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Industry with business model not yet firmly established and investments financed by huge debts is particularly at risk Donald Trump’s most immediate concern in demanding Iran reopen the strait of Hormuz may be rocketing US gasoline prices, but if the conflict drags on, higher energy costs will be felt far beyond the pumps. Systemically higher … Read more

Unlike Trump’s cronies in the White House, outside voices are not so easily disciplined. There’s a lesson here for all future political movements If you spend enough time swiping online, you may have seen skits by the American comedian and influencer Druski (real name Drew Desbordes), in which he parodies everything from Republican patriots to … Read more

Market volatility caused by Middle East conflict exposes energy traders to heavy losses and rumours of insider trading at the highest level On the weekend that US-Israeli drones first began to rain down on Tehran, energy traders across the world’s major financial centres began to redraw their strategies. When they returned to their trading desks … Read more

Future funding for the U.S. war with Iran is uncertain after some Republicans said they would not support the White House’s request for a massive increase in defense spending. Some Republican lawmakers say they will not support more money for the war until Congress gets a say. NBC News’ Julie Tsikrin reports.

An emergency motion argues that the pause on construction leaves the White House ‘open and exposed’. Key US politics stories from Saturday 4 April at a glance A judge’s order to stop construction work on the White House ballroom poses security risks, the Trump administration argued in an emergency motion that seeks to set aside … Read more

Elite Eight hero Mullins ices Huskies’ lead in final minute Winner of Arizona-Michigan awaits in championship UConn got another critical three-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game after beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night. They are seeking their third championship in … Read more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday pushed back on claims by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., that ICE agents struck an “asylum seeker,” saying the man is an illegal immigrant who caused a crash while trying to evade arrest. DHS told Fox News that the man in question is a Honduran illegal immigrant … Read more

Wilder wins heavyweight contest on split decision British boxer earns hero’s reception in final fight Deontay Wilder consigned the British heavyweight Derek Chisora to defeat in his final bout but only after an exhilarating fight-of-the-year contender at a raucous O2 Arena. In the 50th bout of Chisora’s eventful professional career, Del Boy showed remarkable powers … Read more

Alleged drunk driver in custody after 11 people transported by ground and two by air during Lao New Year parade More than 20 people were injured on Saturday after an alleged drunk driver plowed into pedestrians at a Louisiana parade celebrating the Lao New Year, according to KADN-TV (Fox 15). The driver, who has not … Read more

FBI Director Kash Patel issued a direct warning to anyone who attacks law enforcement, vowing Saturday that those who “touch a cop” will be tracked down and arrested amid growing concerns over violence against officers. The comments came while Patel was speaking on SiriusXM Patriot’s “Breitbart News Saturday,” discussing violence against federal officers. “You have … Read more