Escalating tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to undermine a shaky ceasefire, potentially escalating the ongoing conflict.
At least 10 scientists in China have died under what some are calling suspicious circumstances.
The Pennsylvania city is hosting the draft for the first time in almost 80 years. Pittsburghers say the city's passionate fanbases and winning teams make the selection a natural fit.
Content creator Giselle Ugarte empowers people to not just consume content they like on social media, but to pause for a moment and ask themselves why they enjoy it and even engage with the creator a bit. She encourages people to use social media as a way to connect with others.
'That's a very TMZ question'
Nearly 50 members of Congress are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to approve the Catholic crucifix as an emblem option for veterans' headstones in national cemeteries.
Nearly 50 members of Congress have urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to approve the Catholic crucifix as an emblem option for veterans’ headstones in U.S. national cemeteries. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Nearly 50 members of Congress are urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to approve the Catholic crucifix as an emblem option for veterans’ headstones in national cemeteries. DETAIL: The initiative was started by CatholicVote, an organization dedicated to representing the interests and values of Catholic Americans. The organization consulted the Department of Veterans Affairs on whether a Catholic crucifix was acceptable, and the VA answered that it was, but official approval would be required—a process that could…Open
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Grant Newsham. Retired Marine Colonel Newsham explains Japan’s participation in the Balikatan combat exercises in the Philippines. This shift toward active military training under Prime Minister Takayichi aims to counter Chinese aggression. Beijing strongly opposes this enhanced US-Japan defense link, fearing its combined strategic capabilities. Listen hereOpen
Noem's black SUV was spotted in front of the residence earlier this week, and officials with the U.S. Coast Guard have seen Noem around the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C
Trump said the project will take about a week and cost approximately $1.5 million.
The bottling up of Middle East oil is giving a lift to U.S. exports, but there are real limits on how much more they can grow. Why it matters: President Trump keeps talking up U.S. exports as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, and oil and gas exports give America more geopolitical leverage. - But at some point, the limits of its infrastructure — especially Gulf Coast ports and terminals — are likely to put a ceiling on how much more oil the U.S. can export. - And nearer term, higher U.S. shipments can only offset a small amount of the massive drop in Middle East transit. The big picture: The Iran war could redraw the world's oil map, or at least parts of it. - Think Mideast producers building pipelines to avoid the Strait of Hormuz,…