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All about the Strait of Hormuz and what's at stake if the key global oil supply route is disrupted by war
Oil prices jumped Monday as the widening war in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world’s oil supply. Source link
U.S. House committee posts videos of Clintons answering questions about Epstein
Videos of former U.S. president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton answering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Monday by a House committee investigating the late financier. Source link
At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says
At least 153 people, including children, have been killed after a reported strike on a school in southern Iran. Iranian officials there blame the United States and Israel, while the U.S. military says it is reviewing the reports, and Israel’s military says it is not aware of any IDF operations in the area. Source link
Hilary Knight played with torn knee ligament in U.S. women's run to Olympic hockey gold
U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight revealed Monday in a television appearance she played in Milan with a torn medial collateral ligament in one of her knees. Source link
B.C. to end time changes, adopt year-round daylight time
March 8 will be the last time British Columbians have to change their clocks, B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday. Source link
WNBA's reported new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for star players
The WNBA sent a new Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. Source link
Winnipegger charged with threatening prime minister on social media
A Winnipeg man faces charges after he allegedly posted threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney and incited hatred against Jews and Muslims. Source link
How the U.S.-Iran conflict is impacting gas prices in Canada
Gas prices inched up a few cents overnight in Canada as the North American oil market reacts to escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran Saturday that threatens to destabilize the rest of the region. Source link
Alberta's flu season deadliest in recent memory as experts call for action
Influenza deaths have soared to new heights in Alberta this year, according to nearly two decades worth of data, prompting concern from health experts. Source link