers to trial six-week social media curbs for major study

Government’s pilot ban for under-16s accompanies consultation as peers vote on Australia-style restrictions

CNBC

Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial

A jury reached a verdict in the LA trial focused on Meta and YouTube, a case that experts have characterized as social media's "Big Tobacco" moment.

Los Angeles Times

Jury says Meta knowingly harmed children for profit, awarding landmark verdict

A New Mexico jury finds that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection ...

@coindesk

SBI, Sony back Startale’s $63 million push to expand Japan’s tokenized finance stack

The Singapore-based company builds blockchain tools for financial firms and retail users, including a blockchain for tokenized securities, stableco...

CNBC

UK government to trial social media ban for hundreds of teens

A teen social media ban pilot in the U.K. will include restrictions ranging from curfews to time caps on popular apps like Instagram, TikTok, and S...

CNBC

Meta cutting several hundred jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook and other departments

The layoffs come as Meta has been refocusing its efforts and pouring billions of dollars into AI.

CNBC

JLL CEO says growth is now uncertain in the Middle East

JLL has a major footprint in the Middle East, managing and leasing properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and in Riyadh, Sau...

@coindesk

UK government freezes crypto donations

UK halts crypto political donations over foreign interference fears, as Rycroft review warns anonymity risks undermine democratic transparency.

www.bbc.com

Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones

The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.

CNBC

Iran has no intention to hold talks with U.S; foreign minister says Trump proposal to end war bei...

President Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. and Iran are "in negotiations now." But the Islamic Republic denies any direct talks to end the war.

@coindesk

Bitcoin (BTC) price, stocks rise as dollar weakens, oil falls: Crypto Daybook Americas

The day ahead in crypto: March 25, 2026

www.bbc.com

Asia everyday life is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

the Guardian

Reeves slips into yoga voice to try to soothe fears over costs of Trump’s war | John Crace

The chancellor was meant to set out her contingency plans but it was an announcement without any announcements in it

the Guardian

Ex-Tory minister Crispin Blunt fined £1,200 for possession of crystal meth

Former prisons minister pleads guilty to four drugs charges stemming from raid on his Surrey home

CNBC

Recession odds climb on Wall Street as economy shows cracks beneath the surface

Economists have pulled up their risk assessments of a contraction amid heightened uncertainty over geopolitical risk and a labor market slump.

www.bbc.com

Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

www.bbc.com

UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices

The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.

the Guardian

UK inflation held at 3% before global energy price hit from Iran war

February annual rate in line with analysts’ expectations but outlook has shifted because of effects of conflict

CNBC

OpenAI shutters short-form video app Sora as company reels in costs

OpenAI said it's closing Sora, the short-form video app that went viral after its launch six months ago

CNBC

South Korea braces for 'worst-case scenarios' as Iran oil shock deepens

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok warned the government must prepare for "worst-case scenarios" stemming from the Middle East conflict.

CNBC

‘Asia’s Ukraine moment’: How the Iran war could accelerate a shift into renewables

The fallout from the sprawling Middle East conflict is expected to represent a watershed moment for the energy transition.

www.bbc.com

UK teenagers to trial social media bans and digital curfews

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

@coindesk

Oil news: Crypto giant debuts WTI trading, but it's a different model to Hyperliquid's perps

Leading crypto market maker Wintermute debuts WTI crude oil CFDs – an OTC derivative that lets traders speculate on oil prices 24/7.

TechCrunch

OpenAI’s Sora was the creepiest app on your phone -- now it's shutting down | TechCrunch

Though the underlying Sora 2 video- and audio-generation model is scarily impressive, there was not sustained interest in an AI-only social feed.

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Miscellanea: The War in Iran

This post is a set of my observations on the current war in Iran and my thoughts on the broader strategic implications. I am not, of course, an exp...

@coindesk

Bitcoin steadies above $71,000 as oil falls below $100 after U.S. proposes 15‑point Iran peace ...

Brent crude fell 4.7% and Asian equities rallied 1.9% as Washington delivered a ceasefire proposal to Tehran via Pakistan, fueling the most sustain...

www.bbc.com

Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

the Guardian

UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

Defence chiefs have been discussing how they might unblock the conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil supplies

CNBC

Emily Gregory projected to win Florida special election to represent Trump, Mar-a-Lago

President Donald Trump had endorsed fellow Republican Jon Maples in the special election against Emily Gregory, the Democratic nominee.

CNBC

Gold jumps 2% as oil slump eases inflation fears amid Trump Iran talks

Gold climbed as declining oil prices helped temper worries over persistent inflation following reports that Washington is working on a proposal to ...

