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Florida declares state of emergency in 7 counties after heavy rains trigger flooding; roads closed, schools disrupted

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Governor Ron DeSantis issued the emergency order as torrential rain flooded parts of central and south Florida. (Unsplash)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for seven counties on Monday after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding, road closures and disruptions to schools and election preparations. Governor Ron DeSantis issued the emergency order as torrential rain flooded parts of central and south Florida. (Unsplash) The emergency declaration covers Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, … Read more

Arizona flash floods wash away bridge, trigger evacuations as months worth of rain falls in days

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Floodwaters collapsed a bridge in Pinetop-Lakeside, stranded residents across Arizona and prompted mandatory evacuations in Sedona, Camp Verde and Gisela. (Representational) (Unsplash)

Heavy rain triggered widespread flash flooding across Arizona on Sunday, collapsing a bridge in the mountain town of Pinetop-Lakeside. The collapse led to mandatory evacuations in several communities and leaving emergency crews carrying out water rescues as officials warned the dangerous weather would continue. Floodwaters collapsed a bridge in Pinetop-Lakeside, stranded residents across Arizona and … Read more

‘Aim to frustrate US efforts’: Iran’s new tactics to target ships in Hormuz; trigger Trump’s fuel price worries ahead of midterms

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A boat floats as commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Oct. 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP) (AP Photo/Razieh Poudat)

Iran has reportedly adopted new tactics to target commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as per Reuters. A boat floats as commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Oct. 13, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP) (AP Photo/Razieh Poudat) According to Reuters, two senior Iranian officials said … Read more

Why Tesla stock could plunge if oil prices trigger an S&P 500 downturn

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Tesla stock could face pressure if rising oil prices trigger inflation and an S&P 500 downturn. (REUTERS)

The S&P 500 could face another major downturn if rising oil prices push inflation higher and force the US Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates. The index last entered bear-market territory in 2022 and 2023, when high inflation led the Fed to aggressively increase interest rates. Tesla stock could face pressure if rising oil … Read more

US diesel prices hit record high: Could rising fuel costs trigger a stock market crash?

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US diesel prices hit a record high as fuel costs rise across the country. (AFP)

US diesel prices have hit a new all-time record as fuel costs continue to rise. Gasoline prices are also climbing across the country, adding to concerns about higher costs for consumers and businesses. The national average price of regular gasoline reached $4.48 per gallon on Monday. That is up from $4.32 per gallon a week … Read more

Crypto market cap hits $3 trillion again: Why rising Bitcoin leverage could trigger a sharp price swing

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Bitcoin rally pushes crypto market cap above $3 trillion as leverage rises. (Pexel)

The total cryptocurrency market value has climbed back above $3 trillion for the first time since January. The rise comes after a strong rally in Bitcoin, which has lifted the broader digital asset market. But the rally is also bringing more leveraged trading into the market. This could make crypto prices move sharply in either … Read more