Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a powerful bargaining chip

Despite efforts by U.S. negotiators, Iran says it wants to charge a toll for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It's yet another unresolved issue of the U.S.-Iran war.

Big Oil heads for biggest profits in years as Trump pushes for lower gas prices

President Trump is ramping up pressure on the industry to lower gas prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.

This Republican Has a Wild Idea for Fixing Housing Prices: Let the Market Actually Work

‘Commie corridor’ goes west: Here’s who propelled Dems’ latest socialist to a win

Candidate Melat Kiros secured victory in Colorado's 1st Congressional District primary

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: everything we know so far – The Latest

The US superstar golden couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are finally tying the knot in a rumoured major event in New York’s Madison Square Garden. The couple – who got engaged 10 months ago, announced via an Instagram post that received 14m likes in its first hour online – held an intimate rehearsal dinner at MSG with a rumoured guest list of 1,000 for today’s ceremony and construction of a custom-made fairytale castle inside.But with tight security, NDAs and New York streets on lockdown – what do we know? Lucy Hough speaks to Guardian writer Elle Hunt Continue reading...

Americans hit the road in record numbers for 4th of July — in spite of high gas prices

National average for regular gasoline has fallen from a June peak above $4.56 a gallon as crude oil prices eased following the end of Iran conflict.

Bessent on Trump accounts, gas prices and wage growth

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke exclusively with Kelly O'Grady about Trump accounts, which officially launch on Saturday, as well as when gas prices could lower to pre-Iran war levels and wage growth for Americans.

Lakers’ trade for Walker Kessler worth steep price — and needed to happen

In light of the Lakers’ 35-minute free-agency splurge Wednesday morning, which netted them Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton, and the dissection of each of those agreements, what can’t be overlooked is how the Lakers kicked it all off by filling their biggest need. The Lakers agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Jazz...