Pete Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according to nine U.S. officials familiar with the process
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:40:49 GMT

Dramatic videos show the attack on the B1 bridge in Iran
Videos posted to social media by witnesses showed smoke rising from around the B1 bridge in Iran. Iran's state media reported that strikes killed at least eight people and wounded 95.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:59:23 GMT

March jobs report expected to show labor market stabilizing before Iran war
The March jobs report is expected to show the U.S. labor market stabilizing last month. But experts say the Iran war has already shifted the economic landscape.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:40 GMT

Why Iran's hackers keep overselling their cyberattacks
Since the start of the war in Iran, the Handala Hack Group has emerged as the main online promoter of alleged Iranian cyberattacks.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:40 GMT

U.S. oil has its biggest one-day price increase in six years, driving up the cost of gas
Stocks swung sharply, and the average cost of gas nationwide hit $4.08 a gallon for unleaded and $5.51 for diesel.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:55:13 GMT