The US Has Been Burning Through Weapons in Iran It Could Need in a War with China. Here Are the...
The United States has burned through large portions of its key missile stockpiles during the 39‑day Iran campaign, using more than half of pre‑war inventories for four of the seven systems assessed. While current levels still support the Iran operation, analysts warn that the depletion leaves the U.S. vulnerable in a future high‑intensity conflict with China, where those same weapons are essential for both strike and defense. Production plans announced by the White House aim to quadruple output, but the lead time to rebuild inventories stretches four to five years. The shortfall also pressures allies such as Ukraine that rely on the same munitions.
Asian Shipowners to Cross Hormuz Before Western Firms, Executives Say
Asian shipowners, especially state‑backed fleets, are poised to resume transits through the Strait of Hormuz before Western operators, leveraging higher risk tolerance and government‑to‑government channels. The strait has been effectively blocked since late February, disrupting global oil and liquefied gas...
Walz: ‘Next Democratic President Better Figure Out a Way to Get Universal Health Care’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz told MS NOW’s “The Weeknight” that the next Democratic president must find a way to enact universal health care, warning that failure would leave the party stuck in a status‑quo cycle. He framed the push as a...
The Tables Have Turned: Florida and Texas Are the Biggest Losers in the Housing Market as Ohio Emerges a Surprise...
The post‑pandemic housing boom that lifted Florida and Texas is now reversing, turning those Sunbelt states into the market’s biggest losers. Redfin data shows a nationwide buyer’s market, with sellers outnumbering buyers by 43% in March, while Ohio’s metros remain...
Seized Iranian Ship Likely Carrying Equipment Deemed Dual-Use by US, Sources Say
U.S. forces seized the Iranian‑flagged container ship Touska off Chabahar, alleging it carried dual‑use items that could support Iran’s military. The vessel, owned by the sanctioned IRISL group, had previously transported cargo linked to Iran’s missile program. Tehran condemned the...
A Deal to End the Iran War Seemed Close. Then Trump Started Posting on Social Media
After seven weeks of fighting, the United States and Iran appeared close to a cease‑fire agreement, but President Donald Trump’s barrage of social‑media statements and contradictory briefings undermined the negotiations. Trump claimed Iran had accepted an unlimited nuclear suspension and...
US Air Force Says Key Iran Warplane, the A-10 Warthog, Will Live on to 2030
The U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced that the A‑10 "Warthog" attack aircraft will remain in service until 2030, pushing back the previously slated 2026 retirement. The decision preserves a proven close‑air‑support platform that has been used against Iranian...
6 Missing After U.S.-flagged Ship Found Overturned Following Typhoon
The U.S.-flagged cargo ship Mariana capsized off Saipan after losing its starboard engine amid Typhoon Sinlaku, leaving six crew members missing. The Coast Guard identified the overturned vessel on Saturday and has deployed aircraft, divers, and remotely operated drones in...
China's Xi, in Call with Saudi Crown Prince, Calls for Strait of Hormuz to Remain Open
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open for normal ship passage. The call comes as the U.S.–Iran cease‑fire strains after Washington seized an Iranian cargo vessel. China, the world’s largest...
US Warship Passes Through Malacca Strait, Indonesian Navy Says
The U.S. Navy’s USS Miguel Keith transited the Strait of Malacca on April 18, a route that handles about a quarter of global trade. Indonesian officials confirmed the passage complied with international law and emphasized the right of transit passage for...
Trump's U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz Says Bombing Every Bridge and Power Plant in Iran Wouldn't Be a War Crime
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz defended President Trump’s vow to bomb every bridge and power plant in Iran, insisting such strikes would not constitute a war crime. Waltz argued that infrastructure used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard...
I'm a Millennial Pastor in Hawaii Who Started Renting Out My Car to Pay for Diapers. I Made $3 Million...
Anwar Ali, a Kauai Baptist pastor, turned a single Turo rental into a fleet of 213 cars, earning $2.95 million in revenue in 2025. Starting with a 1998 Isuzu Rodeo in 2014, he leveraged high‑demand vehicles like Jeep Wranglers and strategic...
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries Hours After US Waives Sanctions on Moscow’s Oil
Ukraine’s drone forces struck two major oil refineries in the Samara region, a terminal in Krasnodar, the Baltic port of Vysotsk and a depot in Sevastopol overnight. The attacks came hours after the U.S. Treasury issued a second waiver allowing...
Colombia's Petro Warns of Latin American 'Rebellion' If US Doesn't Rethink Policy
Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned that U.S. pressure on dissenting Latin American leaders could spark a "rebellion" against Washington's influence. Petro, who is on an OFAC sanctions list for alleged drug‑trade links, said the sanctions are being used as a...
