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Oil prices climb after Trump's speech, brent crude reaches $106, WTI tops $103
Oil markets experienced significant volatility following President Trump's address. Initially dropping, prices surged after Trump urged other nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran's weakened state and military setbacks. The speech outlined US objectives and suggested alternative fuel sources.
Iran endgame, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz crisis & more: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's big address
President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury is nearing completion, stating the Iran conflict will end within two to three weeks. He advised nations facing oil crises to purchase from the US or seize oil from the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran's untrustworthiness and its history of attacks.
The war that broke Greece: How Athens and Sparta destroyed their own world
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NYC considers renting out ‘parts of’ Brooklyn Bridge to help close $6 billion budget gap
New York City officials are considering leasing long-closed vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge to raise revenue amid a multibillion-dollar budget gap. The proposal, part of a broader City Council plan, reflects a push to generate income from underused public assets instead of raising taxes, as debates continue over how best to manage the city’s finances.
America’s most feared serial killer: The story of Ted Bundy, who studied psychology and law before murdering more than 30 women
Decades after his execution, Ted Bundy's crimes continue to surface. New DNA evidence has now confirmed his role in the 1974 murder of Laura Ann Aime, a case long suspected. This breakthrough reinforces the chilling scale of his decades-long spree, highlighting his ability to blend in and evade capture, a disturbing paradox that continues to fascinate and alarm.
10 ‘superpowers’ women possess that are biologically impossible for men
The woman's body is often thought of as simply an average body. However, the more we learn about evolutionary biology, the more we understand that the women’s genome has been specifically adapted for a different form of highly efficient survival. From how the brain interprets sensory information all the way down to having two sets of immune system genes on its X chromosome (which accounts for the ...
IShowSpeed quits YouTube, fans left speechless by the real reason
Internet sensation IShowSpeed sparked concern with a YouTube exit announcement. Fans feared losing their favorite streamer. However, the news was a playful April Fools' Day prank. IShowSpeed confirmed he is not leaving the platform. Viewers expressed relief and anticipation for more content. The incident highlighted the fun of online humor.
$20 million scam at 30,000 feet: Everest guides accused of poisoning trekkers for insurance payouts
Nepal's tourism industry is embroiled in a $20 million insurance fraud scandal involving Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities have charged 32 individuals, including guides and medical staff, for allegedly inducing illness in tourists and orchestrating unnecessary emergency evacuations for financial gain. This case raises critical questions about oversight and safety in the region.
Twitch streamer Musa_usa left speechless after thief’s mom shows up at his food truck
A Twitch streamer in Baltimore, Musa_usa, experienced theft from his tip jar. Days later, the perpetrator's mother visited his food truck. She apologized and returned the stolen money. Musa_usa was touched by her honesty and responsibility. The incident highlights making amends and doing the right thing. The mother's actions brought a peaceful resolution to the situation.
Innocent man awarded $975,000 after being mistakenly held in psychiatric hospital for years
Joshua Spriestersbach, misidentified as a criminal he did not commit, spent over two years in a Hawaii psychiatric hospital. Despite multiple chances to correct the error, authorities continued to hold him. A lawsuit filed by Spriestersbach, cited by the New York Post, led to a $975,000 settlement, with an additional $200,000 possible from the state to resolve related legal claims.
MrBeast $2 billion earnings claim by Agent00 sparks debate as xQc questions massive $103 million monthly figure
MrBeast’s earnings became a big talking point after Agent00 claimed he makes $2 billion yearly and $103 million monthly from YouTube. The estimate, shared on a Twitch stream and reported by Sportskeeda, sparked debate. xQc reacted with curiosity, saying the math made some sense. However, he noted that MrBeast’s exact earnings remain hard to calculate.
'Not just straits, also focus on gays of Hormuz': No Kings protesters' bizarre comments go viral
Street interviewer Lionel, known online as No Cap On God, went to the "No Kings" protests with a microphone and a straight face. What he came back with was something else entirely.
According to science, this is what human body would have to look like to survive a car crash
Modern transport has outpaced human evolution, leaving bodies dangerously unprepared for high-speed impacts. The Graham (Meet Graham project) experiment visualises a crash-survivable human, grotesque yet functional. Created by Transport Accident Commission, it underscores a stark truth: survival at modern speeds is unnatural, making safer driving, infrastructure, and vehicle design the only viable...
'No existential threat': Israeli foreign minister jibes Iran, says can't promise this will be ‘last war’
Israel's foreign minister Gideon Saar cautioned that ongoing regional tensions mean the current conflict might not be the last, as adversaries still possess attack capabilities. Despite acknowledging persistent risks, he asserted Israel isn't facing an existential threat. Meanwhile, US President Trump claimed Iran sought a ceasefire, describing the current Iranian regime as more intelligent.
