Oil prices plunged around midday Wednesday as reports emerged that the U.S. and Iran are nearing an agreement on a one-page memorandum that could result in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.  The international benchmark, Brent crude oil, reached $101.75 at 11 a.m. EDT while West Texas Intermediate hit $95.60, according to Reuters.  Stock...

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The State Department said Wednesday it is closing the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan, due to safety concerns to consulate personnel. The phased closure will hand off diplomatic engagement with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the department said in a statement. "While our physical presence in Peshawar is changing,...

Some iPhone users could soon see payouts after Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle claims that it deceived consumers by advertising artificial intelligence features that were not yet available on its devices. Apple agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of U.S. consumers in San Francisco federal court on Tuesday, according...