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 1st 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.
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The Human Costs of Ultracompetitive Youth Sports
The drive for elite child athletes shoves recreation-level programs aside and discourages collective participation, federal lawmakers fear.
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Trump Admin Weighs Allowing Foreign Ships to Transport US Crude to Domestic Refiners
The president may issue temporary ‘Jones Act’ waivers to send Gulf of America oil to domestic plants to boost volume and stymie skyrocketing fuel costs.
Russian Military Aircraft Incursion Prompts US and Canadian Fighter Jet Response Near Alaska
The Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone is intended to serve as a buffer to warn of potential incursions by foreign aircraft.
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.
Low Layoffs Continue as US Weekly Jobless Claims Slip to 213,000
The employment numbers gave the Federal Reserve a ‘complicated picture,’ said one market watcher.
CENTCOM Says US Military Destroyed Dozens of Iranian Minelayers
Aside from the more than 30 minelayers, the U.S. military has destroyed another 60 Iranian naval vessels, the military says.
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.
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.
‘Splish Splash’ Makes a Big Theatrical Splash for the Very Young
Goodman Theatre’s ‘Splish Splash: A Day on the Lake’ introduces the youngest audiences to live theater through puppets, songs, and playful audience interaction.
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Why More Parents Are Refusing the Newborn Vitamin K Shot
The number of parents refusing the vitamin K shot for their newborns has jumped significantly in the past decade.
‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer
In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem.
California Startup Starts Drilling World’s First Underground Nuclear Borehole
Deep Fission plans to drill three test holes in rural Kansas as part of a larger project to develop small modular nuclear reactors.
NJ Gov. Sherrill’s First Budget Reflects Democrats’ National Affordability Push
Sherrill proposed record property tax relief and no new individual taxes. Republicans called the $60.7 billion plan a tax increase in disguise.
Airlines Raise Fares as Middle East Conflict Sends Jet Fuel Prices Soaring
Analysts say that beyond soaring costs, disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz could also lead to jet fuel shortages in some markets.
Eli Lilly Warns of Safety Risk From Compounded Zepbound Drugs Mixed With Vitamin B12
The drug manufacturer found ‘significant levels of impurity’ resulting from a chemical reaction between the two substances.
Geno Smith Says Reunion With Jets ‘Like a Movie Script’
‘They’ve got a real plan, and they’re ready to turn those things around,’ Smith said.
Cannes to Honor Barbra Streisand With Palme d'Or Award at 79th Annual Film Festival
Streisand will be recognized on May 23 for her decades long career across cinema, music, and theater, along with her activism and philanthropic work.
Prosecutor Says Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, 3 Kids Were Home When Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Fired
‘Dead Kennedys’ Cofounder Jello Biafra in ‘Stable Condition’ After Suffering Hemorrhagic Stroke
Biafra served as lead vocalist and founding member of the punk rock band from 1978 until its disbandment nearly a decade later.
Your Brain Needs Steady Fuel: The Diet Strategy That Supports Focus and Cognitive Health
When the brain is fueled by a stable power source, such as a low-glycemic diet, it functions with greater focus over longer periods.
Why You Need to Eat More Bitter Foods
Emerging research is validating centuries of traditional wisdom.
Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
A study tracked more than 131,000 people for up to 43 years.
Green Immunity-Boosting Warm Tonic
Spirulina, miso, garlic, and lemon are blended into a warming, savory drink designed to support immunity and daily energy.
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.
