Big Headlines: Gas prices are surging as the standoff between the U.S. and Iran continues

About this episode

The episode discusses the surge in gas prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions and various news updates including lawsuits related to a mass shooting and economic growth in Canada.

Plus: The families of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims are set to seek nearly 1-billion dollars in lawsuits against Open A-I, the Canadian economy sees growth in the first quarter, Canada will host a new NATO bank, the Prime Minister has named the new E-U ambassador, and how the boom in romance novels can help other media meet consumer needs. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Topics covered

• gas prices
• U.S.-Iran relations
• Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
• Canadian economy
• NATO
• romance novels

Keywords

• gas prices
• Iran
• U.S.
• Tumbler Ridge
• lawsuits
• Canadian economy
• NATO
• romance novels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Open A-I, NATO

Books & works: romance novels

Places: Canada, U.S., Iran

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