Energy prices would drop if the United States destroys Iran’s ability to attack oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in remarks aired by CNBC, tying the outlook for oil markets to security in one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. Wright’s comments come as oil prices have…

Bahrain said a water desalination plant was damaged in an Iranian drone attack, raising fresh concerns about strikes hitting civilian infrastructure in the Gulf. The Bahraini government reported the damage in a statement carried by multiple news outlets, including Al Jazeera and ABC News. Bahrain said the incident involved an Iranian drone and that the…

A huge fire tore through a tower in Kuwait City as leaders traded sharp words over the widening conflict in the Middle East, with former President Donald Trump accusing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer of trying to “join wars after we’ve already won.” The blaze was reported in Kuwait’s capital, with multiple outlets describing it…

Powerball released the winning numbers for the Saturday, March 7, 2026 drawing, as lottery officials across multiple states published the results and updated their games pages for players checking tickets. News outlets and lottery sites in several states carried the March 7 results, including coverage from Lohud in New York’s Hudson Valley, the Milwaukee Journal…

Bianca Censori arrived in court in a leather outfit after a judge warned her to “dress appropriately” during proceedings tied to a home renovation dispute, according to a recent report. Censori, who is married to Ye, appeared in connection with a case involving a home renovation project. The appearance came as Ye faces a lawsuit…

Ford Motor Co. is recalling about 1.74 million vehicles in the United States to address problems tied to the rearview camera image display, federal safety regulators said. The recall covers Ford vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems where the image may not display correctly. The issue involves the camera display, which can affect what drivers…

Alan Trustman, the screenwriter credited with two of 1968’s signature Hollywood films, “The Thomas Crown Affair” and “Bullitt,” has died. He was 95. Trustman’s death was reported in recent accounts by Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, and other outlets. No additional details were provided in the available reports. Trustman wrote “The…

A dignified transfer ceremony for six U.S. service members killed overseas was held at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, bringing grieving families, military officials and public attention to the base that serves as the nation’s primary point of return for fallen troops. Multiple outlets reported that the six service members were honored as their…

OpenAI’s robotics leader has resigned, citing concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons following the company’s contract work with the Pentagon, according to multiple published reports. The departure was reported by Fortune and also carried by outlets including AOL.com, U.S. News’ Money section, and The Straits Times. Those reports describe the resignation as a principled decision…

PopSockets founder David Barnett is speaking publicly about how he built the phone accessory company into a viral consumer business, according to a recent TechCrunch report. Barnett, the founder of PopSockets, discussed the company’s path from early development to broader consumer adoption. The conversation, published by TechCrunch, centers on the mechanics of building a product…

OpenAI has delayed plans to roll out an “adult mode” for ChatGPT again, pushing back a feature that would loosen restrictions on certain sexual content for users who can be verified as adults. The delayed feature has been described in recent reporting as an option that would allow verified adult users to generate erotica and…

Rising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East are colliding with long-running tensions in East Asia, raising a pointed strategic question: would a war involving Iran make a Chinese attack on Taiwan more likely? The question is being debated as analysts weigh how simultaneous international crises can alter military planning, diplomatic bandwidth, and…