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Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You
Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You The supply shock caused by the ongoing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is spreading to the United States, driving up energy prices, increasing shipping costs, and creating shortages in key goods and materials.  The crisis, which began after the US-Israel attack on Iran started at the end of February, has brought shipping through the critical waterway to a near standstill. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy and petrochemical shipments, typically handles 20 percent of the world’s oil supply. Its effective closure has triggered what analysts are calling one of the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
USPS Hiking Prices As Iran War Rages: See What's Increasing USPS Hiking Prices As Iran War Rages: See What's Increasing
USPS Hiking Prices As Iran War Rages: See What's Increasing The cost of shipping packages is about to rise nationwide due to skyrocketing fuel prices as the US-Israeli war on Iran approaches its second month. The US Postal Service is planning to raise prices by 8% on several shipping services, according to a news release on Wednesday, March 25. The rate hikes will impact Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The increase, approved by the Postal Service's governors one day earlier, is expected to take effect on Sunday, April 26. It will remain in place through Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027, pendin…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MD Costs Have Changed Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MD Costs Have Changed
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MD Costs Have Changed Gasoline prices have risen nearly $1 nationwide in the last month as the US-Israeli war on Iran fuels global oil market turmoil. The national average price for gas climbed to $3.88 per gallon, AAA said on Thursday, March 19. That's up 95 cents from Thursday, Feb. 19, and a weekly increase of 28 cents. The price surge is expected to continue after Israel launched a widespread attack on South Pars, the world's largest gas field, triggering retaliation from Iran targeting key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, spiked to $112 per barrel…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Pentagon Adds Restrictions Over 'Unflattering' Hegseth Pics Amid Luxury Spending Spree: WaPo Pentagon Adds Restrictions Over 'Unflattering' Hegseth Pics Amid Luxury Spending Spree: WaPo
Pentagon Adds Restrictions Over 'Unflattering' Hegseth Pics Amid Luxury Spending Spree: WaPo The Pentagon has blocked press photographers from recent briefings after aides complained about "unflattering" images of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a report. The decision came after photographers captured images of the former Fox News host during a Pentagon briefing on Monday, March 2, The Washington Post reported. The news conference happened just days after a joint US-Israeli military strike killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday, Feb. 28. Photographers from major news agencies, including the Associated Press, Reuters, and Getty Images, attend…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…

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by Chris Spiker
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‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address ‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address
‘Your Countries Are Going To Hell’: Trump Lectures World Leaders During UN Address President Donald Trump used his United Nations stage to scold allies, slam the UN’s relevance and taunt delegates, telling them, “Your countries are going to hell,” as he veered off script and ran well past his allotted time. Speaking at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Sept. 23 in Manhattan, Trump repeatedly questioned the institution’s value and cast himself as a fixer where diplomats failed. “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” he asked, deriding what he called “strongly worded letters” and “empty words.” He added, “It’s sad I had to do these things instead of the United Nations …

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by Joe Lombardi
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21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown 21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown
21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown When it comes to international travel, some destinations are firmly off-limits for Americans right now. The US State Department has issued its most serious alert — Level 4: Do Not Travel — for 21 countries worldwide. The latest advisory list, updated Wednesday, Sept. 17, reflects severe risks from armed conflict, crime, terrorism, and political instability.  Officials stress that conditions can shift quickly, and advisories are updated as local situations evolve. The 21 countries under Level 4 warnings are: Afghanistan Belarus Burkina Faso Burma (Myanmar) Central African Republic (C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FBI Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton In Bethesda Raid FBI Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton In Bethesda Raid
FBI Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton In Bethesda Raid In a dramatic escalation of a national security investigation, FBI agents raided the Bethesda, Maryland home of former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday morning, Aug. 22, according to multiple reports. Bolton, age 76, a veteran of multiple Republican administrations and one of Washington’s most outspoken foreign policy hawks, served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump from 2018 to 2019 before becoming a sharp critic.  While he did not mention Bolton by name, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X Friday morning, "NO ONE is above the law… @FBI …

