The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important…
Takeaways from Trump’s primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding
President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2…
Trump’s team says ‘no children’ died from USAID cuts. Consider these 3 cases
Both Marco Rubio and Elon Musk, who led the effort to sunset the foreign aid agency, have said that no…
What will the Pentagon begin screening ‘war fighters’ for? The quiz knows
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At the World Cup, has ‘VAR’ gone too far? Some fans say it’s ruining the tournament
In this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a…
Hormuz blockade / Trump’s mixed messages / Who is Jay Clayton?
The world’s attention is once again on the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. and Iran have resumed strikes and…
No Asian team managed to go far this World Cup (again). What’s holding them back?
For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first…
The political risks from war in Iran. And, ICE’s use of force is rising, report finds
The political implications the war in Iran is having on the GOP. And, a new report has found that ICE…
‘Gossip’ had godly origins. Here’s how it gained its sinful reputation
We've all engaged in a little 'gossip.' But did you know its origins were tied to family and friendship?
Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long…