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Effective 15 min ago Mission, OR (Umatilla County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US military conflict in the Middle East with Iran is driving sustained military operations, humanitarian crises, and global economic disruption. Domestic severe weather warnings across multiple US regions and seismic activity add significant near-term hazards. Combined with marked economic volatility, the current situation warrants elevated civilian preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 12:04midnight (CDT)World Clock
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
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Ethereum (ETH)
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Solana (SOL)
88.24
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DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
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FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
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DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
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S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
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Nikkei
53819.61
-1.16%
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Volatility Index
27.19
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Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
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Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
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DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.502
16.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.258
18.13%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices have experienced extreme increases across all regions, with gains ranging from 12.74% to 18.13%, pushing the national average to $3.50 per gallon. Crude oil prices have surged 3.74% to $99.31 per barrel, reflecting significant global energy market pressures. Major equity indices show moderate to notable declines, with the Nikkei leading losses at -1.16%, followed by the S&P 500 at -0.61%, DAX at -0.60%, and DOW at -0.26%. Gold prices declined 2.0% to $5,023.10. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with Bitcoin, Cardano, and Dogecoin experiencing slight declines while Ethereum and Solana posted modest gains.
Data
The latest global dataRadio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Geomagnetic Storm
moderate
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Singapore
Level 1
Togo
Level 2
Kuwait
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
Guinea
Level 2
Malawi
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Four countries maintain elevated international travel risk advisories at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, while Belize remains at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions remain normal across all monitored parameters with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported. Finland and The Gambia maintain Level 1 status, indicating normal precautions are sufficient for these regions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
France24 ---
!!! Iran attacks target Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Dubai
France24 ---
!!! Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
!!! As 800,000 flee, half of Lebanon lives in war zones without markets, supplies or healthcare
France24 ---
!!! Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Oman
WION News ---
!!! US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
Associated Press ---
!!! Zelensky in Paris: Macron vows to keep support for Ukraine
France24 ---
!!! US economic growth slumps to 0.7% in fourth quarter, stoking inflation worries
South China Morning Post ---
Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock
South China Morning Post ---
Iran lets 2 India-flagged gas tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz, insiders say
South China Morning Post ---
How Iran turned Strait of Hormuz into potent weapon against US bombardment
South China Morning Post ---
US economic growth slumps to 0.7% in fourth quarter, stoking inflation worries
South China Morning Post ---
Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?
South China Morning Post ---
Explosion shakes Tehran amid state-organised rally after Israeli warning
France24 ---
'Unacceptable': Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraq's Kurdistan region
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: A sailor stranded in the Gulf fears for his safety
France24 ---
As 800,000 flee, half of Lebanon lives in war zones without markets, supplies or healthcare
France24 ---
Thousands displaced by clashes in South Sudan town
France24 ---
Zelensky in Paris: Macron vows to keep support for Ukraine
France24 ---
Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
France24 ---
Iran attacks target Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Dubai
France24 ---
Iran-made drone killed French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan
France24 ---
Zelensky in Paris: Macron pledges no 'respite' for Russia despite Mideast war
France24 ---
US stocks lose ground as war with Iran keeps pressure on oil prices
Associated Press ---
How badly has Iran damaged US military bases?
Russia Today ---
Germany would be top destination for Iranians fleeing war – report
Russia Today ---
Moscow summons British and French envoys over deadly Ukrainian missile strike
Russia Today ---
Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts
Al Jazeera ---
Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation
Al Jazeera ---
Lebanese father buries four daughters killed in Israeli strike
Al Jazeera ---
Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions
Al Jazeera ---
Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war
Al Jazeera ---
Who wins and loses in the global energy crisis?
Al Jazeera ---
US forces totally obliterate military targets in 'Kharg Island': Trump claims
WION News ---
US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Oman
WION News ---
Russian and US envoys discuss Iran oil crisis
Russia Today ---
How will Russia benefit from US decision to ease oil sanctions?
France24 ---
Multiple active warfare zones, critical energy infrastructure under threat, and global economic disruption present converging risks to US civilian interests.
