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House Dem reveals why his party should challenge Trump on Iran as gas prices soar $1 per gallon

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., is demanding consideration of a Democrat-led war powers resolution that would require President Donald Trump to pull U.S. armed forces out of hostilities with Iran. “I think it’s important for us to keep trying to push the issue forward, and eventually [Republicans] are … Read more

Trump orders a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar

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Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: Reopen Hormuz or face infrastructure strikes Shervin Pishevar, advisor to HRH Reza Pahlavi, analyzes President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pishevar praises Trump’s “doctrine of preemption,” arguing decisive action today prevents future threats from Iran’s developing nuclear, drone, and ICBM programs. He criticizes past US administrations … Read more

Dow futures soar nearly 1,300 points, oil prices tumble after Iran ceasefire

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Stock futures surged and oil prices plunged on Wednesday as a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war eased fears of a prolonged energy shock that has rattled markets for more than five weeks. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,267 points, or 2.7%, to 48,079 in premarket trading. S&P 500 futures jumped 185 points, or … Read more

Delta hikes bag check fee by up to $50 as jet fuel prices soar

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Delta Air Lines is hiking its bag-check fees, the latest U.S. carrier to increase the charge to fly hands-free as jet fuel costs rise due to the Iran war.  Delta cited “evolving global conditions and industry dynamics” in announcing the change, which takes effect Wednesday. Fees for travelers’ first and second checked bags will rise … Read more

Letter from mission control: 4 astronauts soar toward moon ‘for all humanity’

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I’ve never covered a rocket launch before, so I wasn’t quite sure when to exhale. About three minutes into the Artemis II mission, with the ship about to enter outer space, I took my cue from Reid Wiseman. “We have a beautiful moonrise. We’re headed right at it,” the mission commander said, his voice crackling … Read more

Jet fuel prices soar as airlines warn supplies could run dry within weeks

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply, fueling concerns airlines could run short of fuel. Prices jumped from about $2.17 to $4.56 per gallon by March 20, according to the Argus U.S. Jet … Read more

If states ban fluoride, more kids will get cavities and Medicaid costs could soar, study finds

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Tooth decay can begin very early in a child’s life. If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds. CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, a nonprofit which advocates for fluoridation, used Medicaid claims … Read more