Rising oil prices following the U.S.-Iran war could offset the economic impact of Trump’s individual tax cuts in the “big beautiful bill,” according to CNBC. Raymond James strategist Travis McCourt wrote that a $20 increase in oil prices could push consumer gasoline spending about $150 billi…
Attorneys describe the alleged deal between Rocket and real estate agents as "a perpetual loop of illegal referrals and kickbacks" at the expense of homebuyers.
Gasoline prices are climbing, and many people will find some of the most immediate economic pain at the pump. But you don't have to drive a car to be affected.
As the price of crude oil surpassed $110 a barrel Monday, reaching heights not seen since 2022, consumers are feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)
New footage shows what an expert investigative group says is likely an American Tomahawk missile hitting a compound in southern Iran, meters from the school where a deadly unclaimed blast killed over 165 people at the start of the war raging in the Mideast.
Oil prices surged and stock markets slid after hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to succeed his late father as Iran’s supreme leader.
The investigative group Bellingcat says new video “appears to contradict” the U.S. president's claim that Iran was responsible for an explosion at an Iranian school that killed over 165 people.
SHOTLIST: TEHRAN, IRAN (MARCH 09, 2026) 1. PEOPLE GATHERING TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR NEW SUPREME LEADER 2. RECITATION OF QURAN DURING DEMONSTRATION 3. VARIOUS OF THOUSANDS OF DEMONSTRATORS GATHERING AT SQUARE 4. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS CHANTING SLOGANS 5. VARIOUS OF DEMONSTRATORS HOLDING BANNERS…
The US-Israel war with Iran has caused the biggest oil disruption in history, sending oil prices skyrocketing past $100 per barrel. CNN’s Matt Egan explains what this means for the US economy and the price you pay for gas.
The ruling offers some clarity about the tariff refund process, something the Supreme Court did not mention in its Feb. 20 decision.
The Supreme Court ruled Trump's emergency tariffs exceeded presidential authority, opening the door to $175B in potential refunds. ~2,000 companies sued for refunds, while hedge funds are already buying claims at 40 cents on the dollar.
Last week, the average for 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped below 6 percent for the first time in three and a half years. Freddie Mac reported that as of February 26, the 30-year rate was 5.98%, down from 6.76% a year ago, and significantly lower than the recent peak of 7.8% in October 2023.
The U.S. and Israel launched an attack Saturday on Iran, in photos.
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The Switch — the Lakin Foundation's training hub in Hastings — is launching a commercial kitchen in April and is inviting those interested to get in touch.
Students with Stimson Music Studio in Clarinda performed their annual recital last month
We've compiled pictures of different weapons that have come up during criminal investigations in Northeast Iowa in recent years.
The vending machines on the first floor stocked with energy drinks and caffeinated soda were well frequented by lobbyists, lawmakers, legislative staff an even one particular reporter.
Two more Iowa state-employed prison nurses in Newton are facing disciplinary charges alleging they injured a patient who subsequently died.
Iowa lawmakers reject limits on Trump’s authority to continue U.S. military campaign against Iran.
Justin Heckman, a physics teacher and robotics coach at Abraham Lincoln High School in Council Bluffs, was named the Southwest Iowa regional recipient of the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award.
The national average gas price was $3.48 a gallon on Monday, up from $2.90 a month ago, before the war, according to tracking by AAA.
Just a few seats shy of losing their majority, senior Republicans are eager to emphasize the party’s work to lower costs, while Trump is often focused elsewhere.
War in the Middle East hit financial markets almost immediately. Within one week of the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran, stocks dropped, but the bigger story was crude oil, which soared 36 percent for West Texas Intermediate (the oil we use in the U.S.) to over $90 per barrel.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran. The Islamic Republic, its firepower diminished, has vowed to fight on. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the aim of the war is the popular overthrow of Iran's government. U.S. President Donald Trump sent contradictory signals about how long the war could last, fueling uncertainty and wild swings in financial markets Monday. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf dismissed any suggestion that Tehran has sought a ceasefire. The U.S. joint chiefs chairman says Iran's missile attacks have fallen 90% and one-way attack drones have decreased 83% since the war began.
Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...
Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...
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A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.
The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.
A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.
A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.
The vending machines on the first floor stocked with energy drinks and caffeinated soda were well frequented by lobbyists, lawmakers, legislative staff an even one particular reporter.
Iowa lawmakers reject limits on Trump’s authority to continue U.S. military campaign against Iran.
Wellmark adjusted its estimated costs under a proposed state tax hike on health insurance premiums, but remains concerned that the bill’s impact will drive up costs for Iowa customers
State employees who are driving state-owned vehicles may be required to complete a drug test if they are involved in an crash that causes serious injury or harm.
