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Trump temporarily lifts ship rule to keep oil flowing

March 18, 2026

President Trump has announced a 60‑day pause on the Jones Act, an old law that requires U. S. ships and crews for domestic cargo moves. The waiver is aimed at speeding the flow of oil, gas, fertilizer and coal into American ports while military operations in the Middle East continue. The move comes

politics

Oil Prices Spike After Iran’s Energy Site Strikes

March 18, 2026

A sudden attack on a major gas field in southern Iran sent global oil prices soaring, pushing the benchmark crude close to $110 a barrel. The hit targeted facilities that process gas from the South Pars field, a massive offshore reserve shared with Qatar. Because Iran relies heavily on this domestic

politics

Oil Trade Opens: U. S. , Venezuela, and the Price Game

March 18, 2026

The United States has relaxed some rules that once stopped its companies from buying Venezuelan oil. This change comes as global prices climb after Iran stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil. The move is meant to boost supply and give U. S. firms a chance to invest in Ve

politics

Pulse Nightclub is torn down a decade after the deadly attack

March 18, 2026

A gray stone building that once hosted one of America’s worst shootings is now rubble. The site, where a gunman killed 49 people and wounded many more, will be replaced by a memorial. The demolition happened after the city bought the property in 2023. The attacker, Omar Mateen, was shot dead by pol

politics

Trump Lets Foreign Ships Carry Oil to Cut Prices

March 18, 2026

President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,

politics

Democrats Shift to Big‑Tax Plans as Populist Move

March 18, 2026

In recent months the Democratic Party has moved from vague anti‑Trump slogans to concrete tax ideas. Earlier, many saw them as a group without clear plans beyond anger at the former president. Now they have rolled out several proposals that aim to tax the wealthy and redistribute money. Bernie Sand

entertainment

Big Variety of New Films From Hong Kong Studio

March 18, 2026

The studio has a lot of new movies and shows. They show action, fantasy, history and real‑life stories. The first film is a fast‑moving thriller called “Furious Attack. ” It has two famous fighters, Andy On and Philip Ng. The hero used to be a soldier. He goes into a dangerous area in My

crime

Power Struggles: Why Cutting Off Cartel Leaders Fails

March 18, 2026

Trump’s call for a “military coalition” against drug cartels in Latin America has sparked debate. The idea of eliminating cartel bosses—an approach likened to cutting off a Hydra’s heads—seems simple, but history shows it often backfires. When one leader dies, others step up, and the power vacuum ca

politics

Every Vote Matters: Why the Right to Vote Is a Shared Promise

March 18, 2026

In recent weeks, Senate rules are being reshaped to make voting harder for many Americans. The change comes from lawmakers who previously helped pass a bill that broke the filibuster to protect voting rights. Now, those same voices are pushing rules that could suppress ballots. The fight for fair e

health

US Drug Prices: A Mixed Reality

March 18, 2026

The TrumpRx site launched in January promised cheaper medicines for Americans, but a recent check shows that about one third of the 54 drugs listed are actually cheaper in Britain. The UK, which also struck a deal to keep U. S. drug tariffs out of the way, pays 67 % to 82 % less for drugs like Pfize