Hormuz Shipping Stalls After US and Iran Fighting Resumes
Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian attacks on shipping have reversed the Strait of Hormuz’s fragile recovery and heightened regional security risks.
Iran Warns Europe of Retaliation Over Support for US Military Operations
The warning follows comments by NATO chief Mark Rutte, who said the United States should respond forcefully to any Iranian ceasefire violations.
Ukraine Conducts More Long-Range Strikes Into Russia
Asked during his thoughts on Kyiv striking oil and military targets inside of Russia, Trump said that the action could expediate an end to the war.
How World Cup Teams Snag Players Born or Raised in Another Country
FIFA allows soccer players to change national teams under certain conditions—but they can only change teams once.
Beijing Bows to Demographic Reality
Beijing has decided to change its hukou system of worker registration. Reform will help but not enough to meet all China’s needs.
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Rutte Says Trump Fully Committed to NATO, Likens Critical Comments to ‘Family Argument’
NATO leaders pledged $80 billion in military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine.
China Tests Long Range Missile in the Pacific to Advance Its Aggression: Analysts
The CCP’s action is intended to intimidate but will bring U.S.-led Western allies and countries in the region closer to counter its threat, experts said.
Grammy-Nominated Welsh Singer-Songwriter Bonnie Tyler Dies at Age 75
Tyler emerged from a medically induced coma last month, after being hospitalized in Portugal from intestinal surgery complications.
RFK Jr. Announces $281 Million for Addiction Treatment, Mental Health Programs
The funding includes $68.2 million to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Le Pen Launches 2027 Bid After Court Lifts Ban: What to Know
The political veteran of the French National Rally Party is currently leading in the opinion polls for the 2027 race to succeed Macron.
Why Today’s Young Men Feel They Have No Place in the West | Nick Freitas
For two decades, young men have been told that masculinity is toxic, the future is female, that they are responsible for the world’s problems, he argues.
Bonds of Affection: Julia Grant, Varina Davis, and the Mending of America
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ the friendship between two first ladies helped heal the lingering wounds and bitter divisions of the Civil War.
‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork
James Curtis recalls the wild story behind the comedy classic ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.’
Want Stronger Bones? These Key Nutrients and 6 Simple Exercises Can Help
Bone density increases gradually through proper nutrition and exercise during the bone remodeling process.
Tune in Today: The Two Sides of Robert Schumann and His ‘Carnaval’
Schumann generated fame and uproar around his work by critiquing it from two oppositely opinionated pennames.
EU Proposes Asset Freezes, Travel Bans to Combat Migrant Smuggling
The European Commission said organized criminals ‘destabilise societies, undermine the rule of law and democracy, and weaken economic stability and security.’
US Unemployment Claims Slip to Lowest Level Since May
Meanwhile, hiring momentum over the past few months has stalled, and the labor force participation rate is the lowest since 1976, excluding the pandemic.
Former MLB Skipper Jack McKeon Applaudes Dodgers Roberts’s Road Traveled to 1,000 Wins
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Dave Roberts is the latest MLB manager to win 1,000 games.
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Still Spreading, Official Says, as Deaths Top 500
‘We would like to say it is stabilizing but, frankly, we cannot say it yet,’ a World Health Organization official said.
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.
Get a Perfect Paint Match
Getting a perfect match with an old painted wall is a tedious job that takes patience, so make sure you are not in a big hurry.
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.
Iconic Movie Destinations for Summer Travel
Walking through a filming location can feel like crossing a boundary between fiction and reality.
