President Trump's threat to bomb Iran's water supply would constitute his most dramatic breach of the laws and norms designed to protect civilians in wartime. Why it matters: The Iran war is the biggest test of what Trump's contempt for "politically correct" war-fighting looks like in practice. - His administration has already signed off on Israeli assassinations of political leaders, threatened "no quarter" for enemy combatants, and initially rejected responsibility for a mass casualty strike on an elementary school. - But the U.S. has been almost exclusively targeting Iran's military and nuclear program up to now. - The threat to hit civilian infrastructure shows how intent Trump is on finding ways to increase the pressure on…
President Trump's threat to bomb Iran's water supply would constitute his most dramatic breach of the laws and norms designed to protect civilians in wartime. Why it matters: The Iran war is the biggest test of what Trump's contempt for "politically correct" war-fighting looks like in practice. - His administration has already signed off on Israeli assassinations of political leaders, threatened "no quarter" for enemy combatants, and initially rejected responsibility for a mass casualty strike on an elementary school. - But the U.S. has been almost exclusively targeting Iran's military and nuclear program up to now. - The threat to hit civilian infrastructure shows how intent Trump is on finding ways to increase the pressure on…Open
U.S. average gas prices have hit $4 per gallon nationwide, per AAA . Why it matters: It's a 35% increase at the pump since the war in Iran began last month, and there's little hope that costs will ease as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most ships, straining supplies worldwide. - Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply travels through the Strait. Driving the news: Oil prices have surged to over $100 a barrel or more since the war began, raising the prices that consumers pay when they fill up. - A month ago, regular gas averaged $2.98. A year ago, it was $3.17. Zoom in: The national average now rests at $4.018 for regular gas, $4.541 for mid-grade, $4.904 for premium, and $5.454 for diesel. Flashback: Gas prices last…
U.S. average gas prices have hit $4 per gallon nationwide, per AAA . Why it matters: It's a 35% increase at the pump since the war in Iran began last month, and there's little hope that costs will ease as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most ships, straining supplies worldwide. - Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply travels through the Strait. Driving the news: Oil prices have surged to over $100 a barrel or more since the war began, raising the prices that consumers pay when they fill up. - A month ago, regular gas averaged $2.98. A year ago, it was $3.17. Zoom in: The national average now rests at $4.018 for regular gas, $4.541 for mid-grade, $4.904 for premium, and $5.454 for diesel. Flashback: Gas prices last…Open
Since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28, gas prices across the United States have increased about 35 percent. They are now above $4 a gallon, and drivers are wincing.
An end to birthright citizenship would mean a new layer of bureaucracy for all babies born in the U.S., and could cause delays for health insurance and other benefits.
An end to birthright citizenship would mean a new layer of bureaucracy for all babies born in the U.S., and could cause delays for health insurance and other benefits.Open
FIFA is kicking off its last sales for World Cup tickets on Wednesday. From prices to why FOMO is working against you, here's what you need to know.
FIFA is kicking off its last sales for World Cup tickets on Wednesday. From prices to why FOMO is working against you, here's what you need to know.Open
Andrea Lucas, the Trump-appointed chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has set a new agenda for an agency that long prioritized vulnerable and underserved workers.
Andrea Lucas, the Trump-appointed chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, has set a new agenda for an agency that long prioritized vulnerable and underserved workers.Open
The report found advanced degrees in popular fields such as social work and psychology generally do not pay off financially, after factoring in the cost.