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FinanceMar 6

Oil and Gas Prices Rise as Markets React to Reported US Hormuz Escort Plan

Energy markets showed gains as traders assessed reports of a potential US military escort plan for the Strait of Hormuz.

10 sources
OtherMar 25

US Army Raises Maximum Enlistment Age to 42, Removes Marijuana Conviction Barrier

The US Army has increased its maximum recruitment age from 35 to 42 and eliminated restrictions for applicants with legal marijuana convictions.

6 sources
FinanceMar 31

Corporate M&A Activity Reaches $1.3 Trillion as Nike Reports Declining Sales

Merger and acquisition activity has reached $1.3 trillion this year while Nike faces sales challenges in multiple regions amid its turnaround efforts.

5 sources
OtherApr 29

Illinois woman pleads guilty to distributing animal torture videos online

Amanda Leigh Fourez admitted to paying for and distributing videos showing monkeys being tortured and killed for an online group.

2 sources
EntertainmentMar 17

Sean Penn wins Oscar but skips ceremony for Ukraine meeting with Zelensky

Actor Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor at the 98th Academy Awards but was absent from the ceremony, instead meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

5 sources
FinanceMar 11

Hedge Fund Manager Boaz Weinstein Criticizes Private Credit Market, Seeks Discounted Assets

Boaz Weinstein warns of problems in the private credit sector while his fund pursues discounted bids on private assets.

14 sources
PoliticsApr 8

Cook Political Report Adjusts House Race Ratings as Democrats Show Gains in Georgia

Cook Political Report shifted multiple House races toward Democrats while a Georgia special election showed significant Democratic improvement.

3 sources
WorldApr 26

Israel Orders Evacuation of Seven Lebanese Towns After Soldier Killed

Israel issued evacuation warnings for seven Lebanese towns following the death of an Israeli soldier, expanding beyond previously established buffer zones.

1 source
WorldMar 6

Reports conflict on status of Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Conflicting reports emerge about Mexican cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, with some claiming death while others suggest family deception tactics.

6 sources
FinanceApr 5

JBS Workers End Three-Week Strike at Colorado Meatpacking Plant

Thousands of workers at a JBS meatpacking plant in Colorado agreed to end their three-week strike and return to work to resume negotiations.

4 sources
WorldMar 17

China Restricts Fertilizer Exports Amid Global Price Surge from Ukraine War

China has implemented new controls on fertilizer exports as the conflict in Ukraine drives up global agricultural commodity prices.

4 sources
PoliticsApr 18

Scottish First Minister Predicts SNP Majority in Upcoming Holyrood Election

John Swinney forecasts his Scottish National Party will secure at least 65 seats in next month's Scottish Parliament election.

2 sources
PoliticsMar 6

ICE facility in Texas faces measles outbreak, closure reports

A measles outbreak at an ICE detention facility in Texas has led to quarantines, with reports the facility may close.

9 sources
HealthMar 9

Military Personnel with Havana Syndrome Seek Recognition, Lab Tests Device

U.S. military personnel affected by Havana Syndrome are seeking government recognition while reports emerge of lab testing on a potential related device.

8 sources
WorldApr 13

Deadly Stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Fortress Kills at Least 25 People

A crowd crush at the entrance to Haiti's historic Citadelle Laferrière fortress killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more.

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