Oil prices climb back to where they were in May and drag Wall Street lower
Oil prices keep climbing as the war with Iran keeps clogging the global flow of crude, and they got back to where they were before the summer on Thursday.
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An Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 4, including children, and other Mideast developments
An Israeli strike killed at least four people in northern Gaza, including two children, hospital officials said Thursday.
Republicans slam Democrats and declare devotion to Trump during unusual midterm convention
Republicans opened their unique midterm convention that's being described as a “Trump-a-Palooza.”
People attend the Republican convention, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) DALLAS (AP) — Republicans used the opening night of their unusual midterm convention on Wednesday to hammer Democrats as extremists and pledge unwavering devotion to President Donald Trump, proudly placing their party’s undisputed leader at the center of upcoming midterm elections — even if his low approval…
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections.
Oil surges above $100 a barrel as US and Iran launch new attacks, while gasoline prices also jump
Oil prices shot past $100 a barrel Wednesday as fighting between the U.S. and Iran escalated, threatening to increase costs for consumers and businesses worldwide.
US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships.
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages, the White House said Tuesday, as part of a trade war that shows little sign of cooling off.
Republicans gather in Dallas for two-day midterm convention billed as a ‘Trump-a-Palooza’
Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a highly unusual midterm convention, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that will put President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not.
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump
Americans are more skeptical of government information than they were a few years ago, with majorities now saying they have little or no trust in federal government information about elections and politics, foreign affairs or the environment, a new poll finds.
Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage
Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands and ripping up stretches of beachside roads.