CNBC

Oil prices fall as Iran signals safe passage for ‘non-hostile’ ships through Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell after Donald Trump that Washington and Tehran are "in negotiations right now" and indicated Iran is keen to reach a peace agreement.

www.bbc.com

Small window is open for US-Iran talks, but swift end to war still unlikely

President Trump says the US is already dealing with a "top person" in Iran, but Tehran denies that any talks have begun.

TechCrunch

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom defeat over child safety, and the rest of the cou...

The dollar amount isn’t as important as the fact that this is the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta over harm to young people.

CNBC

South Korea stocks jump 3%, leading regional gains as Trump comments signal Iran war de-escalation

Trump said he decided to back off from his recent threat to order strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure "based on the fact we're negotiating."

CNN

Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms | CNN Business

A jury on Tuesday found Meta violated New Mexico law in a case accusing it of failing to warn users about the dangers of its platforms and protect ...

CNBC

Arm stock pops 6% as CEO Haas issues $15 billion revenue expectation for new chip

Arm unveiled its first in-house chip on Tuesday at an event in San Francisco, with Meta as the initial customer.

CNBC

Dow rises 300 points as traders hope U.S. and Iran can reach ceasefire deal: Live updates

Stocks jumped on Wednesday as oil prices pulled back and traders hoped the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement for a ceasefire.

CNBC

Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in child exploitation case, jury rules

Jury reaches a verdict in New Mexico trial in which the state's attorney general alleged that Meta failed to safeguard its family of apps from chil...

@coindesk

Robinhood (HOOD) lifts buyback program to $1.5 billion

Riding the crypto boom to become one of the 2025's hottest stocks, HOOD has shed more than 50% of its value since bitcoin topped in early October.

@coindesk

Bitcoin price news: BTC reclaims $70,000 on ceasefire report

An Israeli TV report said a one-month ceasefire could be announced soon.

www.bbc.com

Russia launches 948 drones at Ukraine in largest attack over a 24-hour period

Cities across Ukraine were hit, with local officials reporting at least eight people killed and dozens injured.

BBC Sport

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as all-time great & iconic Premier League figure

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as an all-time great and iconic Premier League figure, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

CNBC

Iran has received Trump's 15-point plan to end war, report says; President says 'in negotiations ...

It comes amid a messaging clash between the U.S. and Iran on peace negotiations.

BBC Sport

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to leave at end of season

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah announces he will leave the club at the end of the season.

CNBC

Arm releases first in-house chip, with Meta as debut customer

Arm is making its first CPU, pivoting from only licensing its architecture to giants like Apple, Nvidia, Amazon and Google. CNBC got an exclusive f...

CNBC

Kuwait says Strait of Hormuz closure is beyond catastrophic, will trigger domino effect across gl...

Iran is holding the world economy hostage by blockading the Strait of Hormuz, said Sheikh Nawaf al-Sabah, the CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corp.

CNBC

Pakistan offers to facilitate U.S.-Iran war talks as Trump and Tehran give mixed signals

Trump said top U.S. negotiators and their Iranian counterparts have been engaged in "very, very strong talks," but Tehran has denied that claim.

Apple Newsroom

Introducing Apple Business — a new all-in-one platform for businesses of all sizes

Apple today announced Apple Business, a new all-in-one platform that allows companies to manage devices and reach more customers.

CNBC

Iran war has altered the global natural gas market. Goldman says these 3 stocks will benefit

Liquid natural gas plays are set to win thanks to constrained supply, even if demand eases due to higher prices.

CNBC

Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued an optimistic viewpoint on Middle East peace, weeks into the war with Iran.

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Tether (USDT) says it selected a 'big four' firm for its first audit

The audit aims to address long-standing questions over USDT reserves and push new disclosure standards.

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CRCL, COIN news: Circle, Coinbase tumbles as regulators move to ban interest on stablecoins

The latest version of the Clarity Act is pressuring stocks as it would restrict stablecoin rewards.

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Rachel Reeves rules out universal support on energy bills

Chancellor says package offered by Liz Truss’s government was unaffordable and any future help will be targeted

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What levers could Rachel Reeves pull to help with rising prices?

What the chancellor could do to counter the economic impacts of Iran war, from stopping price gouging to cancelling fuel duty rises

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Wall Street broker Bernstein calls bitcoin (BTC) bottom, keeps $150,000 year-end target

The broker sees bitcoin rebounding from its recent lows, supported by ETF flows and expanding corporate treasury demand.

CNBC

Amazon's Zoox to debut robotaxis in Austin, Miami later this year as it awaits paid ride approval

It marks the latest expansion for Amazon's Zoox self-driving unit, which opened rides to the public in some parts of Las Vegas and San Francisco la...

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EV battery startup pivots to defense industry amid Iran war, weak electric vehicle market

Former GM executive CEO Pamela Fletcher told CNBC "the faster path, and frankly, a big need, is out there in this defense space."

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Oil traders bet millions ahead of Trump's Iran talks post

Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

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Iran attacks in Strait of Hormuz are ‘economic terrorism against every nation,’ UAE oil CEO says

Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of the UAE's state-owned oil company, said the Strait of Hormuz must re-open to resolve the supply shock.

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Oil rises, with Brent climbing back above $100 as optimism fades over Iran war de-escalation

Oil prices traded higher on Tuesday, with international benchmark Brent crude climbing back above $100 per barrel.

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UK politics: Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate after he described Jewish security group as ‘...

Labour and Liberal Democrats welcome suspension of Chris Parry, the party’s Hampshire mayoral candidate, after derogatory remarks about Jewish group

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10-year Treasury yields edge higher as investors weigh renewed Iran war uncertainty

The 10-year Treasury yield rose on Tuesday as renewed volatility in oil markets and lingering Middle East tensions kept investors on edge.

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Bitcoin analysis: Here's how U.S. Treasury notes could shape Trump's Iran war and BTC

Treasury yields and swap spreads could eventually pressure the Trump administration to moderate the conflict, analysts argue.

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European stocks mixed as Iran war uncertainty lingers

Shares listed in Europe traded in mixed territory on Tuesday, as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East.

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Reform mayoral candidate likens Jewish community group to ‘Islamists on horseback’

Chris Parry described Shomrim members as ‘cosplayers’ hours after arson attack in north London

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Bitcoin, ether, solana prices move higher as Gulf allies inch toward joining Iran war

Crypto recovered on Tuesday morning even as Monday's relief rally unraveled across traditional markets, with oil jumping 4% on reports that Saudi A...

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Ministers rebuff trade body’s call to boost North Sea oil and gas production

Government emphasises need to ‘get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets’ in response to Offshore Energies UK

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Asia-Pacific markets pare gains as oil rebounds on Iran war-linked uncertainty

Asia-Pacific markets rose but pared earlier gains as oil prices rebounded, underscoring lingering uncertainty over the trajectory of the Middle Eas...

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Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary

President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

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S&P 500 is little changed as Wall Street tries to build on Monday's rally: Live updates

The major averages staged a rebound on Monday after President Trump said that the U.S. and Iran have had "productive" talks.

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Referendum defeat leaves Italy's Meloni looking more vulnerable

Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.

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Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66

Colombia's defence minister says it was a "tragic accident" but the cause is not yet clear.

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'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash

In the aftermath of the collision of Air Canada flight AC8646 with a fire truck in New York, US transportation chief Sean Duffy emphasized that sea...

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DoorDash introduces relief payments for drivers as the Iran-US war drives up gas prices | TechCrunch

Gas is one of the largest expenses for delivery drivers. With prices continuing to surge, DoorDash is offering a lifeline to Dashers with a new rel...

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A war and maybe an unprecedented depression: it’s Trump’s mania, but now all of us will pay t...

It has been possible to observe this presidency in abstract terms, but no more. The consequences of the Iran attack will affect our lives and our p...

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Ministers tell HS2 to consider slower train speeds to cut costs

Company will assess whether drop to 186mph from 224mph will save money and help bring forward launch

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Keir Starmer signals winter support for household bills amid energy price shock

Any taxpayer-funded financial help will be likely to go to poorest households, rather than to everyone, PM indicates

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Asia wants more U.S. oil and gas to reduce Middle East dependence after Iran war, Burgum says

Japan, South Korea and Taiwan rely heavily on exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Chevron CEO says Iran war impact isn't fully priced into oil market, traders have ‘scant inform...

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said the physical supply of oil is much tighter than the oil futures market suggests.

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Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs

The fund, called 5c(c) Capital, is aiming to raise $35 million to fund startups tied to the rapid growth of event-based trading markets.

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Keir Starmer warns against 'false comfort' of thinking Iran war will end quickly

The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was "not our war" and there must be a "lawful basis" for any UK involvement.

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Federal immigration agents filmed making airport arrests as Trump calls in ICE to ease security l...

The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to over a dozen U.S. airports amid an ongoing federal shutdown that's causing long wait times. Eye...

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Oil tumbles nearly 11% after Trump puts hold on U.S. strikes against Iran energy infrastructure f...

President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. and Iran had productive talks over the weekend about ending the war.

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ICE deployed to some U.S. airports as long security lines persist during partial shutdown

The Trump administration said it plans to send ICE officers to help ease airport congestion amid TSA officer absences as they face second missed fu...

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Trump tells CNBC 'we are very intent on making a deal' with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would order the military to postpone strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for fiv...

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Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has passed away | TechCrunch

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer.