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The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S. military’s strike on three sites in Iran over the weekend has raised questions about how its military might respond.The Strait of Hormuz is between Oman and Iran, which boasts a fleet of fast-attack boats and thousands of naval mines as well as missiles that it could use to make the strait impassable, at least for a time. Iran’s…
The Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres will always be connected by a historic trade that sent superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the West Coast. But the Padres and New York Yankees will also be connected by a Soto trade. And the Yankees and New York Mets will always be connected by Soto leaving the former for the latter after just one season.What do the Nationals, Padres and Yankees all have in common, outside of previously having Soto in their dugout? Successfully transitioning from him.Here’s how all three teams turned the page on Soto.Washington Nationals (2022 MLB Trade Deadline) The…
A health and beauty retailer founded on a Lancashire market stall more than half a century ago is lining up a debt funding package three years after it was sold.Sky News understands that Bodycare, which trades from about 130 stores across the UK, is close to unveiling new financing provided by Aurelius, the private equity investor. City sources said the deal could be announced as soon as this week.Money latest: Why Amazon is ‘disappointed’ Bodycare, which has been advised on the new funding by Interpath Advisory, is backed by Baaj Capital, which recently rescued In The Style – one of…
The Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2024-2025 NBA champions after surviving a Pacers team that pushed them to seven games. One of the fascinating aspects of this series, even outside of the games themselves, was that it was a matchup between two teams in the midst of decades-spanning championship droughts.The last time the Thunder were the champs, they were the Seattle SuperSonics: that happened back in 1979, 46 years ago and decades before the team moved to Oklahoma. And the Pacers? While they were American Basketball Association champions on three occasions — 1970, ‘72 and ‘73 — they’ve yet to…
Video Details Joel Klatt shares his top 10 games that will shape the season in 2025. He explained why the Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in week 1 will be a game that shapes the season. Joel dove into how Steve Sarkisian and Arch Manning will take on Ryan Day and if Julian Sayin will be the starting QB in this rematch. He analyzed why the LSU Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers will be a big out of conference matchup. 1 HOUR AGO・the joel klatt show・10:17
The U.S. military strikes in Iran are raising questions about the impact on the oil and gas industry, including whether the widening conflict could result in higher energy prices for Americans. Oil prices jumped 4% on Sunday night shortly after the start of trading, but retreated as experts speculated that Iran is unlikely to close the Strait of Hormuz, a major commercial waterway that the country partly controls and that is strategically vital for the flow of crude into global markets. Still, the geopolitical crisis is sparking concerns that worsening hostilities could squeeze the world’s supply of oil, which would likely drive…
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start for Toronto at Cleveland on Wednesday, manager John Schneider said after the Blue Jays’ 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Sunday.”He’s ready to go,” Schneider said of Scherzer, adding that the veteran right-hander will likely be capable of throwing as many as 90 pitches. Scherzer was declared ready to return after throwing between 30 and 40 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday morning.”Really, really excited to have him back,” Schneider said. “That’s a huge, huge, obviously, addition to us. It’s…
Moderate Labour MPs are planning a “reasoned amendment” to oppose the government’s disability benefit cuts, which will be published as soon as tomorrow, Sky News understands.MPs who have not yet gone public with their criticisms are being encouraged to support a delay to assess the impact of cuts to personal independence payments. It is an attempt to force the government to water down the benefit changes, and if backed by large numbers of Labour MPs, could pose a major challenge to the legislation.Supporters of the amendment claim as many as 80 MPs are backing it.But Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle must…
Video Details LeSean McCoy weighs in on the Thunder’s NBA championship, acknowledging the tough break with Tyrese Haliburton’s injury just minutes into Game 7. Still, he argues that OKC proved they were the best team and would have won regardless. 1 HOUR AGO・the facility・2:10
Washington — Florida officials asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow the state to enforce a new immigration law that makes it a crime for people in the United States unlawfully to enter Florida. In an emergency appeal to the high court, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked the justices to put on hold a federal judge’s decision preventing law enforcement officers from enforcing the new law, known as SB 4-C. The judge, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, ruled that the measure is likely unconstitutional.A federal appeals court in Atlanta declined to halt Williams’ order and is allowing the law…