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Vance Iran, Orbán setbacks could threaten Trump successor status

TazaPulseApril 16, 2026

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Turning Point USA event at Akins Ford Arena at the Classic Center on April 14, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images President Donald Trump this month sent Vice President JD Vance to Hungary to boost its embattled prime minister and then to Pakistan for...

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Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns

TazaPulseApril 16, 2026

Stock picture of a British Airways plane taking off from London Heathrow Airport. Stefan Rousseau – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent’s economy, the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday. “Several European countries may start to face...

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Barry Callebaut issues profit warning as cocoa prices fall

TazaPulseApril 16, 2026

Barry Callebaut AG ruby natural chocolate discs are displayed at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Swiss chocolate maker Barry Callebaut on Thursday slashed its operating profit forecast, citing falling cocoa prices, industry overcapacity and potential supply disruption linked to the...

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New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation

TazaPulseApril 16, 2026

New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war’s impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth. In a speech delivered to bankers in his home district, Williams noted that the conflict has “intensified the uncertainty” around national and local conditions. While he...

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Anthropic unveils plans for major London expansion

TazaPulseApril 16, 2026

Anthropic said Thursday it’s expanding its presence in London with new office space for 800 people, days after rival OpenAI unveiled plans for its first permanent office in the U.K. capital. The maker of the Claude AI chatbot currently has more than 200 people based in London, the company said in a statement. “London is...

Amazon sellers boycott ads in policy change revolt

TazaPulseApril 16, 2026

An automated barcode reader scans packages prepared for shipping at an Amazon fulfillment center on Cyber Monday in Robbinsville, New Jersey, Dec. 1, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images For Amazon sellers that account for over 60% of goods sold on the e-retailer’s sprawling marketplace, times would be tough no matter what right...

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Russell Vought says Iran war budget ask not ready, won’t ballpark cost

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought testifies before the House Budget Committee at the U.S. Capitol on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told lawmakers he could not estimate the total cost of the Iran war...

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SantaCon promoter arrested for charity fraud

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

Thousands of revelers who dressed as Santa Claus and other famous characters, participate in the annual SantaCon pub crawl on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in New York City, United States. Selcuk Acar | Anadolu | Getty Images The president of SantaCon was arrested on Wednesday on a federal criminal indictment accusing him of using the...

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Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

In an aerial view, the Marathon Petroleum Corp’s Los Angeles Refinery is seen on April 02, 2026 in Carson, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so much, with soaring energy costs leading the impact and potential hits...

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Mortgage applications rise as rates fall to one-month low

TazaPulseApril 15, 2026

In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets of neighborhood on Jan. 13, 2026 in Thousand Oaks, California. Kevin Carter | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in a month, boosting refinance activity and offsetting weak demand from homebuyers. As a result, total mortgage application volume rose 1.8% last...