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See All Newsletters Business SECTIONS Tariffs Inflation Financial Markets Financial Wellness Technology TOP STORIES About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war Reported attack hits South Pars natural gas field, an energy lifeline for Iran Fed keeps key rate unchanged as Powell vows to stay until DOJ investigation is finished Science SECTIONS Space Animals The Ancient World Climate Medicine TOP STORIES How common are fireballs streaking across the sky? Fact Check Oddities TOP STORIES Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals A red fox stows away on a cargo ship, traveling from England to the US Toucan seen flying around Sin City has been rescued Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm A colorful 'flour war' in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos Be Well SECTIONS Trending Better health At home Working well For the climate Eating well TOP STORIES Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to something Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for Do you really need a water filter?

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