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Tensions are spiking as Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of launching airstrikes near Kabul, Kandahar, and border areas, reportedly hitting homes and a fuel depot and killing at least 6 civilians 😬. Pakistan says it’s targeting militants, but this clash could reshape the region’s security map and stir up serious instability 🌍⚠️.
A huge explosion rocked a square in Tehran packed with thousands of pro-government protesters during Quds Day rallies 🇮🇷. It comes after Israeli threats to hit sites in the area and amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes and drone activity near Riyadh 🚨. Tension in the region is 🔥 and rising fast.
FBI memos say Iran *wanted* to hit California with “naturally stealthy” drones as revenge for Middle East tensions 😬 — even naming big events like the Oscars 🎬. Gov. Gavin Newsom says there’s *no imminent threat* and officials stress there’s no active attack, but gaps like SF’s silent sirens 😕 worry people.
As war with Iran sends energy prices 🚀, the Trump administration is temporarily allowing some Russian oil sales — especially shipments already at sea — to keep global markets from freaking out. Countries like Japan are now debating if they should buy this Russian crude under the new US sanctions waiver 🤔🛢️.
The Senate just approved its biggest housing affordability package since the 2008 crisis 😮. The bipartisan bill targets big investors buying up homes, boosts construction, and aims to make renting and owning more affordable. Next up: a tough fight in the House and with the president before it can become law 🧾⚖️.
The UK economy completely flatlined in January 2024 – zero growth, no movement 😶. People cut back on eating out and spending, and this slowdown hit *before* the Iran-related energy shock. Now, with oil prices jumping ⛽️, experts warn the UK could slip into a new recession soon 📉.
European markets are wobbling as oil prices stay above $100 a barrel and gas prices jump 😬. The ongoing Iran conflict is shaking investors, raising fears of higher inflation and delayed interest rate cuts. Result: European stocks are on track for a second weekly drop 📉📊. Risky vibes everywhere.
Wall Street is edging higher as traders wait for key PCE inflation data—the Fed’s fave price gauge 💸. Oil prices are slipping after flirting with $100 🛢️, easing some stress, but investors are still on edge over the Iran war and its impact on the global economy 😬📉.
Heads up, Portland area shoppers 🚨 If you were at the Gresham WinCo Foods recently, health officials say you *might* have been exposed to measles. Measles spreads fast through the air 😷 so check local health alerts, watch for symptoms (fever, rash, cough), and call your doctor if you feel sick 🩺
At Old Dominion University in Virginia, an ex-con with past ISIS ties opened fire on campus, killing 1 and injuring 2. ROTC students rushed in 😳, tackled the gunman, and “rendered him no longer alive,” ending the threat. The FBI is now leading the investigation as the community grieves 🕯️.
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