Oil prices resume their climb and Asian markets decline as US prepares for blockade of strait

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TOKYO — Oil prices resumed their climb and Asian markets mostly declined Monday as the U.S. military prepared to blockade ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, where most shipping has been stalled by Iran since the start of the war. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in … Read more

The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mason Temple, a church in Memphis where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech, will be upgraded with a $1.2 million federal grant to preserve a treasured piece of the Civil Rights Movement, officials are expected to announce Monday. It’s part of a nearly $18 million package for Memphis … Read more

As AI use increases at work, many employees still choose not to use it: Gallup poll

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More American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but skepticism is still widespread. New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs. Many workers who are not using AI say they prefer to … Read more

NYC mayor touts ‘socialist’ wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office Sunday alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist, touting what he described as sweeping achievements driven by government intervention. Mamdani cited key wins, including securing $1.2 billion for universal child care, advancing plans for … Read more

Man running for Florida governor accused of battery in domestic altercation

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A man running for Florida governor has been arrested on charges he battered two older people in a home. Kevin Cichowski, 46, was charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery, tampering with a witness and robbery, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Cichowski is listed as a Democratic candidate for governor with the Florida … Read more

Trump says he is ‘not a big fan’ of ‘weak’ and ‘terrible’ Pope Leo

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President Donald Trump sharply rebuked Pope Leo XIV in remarks to reporters and in a social media post on Sunday, calling the first American leader of the Catholic church “WEAK on crime” and “terrible for Foreign Policy.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I don’t think … Read more