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Washington has temporarily waived sanctions on some Russian oil and petroleum shipments, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday, removing a tool previously used to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine economically. The waivers, which will remain in place until April 11, would allow buyers to purchase some previously sanctioned oil and petroleum products stranded at sea. The move would potentially add millions of barrels of Russian oil to global markets and ease crude prices as Iran continues its effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Thursday that the move was intended to stabilize…

And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is, so far, rather modest. We expect to catch up on our reading, take a few naps, and promenade with the official mascots. And we also hope to have time for another listening party, where the rotation will likely include this, this, this, this and this. And what about you? As winter gradually recedes, this may be an opportunity to explore the great outdoors. If the weather fails…

Commercial vessels are pictured offshore in Dubai on March 11, 2026.- | Afp | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets fell Friday as oil prices soared on renewed fears that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could further crimp energy supplies, stoking fears of a global economic downturn.Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut and that Tehran could open other fronts in the war if the conflict persists. Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, also doubled down on…

The Debate / March 12, 2026 David Faris argues that the New York representative is the new national leader the Democrats need, but Daraka Larimore-Hall claims she can get more done in Congress. Ad Policy Whither AOC?(Sean Gallup / Getty) Yes! This article appears in the April 2026 issue, with the headline “Should Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Run for President in 2028?” New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is, by a considerable margin, the most talented, charismatic, and visionary young politician in a party that desperately needs a transformative new national leader. No one represents the emerging ideology of the Democratic Party better…

Let’s taco ‘bout it! Demi Lovato, Benson Boone, Rachel Bilson, Doja Cat, Jason Sudeikis, and more celebs stepped out for Taco Bell’s Live Más Live event at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California.The star-studded bash brought fans, foodies, and A-listers together for a night packed with surprises, laughs, and major menu reveals. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Taco Bell Vince Staples hosted the festivities, guiding the crowd through an evening of games, performances, and first looks at what the chain restaurant has coming next.Celebrities got in on the action, with Lil Jon and Ashley Park participating in the Made or Made Up…

KANSAS CITY — The Big 12’s LED floor just glitched out permanently. Commissioner Brett Yormark made the decision late Thursday night to make a drastic switch before Friday’s Big 12 Tournament semifinals. The controversial glass floor is gone and a traditional hardwood court is being brought in and installed overnight.Yormark gave CBS Sports this statement: «After consultation with the coaches of our four semifinal teams, I have decided that in order to provide our student-athletes with the greatest level of comfort on a huge stage this weekend, we will transition to a hardwood court for the remainder of the tournament. We…

new video loaded: How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 MidtermsThe Trump administration is putting the weight of the federal government behind his false claims about the 2020 election in order to investigate key swing states ahead of the midterms. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter focusing on elections, homes in on the states that have become the prime targets and why.By Nick Corasaniti, Coleman Lowndes, James Surdam, Nikolay Nikolov and Rafaela BalsterMarch 12, 2026

Banks, consultancies and LinkedIn posts alike are trumpeting the transformative effects of AI, promising an imminent uptick in productivity. Some of these claims are no doubt exaggerated. But there are unmistakable signs that AI is boosting productivity. How is that showing up in economic data? And what does that information tell us about the future of the economy? Soumaya is joined by John Burn-Murdoch and Sarah O’Connor, authors of the FT’s ‘AI Shift’ newsletter, to discuss.You can sign up to the AI shift newsletter here.Related LinksWhere is AI showing up in the productivity data?The AI productivity take-off is finally visiblePresented…

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The president’s popularity is floundering, Americans’ paychecks are under perpetual strain, and the United States is waging a pointless, unpopular war in the Middle East. Republicans are betting that some virulent Islamophobia can revive the enthusiasm of a weary base. The 2000s never ended, they just got way more online.  “The enemy is inside the gates,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) wrote on X Thursday in response to a post juxtaposing an image of 9/11 and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani meeting with New Yorkers in City Hall. “Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go…