Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, oil prices climb

Global energy prices remain elevated after Iran’s new Supreme Leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in a statement released Thursday. Laura Sanicola, senior writer for Barron’s, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Continue reading Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, oil prices climb

PayPay Lands On Nasdaq — And Cathie Wood Is Already In As Ark Scoops Up $5 Million Worth Of Stock

Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood snapped up $5 million in PayPay stock on the Japanese fintech’s Nasdaq debut day as the stock surged 13% on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Importance Rank: 1 read more. Continue reading PayPay Lands On Nasdaq — And Cathie Wood Is Already In As Ark Scoops Up $5 Million Worth Of Stock

Trump releasing 172M barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war

President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U. S.’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U. S.’s war with Iran. Continue reading Trump releasing 172M barrels of oil from reserve as prices soar amid Iran war

Chicago man caught on video pouring liquid on kids, parents leaving NW Side dance class charged

A 50-year-old Chicago man accused of throwing a liquid on a group of parents and children, who were making their way out of a Mexican folkloric dance class, has been charged, Chicago police said Wednesday. Continue reading Chicago man caught on video pouring liquid on kids, parents leaving NW Side dance class charged

What happened with Iranian women’s soccer team in Australia

Five members of the Iranian national women’s soccer team sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing Iran’s national anthem before a match. Elizabeth Palmer has details. Continue reading What happened with Iranian women’s soccer team in Australia

Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations

A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, rejected more than $100,000 raised in a GoFundMe campaign coordinated by his manager to keep him in his Beverly Grove home. Continue reading Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations

Frustration mounts at airports amid TSA staffing shortages spurred by DHS shutdown

Airline passengers in some of the United States’ largest airports are seeing long security lines amid the ongoing partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security. As Kris Van Cleave reports, more TSA employees are calling out sick as they work without pay. Continue reading Frustration mounts at airports amid TSA staffing shortages spurred by DHS shutdown

Tommy DeCarlo, Boston fan who became the band’s lead singer, dies at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, a singer who became the lead vocalist for the band Boston after the death of original frontman Brad Delp, has died at age 60. Continue reading Tommy DeCarlo, Boston fan who became the band’s lead singer, dies at 60

Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos alleges CIA cover-up

The CIA’s investigation into Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI), known as Havana Syndrome, was mishandled, a former CIA officer says. With reports of a new device, victims hope for vindication. Continue reading Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos alleges CIA cover-up

Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender

Secretary Pete Hegseth says it’s President Trump who will set the terms of Iran’s surrender, noting the U. S. is confident it will come, even as Iran’s president said the U. S. demand for “unconditional surrender” is “a dream that they should take to their grave.”. Continue reading Hegseth says Iran will eventually have no choice but to surrender