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Iran's Oil Reserves for China Run Dry as US Blockade Tightens
Iran has exhausted the offshore oil reserves that sustained its sales to China during the war, according to one energy-data firm, eliminating a critical financial cushion as a U.S. naval blockade intensifies pressure on its struggling economy.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:59:59 EDTNasdaq Futures Sink as AI Doubts Return, Oil Jumps
Nasdaq futures fell nearly 2% Thursday as growth stocks came under renewed pressure after earnings from mega-caps Tesla and Meta did little to dispel doubts about the AI outlook, while a rebound in oil prices added to market jitters.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:21:00 EDTHealth Insurance Costs Keep Climbing for Workers
People who rely on employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for their coverage this year, with employees at small businesses and their employers especially squeezed by the surging costs, according to a new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF. The 2026 Employer...
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:55:03 EDTAI Agents Becoming Security Nightmare for US Banks
Artificial intelligence is becoming a security nightmare for major U.S. banks, which have discovered unauthorized AI agents accessing customer accounts, Axios reported.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:47:33 EDTZelensky Says Fresh Russian Strikes Show 'No Change' in Kremlin Position
Moscow firing ballistic missiles at Ukraine shortly after talks between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia's Vladimir Putin showed the Kremlin's position on the war had not changed, President Volodymyr Zelenskyyy said Thursday.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:54:49 EDTIran Says 7 Oil Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Fears Grow of Return to War
Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines, Tehran said Thursday, a markedly high number as tensions wind upward over concerns about a return to all-out war.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:21 EDTSaudi Aramco Evacuates Dhahran Headquarters, Sources Say
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has instructed staff to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran and work remotely, six people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.Aramco did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The move marked the first time Aramco had asked...
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:51:34 EDTOmar's Baffling Answer on Ex-Husband's Kinship: 'Not to My Knowledge'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., dismissed long-standing allegations that she married her brother as part of an immigration fraud scheme during a Wednesday interview, although she stopped short of categorically ruling out a family relationship with her former husband.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:21:53 EDTGOP Donor Thiel Breaks With Trump Over Iran War
Billionaire technology investor and major Republican donor Peter Thiel has expressed serious reservations about President Donald Trump's war with Iran, arguing the United States should have never launched the conflict, Politico reported Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:26:36 EDTReports Conflict on Netanyahu's Iran Strike Plans
Conflicting reports emerged over a planned Israeli attack on Iran as the Financial Times reported Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu ordered preparations but Donald Trump opposed the offensive, while The Jerusalem Post denied any attack was ordered or imminent.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:40:35 EDTPoll: Becerra Leads Hilton by 27 Points in Calif.
Democrat Xavier Becerra has a commanding lead over Republican challenger Steve Hilton in the race for California governor in a new poll from Emerson College.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:57:18 EDTFranklin Graham Urges Prayerful Voting in Midterms
Evangelist Rev. Franklin Graham urged Americans on Wed. to carefully consider the differences between Republicans and Democrats before casting ballots in the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:20:22 EDTGoodell: NFL Confident About Paris Game Amid Protests
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is comfortable with its security level ahead of Sunday’s Paris game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:51:42 EDTTrump Gives Darline Graham Last-Minute Boost in S.C.
President Donald Trump traveled to South Carolina on Wednesday to boost U.S. Sen. Darline Graham.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:11:18 EDTUS Pulls Diplomats From Saudi Arabia as Conflict Escalates
The State Dept. on Wed. ordered nonessential U.S. diplomats and family members to leave Saudi Arabia amid deadly attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, underscoring how the Trump administration's war against Iran has expanded into a broader regional conflict.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:51:41 EDTPollster Allocco to Newsmax: Not Seeing Signs of Blue Wave in Senate
Polling expert Patrick Allocco told Newsmax on Wednesday that predictions of a Democrat blue wave in the Senate are unsupported by voting patterns.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:31:53 EDTMacron Pushes Back as Trump, Vance Tie France Riots to Migrant Surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday pushed back against President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over their claims that unchecked immigration has contributed to violent unrest in France, accusing foreign leaders of spreading misleading information and...
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:11 EDT6 Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Marriage Fraud Ring
Wedding rings were exchanged, and photos of a smiling bride and well-dressed groom made it look like these were legitimate marriages.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:57:31 EDTGOP Fears Mississippi Senate Race Is in Play
Mississippi, a Republican stronghold that hasn't elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 44 years, is suddenly drawing serious attention from both parties as Republicans confront an unexpectedly broad Senate battlefield, Axios reported Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:44:35 EDTUkraine at UN: Russia Using Cubans as 'Cannon Fodder'
A Ukrainian diplomat accused Russia on Monday of exploiting Cubans as "cannon fodder" in its war against Ukraine, telling a U.S.-hosted panel at the United Nations that more than 1,000 Cuban nationals have signed up to fight for Moscow.
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