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US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that Washington might lift sanctions on Iranian oil that is already being shipped, as energy prices soar due to the war in the Middle East.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 10 minutes ago

Despite 35 points from AJ Dybantsa, BYU has season come to a close against Texas

Dybantsa was 2 points shy of tying the school’s NCAA Tournament record for points in a game, held by Celtics legend Danny Ainge and Jimmer Fredette.

Boston Globe - Sports - 44 minutes ago

Nexstar finalizes acquisition of Tegna's TV stations, despite opposition

Nexstar Media Group has closed its deal to buy Tegna, despite opposition from some state attorneys general.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Markwayne Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul

The 8-7 vote came after a contentious hearing and sent the Cabinet nomination to the full Senate, which could act to confirm the Oklahoma Republican next week.

Boston Globe - Politics - 10 hours ago

Yvette Cooper insists the UK will remain a 'major player' on aid despite cuts

The Foreign Secretary said hard choices had been made on allocations across the world as the Government aims for ‘partnership not paternalism’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours ago

Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul

WASHINGTON — Sen. Markwayne Mullin moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's next homeland security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination.

The Columbian - Politics - 12 hours ago

Baking in rubble: Gaza woman keeps Eid traditions alive despite shortages

Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

American youths are miserable — despite happier young people in the rest of the world

Turns out that Gen Zers aren’t universally unhappy — they’re just sullen in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged, plans one cut despite Iran war concerns

Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Store traffic expected to rise across U.S. Circle K stores despite surging gasoline prices, Couche-Tard CEO says

Retail giant expects sales momentum to continue despite war in the Middle East

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

HONG KONG — About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterwa

The Columbian - US News - 1 day ago

Shepherd Neame says London pubs thriving despite rise in beer prices

The brewer, which runs 285 pubs primarily in the south east of England, hailed an ‘exceptional’ performance for its venues in the capital city.

Independent UK - Business - 1 day ago

Türkiye still top destination for Russian tourists despite Iran war

Türkiye remains the undisputed top vacation spot for Russian tourists heading into the 2026 summer season despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Gulf investors likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 day ago

Iranian state 'strong' despite death of top officials – foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the killing of top Iranian officials by the US and Israel would not cripple the government

Russia Today - World - 2 days ago

EU-US trade remains strong despite tariff pressure, study finds

Despite trade tensions, US–EU goods trade hit a record $1.05 trillion in 2025, while the US goods deficit with the bloc fell just 7%, a study by the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU found.

Euronews - Business - 3 days ago

Top Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks despite ongoing volatility

TipRanks compiles some of the best stocks to own amid the current volatility, according to the Street's top analysts.

CNBC - Opinion - 4 days ago

AI fakes of Middle East war flood X feeds despite new policy

AI-generated videos spreading on Elon Musk’s X depict American troops captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins and U.S. embassies burning, highlighting...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 4 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 6 days ago

SCOTUS gets case on transing kids right, despite three clueless justices

Supreme Court rules 6-3 that California teachers must inform parents when children identify as transgender at school, affirming parental authority.

Fox News - Opinion - 9 days ago

FAI confirms Ireland will fulfil Israel fixtures despite 'deeply distressing' suffering of civilians in Gaza

THE FAI has confirmed it will fulfil its two upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures with Israel, d...

Irish Post - Sports - 22 days ago

Oil prices rise on US inflation optimism despite OPEC supply concern

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled marginally higher on Friday after data showed an overall slowdown in US inflation, helping offset supply concerns as O...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 1 month ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Amazon to appeal against Italian Antitrust fine despite major reduction

U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that it would appeal against a decision by ‌an Italian court that reduced a fine imposed by ‌the country's antitrust...

International The News - Business - 2 months ago

Despite risks, Hong Kong teenagers turn to chatbots for counselling

Around 20 percent of secondary school students in Hong Kong exhibit moderate to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, but nearly half are reluctant to reach out when facing mental health issues.

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago