Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challenge

Gasoline prices are rising largely because of the Iran war's impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The waterway off Iran's coast, now effectively ...
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Final 2026 Oscars Predictions: ‘One Battle After Another,’ Michael B. Jordan & ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

One Battle After Another, Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, and Amy Madigan should snag big wins at the 2026 Oscars ...

‘One Piece’ Season 2 review: Swashbuckling sophomore season is a Gum-Gum good time across the Grand Line

As the Straw Hats enter the Grand Line, Netflix’s live-action adaptation finds its sea legs with bigger islands, stranger villains and the same stretch-happy sense of boundless adventure ...