Oil Jumps Back Toward $100 per Barrel as Iran Steps up Tanker Attacks
Oil prices have rebounded as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with analysts warning the energy shock could spill into fertilizer and food.
Iran’s New Leader Issues First Statement, Says Hormuz Closure Should Be Used as Leverage
Mojtaba Khamenei threatened countries hosting U.S. bases, urging them to shut the facilities or face consequences.
Meta, DOJ Take Down Criminal Scam Networks Across Southeast Asia
Cambodia alone hosts more than 50 scam centers, with revenues exceeding $12.5 billion annually, roughly half the country’s formal GDP.
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Texas Case Could Clear Way for More Lawsuits Over Transgender Surgeries
The statute of limitations has emerged as a significant obstacle for lawsuits like Soren Aldaco’s.
Conservative José Kast Sworn in as Chile’s President Following Defeat of Communist
The South American country is set for its most right-leaning government in decades, with the new leader politically aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Spain’s Socialist Government Unveils System to Track and Measure Online ‘Hate Speech’
Opposition leader Santiago Abascal said the system amounts to government monitoring of social media, adding it could be used for censorship.
Xi Warns China’s Military Against Disloyalty at CCP’s Top Political Meetings
CCP leader Xi Jinping’s continued purge of generals creates a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and weakens its combat capabilities, analysts said.
17 States Sue Education Department to Challenge Policy Requiring Colleges to Collect Race Data
The coalition led by Massachusetts argues new survey reporting, intended to ensure race is no longer a factor in university admissions, is illegal.
The Shocking Decline of America’s Wild Horses
America was once home to millions of wild horses roaming the West. Today, only a fraction remains.
Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Making Housing Affordable
The bill seeks to rein in corporate landlords and ensure that families, rather than corporations, buy homes in the country.
What is the Right Age for a Child’s First Phone?
Research examines how early phone use may affect mental health, attention, obesity, and social development.
Judge Halts Construction of ICE Detention Center in Maryland
There is no evidence that authorities completed an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment, the judge says.
Katharine Lee Bates: Penning America’s Hymn
In part 2 of a great song in this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet Katherine Lee Bates, the lady who wrote the lyrics for ‘America the Beautiful.’
‘Why We Click’: The Key to Connection
Why we do or don’t click is the subject of this book. It looks into the science of human interactions.
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Why You Need to Eat More Bitter Foods
Emerging research is validating centuries of traditional wisdom.
By Wounds Undaunted: Presidents Who Survived Assassination Attempts
Examples of courage, wit, and faith are on display from those who have dedicated their lives to the service of their fellowmen.
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Mr. Li Hongzhi
RFK Jr. Undergoing Surgery
The health secretary is expected to return to work after about a week.
Trump Says War in Iran Is ‘Very Complete,’ Far Ahead of Schedule
The new comments from the president were carried by CBS News on Monday.
State Department Orders Non-Emergency US Govt Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia
U.S. citizens are warned of ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats in Saudi Arabia amid operations against Iran.
Supreme Court Won’t Let Jan. 6 Defendant Challenge His Pardon From Trump
Glenn Allen Brooks argued that accepting a ‘forced’ pardon deprives him of his rights.
DOJ Asks Supreme Court to End Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants
A lower court had blocked the status revocation.
Iran Attacks US Tanker in Gulf, Hits Several Other Ships
The incidents come amid escalating military tensions threatening energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Jump in US Exports Narrows Trade Deficit by 25 Percent
Tariffs and a weaker U.S. dollar bolster American exports and ease purchases of foreign goods.
Geno Smith Says Reunion With Jets ‘Like a Movie Script’
‘They’ve got a real plan, and they’re ready to turn those things around,’ Smith said.
Cannes to Honor Barbra Streisand With Palme d'Or Award at 79th Annual Film Festival
Streisand will be recognized on May 23 for her decades long career across cinema, music, and theater, along with her activism and philanthropic work.
Prosecutor Says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 Kids Were Home When Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Fired
Blood Test Helps Predict Dementia Up to 25 Years in Advance, Study Suggests
The findings open the way to ‘earlier prevention strategies and more targeted monitoring,’ a researcher said, while critics caution about predicting diagnoses.
Nature’s Twin Energies That Explain Why You Get Sick
Traditional Chinese medicine diagnoses the root cause of illness by understanding the balance of two fundamental energies.
How to Sprout Grains for Better Digestion
Part 2 of ‘The Art of Sprouting’ examines how soaking and sprouting grains can improve digestibility and nutrition.
Millennial Men Face Low Testosterone Crisis, Doctors Warn
Doctors are seeing a surge of millennial men with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and early prostate concerns.
This One-Pan Pork Chop Dinner Is Savory, Juicy, and Weeknight-Easy
The most flavorful proteins are those cooked on the bone.
Make Drywall Hole Repairs Like a Pro
Most damaged drywall material, particularly a hole, is not difficult to repair.
Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree on a New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.
Is Cancun Safe for American Travelers? Safety Tips and Advice Ahead of Spring Break
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a new alert for travelers heading to Mexico for spring break on March 2.
