FBI Joins Investigation Into Possible Oil Tanker Cyberattack
The Coast Guard did not identify the ship, but Iranian state media named it the VL Prosperity, a Liberian-flagged supertanker capable of carrying about 2.3 million barrels of oil.
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Fed Traders See More Than 90% Chance Of Rate Hike
Expectations have shifted sharply from a month ago, when markets saw only a 36% chance of a hike.
House Moves Toward Passage Of Lindsey Graham Russia Sanctions Act
The legislation would also target Russian officials, financial institutions and leaders while expanding sanctions against Iran.
Democrats Gain Slight Edge In Senate Battle, Prediction Markets Show
Kalshi traders put Democrats’ chances of winning the Senate at 54%, while Polymarket traders put them at 59%.
Kemp Endorses Collins In Georgia Senate Race
Kemp said, “Mike Collins and I share a commitment to making Georgia an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Mike has delivered results as a businessman and commonsense leader in Washington, and that’s what we need in our next Senator.”
Iran Conflict Drives Higher Gas Prices and Borrowing Costs
The analysis estimated that the conflict had cost the average household about $1,760 through September 11.
Supreme Court Rules On Trump Mail-In Ballot Rules
Justice Samuel Alito, with whom Justice Clarence Thomas concurred, dissented.
Trump Administration Spent $9.5 Billion On Federal Workers’ Paid Leave
The figure represents a sixfold increase from 2023, while agencies’ use of paid administrative leave rose 435%.
Georgia Tech Gets 3rd Place For Free Speech
Out of the 261 schools surveyed, Georgia Tech’s main campus placed only behind the University of Chicago, which ranked first, and Claremont McKenna College, which ranked second.
Intel And SK Hynix Explore Partnership To Expand US Chipmaking
The discussions remain preliminary and no agreement has been reached.
Watch: Deadly Building Collapse In Gaza, 19 Dead
A five-story building housing displaced families collapsed in Gaza City on killing at least 12 people, including five children.
EU Floats New Canada Partnership Beyond Traditional Trade Ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the proposal during her State of the Union address, attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Poland Boosts Border Security Amid Rising Russian Threats
Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said military engineers are reinforcing checkpoints and other infrastructure
Charlie Kirk’s Family Accuses Utah Officials Of Reckless Security Decisions
Attorneys for Kirk’s family issued a wrongful death notice, a required step before pursuing a lawsuit under Utah law
EU Unveils Tougher Social Media Rules For Children
Under the proposed rules, children aged 13 and 14 could use limited “mini accounts” with parental supervision.
Kyiv Urges Asia To Close Sanctions Loopholes Used by Russia
Ukraine is also concerned about Southeast Asian ports being used to facilitate ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil.