Warren Buffett says he sold Apple too soon and would buy more of it, though not in this market
Buffett admitted he sold Apple “too soon,” but said he didn’t regret the decision. Apple remains Berkshire's biggest holding, carrying a roughly $62 billion market value. Berkshire Hathaway started buying Apple shares in 2016, and its position eventually swell to more than $170 billion at its peak in 2023.
The Safeen Prestige was exiting the Strait of Hormuz when an "unknown projectile" hit the vessel on March 4, 2026. Around two weeks later, on March 18, TankerTrackers.com, an oil shipment tracker site, reported the ship appeared to be "suddenly" burning.
Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
Israel and the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, hitting Tehran in the early morning hours. Last Friday, Israel launched a large-scale attack against Iranian nuclear sites using radioactive material. The war has caused major disruptions to the world's supply of oil and natural gas, and left more than 3,000 dead.
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
The 10 competing countries currently include: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. More countries are expected to join the festivities as well. Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands are boycotting this year’s contests.
Kid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion
Army reviewing after helicopters hovered alongside Kid Rock’s swimming pool as he saluted. Kid Rock posted two videos on social media on Saturday. There was no official request to the Army from Kid Rock for the helicopters to come to his house on Saturday, Maj. Jonathon Bless said.
The deal creating the U.S. version of TikTok was finalized in January. Congress passed a law in 2024 banning ByteDance’s TikTok from public usage if it did not divest of Chinese ownership. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that his ad will run on TikTok.
TMZ Goes After Members of Congress Living It Up Amid DHS Shutdown
TMZ published multiple photos of Senator Lindsey Graham at Disney World this weekend, angering the public amid multiple national crises. “An image that should live in infamy”: Senator Graham spotted at DisneyWorld during government shutdown. ‘And Donald Trump went golfing again this weekend’: Democratic Party chair Ken Martin.
King’s state visit to US will take place in April despite calls to delay amid Iran war – UK politics live
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Israel Passes Law to Hang Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02. The last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while.
Pakistan Set to Host Top Regional Diplomats for Talks on Iran War
Iran fired missiles across the Middle East on Tuesday as its capital was hit by fresh explosions. US President Donald Trump threatened the country's key oil export hub, power stations and desalination plants. Iran, meanwhile, fired a new salvo of missiles at Gulf nations it accuses of serving as a launchpad for US strikes.
Cities from coast to coast cancel or rename events tied to César Chavez Day on March 31. "We have in one hand Cesar Chavez, the man who committed horrible acts that we're not going to justify," Romero says. "On the other hand, we have Césars Chavez, who brought thousands and thousands of people together to be able to work for farm workers," he adds.
Myanmar’s Military Leader Moves One Step Closer to Becoming President
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is expected to manage a carefully orchestrated transition to becoming president. He handed over the reins of the military to loyalist Ye Win Oo on April 6. The 69-year-old was appointed commander in chief in 2011, the year after an election that initiated a surprising move toward political reform.
Trump Threatens to Destroy Kharg Island and Other Key Iranian Energy Sites
President Donald Trump threatened to blow up Iran's Kharg Island and other energy sites if a deal is not reached. He also said if Iran did not lift a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. would blow up Kharg and all of Iran's oil wells and electricity plants.
A Russian-flagged tanker has docked in Cuba's Matanzas oil terminal. It is the largest shipment to the island since the cessation of its fuel supply by the Trump administration. The tanker is expected to alleviate Cuba's energy crisis, providing fuel for the island's struggling electricity, healthcare, and transportation services.
Trump Faces a Decision on Whether to Start a Ground War in Iran
AFP’s director of brand and communications Grégoire Lemarchand confirmed to Status that the agency was “made aware’ the White House didn’t approve of the photo. He said the decision to unpublish was ‘an internal editorial one’ based on quality and selection criteria.
How Immigration Policies Like Birthright Citizenship Shaped the Supreme Court Justices’ Histories
Immigration law wins for Trump do not necessarily suggest a citizenship victory. Citizenship at birth is uniquely grounded in the Constitution. The court has shown much less deference to the executive’s prerogatives when it comes to citizenship than when it does to immigration law. It's tempting to imagine the Trump administration's string of immigration victories as the pathway to a successful fight over birthright citizenship.
Will $4 Gas Hurt Trump’s Approval Ratings? Here’s What History Shows.
As of March 27, Trump had an approval rating of 41% in Georgia while 56% don't like him and 3% are unsure. Here's how the president's national approval ratings look: 60% against and 38% for him. The New York Times' poll, which calculates a daily average of several other polls, says Trump stands at 56% disapproval, 39% approval as of March 31.
‘God squad’ waives endangered species law to allow US drilling in Gulf of Mexico
The Trump administration on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said environmentalists' lawsuits against the industry threatened to hobble domestic energy supplies as the U.S. wages war against Iran. Conservation groups have voted to fight the deci
Plans for gaudy Trump presidential library in Miami spark ridicule
Donald Trump has unveiled a video rendering of his presidential library, a skyscraper proposed for downtown Miami. The Trump Library Foundation released a teaser video on social media Monday showing a massive skyscraper dominating the city’s skyline. Trump family has unveiled its AI-concept art plans for the Trump Presidential Library. It may feature at least two massive gold statues of the president.
