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One month in, President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is at a crossroads.One month in, President Donald Trump’s war in Iran is at a crossroads.  Read More 

President Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the United States will allow a Russian-flagged oil tanker to reach Cuba as the island faces a deepening energy crisis, a move that would break his administration’s fuel blockade.President Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the United States will allow a Russian-flagged oil tanker to reach Cuba as the island faces a deepening energy crisis, a move that would break his administration’s fuel blockade.  Read More 

At China’s hot new tech events, lobsters are everywhere – lobster balloons, lobster headbands, lobster plushies in claw machines, even live lobsters in an inflatable kiddie pool. But the attendees swarming the meet-ups are not here for the crustaceans – they’re here for the new technology they represent: OpenClawAt China’s hot new tech events, lobsters are everywhere – lobster balloons, lobster headbands, lobster plushies in claw machines, even live lobsters […]

The Houthi rebel movement says it launched its “first military operation” in support of Iran. Follow for live updates.The Houthi rebel movement says it launched its “first military operation” in support of Iran. Follow for live updates.  Read More 

Actor James Tolkan, known for his roles as a cigar-chomping naval commander in “Top Gun” and a gruff high school administrator in “Back to the Future,” has died. He was 94.Actor James Tolkan, known for his roles as a cigar-chomping naval commander in “Top Gun” and a gruff high school administrator in “Back to the Future,” has died. He was 94.  Read More 

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A decade ago, Jessica Luebbers could not have imagined supporting Marco Rubio for president. His acrimonious race to stop Donald Trump’s march to the White House in 2016 left a bitter taste in her mouth.A decade ago, Jessica Luebbers could not have imagined supporting Marco Rubio for president. His acrimonious race to stop Donald Trump’s march to the White House in 2016 left a bitter taste in her mouth.  Read More 

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With thousands of US ground troops reportedly on the way to the Middle East, speculation is mounting that they may be assigned to take Iran’s Kharg Island, a key fuel hub in the northern Persian Gulf which handles 90% of Tehran’s oil exports. But Kharg is just one of dozens of Iranian islands in the gulf, and others may be more important to securing the safe passage of ships – […]