Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say

Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say

The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday slashed its forecast for global oil demand this year, with supplies still limited by the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and high prices deterring buyers. Demand is expected to fall by 1.6 million barrels per day, compared with the forecast drop of one million barrels … Read more

Jets announce Qwan’tez Stiggers has been released from the hospital

Jets announce Qwan’tez Stiggers has been released from the hospital

When Jets cornerback Qwan’tez Stiggers was carted off the practice field on a stretcher Tuesday, it was a terrifying moment. But it looks like Stiggers is going to be fine. The Jets have announced that Stiggers has been released from the hospital and is home recovering. Stiggers ended up needing to be in the hospital … Read more

SpaceWeather.com — Mobile

SpaceWeather.com — Mobile

Choose the date, select Featured News or Conditions and press View. GIVE THE GIFT OF THE PERSEIDS: Do you have a friend or loved one who doesn’t know when to look at the sky? Give them a free subscription to our new Backyard Astronomy Alert Service. Our promise: We will never let you miss another … Read more

Thousands dead as deadly disease outbreak grows: What Americans should know

Thousands dead as deadly disease outbreak grows: What Americans should know

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) surpasses 2,000 people, infectious disease experts say Americans should remain aware of the humanitarian crisis overseas while understanding the reality of domestic risk.The virus has spread rapidly across parts of eastern … Read more

Alert Day: Severe threat shifts to flooding threat with intense downpours possible for morning rush

Alert Day: Severe threat shifts to flooding threat with intense downpours possible for morning rush

Warning Day: Severe Threat Changes to Flood Threat with Heavy Rain Possible for Morning Peak CINCINNATI — Wednesday is another weather alert day, with flash flooding being the big concern. LIVE RADAR // LATEST WEATHER ALERTS // TRAFFIC MAP Rounds of heavy, slow-moving downpours, especially in the morning, could cause areas of standing water. Rain … Read more

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened retaliation for Western seizures of his commercial vessels, calling them “piracy.” During a visit to a Russian warship taking part in a naval exercise in the Pacific, Putin described Western moves to detain ships linked to Russia as a violation of international maritime law. “It’s … Read more

Bank of America launches $250B initiative to finance US infrastructure

Bank of America launches $250B initiative to finance US infrastructure

Jill Hall, US equity strategist at BofA, explains why the Russell 2000 is the best-performing benchmark. Bank of America (BofA) is launching a $250 billion initiative to finance a broad buildout of American infrastructure, including data centers, semiconductor facilities, power generation and transportation projects. The banking giant announced Wednesday that its Critical Infrastructure Financing Initiative … Read more