Zelenskiy: Ukraine Believes Russia Will Try Again to Involve Belarus in the War
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Ukraine believes Russia is preparing to involve Belarus again in the war, citing intelligence about new road construction and artillery positions near the border. The alert, based on a briefing from commander Oleksandr Syrskyi, signals...
Judge Sides with Arizona Election Official in Ruling that Has Implications for Midterms Voting
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled that the county board of supervisors illegally seized election‑related personnel, IT systems and equipment from the Recorder’s office, restoring the recorder’s authority over early voting and ballot‑drop‑box management. The decision affirms that the...
UPS Plane Aborts Landing as Jet Nears Runway: "What Are You Doing?"
At Louisville International Airport, a UPS cargo plane was forced to abort its landing after a Labcorp aircraft inadvertently crossed a hold‑short line on runway 17. The Labcorp pilot briefly entered the protected area, triggering alarms and prompting air traffic...
UK's Starmer Says More than a Dozen Countries Ready to Join Hormuz Defensive Mission
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that more than a dozen countries have pledged assets for a defensive mission to protect the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative follows a Paris meeting, chaired by the UK and France, that gathered 49...
Kremlin Says Europe's Drone Cooperation with Ukraine Shows Its Growing Involvement in the War
The Kremlin warned that European countries are deepening their involvement in Ukraine’s war by supplying drones, publishing a list of 12 factories across Europe and Israel that it claims produce drones or components. Former president Dmitry Medvedev labeled the list a...
The Saudi Pullback From Sports Investing Shows Even the Ultra-Wealthy Are Trying to Cut Costs
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is scaling back its high‑profile sports investments, including a possible pullback of funding for the $5 billion‑costly LIV Golf league and the sale of 70% of its Al‑Hilal soccer stake. The move aligns with a...
'NYC Is Cooked': Business Leaders and Wall Streeters Erupt over Proposed Luxury Second-Home Tax
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have unveiled a proposed "pied‑à‑terre" tax on New York City second homes valued above $5 million. The measure would affect roughly 13,000 properties and is projected to generate about $500 million annually for childcare, transportation and public...
Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial's Early Investors Won’t Be Able to Fully Cash Out Until After Trump’s Term
World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co‑founded by former President Trump and his sons, has proposed a governance change that locks 80% of early investors' 17 billion tokens until 2030, adding a two‑year vesting period and a 10% token burn for...
Driver Who Killed Jogger in 2025 Is Suing Victim’s Family for ‘Emotional Injuries’
In August 2025, 25‑year‑old Gavin Maas struck and killed nurse practitioner Anthony Miller while the latter jogged in rainy conditions on a Lincoln, Nebraska road. Maas stayed at the scene, attempted lifesaving measures, and faced no citation. He has now filed...
Kremlin Says US Has Rejected Its Proposal that Russia Take Iranian Uranium Stocks
On April 15, the Kremlin announced that the United States rejected Moscow’s proposal to take control of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile. Russia had first offered the deal in June 2025 and revived it this week, positioning the move as a...
Appeals Court Orders Judge to End Contempt Investigation of Trump Administration Deportation Flights
A three‑judge panel of the D.C. Circuit ordered Chief Judge James Boasberg to halt his criminal contempt investigation into the Trump administration’s March 2025 deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. The majority, written by Trump‑appointed Judge Neomi Rao, held that...
Susquehanna Raises Intel’s Price Target to $65: Is the Struggling Chipmaker Finally Turning the Corner?
Susquehanna raised its price target on Intel (INTC) to $65 from $45 while maintaining a neutral rating, reflecting growing confidence in the chipmaker’s near‑term execution. The firm cites strength in Intel’s data‑center business and modest upside ahead of the April 23...
‘We Will Not Survive’: Toyota, Honda and Ford CEOs Issue Chilling Warning About China — and It Could Hit Your...
Chinese automakers now dominate the electric‑vehicle market, supplying roughly 70% of all new EVs worldwide. BYD’s rapid expansion has eclipsed Tesla, prompting CEOs of Toyota, Honda and Ford to warn that without drastic productivity changes they may not survive. Honda’s...
Ukraine Has Been Secretly Launching Rockets Into Space From an 'Air Spaceport' Flying at 26,000 Feet, Lawmaker Says
Ukrainian lawmaker Fedir Venislavskyi disclosed that Kyiv secretly launched two rockets into space from a transport aircraft flying at roughly 8,000 metres (26,000 feet) during the ongoing war with Russia. One rocket reached the Kármán line at 62 miles, the...
‘We Are Being Asked to Drain Our Reservoirs so a Sheriff Can Generate a Picture with Bigfoot’: An Ex-Programmer’s Brutal...
A former programmer, Mr. Hollingsworth, delivered a viral speech in Ravenna, Ohio, denouncing a proposed AI data center’s massive water and power demands. He highlighted the plan to siphon five million gallons of water daily and questioned the promised local...
