Oil Companies Report Record Profits Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure and Iran Conflict
Major oil firms including ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Saudi Aramco have posted unprecedented earnings as the ongoing Iran war disrupts global energy markets.
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Major oil firms including ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Saudi Aramco have posted unprecedented earnings as the ongoing Iran war disrupts global energy markets.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a potential agreement by midweek to restore normal shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, easing tensions in the Gulf region.
Washington Times News | Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 PM
investigations
Independent testing by Flatwater Free Press and ProPublica reveals ongoing lead contamination in soil across eastern Omaha, including areas previously remediated by the EPA.
ProPublica | Aug 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
global-institutions
The UN World Food Programme warns that 14 million Afghans face acute hunger amid funding shortages and rising malnutrition, with urgent funding needed before winter.
UN News | Aug 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
politics
CNN reports Jeanine Pirro was not fired during a White House meeting despite President Trump's public criticism.
Daily Caller | Aug 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
us
Incumbent congresswoman who flipped a pro-Trump seat in 2022 seeks to retain her Washington state district amid a crowded primary field.
Guardian US | Aug 4, 2026, 12:38 PM
world
A cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran prepare for new talks to end ongoing conflict.
Africanews | Aug 4, 2026, 11:49 AM
world
The depletion of key missile stockpiles during the ongoing Iran war raises concerns about US military readiness, though Pentagon officials affirm sufficient capabilities.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 11:48 AM
politics
Amid rising political pressures, Justice Kagan warns that efforts to reshape the Court could backfire and undermine its role as a check on presidential power.
Reason | Aug 4, 2026, 11:35 AM
politics
President Trump seeks a new agreement with Iran, but Tehran denies resuming talks with the U.S. and pursues a bilateral deal with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 10:24 AM
world
Midterm primaries in five US states highlight battles for Congress control, party divisions, and the influence of Donald Trump and pro-Israel lobbying.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 10:24 AM
politics
On Tuesday, August 4th, voters in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington cast ballots in critical primaries, including a high-stakes Senate contest in Michigan.
CBS Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 10:10 AM
politics
After a week-long delay due to GOP concerns over a controversial fund, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is set for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 9:23 AM
general
In a historic and costly primary, left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed challenges moderate Haley Stevens in Michigan, spotlighting a broader Democratic Party struggle ahead of the midterms.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 9:09 AM
world
Following FIFA's abandoned private equity proposal, New Zealand Football urges regional solidarity as confidence in FIFA leadership faces challenges.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:34 AM
world
Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confronts growing resistance from key regional confederations and national associations ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:34 AM
world
European and U.S. stock markets gained on August 4, 2026, despite ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, while oil prices recovered and the yen softened slightly after recent interventions.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:32 AM
business
Rising commodity prices and a weaker yen boost profit forecasts for Japanese trading companies.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 7:10 AM
politics
Reason editors analyze the spread of democratic socialism beyond coastal areas, the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger controversy, and recent political developments including Trump's Iran talks and COVID-19 response.
Reason | Aug 4, 2026, 7:10 AM
world
SoftBank Group's upcoming first-quarter earnings report draws attention to its funding of OpenAI and the financial risks tied to rising leverage.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 6:56 AM
general
SpaceX reports significant losses amid investor concerns and upcoming insider share sales following its IPO.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 4, 2026, 6:55 AM
us
Aaron Farinacci, 37, faces first-degree arson charges for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three wildfires in Spokane, Washington, which has forced tens of thousands to evacuate.
Guardian US | Aug 4, 2026, 5:22 AM
general
Russia launched 381 missiles into Ukraine in July, setting new wartime records amid challenges in Ukraine's missile defense capabilities.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 4, 2026, 3:49 AM
general
Coby Bryant was carted off during a training camp drill but is expected to miss 8-10 weeks, avoiding a season-ending injury in his first year with the Chicago Bears.
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