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Icing a cake before it comes out of the oven: Lauren Boebert hits back after projected loss to Eileen Laubacher in Colorado House seat race

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In a video statement, Lauren Boebert said that CNN and Democrats are trying to “prematurely declare victory.” (REUTERS)

Rep. Lauren Boebert has released a statement after CNN’s Decision Desk projected that retired Rear Adm. Eileen Laubacher, a Democrat, will flip Colorado’s 4th District, ending Boebert’s tenure in Congress. The projection comes after Boebert elected to run in a more conservative district last cycle. In a video statement, Lauren Boebert said that CNN and … Read more

There is only the United States of America: Erika Kirk hits back after Abdul El-Sayed declares Michigan 'capital of Arab America'

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Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, hit back at Abdul El-Sayed after the Democratic Senate candidate described Michigan as "the capital of Arab America” during a speech in Washington, DC. (Photo by Finn Gomez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP, AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson )

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, hit back at Abdul El-Sayed after the Democratic Senate candidate described Michigan as “the capital of Arab America” during a speech in Washington, DC. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, hit back at Abdul El-Sayed after the Democratic Senate candidate described Michigan as “the capital of Arab America” during a speech … Read more

US gas prices fall 17 cents in biggest weekly drop in months, national average hits $4.12 ahead of midterms

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US gasoline prices fall to a national average of $4.12 per gallon ahead of the midterm elections. (Pexel)

Average gasoline prices across the United States have dropped by 17.1 cents per gallon over the past week, marking their biggest weekly decline in several months. The national average now stands at $4.12 per gallon, according to data compiled by fuel-price tracking platform GasBuddy. US gasoline prices fall to a national average of $4.12 per … Read more

Elon Musk leads US midterm election donations with nearly $500 million as campaign spending hits record $11.9 billion

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Elon Musk leads billionaire donations as US midterm election spending is projected to hit a record $11.9 billion. (REUTERS)

US midterm election spending is expected to reach a record $11.9 billion in 2026. Rich individuals, political groups and campaign teams are spending billions of dollars to support candidates across the country. This will make the 2026 midterm elections the most expensive in US history. Elon Musk leads billionaire donations as US midterm election spending … Read more

16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated

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16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated

Beijing/Lhasa, At least 16 people were killed, and 76 others were injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, prompting the evacuation of more than 12,000 residents, authorities said on Friday. 16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated The shallow earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu … Read more

Brent crude oil hits highest since May as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia fuel global oil supply fears

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Brent crude prices hit their highest level since May amid Houthi attacks and global oil supply fears. (Photo by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) / AFP) (AFP)

Brent crude oil prices rose to their highest level since May on Thursday after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group carried out more attacks in Saudi Arabia. The attacks raised fears that the conflict in the Middle East could spread further and disrupt oil supplies from one of the world’s most important oil-exporting regions. Brent crude prices … Read more

AI stocks tumble as Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall and oil hits five-month high amid Iran war fears

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AI stocks fall as oil prices hit a five-month high amid Iran war fears, dragging global markets lower. (Representative)

Stocks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) fell sharply on Thursday, dragging stock markets across the world lower. At the same time, oil prices climbed to their highest level in five months as investors worried about the war involving Iran and its impact on global energy supplies. AI stocks fall as oil prices hit a five-month … Read more

Republican lawmaker hits out at Trump over Russia sanctions waiver, says he is 'prolonging the war, not ending it'

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Donald Trump has waived key parts of a Russia sanctions law, drawing criticism from lawmakers and Ukraine’s Zelensky. (Getty Images via AFP)

US President Donald Trump has blocked key parts of a Russia sanctions law just two days before they were due to take effect. He signed an executive order on Friday evening waiving key sanctions and tariffs meant to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Donald Trump has waived … Read more

Exclusive-Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

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Exclusive-Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

By Allison Lampert and David Shepardson Exclusive-Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock Oct 16 – The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon’s main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, in a setback to US President Donald Trump’s move to revive direct US-Beirut flights. … Read more

Oil shipping costs spike 9 times to $40.50 a barrel as US-Japan tanker trip hits $81 million

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Oil tanker shipping costs surge as global crude oil transportation rates hit record highs.

Oil shipping costs have jumped sharply, making it more expensive to transport crude oil from the United States to Japan. The oil supertanker Esteem Explorer is scheduled to sail from the US to Japan in late November, carrying around 2 million barrels of crude oil. The journey is expected to cost $81 million, compared with … Read more