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U.S.–Iran Strikes Escalate: What It Means for Your Gas Bill and Savings

  ⚡ BREAKING · MAY 8, 2026 By MoneySavings.ca Editorial Team   |  May 8, 2026  |  5 min read The Strait of Hormuz, photographed from space. Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this narrow waterway. (Image: NASA / Public Domain) American warships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, 2026 — and the U.S. military fired back hard, striking Iranian ports at Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. For Canadians, this isn't just a distant war story. It's a pocketbook issue. 20% of global oil transits the Strait of Hormuz every day $94 projected WTI crude price per barrel if closure continues (CEPR, 2026) 5% of normal shipping traffic still moving through the Strait What Happened — and When The crisis didn't begin overnight. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran, targeting nuclear infrastructure and senior military leadership — including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the strik...

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Hunter Biden Convicted in Federal Gun Trial: Historic Verdict and Implications

 

Hunter Biden, the only surviving son of President Joe Biden, has made history by becoming the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime. The verdict was delivered on June 11, 2024, after a jury deliberated for just three hours.

The charges against Hunter Biden stem from his possession of a firearm while using narcotics. He was found guilty on all three counts, which include lying about his drug use to obtain the weapon. The maximum prison sentences for these charges range from five to ten years, and each count carries a maximum fine of $250,000.

In the defense room after the verdict, Hunter expressed gratitude to everyone involved, particularly his legal team led by Abbe Lowell. His emotional remarks highlighted the need to reconsider how drug and alcohol laws are enforced in the country, emphasizing fair prosecutorial discretion.

This landmark trial raises questions about the intersection of addiction, gun ownership, and legal accountability. As Hunter Biden faces the possibility of up to 25 years in prison, the case serves as a stark example of the justice system’s complexities and the impact of addiction on millions of Americans.



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