Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been at a near-standstill for weeks amid the Iran war, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:22:43 GMT

U.S. military turned back nine ships in first 48 hours of Iranian port blockade
During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:23:18 GMT

S&P 500 hits new all-time high as investors shrug off Iran war oil price spike
The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround for stocks while the war with Iran drives up energy prices and cuts into global growth.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:41 GMT

Jury finds Live Nation liable in antitrust trial
A jury found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market. NBC News’ Misty Marris and Allie Canal detail the high-stakes antitrust trial and how this will impact customers. 
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:18:10 GMT

Thom Tillis opens up on which Cabinet secretaries are giving Trump bad advice
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) sits down exclusively with NBC News' Julie Tsirkin to discuss how he views President Trump’s strategy on Iran, the midterms and his choice to retire from Congress.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:56:54 GMT