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US stocks advanced on Thursday, extending their recent rally as investors grew more optimistic about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, even as oil prices remained elevated and concerns over supply disruptions persisted.All three major indexes ended higher after recovering from early session weakness, supported by signs of diplomatic progress and renewed confidence in the durability of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 275.88 points, or 0.58%, to close at 48,185.80, turning positive for the year. The S&P 500 gained 0.62% to finish at 6,824.66, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed…

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Software’s artificial intelligence troubles don’t appear as though they will let up anytime soon, following the sector’s slide after Anthropic’s latest product and revenue updates. Software is down again this week, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) falling Wednesday — when most of the market participated in a sharp rally following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire — and then again on Thursday. The IGV is down more than 4% week to date. Some stocks suffered more than others, like Workday and Intuit which are both down more than 15% this week. The tumult comes after the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the notorious Gilgo Beach serial killer admitted to the torture and murders of eight women throughout Long Island, New York, this week, Rex Heuermann also made an unlikely decision that could help investigators gain insight into his nearly two decades of violence. Rex Heuermann has agreed to be evaluated by the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit as part of a plea deal in which he received three life sentences without the possibility of parole for the brutal slayings of eight women in a case dating back to 1993. “They’re going to interview the defendant,…

By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2026 6:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s electricity system operator is giving long-term energy generation contracts to 12 new solar and two wind projects. The Independent Electricity System Operator says it marks the first large-scale renewable development in the province in more than a decade.It comes as the IESO projects an increase in electricity demand of up to 90 per cent by 2050, and is turning its attention to meeting Ontario’s energy needs into the 2030s and beyond. Get daily National news Get…

A sergeant has been left with serious injuries after he was allegedly run down by a 15-year-old on an e-motorbike in Melbourne’s CBD.

CUSTOMERS, BUSINESSES BRACE FOR MORE SCRUTINY There have been local reports citing KPDN’s success at foiling attempts to smuggle or stockpile petrol. Late last month, the ministry’s Johor division halted an attempt to steal 800 litres of diesel at a Petron petrol kiosk in Pasir Gudang, a haul worth more than RM20,000. More recently, Malaysia’s border control and protection agency (AKPS) detained a Thai soldier at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint in Kedah on suspicion of attempting to smuggle petrol out of the country.A Thai outlet also reported that authorities in southern Thailand are investigating a Malaysian-owned logistics company after around 100,000…

new video loaded: Greeks React to Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15With Greece expected to ban social media for children under the age of 15, some Greeks shared their skepticism of the legislation while others approved it.By Cynthia Silva and Jorge MitssunagaApril 9, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bryson DeChambeau had a tumultuous first round of the Masters.DeChambeau, 32, who shot 4 over par on the day, hit a patron with a tee shot on the sixth hole before later struggling to get out of a bunker on the 11th hole, hitting out of the sand three times before escaping the trap.On the 180-yard, par 3, DeChambeau pulled his tee shot toward the left and hit a patron in the leg. The ball bounced back toward the hole and ended up settling off the green. Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee…

In early 2026, then-Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Justice Department took an unusually rapid approach to animal welfare enforcement, as part of her push to use the criminal justice system to crack down on animal cruelty.Around New Year’s Eve, Bondi received a voicemail and a text from her friend Lauree Simmons, the founder of the Florida-based Big Dog Ranch Rescue, who told her that a German Shepherd breeder in East Texas was shooting her dogs, sources with direct knowledge told CBS News. Simmons also texted another friend, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, to alert her.In less than two weeks, Bondi’s office assembled a…