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Mar 12 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Rise

Oil markets surged early Thursday, pushing the benchmark Brent crude above $100 a barrel after recent spikes near $120 triggered by attacks on shipping routes. The surge reflects growing worries that supply could be cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint where about one‑fifth of world oil p

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Mar 12 2026CRIME

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Irritated Waters: Boats, Mines and a Burning Question

The Gulf of Oman saw a night of chaos when small boats, said to be from Iran and packed with explosives, struck two fuel tankers near Iraq. The attacks set the ships ablaze and killed a crew member, while four other vessels were hit by projectiles in nearby waters. The tankers carried fuel from Iraq

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Bam Adebayo’s 83‑Point Night: Fans Cheer, Critics Question

The Miami Heat were already winning by 25 points when Bam Adebayo drew an offensive foul that would normally be ignored. Coach Erik Spoelstra, however, challenged the call because Adebayo had already scored 77 points in a previous game and the team wanted even more. The challenge failed, but it show

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

Crazy Night of Grappling and Chaos in Rio

Arman Tsarukyan won a tough match against Muhammad Mokaev in a grappling bout that lasted ten minutes. He used his size and skill to control the fight, grabbing Mokaev’s back and finishing with a rear‑naked choke at 7:46. After the win, Tsarukyan said he still wants to be the top lightweight in t

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Alpha Rocket’s Successful Test: A New Step Toward Bigger, Better Flights

Firefly Aerospace’s newest rocket launch proved that the company is ready for a major upgrade. The Alpha flight lifted off from Vandenberg’s Space Launch Complex 2 on March 11, reaching orbit and dropping a test satellite for Lockheed Martin. The mission also tested the rocket’s second‑stage engine

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

The New Voting Law: What It Means and Why Trump Cares

Trump’s latest push, called the SAVE America Act, wants to change how people vote in the U. S. The bill was already hard to pass in the Senate, but Trump is making it tougher by adding more controversial rules. He wants to stop most mail‑in voting and add limits on transgender athletes and medical c

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Mar 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps’ New 3‑D Driving Makeover

The latest version of Google Maps promises the most substantial change for drivers in more than ten years. Instead of a flat map, it now displays a lively three‑dimensional view that mirrors real buildings, bridges and hills. This visual overhaul helps drivers see exactly where they are on the road.

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Strength Shown While Trump Claims Victory

The U. S. has learned that the Iranian government remains solid, a fact that clashes with President Trump’s repeated claims of a finished war. After eleven days of fighting, intelligence reports say the regime still holds power over its people and is far from collapsing. On the first day of confl

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