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Plastics Crisis' Costs $1.5T Annually, Study Says: 'World Cannot Recycle Its Way Out' 'Plastics Crisis' Costs $1.5T Annually, Study Says: 'World Cannot Recycle Its Way Out'
'Plastics Crisis' Costs $1.5T Annually, Study Says: 'World Cannot Recycle Its Way Out' Researchers are warning about a "global plastics crisis" that's costing about $1.5 trillion a year in deaths and medical issues. The estimate comes from a new study published in The Lancet medical journal on Sunday, Aug. 3. Plastic production is projected to triple by 2060, and less than 10% is ever recycled. Plastics are made from fossil fuels and contain more than 16,000 chemicals. Around 8,000 megatons are polluting Earth's environment, including the most remote places on the planet. Chemicals and microplastics have been found in the brains and other body parts of humans, along with lan…

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by Chris Spiker
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Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan The State Department is firing around 1,350 workers as part of a sweeping downsizing initiative tied to President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, the department will issue termination notices on Friday, July 11 to over 1,100 civil servants and 240 Foreign Service employees.  The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for Trump’s executive order to move forward while legal challenges continue. Earlier report: Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Strikes Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites, US Intel Says: Reports Strikes Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites, US Intel Says: Reports
Strikes Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites, US Intel Says: Reports Airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites may set its program back by only a few months, according to separate reports by CNN and The New York Times based on a preliminary US intelligence assessments. The classified report, compiled by the Defense Intelligence Agency, found that while the American bombing campaign sealed off entrances to two major facilities, it did not collapse the underground structures housing Iran’s nuclear research, according to CNN, which first reported the news. Before the operation, US intelligence had estimated that if Iran moved to develop a nuclear weapon, it could…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire
Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire Hours after Israel and Iran accused each other of violating a ceasefire he helped broker, a clearly frustrated President Trump lashed out at both nations. Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday morning, June 24 before departing for a NATO conference in the Netherlands he was not happy with either Israel or Iran, and drove home the point by using a four-letter profanity on live television he had not said publicly before in front of cameras and microphones the last 10 years. "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f--…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Federal Officials Warn Sleeper Cell Threat In US 'Never Been Higher' Federal Officials Warn Sleeper Cell Threat In US 'Never Been Higher'
Federal Officials Warn Sleeper Cell Threat In US 'Never Been Higher' Federal officials are warning that the threat of Iranian sleeper cells inside the United States has surged following US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Sleeper cells are spies or terrorists who remain inactive in the US or other Western nations until ordered to act. Intelligence officials say Iran has long relied on this tactic to advance plots against foreign targets. A memo sent Saturday, June 21 by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott, obtained by NewsNation and also reported by sister outlet The Hill, states that “thousands of Iranian nationals hav…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack
Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack President Donald Trump said Iran gave the United States advance notice before launching what he called a “very weak” missile strike on US forces in the Middle East, and suggested the conflict may now be winding down. In a Truth Social post Monday afternoon, June 23, Trump said Iran fired 14 missiles at Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar earlier in the day. It's home to about 10,000 US troops, serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command, and is the largest American military installation in the Middle East.  Thirteen were knocked down, and one was "set free," Trump …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats
Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, even as officials in both countries were issuing evacuation alerts and warning of additional strikes. Trump posted the statement on Truth Social at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday, June 23. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” he wrote. The mess…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missiles Fired By Iran Toward US Base In Middle East Intercepted Missiles Fired By Iran Toward US Base In Middle East Intercepted
Missiles Fired By Iran Toward US Base In Middle East Intercepted Iran has launched missiles toward a US military base in the Middle East, prompting shelter-in-place warnings for Americans and raising fears of a wider war. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Says Iran Warned US Before 'Very Weak' Retaliatory Missile Attack Explosions were reported near Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha, Qatar on Monday, June 23, following a statement from Iran’s military confirming the attack. Al Udeid is the largest US military installation in the region and houses approximately 10,000 troops. It also serves as the forward headquarters for US Central Command. Pres…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Issues Global Alert After Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Site US Issues Global Alert After Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Site
US Issues Global Alert After Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Site The US State Department has issued its first global travel warning since the October Hamas attacks on Israel, urging Americans abroad to be on high alert amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The “Worldwide Caution” alert, posted Sunday, June 22, follows a series of US missile strikes on Iran's most fortified nuclear site and two other targets — a direct escalation that now places the US alongside Israel in its military campaign against Iran.  Iran has promised retaliation against the US. The State Department warned of growing threats to US citizens overseas, including the po…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Responds After Ex-Russian President Suggests Countries Could Supply Iran Nuclear Warheads Trump Responds After Ex-Russian President Suggests Countries Could Supply Iran Nuclear Warheads
Trump Responds After Ex-Russian President Suggests Countries Could Supply Iran Nuclear Warheads President Donald Trump has issued a fiery response after a top Russian official reportedly floated the possibility of supplying Iran with nuclear warheads — a move that would dramatically escalate tensions already roiling the Middle East. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called out former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, referencing comments by Medvedev in which he said other countries may provide the warheads. “Did I hear Former President Medvedev, from Russia, casually throwing around the ‘N word’ (Nuclear!), and saying that he and other Countries would supply Nuclear Warheads to Iran?”…

