politics
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How the US-Iran Conflict Is Hitting the Global Economy: Oil Near $100, Diesel Shortages & What Comes Next
Photo: Tony Webster via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. The US-Iran conflict has moved from a geopolitical crisis into a broad economic shock. As of September 8, 2026, Brent crude is trading near $97 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate… Continue reading
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8.46 Million Households Face ‘Worst Case’ Housing Needs: What HUD’s Latest Data Reveals About the Affordability Crisis
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s latest housing-needs report identifies a persistent national affordability crisis. In 2023, 8.46 million renter households had “worst case housing needs.” The figure comes from HUD’s Worst Case Housing Needs: 2025 Report to… Continue reading



