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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

politics

Crash of U. S. refueling plane in Iraq claims four crew lives

March 13, 2026

A military tanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday while flying a refueling mission linked to the Iran war. The U. S. Central Command said that the KC‑135 aircraft went down around 2 p. m. ET, and four of its six crew members were confirmed dead. The status of the remaining two people is unknown,

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

politics

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

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

crime

Truck Attack at Michigan Synagogue Sparks Tragic Links to Lebanon

March 13, 2026

A violent incident unfolded Thursday afternoon when a vehicle was driven into the doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb near Detroit. The driver crashed through the building’s entrance and moved down a hallway before being confronted by security staff. Police reports indicate that the

technology

Honor’s Slimmer, Cheaper Foldable Phone

March 13, 2026

The newest fold‑up from Honor is making noise for a different reason than most phones: it’s thinner and cheaper. It comes in at just 8. 75 mm when closed, a record for foldables, and it’s only 4 mm wide when opened. The weight is modest at 219 g, so the phone feels light even with its large sc

finance

Gold, Oil and Market Fear: What the Numbers Really Say

March 13, 2026

The market is buzzing with chatter about a possible crash, but the real story is more nuanced. Gold prices are holding steady at $1, 980 per ounce, a level that shows investors are still wary of inflation. Oil is trading near $70 a barrel, its lowest point since last summer, which could signal

crypto

XRP’s Quiet Stand: A Possible Upswing on the Horizon

March 13, 2026

Bitcoin has been moving inside a clear band since early February, hitting both the top and bottom limits again and again. Those highs can either signal a turn or become a launchpad if buyers gain momentum. XRP is currently near the bottom of its own band against Bitcoin, a pattern that started in

weather

Storms, Heat and Cold: A U. S. Weather Rollercoaster

March 13, 2026

A dramatic mix of weather is heading across the United States. In Hawaii, rain has started to pour hard enough that flash floods are a concern on Oahu. Meanwhile the Southwest is about to feel an early heat wave, with Phoenix expected to hit record temperatures that have never been seen this early i