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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. — Two young men from Pennsylvania are accused of driving to New York City with a pair of homemade bombs before throwing them at protesters and police officers on March 7.Both devices failed to detonate. Police arrested both men at the scene. They were identified as Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, both described by the FBI as supporters of the Islamic State terror group.Prosecutors say they brought the devices to target a protest outside the mayor’s home, Gracie Mansion, in Manhattan.SUSPECT IN NYC TERROR PROBE PLANNED ATTACK…

West Australians could be slugged with two more interest rate hikes before Treasurer Rita Saffioti delivers her State Budget — heaping pressure on the flush Cook Government to provide significant cost-of-living relief.The WA Treasurer has revealed May 7 is the date of this year’s Budget, two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia meets to consider whether to shift interest rates amid unknown global economic consequences from the conflict in the Middle East.The RBA board already lifted interest rates in February by one-quarter of one per cent and is tipped to raise the rate again this week.Three interest rate hikes…

TOKYO: The United States can provide “reliable” energy supplies to Asia-Pacific, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Saturday (Mar 14), as the Middle East war cripples the region’s oil and gas flow.Oil and gas prices have surged since US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed its supreme leader and plunged the Middle East into war.The conflict has virtually halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas, the vast majority of which is destined for Asia.US President Donald Trump’s “energy dominance” policy aims to ensure that “we have energy to allow for prosperity at home,…

Two weeks into the war in Iran, two water desalination plants in the region have been damaged in military operations, raising concerns over the vulnerability of a system that serves as a lifeline for millions across the Middle East. Note: Includes plants that are “presumed online”. Does not include plants with a capacity below 1,000 cubic meters per day. Source: Global Water Intelligence, DesalData.com. Last week, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said an attack on a desalination plant on Qeshm Island, in the Persian Gulf, on March 7 had affected the water supply to 30 villages. While Iran blamed the…

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US stocks closed red on Friday, despite showing some recovery and optimism after the opening bell.The benchmark S&P 500 index slipped 0.61%, leaving it about 5% below its most recent peak.Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.93%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 119 points, or 0.25%.Rising oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions have weighed on market sentiment, keeping investors cautious.Volume picked up late as bargain hunters nibbled after Thursday’s bloodbath, but traders kept one eye on crude’s volatile swing and President Trump’s stark reminder that the Iran conflict shows no signs of abating.Utilities lead S&P 500 gainsSix of the…

Trump endorses boxer Jake Paul for potential political run President Donald Trump welcomed boxer Jake Paul to the stage during a speech at a packaging plant in Boone County, Kentucky, and says Paul has his ‘complete and total’ endorsement if he decides to run for office. (The White House) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Popular YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul indicated he is planning to run for office in a recent sit-down interview with President Donald Trump. During an interview posted to Paul’s YouTube channel Friday, Trump asked him if he would run for office. The president endorsed Paul…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 12-year-old girl tragically died Sunday following a vicious fight that erupted when a group of students got off a school bus in an Atlanta suburb.Footage shared by the family, which has since gone viral on social media, captured the violent incident unfolding Thursday in Villa Rica. The victim involved was identified by her family as Jada West, who reportedly had been bullied since transferring to the school.In the video, a group of young teens appeared to be in a verbal dispute before a physical altercation quickly escalated between two girls. During…

Online sports betting is emerging as a growing digital distraction among adolescents, particularly teenage boys, experts warn. The multi-billion-dollar industry is expanding rapidly as betting platforms become increasingly accessible through smartphone apps. Online gambling is expected to generate US$8.7 billion by 2030, up from US$3.9 billion in 2024, according to data compiled by Grand View Research, with sports betting registering the fastest growth.“You can just turn on your phone and then all of a sudden you can be betting hundreds of dollars,” student Alex Bergman from Montreal’s Dawson College told Global News on Thursday.Another student at the college, who asked…

Melbourne Victory have revitalised their A-League Women finals hopes with a much-needed 1-0 win over Western Sydney, while Wellington remain in the premiership race after beating Brisbane 3-0.Jeff Hopkins’ Victory side, typically among the main contenders for silverware, are locked in a scrap for a top-six berth and realistically needed to finish their season with three wins to make finals.Holly Furphy’s goal in the 57th minute proved enough for Victory to tick off the first of those three wins, while officially ending 10th-placed Western Sydney’s own finals hopes.Fifth-placed Victory (25 points) trail Melbourne City (30), Adelaide United (29), Wellington (28)…