The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years on Thursday, from 2 to 2.25 percent, making it the first major central bank to raise rates amidst climbing inflation. Higher energy costs in the eurozone helped to push inflation over 3 percent, forcing a response from the central bank. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Economists and investors expect the U.S. Federal Reserve and Bank of England to join the ECB by the end of the year in raising interest rates as inflation continues an upwards climb. Iran’s closing of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up energy prices significantly and weighed significantly in inflationary pressures across the globe. The eurozone’s economy shrank by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of the year, though this was likely biased by a much larger decline in the often volatile Irish economy. The central bank has revised down its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, down to 0.8 and 1.2 percent respectively. Economists believe that the lower starting rate for the ECB allows it to raise rates far sooner than other central banks, like the Federal Reserve. Read the full article here
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The U.S. bombed Iran Wednesday for the second consecutive evening, and Iran again retaliated against U.S. bases in Gulf countries overnight, as the Iran War entered its 104th day. President Donald Trump said he will escalate with more strikes tonight. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump on Thursday…
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MoreEditor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday for the second consecutive evening. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 5:15 PM U.S. Eastern Time. In response, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, and Iranian state media said two commercial vessels…
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MoreEditor’s note: This is a developing story. The U.S. launched strikes against Iran Tuesday evening in response to the downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on social media. “The mission is a proportional response to unjustified…
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SIG SAUER Charitable Foundation supports event with Academy resources and donations NEWINGTON, N.H., (June 8, 2026) – SIG SAUER, an industry-leading manufacturer of cutting-edge firearms, optics, and ammunition, announced today the completion of the Aiming For Zero Charity Falling Steel Match, hosted at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, NH, and…
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The Iran War entered its 102nd day Tuesday as Israel continued its military campaign in Lebanon — a key sticking point in ceasefire negotiations — two days after Iran struck Israel over its bombing of Beirut Sunday and continued occupation of southern Lebanon. The Financial Times and other outlets have…
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Ghost X Tactical MPLS Headlamp from Princeton Tec New for 2026 is the Ghost X Tactical MPLS Headlamp from Princeton Tec is compatible with MOLLE as well as helmets thanks to an inculded NVG and ARC rail adapter. I’m really excited about this light. It offers 300 lumens dimmable light…
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Recently, the Mustangs of the 4th Joint Communications Squadron (4JCS), Joint Communications Support Element (Airborne), put their skills, endurance, and determination to the test during their annual Mustang Challenge. So, what is the Mustang Challenge? It is a rigorous competition designed to evaluate Soldier readiness through a demanding series of…
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