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March 2, 2026

Oil prices jump after Iran strikes, Saudi refinery hit; Gas prices could rise

Oil prices surged more than 10% Sunday night after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks targeting shipping and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude pushed toward $80 a barrel, an $8 jump within hours of trading resuming. If those gains hold, drivers could see higher gas prices within days. U.S. crude rose […]

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March 2, 2026

Iran conflict escalates: new strikes, US aircraft crash, oil spike

War in the Middle East escalates after U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader. Tehran launches retaliatory attacks and activates its succession plan. Plus, oil prices surge more than 10% as tankers halt near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher crude prices could push up gas prices within days. And a shooting outside a bar in Austin […]

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March 2, 2026

War in Middle East expands as Iran says it ‘will not negotiate’ with US

The war in the Middle East is expanding after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states Monday. Israel has struck back at Hezbollah in Lebanon. US fighter jets shot down in ‘friendly fire incident’ Kuwait’s defense ministry said several U.S. military aircraft crashed inside its borders […]

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March 2, 2026

‘War is hell’: Hegseth, Caine won’t rule out boots on the ground in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine provided an update on the war in the Middle East Monday morning, marking the first time the Trump administration had faced on-camera questions since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend. In his remarks, Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury “is not a […]

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March 2, 2026

Texas-sized primary with major implications Tuesday in Lone Star State 

The stakes are high on both sides of the aisle in Texas on Tuesday as voters head to the polls for U.S. Senate primaries. Political observers say the results could signal where each party is headed heading into the November midterms — and even the 2028 presidential race. Traditional conservative vs. MAGA challenger Republican Sen. […]

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March 2, 2026

Who rules Iran next? Succession scramble after Khamenei’s death

Iran has formed a temporary three-member leadership council after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack.  The interim council includes President Masoud Pezeshkian, judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei and senior cleric Alireza Arafi, who is serving as the Guardian Council’s representative. Pezeshkian, who sources told ABC News was targeted in Saturday’s […]

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March 2, 2026

At least 22 killed in Pakistan amid protests over US, Israel’s attack on Iran

At least 22 people were killed in Pakistan Sunday as protests broke out over the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran from the day before, in which the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated. More than 120 were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces, The Associated Press wrote. The U.S. Embassy Islamabad […]

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March 1, 2026

Why your bathroom break has you breaking a sweat

Many have heard of cold sweats, night sweats or even nervous sweats. But a less discussed phenomenon known as “poop sweats” is gaining attention for its peculiar symptoms and underlying medical causes. The term “poop sweats” refers to the sudden onset of sweating, flushing, dizziness, or even fainting experienced during a bowel movement. While it […]

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March 1, 2026

What affect will attack on Iran have on oil, gas market?

Oil and gas prices will likely rise following the United States and Israel’s strikes on Iran on Saturday, experts predict, though they say a lot depends on how the situation plays out. Iran, which produced over 3 million barrels per day in January, is the fourth-largest oil producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting […]