In Russia, the once cheap cucumber has doubled in price in just two months, another cost of the now four-year war which has costed hundreds of thousands of lives and caused sky-rocketing inflation for daily products.

Iran has completed its second day of naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid tension between the U.S. and Iran, with the U.S. building up a massive military force near Iran.

The president has just announced that the Trump investment accounts are now open for registration. The Trump accounts are investment accounts for children born between Jan 1, 2025, and Dec 31, 2028. The account comes with $1000, and allows you to invest up to $5000 annually. The money is designed to be withdrawn when the child turns 18 years old, and the White House claims that if the money is left until the age of 55, it can be worth $243,000.

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The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East , and is currently near India. The White House has indicated that a strike on Iran is imminent, and Israeli sources are indicating that the potential strikes may begin this weekend.

The federal reserve just voted to keep the interest rate steady at a baseline of 3.50% - 3.75%. This is the first time since September that the board voted not to cut the interest rate, and comes among much uncertainty surrounding the U.S. and global market. The vote passed with 10 confirming, and two voted for another interest cut.