Stocks have touched record highs despite Iran war. Here’s why
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on April 16, 2026. NYSE U.S. stocks…
Stocks have touched record highs despite Iran war. Here’s why
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on April 16, 2026. NYSE U.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Thursday against a backdrop of war, an oil supply shock and economic forecasts warning of stunted growth amid a protracted conflict. Many investors may be thinking: Why? Largely, it’s because the stock market is a…
Wings stifle questions about Azzi Fudd-Paige Bueckers relationship
Apr 16, 2026, 02:59 pm ET azy fadThe number 1 pick In the WNBA Draft, many basketball-related questions were answered dallas wings The introductory news conference took place Thursday, but was overshadowed by another unrelated to the game. Fad and teammates Paige BueckersThe two, who will team up in Dallas’ backcourt this season, went public…
Republicans move forward on last-minute spy powers deal, teeing up late-night vote
House Republican leaders are moving forward on a last-minute, late-night deal with GOP rebels to extend the nation’s foreign spying powers for five years, while also adding warrant language and increased criminal penalties for violations. The text of the provision was uploaded at around 10:30, almost seven hours after the scheduled procedural vote. Home… Source…
Iran war ‘should be ending pretty soon’
President Donald Trump on Thursday said that “the war in Iran is going along swimmingly.” “It should be ending pretty soon,” Trump said at an event in Las Vegas, echoing similarly rosy predictions about the end of the war that he has made since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late…
Stanley Cup contender flaws: Top issues for NHL playoff teams
Rachel KryshakApr 16, 2026, 07:30 PM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Multiple Authors The 2026 Stanley…
Trump claims Mamdani is 'destroying New York' with proposed second-home tax
President Trump claimed New York City Mayor Zoharan Mamdani (D) is “destroying” the city with his new proposed tax on second homes — perhaps his most direct criticism of the Big Apple leader since their two friendly meetings at the White House months ago. The President responded to the mayor’s plan in Thursday’s post… Source…
Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, Kospi
Kazuhiro Nogi | AFP | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Friday, as cautious optimism over the Middle East conflict tempered sentiment, diverging from Wall Street’s record-setting rally. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said that the war in Iran “should be ending pretty soon,” reiterating rosy predictions about the end of the conflict. Hours earlier,…
Baltimore Ravens unveil new uniform look ahead of 2026 season
jameson hensleyApr 16, 2026, 09:11 pm ET to close Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens starting in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he…
Trump defends economic policies, casts aside 'fake inflation' amid Iran war
President Trump defended his administration’s economic policies at an event in Las Vegas on Thursday amid rising energy costs due to America’s conflict with Iran. Trump cast doubt on a recent report from the Labor Department, which showed inflation rose 0.9 points last month. This was the largest increase in consumer prices in almost four…
Israel-Lebanon truce fuels optimism for Middle East peace
A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Alexander Manzyuk | Reuters Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran “should be ending pretty soon,” while a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon raised hopes of easing supply disruptions. U.S. crude…
