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Record‑Breaking Guitar Sale Hits $14. 55 Million

March 13, 2026

A black Fender Stratocaster once owned by David Gilmour has just set a new auction record, fetching $14. 55 million from an online bidder after a quick 21‑minute bidding war. The sale took place at Christie’s, the same auction house that handled previous high‑profile instrument sales. Gilmour bou

finance

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

politics

Trump’s Late‑Night Post Amid Rising Casualties

March 13, 2026

At just past midnight, the former president posted a message on his social media platform that praised U. S. military actions against Iran while new reports surfaced of additional American deaths in the same conflict. The post described the United States as “totally destroying” the Iranian regime, l

finance

Inflation Bounces Back as Economy Slows, Pre‑War Shock Looms

March 13, 2026

The first month of 2026 saw a modest rise in consumer prices, according to the Federal Reserve’s favored measure. Prices went up by 0. 3 percent from December, and when compared to last year the jump was 2. 8 percent. Even after removing food and energy, core inflation hit 0. 4 percent monthly and 3

politics

The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

March 13, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u

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Plane crash in Iraq kills six U. S. crew

March 13, 2026

The United States military announced that a KC‑135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members. The incident was reported by U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which confirmed that the loss was not caused by enemy fire or friendly fire. The crash comes amid a two‑week conflic

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

politics

Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

March 13, 2026

Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s

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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

Record‑Breaking Guitar Sale Hits $14. 55 Million

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

Trump’s Late‑Night Post Amid Rising Casualties

Inflation Bounces Back as Economy Slows, Pre‑War Shock Looms

The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

Plane crash in Iraq kills six U. S. crew

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

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

Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

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

Record‑Breaking Guitar Sale Hits $14. 55 Million