The oil market’s worst nightmare just came true. For decades, energy traders have feared that a war might one day close the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway that links the Persian Gulf’s oil reserves to global markets. Before today’s war in Iran, about one-third of the world’s seaborne oil exports and a fifth […]

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: When will Donald Trump’s war with Iran end?  What’s happening? The United States and Israel have now spent 11 days striking targets in Iran, killing […]

President Donald Trump continues to give mixed messages about the war in Iran. But what is clear is the impact that the conflict is already having on the US and global economies.  Oil prices, which briefly crested $100 a barrel on Monday, are higher than we’ve seen in years. People are already seeing the impact […]

Vox Editor-in-Chief and Publisher Swati Sharma today announced that Steve Heuser will join the organization as executive editor, starting March 23. In his new role, Heuser will partner closely with Vox’s editorial leadership to guide coverage priorities, support editors and reporters, and further evolve the publication’s journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape. He will […]

The United States is in the middle of one of the most dramatic crime declines in its history — and almost no one seems to know it. (Unless, of course, you read this newsletter.)  FBI data shows violent crime fell 4.5 percent in 2024, with murder plunging nearly 15 percent. Data from the Council on […]