Oil Prices Jump as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Closed
Fresh strikes and competing claims over control of the strait have rattled investors and slowed tanker traffic.
US Military Launches New Round of Strikes Against Iran
The new round of strikes comes after multiple countries in the Middle East blamed Iran for drone and missile attacks.
Israel Sets October Election Date as Netanyahu Eyes Full Term
A recent opinion poll suggests Israel remains headed for another closely contested election.
Germany Stops Recommending COVID-19 Vaccination for Most People Under 75
Experts said the change was due to high levels of ‘hybrid immunity.’
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Federal Health Watchdog Reports $5.56 Billion in Expected Recoveries, Cost Savings
‘OIG is determined to hold bad actors accountable,’ Inspector General Thomas March Bell said.
Lawmakers Urged to Tighten UK Laws Over Evidence China Is Killing People for Their Organs
Experts called for tougher legislation after presenting evidence pointing to systematic abuses in China’s transplant system.
10,000 Excess Deaths During June European Heatwave, Official Data Show
The European Monitoring of Excess Mortality for Public Health Action said there were no other major factors other than the heat to explain the spike in deaths.
Why Sunlight Is Nature’s Antidepressant
Experts are finding that strict sun avoidance is counterproductive.
‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Dies at 78
‘The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free,’ Neill’s family said in a statement.
How Generations of Girls Are Pressured to Market Themselves Online | Freya India
India is the author of ‘Girls: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything.’
High-Yield Savings Accounts Still Pay Over 4% in 2026—Here’s How to Cash In
Switching to a higher-paying savings account could put hundreds of extra dollars in your pocket each year.
Zebulon Pike’s Daring Expeditions Into the Louisiana Territory
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young Army officer led two extensive expeditions through the newly acquired lands of the Louisiana Purchase.
How Culture and Diet Shape the Menopause Experience
Research suggests menopause symptoms vary widely by country.
‘The Reverend and Mrs Simpson:’ A German War Bride Faces Postwar England
A reverend’s kind act risks inciting anger from a wounded community.
10 More Meat, Poultry Companies Adopt USDA’s ‘Product of USA’ Label
The labeling initiative makes it easier for consumers to buy American products, said the secretary of agriculture.
World Leaders, US Officials Pay Tribute to Late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Tributes poured in for the South Carolina senator after his sudden death on July 11.
9 Dead After Deadly Mexico Highway Crash; Four Americans Among Injured
The multi-vehicle crash occurred at Kilometer 68 of the Guadalajara–Tepic highway.
Physical Gold IRA: The Fees, IRS Rules, and Compliance Traps You Need to Audit
Is a self-directed gold IRA a trap? What the fees, purity rules, and IRS penalties actually look like.
Cardinals’ Jordan Walker Eclipses Prospect Expectations With All-Star Nod, Home Run Derby Invite
St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker will be among the eight participants in Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.
Beyond Jurassic Park: The Extraordinary Career of Sam Neill
The New Zealand actor, whose quiet authority and enduring versatility, made him a constant presence across TV and cinema screens.
Cyclosporiasis: An Annual Summer Parasitic Infection–How to Protect Yourself
Cyclospora has a life cycle both outside in the environment and inside its hosts.
What Standard Cardiac Testing Fails to Capture
The four dimensions of heart health that matter most.
It’s Not Just What You Eat: Everyday Habits Keep Inflammation Burning
Chronic inflammation often develops silently, yet it may contribute to conditions ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease.
What Food Processing Actually Does to Your Food
Researchers say the way food is made may matter as much as what’s in it.
Re-create Your Favorite Restaurant Dishes With These Copycat Recipes
I’m a sucker for copycat recipes. Sometimes it’s the thrill of the chase, other times it’s frugalness.
Homemade Ice Packs, Cold Packs and Other Summer Wins
Here are a few simple summer solutions that cost very little, work beautifully, and have saved me more than once.
How an Officer Turned Personal Crisis Into a Lifeline for Others
After surviving a suicidal crisis, former officer Adam Davis now helps first responders strengthen faith, family, and resilience.
