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US-Iran War Live Updates: Another US Aircraft Carrier Reaches Gulf, Joins 2 Already Operating There
US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: The standoff between the US and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the strait -- where 20 per cent of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime -- with no end in sight.
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement To 8,750 Employees In US
About 7% of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a person familiar with the planning. Microsoft has never previously done buyouts of this scale, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss an internal matter.
Before Iran War, China Amassed World's Largest Oil Stockpile
According to the US Energy Information Administration, China had nearly 1.4 billion barrels of oil put aside compared to 1.2 billion barrels among 32 members of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Of these, the US has 413 million barrels.
D4vd's iPhone Contained 'Significant' Amount Of Child Pornography, Prosecutors Claim
Prosecutors found eight terabytes of data on D4vd's iCloud storage account and an additional 20 to 30 terabytes of raw data across various devices.
'Waiting For US Green Light To Return Iran To Stone Age': Israel Minister
"The IDF is ready both defensively and offensively, and the targets have been marked," Israel Katz said in a video statement.
EU Approves $105 Billion Loan For Ukraine, Imposes New Sanctions On Russia
The measures were signed off when Hungary and Slovakia dropped objections after Ukraine restarted oil flows following repairs to the damaged Druzhba pipeline.
Russian Town Sees Toxic Rain After Ukraine Strike, Officials Issue Warning
Kyiv struck oil facilities in Tuapse on Monday, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky over the city.
At least one dead and five people injured in Louisiana mall shooting, police say
Baton Rouge police chief says attack unfolded after argument inside food court at Mall of LouisianaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailAt least one person has been killed and five people were injured and transported to the hospital Thursday when two groups exchanged gunfire inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, according to police.Several of the people involved ran off as a large police presence responded. Continue reading...
Who Is Julia Varvaro? Trump's Counterterrorism Official In Sugar Dating Controversy
Julia Varvaro, 29, DHS counterterrorism deputy, was placed on leave after sugar dating allegations raised national security concerns and investigation.
Irate Trump gives reporter a tongue-lashing over 'stupid question' about nuking Iran
President Donald Trump fired back at a reporter who asked if his recent social media posts about destroying Iran are also a threat to use nuclear weapons in the conflict."Why would I use a nuclear weapon? Why would a stupid question like that be asked?" Trump fired back in the Oval Office on Thursday when a reporter asked him to explain his social media posts threatening Iran. "Why would I use a nuclear weapon when we've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it? No, I wouldn't use it. A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody."The reporter was cut off before she could read out which social media posts by the president sound nuclear. Trump had a confusing and ominous Easter post where he told Iran, "Open the [expletive] Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah."Trump also said he'd "obliterate" Iran in March. He's also given vague deadlines to open the Strait of Hormuz that have been pulled back.
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover
Per a preliminary vote count on Thursday, the overwhelming majority of Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted in support of selling the entire business to Paramount for $31 a share.
On Camera, 'Red Liquid' Thrown On Iran's Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi In Berlin
In the attack which was captured on camera, Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was walking on a pavement with his security team when a man walking behind him carrying a backpack threw a red liquid on him, believed to be tomato juice.
