Iran Cites Environmental Damage in Push for Hormuz Shipping Fees
Tehran is broadening its justification for shipping fees as Iranian and U.S. officials trade competing claims over control of the strait.
FBI Operation Summer Heat Results in Over 4,000 Arrests
Officials seized more than 2,500 weapons and confiscated over 7,260 pounds of cocaine as part of the operation.
Flock Announces Platform Changes After Public Backlash to Its Camera Network
The company has faced increasing scrutiny in recent months following concerns over data retention and some police officers allegedly misusing the cameras.
The Inner Workings of Beijing’s Security Machine Revealed
Drawing on analysis, leaked budget data, court records, and party documents, exclusive research maps the CCP’s security apparatus.
US Ambassador to Israel Condemns Settler Violence Against Palestinian Homes in West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had come under fire for not forcefully dealing with the problem.
Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Anti-Semitism Lawsuit Against Harvard
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns said the claims in the lawsuit were ‘too isolated and episodic to support a plausible inference.’
Sunshine, Soccer Give UK Economy Summertime Spur
The UK’s Office for National Statistics said the British economy grew by 0.3 percent during the month of June.
11 Charged in Immigration Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages
If convicted, the defendants face 10 years in prison.
US Military Intervention in Cuba ‘On the Table,’ Hegseth Says
Trump and his administration have ramped up pressure on communist-led Havana in recent months.
10 States Sue to Block Federal Mortgage Escrow Interest Rules
The lawsuit centers on federal rules that would allow national banks to ignore state requirements to pay homeowners interest on their escrow accounts.
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Japan Protests as Putin Visits Disputed Islands
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands was ‘absolutely unacceptable.’
People Who Are Depressed Are More Vulnerable to Social Media Likes, Study Finds
The findings highlight how visible metrics and unpredictable rewards may shape posting behavior and keep users engaged.
Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz
The U.S. energy secretary said nearly 9 million barrels per day are exiting the strait and that private maritime trackers are missing vessels moving covertly.
3 Classic Poems on the Beauty of the Night Sky
From stars to clouds to rustling tree branches, the sky above casts a spell of creativity on these three poets.
‘Van of Valor’: A Road Trip to Honor Vets
Kevin and Lauren Wallace want vets remembered and do this with a 27,000-mile journey through America.
16,000 Arrests Made as Part of Operation to Make Washington Safe
This is the largest law enforcement collaboration “ever assembled to confront crime in a major American city,” the U.S. Marshals Service said.
This November, Full Retirement Age Officially Hits 67, Completing a Transition Begun in 1983
What is your full retirement age if you were born in 1960, and what does claiming early really cost?
California City Issues State of Emergency After Cyberattacks Take Down 911 System
A citywide state of emergency was declared by the City Council of Suisun City in Northern California.
US Unemployment Claims Remained Stable to Kick Off August
Recurring jobless claims, a proxy for hiring, remained below 1.8 million.
China Behind ‘Great Transshipment Scam’ Costing Billions of Dollars, White House Says
A report stated that China systematically evaded U.S. tariffs and other trade measures by routing goods through third-party countries.
New EU Rules Require Takeout Businesses to Accept Customers’ Own Containers From 2027
The EU aims to reduce packaging waste by 5 percent by 2030 and 15 percent by 2040 compared with 2018 levels.
Cooling Energy, Food Costs Keep US Wholesale Inflation Unchanged in July
U.S. producer prices could provide relief for the inflation-fighting Federal Reserve.
Russell Westbrook, NBA’s All-Time Leader in Triple-Doubles, Calls it a Career After 18 Seasons
Westbrook, 37, was a one-time MVP and nine-time All-Star. His career started with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he suited up for six other teams.
New Indictment Alleges Nick Reiner Lay in Wait Before Killing Parents
A grand jury returned murder charges with special circumstances in the deaths of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Do Plants Have Consciousness?
The boundaries we have drawn around perception and awareness may be narrower than we thought.
12 Core Exercises a Super Slow-Jogging Coach Recommends
Training your core muscle group can truly help the body maintain health and improve daily functional ability.
Peaches: An Unexpected Source of Carotenoids That Benefits the Eyes and Skin
Peaches owe their golden-orange hue to carotenoids, natural plant pigments.
The Ultimate Summer Frittata
One of my favorite ways to beat the heat and serve up something satisfying is to prepare a frittata with ingredients that are both seasonal and colorful.
Add Decorative Metal Ceiling
Metal panel ceilings are beautiful, and best of all, they are still available.
Virginia’s Wytheville Is Worth a Visit
Offering vintage vibes at a price point accessible to mere mortals, this destination has plenty to offer.
