U.S. naval blockade may put an end to Iran’s oil income by December

U.S. naval blockade may put an end to Iran's oil income by December

Iran is nearing a critical financial situation as a U.S. naval blockade threatens to diminish its seaborne crude oil revenues by mid-December. This economic strain is likely to impact everyday Iranians more significantly than the military, which the U.S. aims to restrict. According to energy intelligence firm Kpler, Iran’s floating oil inventory outside the blockade […]

AAPL Stock Rises Due to High Demand Leading to December Deliveries for iPhone Duo

AAPL Stock Rises Due to High Demand Leading to December Deliveries for iPhone Duo

Apple hasn’t revealed the number of iPhone Duo units that were available at launch. As reported by AppleInsider, the available supply may be lower than expected due to manufacturing issues. UBS has kept its ‘Neutral’ rating for AAPL stock, noting that market trends suggest limited growth in sales estimates. On Friday, shares of Apple Inc. […]

Enrollment deadline for student loan interest rate reduction extended to December 31

Enrollment deadline for student loan interest rate reduction extended to December 31

Almost 2 million borrowers have taken advantage of a recent benefit from the Department of Education, which significantly boosts savings for those who enroll in autopay for their student loans. This program, announced in June, was originally set to conclude by September 30, but due to its popularity, the Department has decided to extend the […]

Simmons Bank to shut down 26 branches, including 6 in Arkansas, in December.

Simmons Bank to shut down 26 branches, including 6 in Arkansas, in December.

LITTLE ROCK — Simmons First National Corporation has announced plans to shut down 26 Simmons Bank branches, as detailed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1. The closures will impact locations across six states, including six branches situated in Arkansas. On Thursday, Simmons Bank’s President and CEO, Jay Brogdon, […]

Draft registration will start automatically by December 2026.

Draft registration will start automatically by December 2026.

Selective Service System Proposes Automated Draft Registration The Selective Service System (SSS) is moving to automate draft registration, following recent legislative updates. In December, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 fiscal year. This act includes a provision for automatic enrollment, aiming to simplify the registration process. The SSS, which keeps […]

FBI prevented four terrorist attacks in December through online monitoring, Patel states.

FBI prevented four terrorist attacks in December through online monitoring, Patel states.

FBI Prevents Terrorist Attacks FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that the agency successfully stopped four terrorist attacks in the U.S. last December, with three of these being linked to ISIS. This information came during a Senate Intelligence Community hearing on global threats. When questioned by Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) about the FBI’s strategies […]