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by Joe Lombardi
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DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict Federal officials are warning of a heightened threat environment in the United States due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new DHS National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin issued Sunday, June 22. The alert says low-level cyberattacks, plots against U.S. officials, and extremist violence at home could all rise in the coming weeks as tensions overseas continue. “The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States,” the Department of Homeland Security said in the bulletin, which remains active through Sept. 22. The warning has prompted New Yo…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Key Oil Corridor Could Be Closed By Iran As Retaliation For US Strikes Key Oil Corridor Could Be Closed By Iran As Retaliation For US Strikes
Key Oil Corridor Could Be Closed By Iran As Retaliation For US Strikes In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage for about one-fifth of the world's daily oil shipments.  The decision isn’t final yet. It still needs the green light from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.  But if the move is approved, it could halt oil exports that are worth around $1 billion every single day. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday, June 22 on CBS-TV's Face the Nation that closing the Strait of Hormuz would be a "suicidal" move for Iran's Islamic regime. Closi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Inside 'Operation Midnight Hammer:' Timeline Of US Strike On Iran's Nuclear Sites Inside 'Operation Midnight Hammer:' Timeline Of US Strike On Iran's Nuclear Sites
Inside 'Operation Midnight Hammer:' Timeline Of US Strike On Iran's Nuclear Sites U.S. officials have revealed new details behind the top-secret B-2 mission that destroyed three of Iran's nuclear facilities, just more than a week after Israel started the mission. The overnight operation, named "Operation Midnight Hammer", involved stealth bombers, submarine-launched missiles, and more than 125 aircraft in a multi-stage strike that U.S. leaders are calling one of the most successful in recent military history. In a Pentagon briefing on Sunday, June 22, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission was “a deliberate and precise strike against three Iranian nuclear f…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know
Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know Americans could take a hit at the pump after the United States joined Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities overnight. Even before President Donald Trump ordered the US military to insert itself in the conflict, gas prices were expected to ticket up following Israel's initial wave of attacks on Friday, June 13. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimated in the days after that the average cost of a gallon of gasoline, currently around $3.15 nationally, according to AAA data, could increase by 10 to 25 cents, reflecting a hike of nearly eight percent.
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by Joe Lombardi
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US Launches Missile Strikes On Iran Targeting Main Nuclear Facilities US Launches Missile Strikes On Iran Targeting Main Nuclear Facilities
US Launches Missile Strikes On Iran Targeting Main Nuclear Facilities The United States has struck Iran's most fortified nuclear facility as well as two other sites in a series of missile attacks overnight, joining Israel's military actions. The move on Saturday, June 21 Eastern time signals the US joining Israel’s war against Iran just days after President Trump announced he would announce possible American involvement within "two weeks." Multiple B-2 bombers carried out the strikes against the main site, Fordo, as well as the other sites, according to The New York Times. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran," Tru…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Iran Leader Warns US Of Possible 'Irreparable Damage'; Trump Says 'The Next Week Will Be Big' Iran Leader Warns US Of Possible 'Irreparable Damage'; Trump Says 'The Next Week Will Be Big'
Iran Leader Warns US Of Possible 'Irreparable Damage'; Trump Says 'The Next Week Will Be Big' As the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates, President Donald Trump is not saying if the United States will get involved. But on Wednesday morning, June 18, Trump said, "The next week is going to be very big — maybe less than a week.” When questioned about the possibility of a US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, Trump stated, "I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I’m going to do.” Tehran has warned that such a move would be met with strong retaliation if it occurs. Earlier on Wednesday, Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei cautioned that any US mil…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect
Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect Tensions in the Middle East are threatening to hit Americans at the pump. As the conflict between longtime Middle East adversaries Israel and Iran goes on, motorists in the US should expect to see gasoline prices rise in a matter of days, experts say. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimates that the average cost of a gallon of gasoline, currently at $3.13 nationally, according to AAA data, could increase by 10 to 25 cents, reflecting a hike of nearly eight percent.
 The extent of Iran’s retaliation, and whether oil continues to flow from the region without d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over
Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over President Donald Trump has not ruled out the US getting involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East, reports say. His warning? One strike and it's over. The president took to Truth Social and did not mince his words: "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," he posted on Truth Social. "However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!" Trump told ABC that while the United States is not inv…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers.  "Your love and support have truly lifted…

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by Zak Failla
News
Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says
Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says The Trump Administration is contemplating a significant expansion of its travel ban, which could restrict entry for citizens of dozens more countries, a new report says. The proposed expansion lists 36 nations, among them key US partners such as Egypt, with 25 in Africa, according to a State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post. A State Department spokesperson refrained from commenting on internal discussions, while the White House did not respond to inquiries regarding the matter, The Post said.  The memo outlines various criteria that these countries are reportedly …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be'
Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' What started as a celebration at one of the world’s largest Pride parades turned into a front-row seat to war for Caitlyn Jenner. The former Olympian and activist is stuck in Israel after her trip to Tel Aviv for the Israel Pride Parade was upended by the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner) The trip was abruptly disrupted as Iran and Israel exchanged fire this week, plunging the region into fresh conflict. According to reports, the event Jenner took the tri…

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by Zak Failla
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Pentagon Pizza Orders Skyrocketed Before Israel Attack, X Sleuths Say It’s No Coincidence Pentagon Pizza Orders Skyrocketed Before Israel Attack, X Sleuths Say It’s No Coincidence
Pentagon Pizza Orders Skyrocketed Before Israel Attack, X Sleuths Say It’s No Coincidence An X account that tracks pizza activity may have predicted a major international event. Pentagon Pizza Monitor, which was created to keep track of how busy Arlington pizzerias are, noticed an anomaly on Thursday, June 12 — hours before Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion."  "Pentagon Pizza Report: Open-source tracking of pizza spot activity around the Pentagon (and other places)," the account's bio states. "Frequent-ish updates on where the lines are long." According to the account, things were normal during the day, but shortly before closing, several pizza places in the area clos…

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by Zak Failla
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Israel Kills Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientists, Military Chiefs In Surprise Attack: Officials Israel Kills Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientists, Military Chiefs In Surprise Attack: Officials
Israel Kills Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientists, Military Chiefs In Surprise Attack: Officials In one of the most dramatic military moves in the region in years, Israel has reportedly killed Iran’s highest-ranking military leaders and top nuclear scientists in a direct strike aimed at crippling Iran’s weapons programs. The attack, part of "Operation Rising Lion," was launched Friday, June 13, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would continue “for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.”  Scroll to see a list of Iranian officials and nuclear scientists killed in the attack. Netanyahu warned that Iran’s nuclear capabilities have reached a dangerous new level…

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by Cecilia Levine