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Prices posted on March 18, 2026 at a gas station in downtown Brooklyn, New York, USA. Matthew Hoen | Null Photo | Getty ImagesThe Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Tuesday launched a digital ad campaign targeting President Donald Trump and the Republican Party over rising gas prices during the Iran war.The six-second ad, first shared with CNBC, shows prices at gas pumps increasing and the final image reads, “DC Republicans did it!” Your ad will run on the next day meta The Facebook and Instagram platforms are geo-targeted to show viewers when they are at or near a gas station…
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth at the S&P Global Conference “CERAWeek” held in Houston, Texas on March 23, 2026.Carter Smith | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHOUSTON — Crude oil futures markets are not fully pricing in the scale of the supply disruption caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. chevron CEO Mike Wirth said Monday. “There are very real, physical signs of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that are reverberating around the world and through the system, but I don’t think it’s fully factored into the oil futures curve,” Wirth said at S&P Global’s CERAWeek conference here. Oil…
This photo shows a figurine placed in front of the logo of the AI assistant “Claude” manufactured by American artificial intelligence safety and research company Anthropic during a photo session in Paris on February 13, 2026 (Photo: Joel Saget/AFP via Getty Images)Joel Saget | AFP | Getty ImagesAnthropic’s Claude aims to develop an AI agent that rivals the viral OpenClaw, allowing it to use human computers to complete tasks.Users will now be able to message Claude with tasks from their phones, and the AI agent will complete the task, Anthropic announced on Monday.When prompted, Claude can open an app, navigate…
President Donald Trump suddenly announced that the United States and Iran were in talks to end the war and announced a five-day delay in military attacks on Iranian power and energy facilities. President Trump made the announcement early in the morning after threatening to attack Iranian power plants on Monday night if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened. Communities on the ground continue to bear the brunt of the violence. Rights groups and health officials say U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Iranian retaliatory attacks in the region, and escalating Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed thousands of people,…
Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…premier league According to The Times, Tottenham are considering appointing a permanent head coach before the end of the season, with Roberto De Zerbi among the candidates. According to the Telegraph, De Zerbi is open to becoming Tottenham manager this summer if they remain in the Premier League.Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandes is open to joining Real Madrid this summer, according to talkSport. Bayer Leverkusen are keeping a close eye on Fabian Hürzeler, along with Brighton manager Sky Germany, who is on their shortlist to coach next season. Borussia Dortmund have held talks to…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks on the CNBC set on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 11, 2025.Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty ImagesMore than 70 million Americans, including retirees, people with disabilities, and their families, rely on Social Security benefits for their monthly income.BlackRock CEO Larry Fink called it “one of the most effective anti-poverty programs in history,” in his annual chairman’s letter to investors released Monday. Citing census data, Fink wrote that Social Security lifts an estimated 29 million Americans out of poverty each year.Even with its “extraordinary accomplishments,” Fink said the 90-year-old…
Jannik Sinner made ATP Masters 1000 history by defeating Corentin Moutet in the third round of the Miami Open, breaking Novak Djokovic’s record.The Italian needed just 71 minutes to defeat Moutet 6-1, 6-4 inside Hard Rock Stadium, booking a fourth-round clash with American Alex Michelsen. Sinner’s third-round victory meant he achieved 26 consecutive set wins at Masters 1000 level, breaking the previous record of 24 sets held by Djokovic since 2016. image: Sinner aims to win third consecutive ATP 1000 title “I’m very happy,” Sinner said after the win. “This sport is unpredictable, so we’re trying to stay as careful…
HOUSTON — Asian countries want to buy more U.S. energy to reduce their dependence on oil and gas exports from the Middle East, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told CNBC on Monday. Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan rely heavily on exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil tanker traffic through the strait has plummeted as Iran attacks commercial ships in the Persian Gulf. “They want to buy more energy from the United States,” Burgum said in an interview with CNBC’s Brian Sullivan. President Donald Trump’s energy dominance policy is aimed at providing stable alternative energy supplies to America’s allies, the Interior…
British fintech company Revolut on Tuesday reported record annual pre-tax profits as it ramped up plans to expand into the United States, after being granted a long-awaited full UK banking license earlier this month.Pre-tax profits rose 57% to £1.7bn ($2.3bn) in 2025, compared with £1.09bn in 2024. Group revenue rose 46% to $6 billion, partly due to the performance of business banking services, which accounted for 16% of total revenue, the company said.The startup, which reached a valuation of $75 billion in 2025, is one of Europe’s most valuable privately held technology companies. Founded in 2015, Revolut says it operates…
doha, qatar — With his latest ultimatum on Iran on the horizon, US President Donald Trump has pushed the restive Persian Gulf region to the brink of further uncertainty and danger. The Iran war is already in its fourth week, leaving thousands of people dead and injured, global energy prices soaring and vast swaths of the troubled Middle East experiencing horrific violence. But President Trump’s characteristically blunt ultimatum to “attack and destroy” Iranian power plants, announced over the weekend on his platform Truth Social, could open a Pandora’s box of negative consequences for the region unless the Islamic Republic loosens…