The United States says it is starting a blockade of all maritime traffic at Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up tensions in the region after Iran and the United States failed to reach ...

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President Donald Trump is threatening to close off the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway that he has repeatedly told Iran must be reopened unconditionally. “Effective immediately, the United ...

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Tiger Woods isn't the only prominent former champion who will not be playing in the Masters this week. Last Thursday, three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson announced that he will not participate ...

President Donald Trump on April 7 agreed to stop bombing Iran on the condition that the country relinquishes its grip over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane that affects the global ...

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on January 31 before vanishing overnight. As the investigation drags on with no arrests, a cybersecurity expert says Bitcoin ransom demands could be the ...

Lent is officially over, but Easter Sunday — often considered the most significant holiday in Christianity — is still a couple of days away. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a ...

You might be surprised to see West Texas Intermediate prices above those for benchmark Brent. In fact, WTI contracts are still cheaper than comparable Brent prices. The apparent premium is a function ...

Easter Sunday falls on April 5 in 2026 in the Western Christian calendar. In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, where the holiday is known as Pascha, it will be observed on April 12. Why does Easter ...

NEW YORK — About 100 young adults dressed in business casual were packed into a pizza shop. “Come to church with us!” they shouted in unison. “In New York City!” added Anthony Gross. He flashed a wide ...

Russia has emerged as one of the early winners in the Iran war, as surging oil prices have given its slumping economy a boost and the Trump administration has eased restrictions on Russian oil. But ...