The Middle East crisis has severely disrupted oil exports through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquified natural gas (LNG) and represents a key choke point for fertilizer trade.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Energy prices are volatile as the Iran conflict has disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
The gender breakdown skewed slightly more male (57%), and 55% of the audience were under 35.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Although the senders skewed more Democratic than Idaho’s electorate, just over half the messages came from Republicans and unaffiliated voters, based on a review of voter registration data for commenters who left their names.
The Hawkeyes upset Florida’s offensive rhythm to force six turnovers in the first eight minutes, while the Gators missed numerous scoring opportunities close to the basket.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
This upset more than a few British patriots, who then stepped out with the British flags.
In addition to delusions and mania, the study found an increase in suicidal ideation and self-harm, disordered eating behaviors, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Corwin said that at the molecular level, glass looks disordered compared to crystals.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
That these issues are now coming to light is indicative of a planning process that — in typical Dallas fashion — has been disorganized, rushed and lacking in transparency from its inception.
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Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent Jason Taylor had previously announced the decision to truck the sand from the site and said no natural habitat would be disturbed.
After the crash, passengers were confused and screaming in panic, Liquori said.
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Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
The verified account, @realanndowd (not to be confused with Bald Ann Dowd), made its first post on March 18 — finally ending the torturous 5,642-day dry spell of there being no Ann Dowd on the app.
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