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Pentagon spent $7 million on lobster in one month amid Iran war briefings in Pete Hegseth: $7m lobster, public prayer, and bombing Iran.

What’s going on?

Iran’s ongoing conflict is causing significant disruptions in oil prices, which has become a major concern for Republican political leaders. This anxiety is highlighted by rising costs affecting not just oil but other essential goods as well. The situation has drawn widespread media attention, with different outlets framing it in various ways.

The outlet with the LOWEST intensity score is CNN, with the headline “Trump administration starts to panic over rapidly rising oil costs.” In contrast, The New York Times holds the HIGHEST intensity score with “It’s Not Just Oil. The Iran War Is Disrupting Many Essential Goods.” The shift in emphasis here puts the spotlight on broader implications rather than solely focusing on oil price fluctuations.

Coverage analysed: The Washington Post | CNN | The New York Times | Politico

Trump claims the Iran war could end “very soon,” amid rising oil prices and market instability in Iran war: Is Trump trying to end it because he’s over a barrel?

Beijing now understands that Donald Trump is predictable in his response to crises, including recent events in the Middle East.

Inconsistencies in the White House spark questions about Trump’s role in the deadly Iran school strike.

What’s going on?

Two teens were charged after ignited devices were thrown during a protest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City. This incident is being investigated as “ISIS-inspired terrorism.” Mayor Mamdani was not at the residence during the protest.

In this case, NBC New York has the highest intensity score with the headline, “Explosives thrown during protest near Gracie Mansion in NYC investigated as ‘ISIS-inspired terrorism.'” In contrast, The Guardian has the lowest intensity score with, “Two teens charged over ‘Islamic State-inspired’ attack outside Mamdani home.” The emphasis on potential terrorism in NBC New York’s framing puts the spotlight on the incident’s immediate impact, while The Guardian’s focus leans more toward the charges against the teens involved.

Coverage analysed: The Guardian | NBC10 Philadelphia | ABC7 New York | NBC New York

Police are investigating homemade bombs thrown at a protest outside Mayor Mamdani’s home as terrorism linked to ISIS.

An improvised explosive device was hurled during protests outside New York Mayor Mamdani’s house, but it did not explode, police say.

US liquefied natural gas exporters are poised to gain as markets plummet amid the Iran war: Markets are plummeting as the conflict escalates – but not every industry is affected.

What’s going on?

During a protest outside NYC’s Gracie Mansion, an ignited device was thrown, prompting an investigation by the NYPD. The incident occurred amid anti-Islam sentiments and has raised concerns for public safety near the mayor’s residence.

The outlet with the LOWEST intensity score is The Guardian, with the headline “Police investigating after device thrown at anti-Islam protest in New York City.” In contrast, NBC News has the HIGHEST intensity score, with the headline “Device ignited at Gracie Mansion protest was a improvised explosive, NYPD says.” This contrast highlights a shift in focus from the broader context of the protest to a specific, alarming detail involving an explosive device.

Coverage analysed: The Guardian | The New York Times | NBC News | Fox News