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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates After Vessel Strikes and U.S. Air Raids
A new confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz has raised the risk of supply disruptions, higher energy prices and wider…
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US 2-Year Treasury Yield Hits 4.24% as July Fed Hike Bets Build
The US 2-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.24%, its highest level since February 2025, even after three Federal Reserve rate…
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South Carolina Senate Succession Sets Up August GOP Fight After Lindsey Graham’s Death
Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has triggered two contests in South Carolina: an interim Senate appointment and a fast-moving Republican special…
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US CPI Leads a Packed Week for Markets, Fed Testimony and Big Bank Earnings
June US CPI, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony and the start of bank earnings season headline a week that could…
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Fabian Society Claims Spark UK Political Debate After Rupert Lowe Remarks
Comments by MP Rupert Lowe have pushed the Fabian Society into the center of a wider argument over Labour’s ideology,…
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Federal Judge Halts Trump Anti-DEI Grant Conditions for 11 California and Oregon Localities
A federal court blocked anti-DEI conditions tied to federal grants for 11 West Coast local governments. The ruling preserves access…
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NYC Rents Hit Record Highs as Manhattan Median Reaches $5,295
New York City rents climbed to fresh records in June 2026, underscoring a severe supply squeeze in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and…
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Sports Betting and Market Trust Erode as Integrity Questions Spread
Growing concerns over insider information, opaque disclosures and gambling-linked scandals are undermining trust in both sports betting and financial markets.…
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France Robotics Push Gains Focus as Renault Tests Calvin Humanoid
Renault’s pilot of the Calvin humanoid robot has sharpened debate over how France should address factory labor shortages. The project…
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Ukraine Cabinet Reshuffle Begins After PM Yulia Svyrydenko Resigns
Ukraine has begun a broader cabinet reshuffle after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on July 12, 2026. The move could…
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Iran Mediation Efforts Temper Oil Spike as Markets Reprice Risk
Iran said mediation efforts by Qatar, Oman, and Pakistan are continuing, offering a limited sign that diplomacy with the U.S.…
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US-Iran Tensions Lift Oil as Strait of Hormuz Closure Rattles Markets
US-Iran tensions remained the dominant market driver as the Strait of Hormuz stayed effectively closed, pushing crude prices sharply higher.…