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Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

March 13, 2026

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

science

Neurons Learn the Beat: How Different Inhibitory Sounds Shape Brain Wiring

March 13, 2026

Three main types of brain cells called interneurons sit in a tight network with pyramidal neurons. Some of these interneurons connect right near the cell’s core, while others reach farther out toward the tree‑like branches called dendrites. Each type can also make its own rhythmic noise—either

sports

Ravens Eye Super Bowl Glory with New Pass Rusher

March 13, 2026

The Baltimore team is setting its sights high after adding defensive end Trey Hendrickson. He announced his ambition at the player‑introduction event: a Super Bowl title. “The standard here is high and I’m excited for that challenge, ” he told reporters, praising the city’s strong defense and teamma

technology

Apple’s Foldable Phone Display Is About to Hit Mass Production

March 13, 2026

A new source claims that the iPhone Fold’s key component, a smooth‑edge screen from Samsung, will start large‑scale manufacturing in May. This update follows a previous post that said the whole device would go into production by July. Earlier this year, Samsung showcased a prototype of its lat

celebrities

Smear Tactics in Hollywood: A Deep Dive

March 13, 2026

The new audio clip shows a PR team plotting negative stories about a film producer. A digital fixer told a top publicist to create anonymous sites with no proof that the producer was involved in sex trafficking. The fixer urged “really heavy” accusations, linking the producer to wealthy men an

politics

Unclear Messages: What the U. S. Really Wants From Iran

March 13, 2026

The United States began striking Iranian targets on February 28, a move that surprised many because it came from a president who had campaigned against foreign wars. The campaign was launched without asking Congress for permission and without a clear plan shared with the public. Now, officials must

business

Slow Growth and Rising Fuel Costs: How the US Economy Is Feeling the Heat

March 13, 2026

The United States saw a modest 0. 7 % rise in GDP during the last quarter, a sharp drop from the earlier estimate of 1. 4 %. The slowdown came after a year marked by political turmoil and the government shutdown, which pulled the economy back by about 1. 16 percentage points. Analysts expect that ma

entertainment

A Hollywood Show‑down in a Lockdown

March 13, 2026

The pandemic turned the film world upside down. Studios shut, theaters closed, and big movies were pushed back. Streaming services stepped in, filling the void with new releases that people could watch from home. The Oscars, a ceremony that has never been cancelled in its 93 years, faced an unpre

sports

Team Moves: Who’s Still Free and Where They Might Fit

March 13, 2026

Free‑agency starts with big names dreaming of a scramble, but the first three days often leave only a few hot spots. Some players who were expected to jump between multiple teams are instead waiting for the right offer, and the market shifts from player to team quickly. Even with a few marquee nam

health

Drip Deals: Are IV Vitamins a Smart Choice?

March 13, 2026

People are lining up at colorful “drip bars” across the state, paying $200 to $600 for vitamin infusions that promise quick recovery from a hangover, clearer skin, or better focus. A 34‑year‑old lawyer who usually caught two colds a year says the experience helped him stop getting sick altogether. T