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 @ 03:02AM (CDT)
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Effective 38 min agoColfax, WA (Whitman County) US
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Events
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Financial
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Cardano (ADA)
0.2616
-1.54%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
70588.08
-0.50%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09456
-1.47%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2076.5
-0.78%
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Solana (SOL)
87.3
-1.01%
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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
-0.37%
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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%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
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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%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
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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.
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.
Active military conflict in the Middle East and escalating tensions across multiple regions are disrupting global commerce, displacing populations, and pressuring the global economy.