Oil rises as Trump says Iran will be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks

Google has become a dominant force in technology since its IPO, boasting significant growth, including a 250% stock increase from 2015 to 2020. However, concerns arise over potential impacts from economic downturns and competition from AI platforms like ChatGPT, which could affect its traditional search and advertising revenues. Despite these challenges, Google’s cloud computing initiatives, substantial cash reserves, and YouTube's growth position it well for the future, although ongoing legal battles may pose risks to...

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A security guard and deacon named Eddie Shed, 39, was shot dead while intervening in a domestic violence dispute during a church event at Goldin Sports Complex in Gulfport. The incident, which occurred shortly after 2 p.m., left another individual injured and sent to an Alabama hospital, while the shooting suspect was transported to Singing River Hospital. Three individuals are in custody, and authorities confirmed that the shooting was not related to Spring Break but...

Investors have faced significant volatility in the stock market over the past two weeks due to the ongoing trade war, with finance expert Mark Spitznagel warning that an impending 80% crash is expected, likening it to the 1929 market crash. Spitznagel, founder of Universa Investments, emphasizes that we are in the greatest credit bubble in history, suggesting that while long-term success for the U.S. economy is likely, more turbulence is on the horizon. He advises...

An Israeli airstrike early Sunday targeted the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City, damaging its surgery building and oxygen generation station, although no casualties were reported. Israel announced plans to expand its military operations in Gaza, having completed a new security corridor that isolates the southern city of Rafah, while urging Palestinians to remove Hamas. The situation remains dire for the 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, facing acute shortages due to a month-long blockade, and many...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton made a final appeal to voters with tax cuts and mortgage relief during his campaign launch in Sydney's Werriwa, aiming to address household financial stress. He promised a one-off tax cut of up to $1,200 for over ten million taxpayers and a mortgage deduction scheme for first home buyers, directly challenging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's housing plans. Dutton emphasized the Coalition's commitment to easing cost-of-living pressures as a key strategy to...