Oil prices today: Brent, WTI rise

Oil prices today: Brent, WTI rise

APA Corporation’s Beryl Alpha oil platform in the North Sea. Courtesy: APA Corporation Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global crude supplies.  U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures…

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Judge says Trump administration attempted to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with its IRS settlement

Judge says Trump administration attempted to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with its IRS settlement

A federal judge in Florida has found President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was brought in “bad faith” for an “improper purpose” — and slapped sanctions on some of those involved. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams, an…

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Thailand: At least 28 killed in Bangkok bar fire

Thailand: At least 28 killed in Bangkok bar fire

Initial findings suggest the majority of the victims died from smoke inhalation, said Suriyachai Raviwan, the director of Bangkok’s disaster mitigation department. Bangkok governor Chatchart Sittipunt said the flammable interior decorations on the bar’s ceiling may have facilitated the blaze’s rapid spread. There are also reports of people found unconscious near the building’s emergency exit,…

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