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Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Blockade' Strait of Hormuz After Peace Talks Fail The New York TimesWhy Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading CNNIran war live updates: US to blockade Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks Australian Broadcasting CorporationTrump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement AP NewsTrump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal
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Oil prices surged as markets reopened on Sunday following news that U.S. peace talks with Iran had ended without a deal.
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Oil Surges, US Futures Drop on Hormuz Blockade: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comOil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz CNNOil prices surge on blockade vow, failed U.S.-Iran talks AxiosOil Jumps, Stock Futures Sink as Trump's Hormuz Blockade Nears Barron'sOil Prices Surge Above $100 After Peace Talks Fail and Trump Threatens Blockade The New York Times
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Asia markets open lower as oil surges after U.S. moves to blockade Iran ports CNBCCollapse of US-Iran talks heightens fears of prolonged energy shock The GuardianDow Jones Futures Fall, Oil Prices Spike; U.S. Navy To Blockade Iran's Ports After Talks Fail Investor's Business DailyEquities subdued as US-Iran talks falter, ceasefire concerns renewed Reuters
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Oil prices rise after Trump threatens to block passage through Strait of Hormuz CNNOil prices surge after Trump says U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz NBC NewsStock, Oil Futures Poised to Open Amid Blockade Threats, End to Iran Talks Barron'sTraders Are Racing to Place Their Bets Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline WSJ
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Artemis II crew speak out at welcome home event: ‘Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe' The GuardianNASA's Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission The New York TimesThe best photos from NASA's first moon mission in more than 50 years NBC NewsNASA confident Artemis 2 heat shield will protect crew during re-entry Spaceflight Now
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2026 Masters recap: Rory makes Masters history with repeat win Golf ChannelRory McIlroy wins Masters, first to repeat since Tiger Woods ESPNThe Masters 2026: The five key shots in Rory McIlroy's second Augusta victory BBC90th Masters Tournament | Sunday updates WJBF
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Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour BBCOn Africa trip, Pope Leo will face debate over polygamy as Catholicism booms The Washington PostPope Leo XIV Visiting Algeria as a Messenger of Peace and as a Pilgrim to the Birthplace of his Spiritual Identity Vatican NewsLeo XIV to make history with first-ever papal visit to Algeria France 24A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa NP
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Justin Bieber's Low-Key Coachella Performance Fuels Sexism Debate The Hollywood ReporterAt Coachella, Justin Bieber didn't do much except scroll YouTube SFGATEKylie Jenner, Jacob Elordi among celebs at Justin Bieber Coachella set YahooJustin Bieber Gets Support from Wife Hailey During His Coachella Headlining Set — and Shouts Out Baby Jack People.comJustin Bieber Goes Heavy On ‘S
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Box Office Milestone: ‘Super Mario Galaxy' and ‘Hail Mary' Fuel Biggest January-April Revenue Gains Since COVID The Hollywood Reporter‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office CNBCBox Office Global: 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Bound for $700M, 'Project Hail Mary' Crosses $500M Deadline'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is Year's Highest Grossing Movie, 'Project Hail Mary' Hits $500 Million Var
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Box Office Global: 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Bound for $700M, 'Project Hail Mary' Crosses $500M Deadline‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office CNBC'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Is Year's Highest Grossing Movie, 'Project Hail Mary' Hits $500 Million VarietyWeekend Preview: SUPER MARIO GALAXY Still Player One in Week 2 Boxoffice Pro
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It's back-and-forth atop the Masters leaderboard in a dramatic final round at Augusta CNNThe Masters 2026: Rose, Young and McIlroy in contention in tense final round - live The GuardianMasters 2026: Follow final-round action from Augusta National PGA TourMasters Round 3: What to know as Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young lead the field - The Athletic The New York Times
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Mutually Automated Destruction: The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race The New York TimesAI Chips Are A Looming Battlefield In U.S.-China Trade. What Investors Should Know. Investor's Business DailyOpinion | The U.S. needs to go on AI offense The Washington PostWe could win the AI war and still lose all of our freedoms if we aren't careful Fox News
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Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power The GuardianIn Hungary, Orbán's loss shows how populism can run out of road CNNIlliberalism Is Not Inevitable The AtlanticHungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar The New York TimesHungary election results live: Orbán concedes to Magyar's Tisza after projections show opposition winning two-thirds majority
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Coachella 2026: Karol G headlines Day 3 after Justin Bieber's laptop set divides the internet YahooJustin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set BBCJustin Bieber Gets Support from Wife Hailey During His Coachella Headlining Set — and Shouts Out Baby Jack People.comJustin Bieber's $10M Coachella comeback draws backlash after he plays YouTube videos during his set Fox
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says US will blockade the strait of Hormuz The GuardianIran War Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Blockade' Strait of Hormuz After Peace Talks Fail The New York TimesTrump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement AP NewsTrump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal The Washington PostWhy Trump is threatening to bloc
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Traders wary that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.
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As the US heads toward a presidential election, political polarization is influencing personal relationships, living choices, and even corporate decision-making. Research by Elisabeth Kempf reveals how partisan divides are shaping businesses, with significant implications for investment returns, credit ratings, and economic growth.
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Although you can start collecting Social Security at age 62, you can get much higher monthly payments if you wait as long as age 70. But many people want to or must retire before 70. If you're one of them, consider a possible strategy, backed by recent research, to use your retirement savings to put off receiving Social Security.
Build a Social Security Bridge
New research from the Center for Retirement Research explores retiree appetite for a "bridge" between retirement and collecting Social Security benefits, specifically one where retirees tap 401(k) assets in an amount equivalent to what they'd draw from Social Security on a monthly basis. This stream of payments would continue until age 70 or until the money ran out.
Such an option appealed to a good number of survey respondents; nearly 27% said they'd use it to some extent, even with minimal information about plan details. Among respondents provided with more information on the option, the total climbed to 35%. Researchers also propose a formalized "bridge" plan that employers could offer using 401(k) funds.
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But why tap those funds? The answer is that any chance to delay collecting Social Security benefits means you'll receive a larger monthly check when you finally do start to draw benefits.
How Much Can You Increase Your Social Security by Delaying Benefits?
As a rule, retirees must decide for themselves when to begin claiming Social Security benefits.
If they can wait to collect, though
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