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Washington Presses Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran’s Energy Network

  Smoke rises in Sharjah, following reports of Iranian attacks after United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. The United States has urged Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials. Key Developments U.S. officials delivered the request at high political levels and directly to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.  The Trump administration outlined several strategic concerns: A desire to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Iran’s oil sector after the conflict. Fears that continued strikes could harm Iranian civilians.  Warnings that Iran might retaliate with large-scale attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, a scenario described as a potential “doomsday option.”  Context The request marks a rare moment in which Washington is attempting to restrain Israeli military actions, despite the two nations having ...

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TD Bank Settlement: $15.9 Million Approved for Insufficient Fund Fees Refund

 

The Ontario Superior Court has given the green light to a $15.9 million class-action lawsuit settlement related to TD Bank Group’s non-sufficient fund fees. This settlement aims to compensate customers who were double-charged a $48 fee. The issue of such fees has come under scrutiny, with the federal government pushing for lower charges. For lead plaintiff Tyler Dufault, being 45 cents short on a PayPal bill resulted in a whopping $96 in fees from TD. Approximately 105,000 people who faced similar double-charges are eligible for compensation, and TD has also agreed to amend some practices around these fees. Other major Canadian banks are also facing similar class actions regarding double-charges.

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