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March 10, 2026

The Iran war bill is rising — and you’re already paying it

The war in Iran is costing American taxpayers close to $1 billion a day — and maybe more. Tuesday could be especially pricey. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it would bring the “most intense day” of U.S. strikes on Iran so far in the 11 days since the conflict began. So far, U.S. forces have […]

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March 10, 2026

States look to tell AI what jobs it can’t take, as UBI calls get louder

Artificial intelligence has become the personal assistant, doctor, lawyer and even psychologist for a growing number of Americans, so much so that we’re now seeing mass layoffs with AI being blamed. The question then becomes how many unemployed workers must this new technology result in before calls for universal basic income become too loud to […]

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March 10, 2026

Anthropic says military blacklisting was retaliatory in lawsuit filings

One of the country’s most advanced artificial intelligence companies is suing the federal government, saying its decision to blacklist the organization was rooted in politics, not policy. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed two lawsuits against the U.S. government on Monday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth effectively blacklisted the company from working with them. Anthropic alleges […]

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March 10, 2026

Trump says Iran War is ‘very complete’ in interview, contradicting Hegseth

President Donald Trump said Monday that the Iran War is “very complete” and the operation could end soon, according to Weijia Jiang, the senior White House correspondent for CBS News. He made the comments in a brief telephone interview with Jiang. However, Trump’s statement conflicted with those of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who told CBS […]

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March 10, 2026

How the Iran war set off a week of oil price swings, and what comes next

The price of a barrel of oil has been on a roller coaster ride as the war with Iran enters its second week. U.S. officials are looking to bring down prices, but proposed solutions face serious headwinds, according to industry analysts.  Amid the conflict, oil tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, which typically sees […]

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March 10, 2026

Americans didn’t largely oppose war. Military strikes in Iran changed that

America’s joint military strikes with Israel have largely been met with disapproval from Americans as many see oil prices rise and President Donald Trump’s remarks on American casualties. The opinions are a stark difference from support for other prominent military actions in the past 25 years. Several polls conducted in the past week revealed between […]

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March 9, 2026

Importers shift supply chain strategy ahead of July tariff deadline

The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s earlier emergency tariffs, and a federal appeals court has now cleared the way for refunds to move forward. But for importers — and for shoppers who could still face higher prices and longer delivery times — the uncertainty has not gone away. Instead, the ruling shifted companies […]

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March 9, 2026

Video appears to show US Tomahawk hitting base near school where 175 died

A new video appears to show a missile striking a building inside an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base in the southern Iranian town of Minab. The footage provides new visual evidence for the investigation into the Feb. 28 blast that Iran says destroyed a nearby elementary school and killed more than 175, mostly young […]

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March 9, 2026

Iran names new supreme leader as attacks continue; Oil shock sparks $5 gas fears

Iran names a new supreme leader — and within hours, missiles and drones fly again across the region. Plus, oil markets react to the escalation. Drivers in the U.S. begin seeing the impact at the pump. And an explosive device is thrown near the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the weekend. […]