• Iran Reportedly Charging Millions To Ships To Go Through Strait Of Hormuz Citing Cost Of War

    The Iranian regime is charging ship operators $2 million to allow them to go through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20% of the world’s energy goes through, citing the cost of the war with the U.S. and Israel, according to a new report from Bloomberg.The outlet said some ships have paid the charges, but details about the mechanism and currency used are not clear. Payments have been made discreetly, and only a small number of vessels have made it through.Specialized outlet Argus Media also reported on the development, detailing that parliament member Alaeddin Boroujerdi said…

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  • SanDisk Corporation Shares Surge in Volatile Trading Amid AI Memory Demand

    SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) stock experienced sharp fluctuations in recent sessions, reflecting broader market dynamics in the semiconductor sector driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure needs and geopolitical uncertainties. As of midday trading on March 4, 2026, SanDisk shares were trading around $599, up approximately 6% from the previous close of…

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  • Don’t let RFK Jr distract from the big health threat: Sugar

    It’s not the food dye in Froot Loops that Americans should fear; it’s the more than 66 pounds of sugar they consume a year ARE there “toxic chemicals” in food killing Americans? That fear is getting lots of attention thanks to Robert F Kennedy Jr, president-elect Donald Trump’s pick to…

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  • Trump seeks vows from tech executives to cover data centre costs

    Published Tue, Feb 24, 2026 · 01:53 PM [WASHINGTON] White House officials are asking technology companies to pledge that their data centres won’t increase electricity prices and cause other burdens for consumers, according to two sources familiar with the initiative. The effort includes pressing technology executives to sign non-binding compacts…

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  • Upset Taylor Swift says she was told Ticketmaster could handle demand

    POP superstar Taylor Swift said on Friday it was “excruciating” for her to watch fans struggle to secure tickets for her upcoming U.S. tour after she had been assured that Ticketmaster could handle large demand. The New York Times reported that the US Justice Department was investigating whether Ticketmaster parent…

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