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Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Wall Street as Futures Slide on Trump’s Iran Warning

  Markets tumbled Thursday morning as renewed geopolitical uncertainty sent U.S. stock futures sharply lower, with investors reacting to President Trump’s latest remarks that the war with Iran is “not yet over.”   U.S. stock futures stumbled early Thursday after President Trump’s national address failed to signal a clear end to the ongoing U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points , while S&P 500 futures fell 1.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 2% , reflecting heightened investor anxiety.  The market’s reaction was driven largely by Trump’s assertion that the conflict is not yet resolved, despite reports that Iran’s president has approached the U.S. about a potential ceasefire. Trump emphasized that any agreement would depend on reopening the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global energy chokepoint. He also warned that U.S. forces would “hit Iran hard” before any withdrawal in the coming weeks.  ...
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Ontario Braces for Brutal Cold: Coldest Temperatures of the Year Arrive


Ontario is experiencing a dramatic temperature drop as the coldest air of the year sweeps across the province. After a brief warm-up on Saturday, temperatures are expected to plummet by as much as 20-24°C within 18-24 hours. The Arctic air mass will bring frigid conditions, with some areas seeing temperatures drop to -28°C by Monday.

Residents are advised to bundle up and limit outdoor exposure to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Travelers should be cautious of icy roads and potential snowfall, especially around Lake Huron. The cold snap is expected to last until Wednesday, with lake-effect snow likely to continue throughout the week.



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