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.
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.
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.
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 Military Intervention in Cuba ‘On the Table,’ Hegseth Says
Trump and his administration have ramped up pressure on communist-led Havana in recent months.
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.’
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.
11 Charged in Immigration Scheme Involving Over 1,000 Sham Marriages
If convicted, the defendants face 10 years in prison.
Congo’s Ebola Outbreak on Track to Be Deadliest Ever, Says WHO Chief
The West African Ebola outbreak of 2014–2016 saw 28,616 cases and 11,310 deaths recorded across Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
US Unemployment Claims Remained Stable to Kick Off August
Recurring jobless claims, a proxy for hiring, remained below 1.8 million.
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14 Health Conditions Added to Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances List
In total, there are now 314 medical conditions that are eligible for expedited disability application processing.
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.
Over $82 Million Generated in 3rd Gulf of America Oil and Gas Lease Sale
The Gulf of America Outer Continental Shelf is estimated to contain about 26.9 billion barrels of undiscovered oil.
3 Classic Poems on the Beauty of the Night Sky
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‘Van of Valor’: A Road Trip to Honor Vets
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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
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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.
Cooling Energy, Food Costs Keep US Wholesale Inflation Unchanged in July
U.S. producer prices could provide relief for the inflation-fighting Federal Reserve.

Federal Appeals Court Affirms Texas Limits on Mail Voting and Assistance
A Fifth Circuit panel reversed an injunction, saying challengers had not shown real harm.

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.

Northeast and Midwest Lead List of Housing Market’s Hottest ZIP Codes
Tight inventory, driven in part by insufficient homebuilding, is fueling competition in the hottest markets, according to Realtor.com.

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
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