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Oil prices rise as investors weigh lack of progress in Middle East negotiations

Oil prices rise as investors weigh lack of progress in Middle East negotiations

By Anushree Mukherjee and Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Thursday, as traders weighed prospects for global supplies in the wake of the ongoing Iran war as Washington confirmed it was not currently in talks with Tehran despite diplomatic efforts by other countries.

Iran urges other nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators focus on reopening strait

Iran urges other nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators focus on reopening strait

By Elwely Elwelly and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Iran condemned the United States' new economic sanctions on Friday as "state terrorism" and said other countries were legally obliged not to implement them.

US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

US goals have shifted after 6 months of Iran war. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

Back in February, President Donald Trump said he expected the war he'd just launched with Iran to last four weeks to five weeks

Six months of war: How the Middle East conflict has shaped financial markets

Six months of war: How the Middle East conflict has shaped financial markets

By Karin Strohecker and Marc Jones LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iran triggered a conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies and sent ripples through global financial markets.

After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern

When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially said he expected the war to last four to five weeks

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz

By Elwely Elwelly and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mediators in the Iran war are stepping up efforts to get the Strait of Hormuz reopened, with Tehran agreeing to draw up a list of conditions to restore normal traffic after a Qatari emissary pressed the Iranians to respect freedom of

Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement

The first direct flight to Vienna from a U.S. airline is coming in 2027

The first direct flight to Vienna from a U.S. airline is coming in 2027

American Airlines revealed a number of new European routes for next summer.

The Fancy Fruit Brand Behind Those Pricey Strawberries Opens an NYC Stand

Plus, a sandwich shop in the East Village — and more new restaurants

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Palm Springs ranked for having one of the best pizzerias in US

Palm Springs ranked for having one of the best pizzerias in US

A local pizza restaurant with spots in Palm Springs and Palm Desert earned national recognition from USA TODAY, landing among best pizzerias in US.

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurry

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurry

President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark