Dow futures fall 252 points as oil surges amid Iran war

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On March 11, 2026, U.S. stock futures opened lower as oil prices climbed amid continued military activity tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down about 252 points (roughly 0.5%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts fell about 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. The moves followed an announcement … Read more

Trump’s Iran War Is Causing Problems For His Ally in Italy, Giorgia Meloni – The New York Times

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Lead Since a high-profile White House visit in 2025 and attendance at President Trump’s second inauguration, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has cultivated a close public rapport with the U.S. president. On March 12, 2026, that relationship became a political liability as an American military campaign against Iran has generated economic and political fallout across … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel on a Potential Drone Threat to California

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March 12, 2026 — On Wednesday night, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel addressed a Federal Bureau of Investigation warning that state and local officials in California should prepare for the possibility of a retaliatory Iranian drone strike on the West Coast. The warning arrived as the Academy Awards were set to take place at the Dolby … Read more

2026 Oscars Party Photos: See All the Biggest Events

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Lead The red carpet rolled out at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as the industry moved into the final run-up to the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026. Over the week of March 10–14, a dense calendar of pre-Oscar lunches, previews and afterparties played out across Los Angeles, with photographers capturing arrivals, … Read more

Intelligence Leak Undercuts Trump’s Claims of ‘Winning’ Iran War

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U.S. intelligence reporting in the eleventh day of the conflict indicates Iran’s ruling structure remains intact and in control, contradicting former President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the campaign was decisively won. Multiple, recent intelligence assessments say the regime is not at imminent risk of collapse and retains authority over the population, according to people … Read more

Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates

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Lead: Israeli warplanes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs and targets across southern Lebanon late on Wednesday after Hezbollah launched successive rocket and drone attacks into northern Israel. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps later said it joined Hezbollah in strikes that reportedly hit more than 50 Israeli targets, including military positions near Haifa, Tel Aviv and Beersheba. … Read more

Horoscope for Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Chicago Sun-Times

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Thursday, March 12, 2026: Moon Alert — no limits on shopping or major decisions today. The lunar position is in Capricorn, coloring the day with a practical, take-charge tone while also creating friction in close relationships and some workplace interactions. Overall, the forecast advises restraint in heated exchanges and recommends focusing energy where it can … Read more

Asian Stocks to Fall, Oil Climbs with War in Focus: Markets Wrap – Bloomberg

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Lead On March 11, 2026 (updated March 12, 2026), global equity markets slid and oil surged as renewed disruptions to crude transport in the Middle East intensified supply worries. Brent crude briefly climbed back above $100 a barrel after Iraq suspended activity at an oil terminal following an attack on two tankers, and Oman temporarily … Read more

Maxx Crosby commits after nixed trade to Ravens: I’m a Raider – ESPN

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Lead On March 12, 2026 in Henderson, Nev., All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby publicly reaffirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders after a proposed trade to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed. Baltimore withdrew from the agreement following medical concerns discovered during a physical, a move that voided a deal that had reportedly included two first-round … Read more

Why historic oil reserves release may do little to bring down rising prices – Al Jazeera

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Lead The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday a historic coordinated release of 400 million barrels of strategic oil reserves to stabilise markets after the escalation of the United States–Israel war with Iran. Global benchmarks jumped immediately—the Brent price rose roughly 15% after the announcement—and traded near $100 a barrel as of 02:00 GMT … Read more