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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control

  • Africanews - News

Tensions are ongoing over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz as both the United States and Iran are claiming control of the waterway. A recent escalation of the attacks in the region is driving oil prices in several countries.

US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens.

US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens.

  • StringersHub

Shotlist Doral, Florida, USA - Recent 1. Various of Venezuelan community members getting together 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish dubbed in English) Diner Viloria, Venezuelan living in Florida: "I think the deal is good, very good. The problem of conditions is being done. The resource is in the ground…

Kevin Reddington Clashes With Judge Over Holdout Juror’s Reasonable Doubt

Kevin Reddington Clashes With Judge Over Holdout Juror’s Reasonable Doubt

  • TMZ

Clancy's lawyer, Kevin Reddington, was clearly upset, challenging the judge that he was not considering the concern of 11 jurors that the holdout is violating the law by not properly considering reasonable doubt. The judge fired back ... he has sufficiently probed and believes the holdout is…

Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal

Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal

  • Wion - World News

A tense new fault line in Venezuela's post-Maduro era. Opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has questioned the interim government's massive oil deal with the US — which grants Washington access to over 65 billion barrels, nearly 20% of Venezuela's reserves. While calling…

Trump Administration Takes Mail-In Ballot Rules Fight to US Supreme Court.

Trump Administration Takes Mail-In Ballot Rules Fight to US Supreme Court.

  • StringersHub

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow stricter mail-in ballot rules ahead of November elections.

U.S. takeover threatens China’s oil-backed loans

U.S. takeover threatens China’s oil-backed loans

  • Wion - World News

The battle over Venezuela's vast energy reserves has entered a dramatic geopolitical phase. A new deal grants the U.S. operational access to oilfields containing 65 billion barrels, displacing assets previously operated by Chinese and Russian energy firms. The move jeopardizes billions of do…

She used Flock camera data to track her ex

She used Flock camera data to track her ex

  • USA Today - Vertical

An officer repeatedly accessed Flock camera data on her ex and his girlfriend. They say it explained why she kept showing up.

Funerals held in Iran for wedding party victims of US missile strikes

Funerals held in Iran for wedding party victims of US missile strikes

  • Aljazeera - AJ+

Funerals were held in southern Iran for four people, including two children, killed in US missile strikes on a wedding party near Sirik.

Maria Bartiromo abruptly out at Fox News

Maria Bartiromo abruptly out at Fox News

  • USA Today - News

Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News, ending a high profile run and prompting major changes across Fox Business programming.

Will Kehler talks about September 11, 2001 anniversary

Will Kehler talks about September 11, 2001 anniversary

  • Mike Conley
Chevron Bets Big on Venezuela’s Oil Comeback

Chevron Bets Big on Venezuela’s Oil Comeback

  • Cheddar

Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela after President Trump announced a sweeping deal aimed at developing the country’s enormous oil reserves.

TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

TSA Braces for Record 17M Travelers Labor Day

  • WooGlobe - News

The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 17 million travelers at U.S. airports between Thursday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 9, as Labor Day weekend caps off a record-breaking summer of travel. United Airlines anticipates about 3.4 million passengers, r…

US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions

US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions

  • FMM - F24 Video Clips

US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American country agreed to grant the United States control of a huge chunk of its vast oil reserves. President Donald Trump has talked up the agreement on Venezuela's oil reserves as…

What Are The Best National Parks In The US?

What Are The Best National Parks In The US?

  • unbranded - Lifestyle

The US has 63 official national parks, but which ones are the best and most breathtaking? Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park is a must-see, with its enormous crimson cliffs carved by the Colorado River. Visitors can take in the views from the Rim Trail or hike into the canyon for a closer …

Why Sweets Cravings Hit at Night?

Why Sweets Cravings Hit at Night?

  • WooGlobe - News

Craving sweets after dinner is common and can have several causes, according to a September 2, 2026 report from Verywell Health. Experts say cutting out too much sugar can create perceived deprivation, while food advertising and social media can trigger cravings. Sugar also activates the bra…

Tiger Woods pleas out of DUI case, loses driver's license for 5 years

Tiger Woods pleas out of DUI case, loses driver's license for 5 years

  • USA Today - Vertical

Tiger Woods' driver's license was suspended for five years and he will pay $1,500 in fines in a plea agreement.

Tiger Woods loses driver's license for five years after plea deal

Tiger Woods loses driver's license for five years after plea deal

  • USA Today - Vertical

Tiger Woods gets five-year driver's license suspension and must pay a $1,500 fine after his DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving.

Gloria Steinem, pioneering voice of the women's movement, dies at 92.

Gloria Steinem, pioneering voice of the women's movement, dies at 92.

  • StringersHub

Gloria Steinem, the pioneering American journalist and feminist activist who helped transform the women's rights movement, has died at the age of 92

Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus

Vigil honors Haitian migrant Pierre Damas Bel in Columbus

  • USA Today - Vertical

Community members and officials gathered outside Columbus City Hall to remember 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel and demand immigrant justice.

Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system?

Did DOGE ruin America’s food safety system?

  • Aljazeera

Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts to the FDA, CDC and state health systems weakened US food safety monitoring.

Canada excluded from U.S. beef import expansion

Canada excluded from U.S. beef import expansion

  • CBC - Top Stories

The United States plans to import an extra 300,000 metric tons of beef trimmings over the next three months. President Donald Trump signed a special proclamation to make this happen, and lower prices for consumers. However, Canada's beef industry won't be part of it.

The Secret to Dolly Parton's Universal Appeal

The Secret to Dolly Parton's Universal Appeal

  • Future Publishing - The Week - Vertical

What makes Dolly Parton so universally adored? This clip from 'The Week Unwrapped' delves into why the country music legend is one of the most popular celebrities, comparing her appeal to figures like David Attenborough and the Queen.

El Paso Times podcast: Gina Hinojosa talks path to victory in Texas

El Paso Times podcast: Gina Hinojosa talks path to victory in Texas

  • USA Today - News

Hinojosa sat down with the El Paso Times to discuss her campaign for governor, the issues shaping the race and what she believes Democrats must do to win.

'We have to be realistic' about Canada-U.S. situation, Bank of Canada governor says

'We have to be realistic' about Canada-U.S. situation, Bank of Canada governor says

  • CBC English

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says while he hopes for a return to a 'more normal' Canada-U.S. relationship, he doesn't anticipate getting back to 'where we were' when dealing with an American administration that favours tariffs and protectionism.

Why Florida officials agreed to plea deal with Tiger Woods

Why Florida officials agreed to plea deal with Tiger Woods

  • USA Today - Vertical

State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, Thomas Bakkedahl, explained to reporters the reasons his office agreed to reduced charges against Tiger Woods.

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