Iran Shuts Hormuz Shipping Route Amid Escalating Conflict
Iran’s top joint military command declared that oil tankers and commercial vessels would no longer be permitted to transit the strategic waterway
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House Republicans To Meet Taiwan Opposition Leader In Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Representative Young Kim will meet with Cheng Li-wun, a prominent figure within the Kuomintang, which advocates closer engagement with Beijing and supports maintaining peaceful cross-strait relations.
Trump Nominates Brian Johnson To Lead CFPB
Johnson previously served at the CFPB during the Trump administration under former director Kathy Kraninger and currently holds a senior executive position at Capital One.
Federal Authorities Target Online Network Linked To Chinese Intelligence
According to officials, the websites presented themselves as legitimate consulting and recruiting firms, advertising positions such as defense analyst and policy consultant.
Scientists Discover World’s Largest Whale Graveyard In Deep Ocean
Located nearly 23,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, the site contains the remains of multiple whales dating back as far as 5.3 million years.
Canada Proposes Under-16 Social Media Ban And AI Safeguards
Introduced in Ottawa on Wednesday as Bill C-34, the proposal reflects growing concern among policymakers, parents, and child safety advocates about the impact of online platforms on young people.
Why Did The U.S. Launch Another Round Of Strikes On Iran
President Donald Trump warned that additional military action could follow, describing the strikes as a response to what the administration views as increasing Iranian aggression.
What Caused The Chemical Emergency In Garden Grove
The incident involved an overheated storage tank containing methyl methacrylate, a chemical commonly used in manufacturing processes.
Southern Baptists Advance Formal Ban On Women Pastors
The measure received strong support during the convention’s annual meeting, passing with more than the required two-thirds majority.
Taiwan Conducts HIMARS Rocket Drill Facing China
The exercise formed part of broader military maneuvers along Taiwan’s western coast, which faces mainland China.
U.S. Test Scores Show Teens Still Struggling Post-Pandemic
The latest assessment results indicate that 9-year-olds have largely regained pre-pandemic reading performance and posted improvements in math.
Trump-Backed David Flippo Wins Nevada GOP House Primary
Mark Amodei, who announced his retirement after 15 years in Congress. Amodei’s departure created a competitive contest for Nevada’s only Republican-controlled House district.
Why Did Seattle Approve A One-Year Data Center Ban
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed the measure on Tuesday, targeting data centers that require more than 20 megavolt-amperes of electricity.
Solar Power Surpasses Wind In U.S. Clean Energy Milestone
According to the American Clean Power Association’s latest market report, utility-scale solar capacity has now surpassed wind power, helping push total U.S. clean energy capacity beyond 370 gigawatts.
Two Babies At Congo Orphanage Die From Ebola
Following her death, six additional babies at the orphanage were identified as suspected Ebola cases and transferred to a local treatment facility.
India Protests U.S. After Tanker Strike Leaves Sailors Missing
According to U.S. Central Command, American forces disabled the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello on Wednesday after alleging the vessel was attempting to transport Iranian oil in violation of a U.S.-enforced maritime blockade.