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'I literally was crying last night because I’m nervous about what I’m going to find out': a record 51% of Americans aren't 'cost secure' on health

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'I literally was crying last night because I’m nervous about what I’m going to find out': a record 51% of Americans aren't 'cost secure' on health

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A new trade war may be brewing. This time, Europe is taking a page from Trump's playbook — 'We no longer live in a world of pink ponies and rainbows'

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Former VP Kamala Harris says she went through a nine-hour interview to land the job—but she couldn’t escape ‘gold medal depression’ even when she won
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Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut
Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut

Three laden oil supertankers, with a combined transport capacity of 6 million barrels, emitted signals as they were sailing through the channel on Saturday via a route that hugs Oman’s coast.

By Weilun Soon, Julian Lee and BloombergJune 21, 2026
Vice President JD Vance heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran but says he will only be there ‘for a day or two’
Vice President JD Vance heads to Switzerland for talks with Iran but says he will only be there ‘for a day or two’
By Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Seung Min Kim, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion
Shipping companies will decide when the Strait of Hormuz is truly open—not the U.S. or Iran—and the latest deal is already sowing confusion
By Jason MaJune 20, 2026
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’
Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz for ‘services rendered as the Guardian Angel to the countries of the Middle East’
By Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Munir Ahmed and The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz
Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz
By Alex Longley, Alaric Nightingale, Ellen Milligan and BloombergJune 20, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and downplays delayed talks with U.S. that will begin in Switzerland
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, and downplays delayed talks with U.S. that will begin in Switzerland
By The Associated PressJune 20, 2026
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By Andrew Muhammad, Charles Martinez and The ConversationJune 21, 2026
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By David Michaels, Robert Harrison and The ConversationJune 21, 2026
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By Eric Williams, Payam Saeedi, Stacey Watson and The ConversationJune 21, 2026
Russia-occupied Crimea halts gas sales to civilians as Ukraine ramps up attacks on fuel supplies while speculators sell at double market prices
EuropeRussia-occupied Crimea halts gas sales to civilians as Ukraine ramps up attacks on fuel supplies while speculators sell at double market prices
By The Associated PressJune 21, 2026
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By Guy German and The ConversationJune 21, 2026
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By BloombergJune 21, 2026
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By Rachel Mural and The ConversationJune 21, 2026
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By Alex Krasnok and The ConversationJune 21, 2026
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EnergyThe U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal. How long will it take for oil flows in Asia to return to normal? 
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Middle East‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal
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The art of the bail: Iran got what it wanted. Did the U.S.? Everyone is judging Trump’s MIA MOU
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By Jim EdwardsJune 17, 2026
Vessels lie at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran's coast.
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By Melissa HancockJune 16, 2026
The jet fuel crisis never existed, sources say
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By Jim EdwardsJune 16, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening, but energy flows may not get back to normal until next year
EnergyThe Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening, but energy flows may not get back to normal until next year
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Iran emerges from war with its economy in free fall and inflation on some food items above 400%. If the regime doesn’t fix it, ‘there will be trouble’
EconomyIran emerges from war with its economy in free fall and inflation on some food items above 400%. If the regime doesn’t fix it, ‘there will be trouble’
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Trump gets the peace deal he wants and rages against Israel’s Netanyahu: ‘He has no f—ing judgement. I let him know that’
EconomyTrump gets the peace deal he wants and rages against Israel’s Netanyahu: ‘He has no f—ing judgement. I let him know that’
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Markets celebrate U.S.-Iran deal as both sides confirm this time is real. Trump says oil will flow and ‘I never cared about regime change’
EnergyMarkets celebrate U.S.-Iran deal as both sides confirm this time is real. Trump says oil will flow and ‘I never cared about regime change’
By Jason MaJune 14, 2026
Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
EnergyOil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
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Trump says a deal has been reached with Iran and orders end to U.S. naval blockade as Hormuz to reopen — ‘Ships of the World, start your engines’
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Iran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world’s top superpower can at least punch open a hole
EnergyIran proved it can close the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. is advertising very loudly that the world’s top superpower can at least punch open a hole
By Jason MaJune 14, 2026
Trump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring peace to Lebanon
Middle EastTrump warns Israel and Iran not to ‘blow it’ after new strikes threaten ceasefire deal that he says will bring peace to Lebanon
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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war
Middle EastIsrael strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war
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Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday
Middle EastTrump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday
By Jason MaJune 13, 2026
Trump says he’ll sign deal with Iran to reopen Hormuz Sunday
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PoliticsTrump to talk with allies at G7 summit in the coming week about removing mines from the Strait of Hormuz as deal to end Iran war nears
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A deal to the end the U.S.-Iran war could be finalized within 24 hours. Tehran wants to charge ships crossing Hormuz ‘for services rendered’
Middle EastA deal to the end the U.S.-Iran war could be finalized within 24 hours. Tehran wants to charge ships crossing Hormuz ‘for services rendered’
By The Associated PressJune 13, 2026
U.S. energy secretary says 7 million barrels of oil exiting Persian Gulf daily, but Chevron CEO rebuts the claim
EnergyU.S. energy secretary says 7 million barrels of oil exiting Persian Gulf daily, but Chevron CEO rebuts the claim
By Jordan BlumJune 12, 2026
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By Jim EdwardsJune 12, 2026
T-minus 24 hours: On the eve of SpaceX IPO liftoff some Wall Street analysts say the stock is worth only half of Elon Musk’s price
EconomyT-minus 24 hours: On the eve of SpaceX IPO liftoff some Wall Street analysts say the stock is worth only half of Elon Musk’s price
By Jim EdwardsJune 11, 2026
A man guides a ship in the water.
EnergyAnalysts expected oil to surge above $200 but China has quietly kept prices half of that—and can’t for much longer
By Sasha RogelbergJune 10, 2026
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