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Gas Prices Won’t Rise From the Strait Block

March 23, 2026

The Iranian forces have shut down the Strait of Hormuz, hoping to hurt America by pushing up fuel costs. But the U. S. relies on oil that passes through this waterway only a little, so American gas should stay stable. Most of the oil that moves through the strait is headed to China, India and Japan,

politics

Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

March 23, 2026

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

politics

Prosecutor's Case Still Open After War Crimes Accusations

March 23, 2026

The International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor is facing serious misconduct claims, yet no final decision has been reached. Reports suggesting the allegations were dropped are incorrect, according to an internal memo. The prosecutor, who investigates war crimes and crimes against humanity, has st

weather

Heatwave in March: A New Record for the Southwest

March 22, 2026

The summer‑like temperatures that swept through the U. S. Southwest in March were far beyond what anyone could have predicted a few decades ago. Scientists who track extreme weather say that this level of heat would not be possible without the extra warmth added by human activity. Researchers fro

technology

Tech Moves: From Military AI to Courtroom Drama

March 22, 2026

Palantir has just secured a major win with the Pentagon, installing its AI platform Maven across all branches of the military. The system scans data from many sources to spot threats, and the deal could lock in steady funding for the company after a $10 billion Army contract. Meanwhile, NVIDIA’s

technology

Sodium‑Ion Batteries: China’s New Power Play

March 22, 2026

A leading Chinese automaker has unveiled a sodium‑ion battery prototype that it says meets top industry standards. The new design packs about 170 watt‑hours per kilogram, a figure that rivals many lithium‑ion cells. What sets it apart is the rapid charging capability: the battery can reach full char

finance

Leapmotor’s Stock Gains New Buy Ratings Amid Strong Earnings

March 22, 2026

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. , Ltd. Class H has recently attracted fresh interest from several analysts, boosting its appeal to investors. A China Renaissance analyst kept a Buy recommendation and set a target price of HK$79, suggesting confidence in the company’s future prospects. Earlier this

politics

Plane Crash Investigation Stalled, No Answers After Four Years

March 22, 2026

The crash of a China Eastern Boeing 737-800 in Guangxi on March 21, 2022 killed all 132 passengers and crew. That day, the aircraft went down a hillside about an hour after takeoff, making it the worst aviation disaster in China for thirty years. Aviation rules normally demand an initial report with

finance

Energy Prices Skyrocket as Middle East Conflict Hits Global Supply

March 21, 2026

The fight in the Middle East has cut a major oil passage, causing worldwide fuel shortages and higher prices. Because of attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, about one‑fifth of global oil and gas can no longer move through that narrow channel. Simultaneously, strikes on energy plants in the region

technology

Apple’s iPhone Sales Surge in China Amid Market Decline

March 21, 2026

Apple has achieved a remarkable 23 % increase in iPhone sales across China during the first nine weeks of 2026, a stark contrast to the overall market downturn that saw smartphone purchases drop by about 4 %. The growth is largely attributed to strategic pricing and the inclusion of the iPhone 17 in