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Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
The drawdown is expected over six to 12 months and comes as Trump clashes with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other NATO allies over the war with Iran
Market rally collides with Iran war oil shock
The S&P 500 has reached new highs while crude prices swing sharply, leaving strategists warning that investors may be underestimating the economic drag from disrupted energy flows
Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Hormuz as Iran warns against intervention
The initiative, called “Project Freedom,” is set against a dangerous maritime standoff, disrupted energy shipments and unanswered questions over how the Navy would move vessels safely
Ken Griffin Acquires Second Original Printing of the Constitution
The privately purchased document is expected to go on view in New York for the 250th anniversary of American independence
Oil rises as U.S. begins Hormuz navigation operation
Brent climbed nearly 2% after weekend attacks on commercial vessels and a new U.S. military effort to escort traffic through the key waterway
Maduro’s ouster brings little immediate change for Venezuelans
U.S. officials say control of the oil industry will “unleash prosperity,” but people in Caracas say a broader recovery will take more
U.S. Visit to Venezuela Follows First Direct Flight Since 2019
A New York Times video says the trip came after direct air service resumed, with a White House adviser summing up the message as “drill, baby, drill
At least 10 injured in shooting at Lake Arcadia party
Early reports differed on the number of people hospitalized, with several outlets citing totals from at least 10 to at least 13. Suspects were reported to be at large
Nine tribes sue to block graphite drilling near Black Hills sacred site
The lawsuit says federal agencies approved Pete Lien & Sons’ exploratory project near Pe'Sla without required tribal consultation or environmental review
eBay jumps after GameStop makes $55.5 billion takeover bid
Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited, non-binding offer values eBay at $125 a share, but financing questions and board approval remain major hurdles