Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran? Share Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran? on social media Six months since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran, triggering turmoil in world energy markets, the fallout continues to reverberate through many areas of the global economy. While the war has strained many sectors of the economy, it has also been a boon for some industries. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, alongside Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in Gulf countries, has sent the price of oil soaring since the start of the war. That has boosted the bottom lines of some of the world's biggest energy companies.

Progressive Democratic candidates Angie Nixon, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico are using faith to sell their politics while running for the Senate this midterm election.

The Pentagon vowed to hunt down and kill drug traffickers, saying Operation Southern Spear has carried out 67 strikes on suspected drug cartel boats since September 2025.

Quincy, Washington, has leveraged Microsoft data center tax revenue to fund a new high school, hospital and aquatic center, showcasing the benefits of hosting tech facilities.

Data centers are sparking a political fight over electric bills and AI infrastructure as governors in both parties freeze grid connections and restrict permits.

CENTCOM details how U.S. military forces cleared Iranian sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes using Navy divers, SEALs and air power over a months-long operation.

Abdul El-Sayed shares nearly two dozen donors with Dan Bilzerian, whose failed congressional campaign included antisemitic attacks. Shared donors gave more than $61,000.

Defense Ministry's record ¥8.9 trillion budget request expected to balloon further by year-end Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 quadruped robot joins the Ground Self-Defense Force's 1st Airborne Brigade during an annual New Year military drill at Narashino exercise field in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, in January. The Defense Ministry is seeking another record-breaking budget -- nearly ¥9 trillion ($56 billion) -- but that figure is widely expected to balloon even further as Japan revises its three key national security documents by the year-end. From hypersonic underwater-launched missiles to artificial intelligence for command and control, the ministry's ¥8.9 trillion budget request for fiscal 2027 submitted to the government Monday is chock full of advanced weaponry and tech, but also includes plans for strengthening the ministry's overseas and domestic outreach and a bigger role for the government in the defense sector. The budget request, the final one in a five-year, ¥43 trillion plan, is based on three pillars: preparing for "new ways of warfare" by employing AI and drones, ensuring sustained operational capabilities in a prolonged conflict and strengthening Japan's defense industrial base. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.

China sees opportunity in America's recent AI security scares Software made by OpenAI broke free and hacked into another company's computer systems in July. SEOUL - In the United States, recent episodes of powerful artificial intelligence software breaking free and hacking into other computer systems prompted a wave of anxiety and intense debate about how to guard against the risks of AI. But in China, these incidents and the growing capabilities of AI have not caused the same level of alarm. The government already controls many kinds of technology, including AI. The prevailing attitude in the industry has been that the benefits of AI far outweigh the risks. That was exemplified Friday when Z.ai, a Beijing-based AI startup, made public the details of its latest model.

Recruiters are facing a problem they might have once wished for: Every resume is perfect. Artificial intelligence tools have made it easy to submit a flawless job application, so employers are bringing back traditional techniques to sift through candidates. The advent of AI in generating or editing resumes has left companies flooded with similar applications, according to a number of London-based recruiters. That's pushing employers to rely on methods such as live tests, networking and recommendations to evaluate potential hires. "Networking has always been important. It's now absolutely crucial," said Zoe McLoughlin, executive director at London Business School's career center.