Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
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Friday, May 01, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026
These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?
The 2026 World Cup faces big challenges with only 100 days to go
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S.
FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records
After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup — with a catch
No toll boost for major Seattle route during World Cup
With the World Cup coming to Kansas City, these fans get to root for their home counties here
Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup
Trump awarded 1st FIFA Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino at 2026 World Cup draw
The World Cup draw is here. Here's why it matters — and how it will work
FIFA head says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new peace prize
'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup
World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap
The 2026 World Cup faces big challenges with only 100 days to go
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S.
FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records
After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup — with a catch
No toll boost for major Seattle route during World Cup
With the World Cup coming to Kansas City, these fans get to root for their home counties here
Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup
Trump awarded 1st FIFA Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino at 2026 World Cup draw
The World Cup draw is here. Here's why it matters — and how it will work
FIFA head says 'you will see' at World Cup draw if Trump receives new peace prize
'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup
World Cup ticket sales are about to begin. Scoring them may not be easy — or cheap
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Friday, April 24, 2026
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
New data shows China came into the Iran war with over 3x the strategic oil reserves of the US
China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
New data shows China came into the Iran war with over 3x the strategic oil reserves of the US
China's Xi, in call with Saudi crown prince, calls for Strait of Hormuz to remain open
Monday, April 20, 2026
Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say
Trump says Energy secretary ‘totally wrong’ on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year
Oil and Gas Rise As Hormuz Tensions Flare Ahead of Iran Deadline
Watch as US Marines seize Iranian cargo ship
UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
White House budget director Vought declines to tell senators cost of Iran war
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Oil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open,' Trump says regime has agreed to indefinitely suspend nuclear program
Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares
The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote
Trump says Energy secretary ‘totally wrong’ on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year
Oil and Gas Rise As Hormuz Tensions Flare Ahead of Iran Deadline
Watch as US Marines seize Iranian cargo ship
UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
White House budget director Vought declines to tell senators cost of Iran war
Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days
Oil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open,' Trump says regime has agreed to indefinitely suspend nuclear program
Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares
The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
Fuel protests have Ireland's government facing possible no-confidence vote
Sunday, April 19, 2026
U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran
Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Iran reimposes restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz as gunboats fire on tanker
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran Broadcasts Hormuz Strait Shut as Owners Report Gunfire
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in forc
Trump vows to sink Iranian ships approaching a U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Trump says
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon
Trump makes his case for Iran war, saying it will end 'shortly' but more strikes are ahead
Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?
Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'
Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war
After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home
Trump muses about Vance vs. Rubio as Iran peace talks heat up
Iranian official says US 'maximalist' demands stall face-to-face talks
Iran reimposes restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz as gunboats fire on tanker
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran Broadcasts Hormuz Strait Shut as Owners Report Gunfire
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in forc
Israel and Lebanon agree to start peace negotiations after rare talks in D.C.
Israel agrees to a ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Trump says
A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. patrols the Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?
A U.S. jet goes down over Iran, a U.S. official confirms
Paramedics pay the price of war in Lebanon
Trump makes his case for Iran war, saying it will end 'shortly' but more strikes are ahead
Is the U.S. threatening to commit war crimes in Iran?
Trump makes his case for war with Iran, saying the conflict is 'nearing completion'
Israel strikes Lebanon as Trump is set to deliver a speech on the Iran war
After Israel's invasion, many in southern Lebanon worry they'll never go home
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Thursday, April 02, 2026
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What to know about Trump's future presidential library, which he says may be a hotel
Trump shares a look at his future presidential library. Here's what to know about it
Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library
Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
With DeSantis signature, Trump airport renaming comes in for landing
Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
What to know about Trump's future presidential library, which he says may be a hotel
Trump shares a look at his future presidential library. Here's what to know about it
Trump shares renderings of a towering presidential library
Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
With DeSantis signature, Trump airport renaming comes in for landing
Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed
Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
ATrump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Trump tells upset allies 'go get your own oil' as US gas prices hit $4 a gallonA
Trump tells Europe 'Go get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
Iran's strike wounded over a dozen U.S. personnel and hit valuable jets in Saudi Arabia
4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Trump says his 'preference' would be to 'take the oil in Iran'
Trump tells upset allies 'go get your own oil' as US gas prices hit $4 a gallonA
Trump tells Europe 'Go get your own oil,' Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
Iran's strike wounded over a dozen U.S. personnel and hit valuable jets in Saudi Arabia
4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Trump says his 'preference' would be to 'take the oil in Iran'
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Friday, March 27, 2026
Gulf states tell US ending the war is not enough, Iran’s capabilities must be degraded
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
Is Iran trolling Trump?
Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio heads to Europe to try to garner support for the Iran war
How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
Israeli public opinion on Iran war; what is moving through the Strait of Hormuz?
The Army's 82nd Airborne Division is deploying to Iran. What are their capabilities
The 82nd Airborne is headed to the Middle East. Do we know why?
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
The U.S. and Iran are in 'indirect talks,' says intermediary Pakistan, as war rages on
Inside Trump's daily video montage briefing on the Iran war
Iran rejects Trump's proposal to end the war and lays out 5 conditions
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
Why the UAE is bearing the brunt of Iran’s missile and drone attacks
Ex-NATO ambassador: Iran war will have ‘far greater reverberations’ than war in Iraq
Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown
Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
Israel Says War Isn’t Ending Even as Trump Touts Peace Talks
Trump declares victory and claims Iran offers a 'prize' in talks Iran has denied having
Retired general: Iranians will be able to ‘hang in there for a couple of years minimally’
Iran launches new strikes, denies Trump's claim of 'very strong talks.' Here's what's happening on day 25 of the war.
Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say
Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text
US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon, WaPo reports
Is Iran trolling Trump?
Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio heads to Europe to try to garner support for the Iran war
How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird
Israeli public opinion on Iran war; what is moving through the Strait of Hormuz?
The Army's 82nd Airborne Division is deploying to Iran. What are their capabilities
The 82nd Airborne is headed to the Middle East. Do we know why?
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
The U.S. and Iran are in 'indirect talks,' says intermediary Pakistan, as war rages on
Inside Trump's daily video montage briefing on the Iran war
Iran rejects Trump's proposal to end the war and lays out 5 conditions
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
Why the UAE is bearing the brunt of Iran’s missile and drone attacks
Ex-NATO ambassador: Iran war will have ‘far greater reverberations’ than war in Iraq
Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause in Iran showdown
Iran still reviewing US proposal despite negative initial response, senior Iranian official says
Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues counterproposal as strikes land across the Mideast
Israel Says War Isn’t Ending Even as Trump Touts Peace Talks
Trump declares victory and claims Iran offers a 'prize' in talks Iran has denied having
Retired general: Iranians will be able to ‘hang in there for a couple of years minimally’
Iran launches new strikes, denies Trump's claim of 'very strong talks.' Here's what's happening on day 25 of the war.
Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states, while diplomatic efforts gather pace
US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say
Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping; France tables rival text
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
DEA names Colombian president 'priority target' as US prosecutors probe ties to drug trafficker
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, killing 2 'narco-terrorists'
What U.S. history with Iraq's oil can tell us about what could happen in Venezuela
Exclusive-US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela leader's cooperation
Marco Rubio tells senators Venezuela transition won't be fast or easy
Rubio faces Senate scrutiny as he defends Venezuela policy
All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes
After vanishing from view, two US-seized Venezuela oil tankers reappear near Puerto Rico
Major plumbing headache haunts $13 billion U.S. carrier off the coast of Venezuela
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, killing 2 'narco-terrorists'
What U.S. history with Iraq's oil can tell us about what could happen in Venezuela
Exclusive-US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela leader's cooperation
Marco Rubio tells senators Venezuela transition won't be fast or easy
Rubio faces Senate scrutiny as he defends Venezuela policy
All eyes are on Rubio as he navigates the world in 2 critical roles
U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes
After vanishing from view, two US-seized Venezuela oil tankers reappear near Puerto Rico
Major plumbing headache haunts $13 billion U.S. carrier off the coast of Venezuela
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips
War with Iran strands about 20,000 seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
Ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz has plunged. The White House response keeps shifting.
Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help
The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
'We never asked for a ceasefire,' says Iran's foreign minister, as war keeps raging
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad again urges Americans to leave Iraq as Trump touts strikes on Iran
Why U.S. allies are saying 'no' to Trump
Trump demands NATO and China police the Strait of Hormuz. So far they aren't joining
Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say
Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping
War with Iran strands about 20,000 seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz
Ship traffic in Strait of Hormuz has plunged. The White House response keeps shifting.
Trump side-stepped diplomacy on his way to war in Iran. Now, he's asking China and others for help
The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
'We never asked for a ceasefire,' says Iran's foreign minister, as war keeps raging
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad again urges Americans to leave Iraq as Trump touts strikes on Iran
Why U.S. allies are saying 'no' to Trump
Trump demands NATO and China police the Strait of Hormuz. So far they aren't joining
Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighboring countries but affirms its right to self-defence
As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say
Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping
Monday, March 16, 2026
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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