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File Photo of Forbidden City in Beijing, adapted from lbl.gov image

Russia’s Lavrov Visits Beijing As China Steps Up Iran War Diplomacy

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire China, Featured, Headlines, International, Iran, Middle East, Oil, Gas, Energy, Persian Gulf, Russia, Shipping

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Iran Map and Flag adapted from .gov images

U.S. Military Says ‘No Ships Made It Past’ Naval Blockade Targeting Iran

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Featured, Headlines, International, Iran, Middle East, Military, Persian Gulf, Shipping, U.S. Navy

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Artist's Rendition of Binary Code and Light, adapted from ornl.gov image

Deal With Amazon Has Starlink Rival’s Stock Soaring; Amazon buying Globalstar to grow Leo satellite internet service, take over as Apple emergency satellite services provide; Apple bought a 20% stake of in 2024

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Headlines

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Ukraine Map

Germany, Ukraine discuss defense, drones and reconstruction; EU membership for Ukraine, European involvement in peace talks and comprehensive bilateral drone deal on agenda as Chancellor Merz hosted President Zelenskyy

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Aviation, Drones, Germany, Headlines, International, Ukraine

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Ukraine Map

Ukraine has been secretly launching rockets into space from an ‘air spaceport’ flying at 26,000 feet, lawmaker says

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Aviation, Featured, Headlines, International, Space, Ukraine

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Patriot Missile Being Fired From Launcher, adapted from .gov image

Commander says some Ukrainian Patriot crews breaking from norm and fighting Russian threats with fewer missiles

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Aviation, Headlines, International, Military, Russia, Ukraine

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IMF cuts economic growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario, due to Iran, Middle East war-driven energy price spikes, amidst Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Headlines, International, Iran, Middle East

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IMF: The global economy faces renewed tests as the war in the Middle East threatens to disrupt growth and disinflation.

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Featured, Headlines, International, Iran, Middle East, Persian Gulf

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Zebras file photo with photo credit to Gary Stolz, adapted from fws.gov image

California zebra escapes for the second time in four days

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Animals, California, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Wildlife

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will resign from Congress

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Congress, Government, Politics, Headlines, Sex Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Me Too

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Oil Rigs file photo adapted from usda.gov image

Chevron expands stake in key Venezuelan oil region with new deal

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Headlines, International, Oil, Gas, Energy, Venezuela

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Reel of Film, adapted from .gov image

TV, film professionals oppose proposed Paramount-Warner merger

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Entertainment, Featured, Headlines

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File of Photo With Splashes of Light in Space and Small Image of Planet, adapted from nasa.gov image

Superluminal correlations in ensembles of optical phase singularities; measurements of velocities exceeding the speed of light

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Featured, Headlines, Science

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File of Photo With Splashes of Light in Space and Small Image of Planet, adapted from nasa.gov image

Physicists just witnessed pinpricks of darkness moving faster than the speed of light

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Featured, Headlines, Science

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File Photo of Historic Bible adapted from loc.gov image

Catholic Mass Readings: Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter 4.14.26

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Catholic Mass Readings, Faith & Values, Headlines

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Eucharistic Host Lifted by Priest, adapted from .mil image

CATHOLIC MASS VIDEO: Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter 4.14.26 – Catholic TV (Boston)

04.14.2026 SCW SteveWire Catholic Mass Videos, Faith, Faith & Values, Headlines

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Africa Map adapted from .gov image

Could Somaliland base emerge as U.S. foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes? ‘huge strategic potential’ for sea and air operations

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Headlines, International, Middle East, Military, National Security

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U.S. Capitol file photo adapted from .gov image

Congressional ethics investigation into Eric Swalwell escalates as expulsion talk gains traction

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Congress, Government, Politics, Headlines, Sex Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Me Too

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Oil Rigs file photo adapted from usda.gov image

Venezuela Set to Award Oil Fields to Chevron to Help Grow Output

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Featured, Headlines, International, Oil, Gas, Energy, Venezuela

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House with For Sale Sign, adapted from .gov image

Housing Shortage at Least 10 Million Homes, White House Says; higher than some previous estimates from government, private sector

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Featured, Headlines, Housing, Real Estate, Real Estate, Residential Real Estate

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Artist's Rendition of Stock Market Chart with Line Graph and Numbers adapted from uscc.gov image

Stocks Extend Gains After Trump Says Iran Wants Deal

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Headlines, International, Investment, Stocks, Bonds, Metals, Iran

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Cash

Inflation at record low in emerging markets even as it accelerates in advanced economies; cushions emerging market oil shock; weighted-average inflation in developing world narrowed to 2.12% first quarter; similar index for developed markets rose to 3.21%

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Headlines, Inflation, International, Oil, Gas, Energy

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Cash

Iran War Spiked Inflation In March; Consumer prices rose at fastest pace in years as war pushed energy costs dramatically higher

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Featured, Government, Politics, Headlines, Inflation, International, Iran, Oil, Gas, Energy

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U.S. Capitol file photo adapted from .gov image

At the Races: Taxes on the trail; Rising gas prices; Instability in Middle East; Trump plummeting poll numbers; historically party controlling White House often loses congressional seats in midterm elections; Republicans face significant challenges

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Congress, Elections, Featured, Government, Politics, Headlines, International, Iran, Oil, Gas, Energy

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Medical Symbol adapted from .gov source

Victims of Camp Lejeune tainted water inch closer to amends; Some lawsuits appear headed for trial later this year

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Government, Politics, Health, Military

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U.S. Capitol file photo adapted from .gov image

CFTC bucks trend, seeks more money from Congress, proposes fees; Agency seeks 12 percent bump from enacted fiscal 2026 level

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Budget, CFTC, Congress, Government, Politics, Headlines

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U.S. Capitol file photo adapted from .gov image

This week: Iran War Powers and expulsion talk in Congress; Swalwell among four members facing serious ethics allegations

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Congress, Government, Politics, Headlines, International, Iran, Military, National Security

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Vehicles stopped on road in traffic jam with visible smoky emissions, adapted from cdc.gov image

Trump says gas prices may remain high through November midterm election; after weeks of asserting that price spike short-term

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Autos, Hybrids, EVs, Motorcycles, Donald Trump, Economy, Business, Featured, Government, Politics, Headlines, International, Iran, Oil, Gas, Energy

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Gold Bars adapted from bls.gov image

Gold slips as dollar firms, U.S.-Iran peace talks falter

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Currency, Dollar, Economy, Business, Featured, Gold and Silver, Precious Metals, Headlines, International, Iran

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Artist's Rendition of Stock Market Chart with Line Graph and Numbers adapted from uscc.gov image

Wall Street indexes mixed as U.S.-Iran concerns clash with bargain-hunting

04.13.2026 SCW SteveWire Economy, Business, Featured, Headlines, International, Investment, Stocks, Bonds, Metals, Iran

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