U.S. begins blockade in Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns Iran ‘attack ships’ to stay away
The U.S. blockade would apply to “any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” President Donald Trump said.
Delta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race
Delta and other carriers are ramping up premium seats on board.
Pope Leo says ‘I have no fear of the Trump administration’ after president blasts pontiff
Pope Leo has condemned the war against Iran by the United States and Israel, drawing the ire of President Donald Trump.
Vibe check from inside one of AI industry’s main events: ‘Claude mania’
At the HumanX conference in San Francisco this week, Anthropic’s momentum was on everyone’s lips.
Elon Musk’s xAI faces fresh opposition after landing permit for Mississippi power plant
Musk’s xAI, now owned by SpaceX, faces a legal challenge from environmental groups opposed to a massive power plant in Mississippi.
Trump’s 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ would loom over Potomac, new renderings show
Rep. Don Beyer said “President Trump is focused on a taxpayer-funded vanity project that would choke traffic, block our skyline, and tower over sacred ground.”
Earnings season could finally give the stock market some good news. Here’s what’s ahead
Given a strong earnings backdrop, investors have been optimistic that companies can weather an energy shock — so long as there is a quick resolution to the war.
Consumer sentiment hits record low, inflation fears rise amid Iran war
The university’s headline index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 47.6, down 10.7% from March to its lowest on record.
Airports could face a jet fuel crunch within 3 weeks as airlines weigh flight cancellations
Europe’s Airport Industry said if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen “systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU.”
Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, as energy prices spiked due to Iran conflict
The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