Israel Pulls Battalion From West Bank After Soldier Talks of ‘Revenge’
The Flames lost 1-0 to Botswana in the final game of the tournament. The match was the first time in the tournament that both teams had conceded a goal. It was the second time in a row that both sides had conceded at least one goal. The team is hoping to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Trump Claims ‘Regime Change’ in Iran Is Already Complete
The first goal was to “destroy’ Iran’s offensive missiles and its missile production. The second goal was “dramatically reduce’ their missile launchers. The third goal was a “severe diminishing’ of their missile launching capability. The fourth goal was that “they will never have nuclear weapons”
Inside the cockpit of RAF tanker during defensive mission against Iranian drones
Maj Gen Tom Bewick, Commander British Forces Cyprus, insists there'd been "prudent planning" before the war. He says he's now working in close co-operation with the Cypriot authorities, but stresses the UK's sovereignty of the base "is not up for debate"
Pentagon Weighs Using Anti-Drone Lasers Near D.C. Military Base
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U.S. Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Despite Blockade
The White House says the decision to allow a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba does not amount to a change in U.S. policy. “If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba, I have no problem with that,” President Trump said on Sunday. Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted in early January.
At least 70 people killed and 30 injured in Haiti gang attack
More than 1.4 million people, about 12 per cent of the population, have been displaced by the violence, worsening an economic crisis and access to food. At least 70 people killed and more than 50 homes burned down, and have displaced nearly 6,000 people, according to the rights organization Defenseurs Plus.
Who are the Artemis II astronauts heading to the Moon?
Artemis II will send a crew of four astronauts on a historic 10-day journey around the moon. The mission is the second under the U.S. space agency's multibillion-dollar Artemis program. Artemis I launched Nov. 16, 2022, sending the Orion capsule on a moon orbiting mission without a crew.
Supreme Court Rejects Colorado Law Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’ for L.G.B.T.Q. Minors
Supreme Court sides with therapist in challenge to Colorado’s ban on “conversion therapy’ Ruling was 8-1, with liberal Justice Jackson dissenting. Colorado's law banning conversion therapy "regulates speech based on viewpoint," court says. Supreme Court sends challenge back to lower courts for them to apply new standard.
U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices more than 30%
The U.S. average for regular gasoline climbed to its highest level of more than $5 a gallon in June 2022. This time, though, surging oil prices could ripple through the global economy with the worst still to come if the conflict drags on. The cost of crude oil — the main ingredient in gasoline — has spiked and swung rapidly.
McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion
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FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes
FDA will have to put these compounds on a list of approved drugs. The list will include those that have a "demonstrated" safety record. The current list does not include these compounds, which are already available in the U.S. from compounding pharmacies. The FDA says it will make a decision on the list in the near future.
A foreign journalist was abducted in Iraq, the country’s interior ministry says.
A female journalist with a U.S. passport was kidnapped in Baghdad by unknown parties. Iraqi interior ministry did not disclose her nationality, but said one suspect had been arrested and that efforts were ongoing to free the journalist. The authorities still have not revealed her nationality but a suspect has been detained as efforts to secure her release intensify.
From Oil to Food, the Iran War Is Squeezing the Global Economy
Diesel is at $5.42 a gallon, up $1.66 over the past month. FedEx (FDX) and United Parcel Service (UPS) adding fuel surcharges since the war began. Seasonal factors like routine refinery maintenance, increased travel and a switch in gasoline blends also tend to increase prices each spring.
Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns
Arab nations stand to lose between $120 billion and $194 billion from disruptions from the war. The hardest-hit regions would be concentrated in Gulf Cooperation Council countries and in the Levant. Each region is set to lose more than 5.2% of their GDP, according to the UN Development Program.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday
The Bond Vigilantes had been dormant for much of the past three to four years. President Donald Trump's war in Iran snapped them back into action. If the vigilantes are right, the pain in high-yield credit, long-duration bonds and rate-sensitive equities is only beginning.
Iran Condemns Attacks on Its Universities, Warns of Retaliation
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02. Prices vary from state to state due to factors ranging from nearby supply to differing tax rates. The last time prices were this high was after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Two More U.N. Peacekeepers Are Killed in Southern Lebanon
The two peacekeepers with the UNIFIL force were killed on Monday near Bani Hayyan in south Lebanon. Two other soldiers were wounded. The latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is one of the deadliest chapters for a peacekeeping mission whose decades-long mandate expires this year.UNIFIL positions were struck repeatedly during a war between Hezbollah and Israel in 2024, but no peacekeepers were killed.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
In the end, we may not really know the Third World War has happened until it enters ‘the history books as a real event in retrospect’ The question of how a third world war might erupt haunts us today more than at any time since the end of the last world war, said author Richard Overy.
Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump. Trump threatened Monday that if Iran didn't agree to a deal, US forces would "obliterate" all of its oil wells, its main Kharg Island export terminal, power systems and possibly its water desalination plants. If Iran were to retaliate in kind, this would pose a major risk in the water-stressed region.
Iranian Strike on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia Injures 12 American Troops, Officials Say
Crude oil prices briefly spiked anew after the attack on the tanker, which can carry around 2 million barrels of oil worth more than $200 million at current prices. US crude was little changed at $102.98 a barrel, though it was still headed for a monthly rise of roughly 54 per cent, the most in nearly six years.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were all up around 0.6%, after a week of heavy selling left all three indices nursing losses of between 2.8% and 5.25%. The Nasdaq bore the brunt of the selloff at the end of last week, falling 2.15% to close at 20,948.
