A picture of Iranian revolutionary guard Gen. Qaseem Soleimani is seen in an electronic store on January 5, 2020 in downtown Tehran, Iran. Majid Saeedi | Getty Images Beijing is urging calm as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, a region that China depends on heavily for oil. On […]
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Brent crude rises above $70 a barrel after Trump threatens Iraq sanctions, Iran retaliation
Oil prices shot more than 2% higher on Monday, with Brent rising above $70 a barrel, after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose sanctions on Iraq amid escalating tensions with Iran in the Middle East. Brent crude futures soared to a high of $70.27 a barrel at 0222 GMT, up $1.67, […]
There’s a winner from the US-Iran crisis, and it’s ISIS
Iranians march on January 5, 2020 in the streets of the northwestern city of Ahvaz to pay homage to top general Qasem Soleimani, after he was killed in a US strike in Baghdad. Hossein Mersadi | Getty Images Terrorist group ISIS will likely be the winner as tensions between Washington […]
Iraq could become ‘very dangerous’ as US-Iran tensions ramp up, says former ambassador
Supporters of the Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary force attend the funeral procession of Iraqi paramilitary chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani, and eight others in Baghdad, Iraq, on January 4, 2020. Ahmad Al-Rubaye Ι AFP via Getty Images While much of the world is fearing a potential escalation […]
Netflix had the most Golden Globe nominations, but AT&T brought home the most trophies
Logan Roy, played by Brian Cox, at his daughter’s wedding reception on season 1 of HBO’s Succession. Colin Hutton | HBO Netflix may have scored the most nominations for the 2020 Golden Globes, but it was AT&T, Disney, Sony and ViacomCBS that won the night. The streaming service garnered 17 nominations, the […]
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘1917’ win big at 2020 Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais hosts the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards. NBC The Australian brush fires, women’s rights and calls for people to vote in the 2020 election were sprinkled into the speeches of actors and actresses who scooped up awards that the 77th annual Golden Globes. The ceremony, held at the […]
‘Missing Link’ upsets Disney, takes home best animated feature at 2020 Golden Globes
Still from Laika Entertainment’s “Missing Link.” Laika Entertainment “Missing Link” took home the Golden Globe for best animated feature on Sunday, marking only the fourth time that the top prize did not go to a Disney film. The film was an underdog heading into the ceremony, as Disney had three […]
Dallas Cowboys is cutting ties with head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons
Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys looks down after a ruling against them during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Corey Perrine | Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys will not retain head coach Jason Garrett after 10 seasons, according to […]
Oil prices jump 2% in early trading as tensions in the Middle East mount, Brent crude tops $70
Oil prices jumped more than 2% during Sunday night trading — building on Friday’s gains — as tensions in the Middle East escalated over the weekend. Following Thursday’s death of top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, on Sunday an Iranian state-run television broadcast said that the nation would no longer respect […]
Boeing, FAA reviewing wiring issue that could cause short circuit on 737 Max
Boeing 737 MAX airplanes are stored on employee parking lots near Boeing Field, on June 27, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. After a pair of crashes, the 737 MAX has been grounded by the FAA and other aviation agencies since March, 13, 2019. Stephen Brashear | Getty Images Boeing and the Federal […]