Introduction

The European embargo on all seaborn Russian oil starts today. A last-minute agreement by G7 countries will allow Russian seaborn oil to still be sold to non-EU countries, as long as it's priced at or under $60 a barrel. The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner with the US, Canada, and Mexico jointly hosting the big event. On New Year's Eve, number one, Georgia will play number four, Ohio State, and number two, Michigan will play number three, TCU.