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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation

AI company Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk’ designation

World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them

World leaders eye oil reserves, but so far hold off on tapping them

Five Guys CEO on how chain will ‘get it right’ after BOGO offer went bad

Five Guys CEO on how chain will ‘get it right’ after BOGO offer went bad

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90

US stocks erase a big early loss and rise after oil prices whip from nearly $120 back below $90

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Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East

Oil prices swing wildly as Iran war threatens transport routes and production across Middle East

Gas prices jump dramatically across DC region amid war in Middle East

Gas prices jump dramatically across DC region amid war in Middle East

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Adventist HealthCare closing its Germantown Emergency Center

Adventist HealthCare closing its Germantown Emergency Center

White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations

White House says it fired NTSB member over misconduct but Todd Inman denies the allegations

Don’t just grumble or rant, here’s how to complain and get results

Don’t just grumble or rant, here’s how to complain and get results

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Hungary will set a price cap on gasoline and diesel, Orbán says

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

Once a beacon of cheap homes, Nevada has become a symbol of America’s struggle with high costs

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Hims & Hers Health and Novo Nordisk end lawsuit over weight loss medications, enter collaboration

Future of Voice of America unclear, after judge rules Kari Lake had no authority to overhaul VOA

Future of Voice of America unclear, after judge rules Kari Lake had no authority to overhaul VOA

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

As Iran war shakes energy system, some see powerful argument for renewable energy

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026: What the latest numbers show

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as the Iran war impedes production and shipping

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony

NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration

NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration

Tysons Galleria loses longtime department store tenant

Tysons Galleria loses longtime department store tenant

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Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

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