- War fuels concern for safety of Americans imprisoned in Iran
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
CBS News. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:48:31 -0500.
- Stocks sink as oil prices sizzle and U.S. hiring fizzles
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
CBS News. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:33:45 -0500.
- International: Update on Global Regions
For companies that generate more than 50% of sales outside the U.S., the blended earnings growth rate is 20.8%.
John Blank. Zacks. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:04:00 GMT.
- Why a G.O.P. War Powers Hawk Was a No on Reining Trump In on Iran
Many Republicans deferred almost unquestioningly to President Trump after he began a sweeping military offensive in the Middle East. Senator Todd Young was more conflicted, but ended up in the same place.
Catie Edmondson. New York Times. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:27:47 +0000.
- U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years
The price of a gallon of gasoline jumped again on Friday, hitting its highest level in a year and a half. Surging oil prices, now above $90 a barrel, suggest that the increases will continue.
Emmett Lindner. New York Times. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:03:37 +0000.
- Democrats pressure Mike Johnson to keep House in Washington over 'rapidly developing' Iran operation
House Democrats demand Speaker Mike Johnson cancel next week's recess, citing Iran threats and the loss of U.S. troops.
Fox News. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:43 -0500.
- Because Healthcare Fuels Job Market, More Trouble Ahead Thanks To Trump Cuts
An alarming jobs report showing the U.S. shedding 92,000 jobs may get only worse thanks to healthcare spending cuts by President Trump and the Republican-led Congress.
By Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:56:22 -0500.
- Illegal immigrant charged with voting in Pennsylvania in 5 presidential elections
Mauritanian man allegedly voted in five presidential elections in Pennsylvania despite being ordered deported from the U.S. in 2000, prosecutors said.
Fox News. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:41:34 -0500.
- Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks
The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.
CNBC. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:01:36 GMT.
- WATCH: Burger wars heat up social media
Burger King is changing its Whopper for the first time in a decade and McDonald's is bringing the Big Arch to the U.S., but video of McDonald's CEO tasting the sandwich is drawing the most attention.
ABC News. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:16 -0500.
- Centrus Energy Positioned for U.S. Nuclear Fuel Shift
LEC expands enrichment capacity and advances HALEU production as tightening uranium markets and a $900M DOE task order support long-term nuclear fuel demand.
Madhurima Das. Zacks. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:55:00 GMT.
- Dow drops 650 points as Iran war sends oil prices surging
U.S. crude oil prices soared 9% on Friday.
ABC News. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:26:59 -0500.
- Seven U.S. Paralympians to watch at the Milan Cortina Games
From 36-year-old legend Oksana Masters to 16-year-old Meg Gustafson, here's who to know as the Paralympics begin.
Shauna Farnell. ESPN. Fri, 6 Mar 2026 10:26:58 EST.
- Energy Independence Means Less, But Not No, Vulnerability
The U.S. will not be paying more for imported oil, but oil prices will rise to world levels, causing some economic damage.
By Michael Lynch, Senior Contributor. Forbes. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:16:52 -0500.
- U.S. and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in historical shift
The United States and Venezuela agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship, the State Department said on Thursday.
Washington Times. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:28:49 -0500.
