Oil prices will drop after Iran war ends ‘in the next few weeks,’ Energy Secretary Chris Wright says

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WASHINGTON — Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted that soaring oil prices will cool off within the “next few weeks” after the war in Iran ends, while sidestepping a question about whether he expects crude to top $200 a barrel. Oil prices have been hovering around $100 a barrel in the futures markets since President Trump announced a […]


Southwest ends open seating after 54 years. We took the last flight

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OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN — The 112 passengers on this Southwest Airlines red-eye from Honolulu to Los Angeles were the last in the airline’s more than 54-year history to scramble for a seat on board. Before dawn on Tuesday, Southwest ended its quirky (or anxiety-inducing, depending on the traveler) open-seating policy in favor of assigned […]


GM posts 5.5% U.S. sales gain in 2025, while Jeep ends annual declines

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2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X with Carbon Aero package GM DETROIT — General Motors on Monday reported a 5.5% increase in its annual U.S. sales in 2025, despite a 6.9% decrease during the fourth quarter. The Detroit automaker’s results were driven last year by incremental sales of EVs as well as gains in large SUVs and […]


Florida gambling fraud scheme ends in seven-year sentence

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The U.S. District Judge Virginia Covington has sentenced a man in Tampa, Florida, to seven years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding and assisting in the filing of false and fraudulent tax returns tied to fabricated gambling winnings and losses. Along with the sentencing, the court has […]


MLS games head to Apple TV in 2026 as Season Pass ends

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Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) scores a goal during the first half against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. Paul Rutherford | Imagn Images Via Reuters Connect Major League Soccer is stepping onto a bigger stage next year, when all of its matches will find a new home on Apple TV. Beginning […]


CNN’s Kasie Hunt interview with GOP rep ends abruptly — claiming she had planned to ask about Jeffrey Epstein

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CNN anchor Kasie Hunt’s interview with Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) was abruptly cut off Tuesday — at which point she claimed she had planned to ask him about convicted sex predator Jeffrey Epstein and alleged “preferential treatment” for his former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. Burchett appeared on Hunt’s show “The Arena” to discuss corruption in Washington […]



Lachlan Murdoch takes control of media empire after family ends legal battle over Fox, News Corp

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The Murdoch family on Monday resolved the legal battle over control of its media empire, which includes Fox Corp. and News Corp, the company said. Lachlan Murdoch — the executive chairman and CEO of Fox Corp. and chairman of News Corp — will maintain control of the media giant forged by his 94-year-old father, Rupert […]


‘De minimis’ exemption ends globally

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The de minimis exemption, an obscure trade law provision that has simultaneously fueled and eroded businesses across the globe, officially came to an end on Friday following an executive order by President Donald Trump.  For nearly a decade, shipments valued under $800 were allowed to enter the country virtually duty-free and with less oversight. Now, […]


Novo Nordisk ends Wegovy deal with Hims & Hers

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The “Wegovy” brand slimming syringe is sold in the Achat pharmacy in Mitte. The “Wegovy” slimming syringe has been available in Germany for a year. Jens Kalaene | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Novo Nordisk on Monday said it is ending its collaboration with Hims & Hers due to concerns about the telehealth company’s sales […]