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Donald Trump’s war in Iran has unleashed a torrent of inflation in the US that economists warn will linger long after the conflict ends, squeezing Americans ahead of November’s midterm elections. The impact of the conflict has reverberated across the world’s biggest economy since its outbreak in late February and experts say that the inflationary shock will take time to recede.“We were on a very good trajectory of inflation going down. Now there is somewhat [of a] reversal,” Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, told the FT. “What we see is that short-term inflation expectations have moved up here in…

Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona, while far-right protesters march in Milan.Two gatherings, in two European cities, with opposing political perspectives.In Barcelona, Spain, left-leaning world leaders discussed the growing threat the far right poses to democratic institutions.Their aim? To bring together progressive forces under a single banner to counter right-wing authoritarianism.Meanwhile, in Italy’s Milan, far-right figures rallied against what they called “the tragedy” that Europe has become.They are calling for fewer regulations from Brussels but tighter controls on security.How will this polarisation play out globally?Presenter: Tom McRaeGuests:Ruth Ferrero-Turrion – professor of political science at Complutense University of MadridGeorgios Samaras – assistant…

Between an ongoing internet blackout and the constant strain of war, Mariam sends messages in short bursts from her apartment in Tehran. Like other Iranians, she has been living under war conditions since the U.S.–Israeli strikes began. Iranian authorities have imposed a near-total nationwide internet shutdown, declaring the move a national security measure. To get online, people like Mariam pay exorbitant prices for black-market VPNs or rely on Starlink, often managing just a few minutes of unstable connectivity each day. More reliable access is often limited to those with so-called white SIM cards, typically issued to government officials, journalists affiliated…

Straight up, Megan Thee Stallion is one of the hottest rappers in the game. Every year her presence elevates, and not just musically or visually — her partnerships, or overall brand awareness keeps ascending. 2026 appears to be no different, as she’s kicking off the year in style with a Cheetos ‘Pickle’s Back’ partnership that hits close to her Houston roots. Houston is known as a hotbed for hip-hop, car culture, sports, and a varied culinary scene rooted in Southern tradition. Beloved for its diversity of ethnic influences, it’s no surprise that a trend like stuffing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into…

NEW YORK — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning at 8 a.m., according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency administering the system. It’s the first step in a complicated process that also might eventually lead to refunds for consumers who were billed for some or all of the tariffs on products shipped to them from outside the United…

Ben Shelton connects with the ball during his second-round match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., Friday, March 6, 2026. Ben Shelton rolled to his second title of the year, winning the BMW Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli at Munich, Germany. Shelton won 85% of his first-serve points on the clay surface and saved all six break points he faced to win his fifth career title and first since Dallas earlier this year. Shelton showed his form early when he broke Cobolli’s serve twice in the first three games of the match.…

A rapidly declining Trump is living in a “dark fantasy” world as the Iranians close the Strait in anger at his lies. Meanwhile the MSM is beginning to break some bad news about the war. White House insiders are struggling to deal with POTUS Trump’s increasing dementia but are so far unwilling and unable to stop Trump and his enablers from doubling down on military and economic disaster. Robert Barnes, a long-time MAGA insider with a history of having impeccable sourcing inside the Trump administration guested on Larry Johnson’s Countercurrents and made some alarming claims. Among other things, Barnes tells…

LONDON — British police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks. on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies.The Metropolitan Police force says counterterror officers are probing the attacks on synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company.No one has been injured in the blazes, the latest of which caused minor damage to a north London synagogue on Saturday night.Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said the attacks had been claimed online by a group calling itself Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia. “We are…

The Emmy Award-winning «CBS News Sunday Morning» is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  «Sunday Morning» also streams on the CBS News app beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.)  Hosted by Jane Pauley.  Former judges speak out on Trump admin’s immigration court purges 10:38 COVER STORY: Former judges speak out on Trump admin’s immigration court purges | Watch VideoTens of thousands of people, including U.S. citizens, are currently detained by ICE following President Trump’s promise of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, more than 200 immigration judges, who adjudicate asylum and immigration cases, have been fired, forced…