Trump says US destroyed every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens oil infrastructure if tankers blocked

President Trump said on Friday that the US military carried out one of the most “powerful” bombings ever and completely “destroyed” every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island, one of the country’s most important economic outposts. The President said that for “reasons of decency”, the US military did not destroy oil infrastructure… Source link

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Mortgage rates surge to highest since September

In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets of neighborhood on Jan. 13, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Mortgage rates surged to their highest level since September on Friday as bond yields moved higher due to the war in Iran. The average rate on the 30-year fixed…

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Trump aims to loosen ethylene oxide standards

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Trump aims to loosen ethylene oxide standards The Trump administration on Friday proposed loosening rules related to emissions of the cancer-causing gas from sterilizer plants. © AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to relax requirements for sterilizer plants that…

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White Houses wages meme war

{Beacon} Technology Technology Big Story White House ‘mememing’ war From “Grand Theft Auto” to “SpongeBob SquarePants,” the White House has turned to memes ranging from pop culture and video games to sell President Trump’s war with Iran. © Photo Credit The video follows a broader trend in the Trump administration’s social media… Source link

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