Chick-Fil-A Slammed for ‘Shrinkflation’ After Customer Reveals 5-Year Downfall of Fan-Favorite Sandwich
A Reddit user posted side‑by‑side photos of a Chick‑fil‑A Deluxe sandwich from 2021 and 2026, highlighting a noticeably smaller chicken breast in the newer version. The post sparked accusations of shrinkflation, echoing earlier reports that the chain has reduced portions...
Trump Humiliated as Key U.S. Ally Bails on His New War Plan
President Donald Trump announced a unilateral blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, demanding NATO allies help reopen the vital waterway after Iran mined it. The United Kingdom publicly refused to commit naval or aerial assets, contradicting Trump’s claim that allies...
Magnificent 7 Stocks Are Splitting Again: Chart of the Day
The Nasdaq Composite posted a rare eight‑day winning streak while the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) recorded its best eight‑day gain since May 2023. The rally split the so‑called Magnificent Seven: Amazon, Nvidia, Alphabet and Meta surged from March lows,...
‘It Would Be Catastrophic’: A Supreme Court Decision Could Upend Alaska’s Crucial Senate Race
A looming Supreme Court ruling could eliminate the five‑day grace period for counting mail‑in ballots, a practice that Alaska and more than a dozen other states rely on to accommodate remote voters. Alaska’s unique geography forces many residents, especially Native...
Gen X Workers Are Making 10 Tax Mistakes that Can Cost Them Thousands. How to Fix Them Fast Before Retirement
Gen X workers, now aged 46‑61, face a narrow window before retirement and are prone to ten common tax mistakes that can erode savings by thousands of dollars. Errors range from delaying Roth conversions and mismanaging required minimum distributions to...
China Offers Incentives to Taiwan Following Opposition Leader's Visit
China unveiled ten new incentive measures for Taiwan, ranging from relaxed travel restrictions and food‑inspection standards to permissive broadcasting of Taiwanese TV dramas, contingent on opposition to Taiwan independence. The package was announced shortly after KMT chairwoman Cheng Li‑wun met...
Exclusive-Iranian Source Says US Has Agreed to Unfreeze Iranian Funds, Washington Denies It
An unnamed senior Iranian source claimed the United States agreed to unfreeze about $6 billion of Iranian assets held in Qatar, linking the move to safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The allegation surfaced amid diplomatic talks in Islamabad, but...
‘I Literally Don’t Know a Word You’re Saying’: Anderson Cooper Mystified by Neil deGrasse Tyson During Artemis Crew Recovery
Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed lunar flight since 1972, splashed down off San Diego after a nine‑day orbit around the Moon, setting a new record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth. The four‑person crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist...
Developer of Massachusetts Offshore Wind Farm Sues to Stop Turbine Manufacturer From Walking Away
Vineyard Wind, the 800‑MW Massachusetts offshore wind project, sued GE Renewables to force the turbine maker to stay on its service and maintenance contracts after GE announced it would terminate them. GE claims the developer owes $300 million for work performed,...
Jelly Roll’s Blood Test Results Are a Wake-Up Call: What Blood Tests Should Your Family Actually Be Getting?
Grammy‑winning country star Jelly Roll disclosed that routine blood work revealed dangerously high insulin, a diabetes‑level A1C, low testosterone and elevated cholesterol, prompting immediate medication. The tests that uncovered his crisis—A1C, fasting insulin, testosterone, lipid panel and thyroid TSH—are not...
US Democratic Lawmaker Raskin Seeks Commission to Oversee Removal of Presidents
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin will introduce legislation to create a bipartisan 17‑member commission that can assess a president’s physical, mental or substance‑related capacity and recommend removal if necessary. The bill, first drafted in 2020, resurfaces amid President Trump’s aggressive rhetoric...
A Nationwide Candy Recall Just Landed in the FDA’s Highest-Risk Category
The FDA has issued a Class I recall—the agency’s highest‑risk level—for Nuts.com’s Espresso Malted Milk Balls after testing revealed undeclared wheat and soy allergens. The recall covers roughly 10,190 pounds of product sold in both one‑pound sealed pouches and 20‑pound bulk...
Texas Teen Died Due to ‘Enlarged Heart’ Caused by ‘Large Amounts of Caffeine’ From Energy Drink, Attorney Claims: Reports
A Texas family filed a $1 million wrongful‑death suit against the distributors of Alani Nu energy drinks, alleging the teen’s death was caused by an enlarged heart from chronic caffeine consumption. The Hidalgo County medical examiner linked the fatality to stress and...
Russia's AK-47 Manufacturer Is Making Special Bullets for Its Assault Rifles to Knock Drones Out of the Sky
Russia's Kalashnikov Concern announced it will mass‑produce a new 5.45 mm rifle cartridge designed to disable small drones, compatible with the AK‑12 assault rifle. The round ejects a multi‑element projectile that fragments on exit, increasing the likelihood of striking UAVs in...
Maryland Settles with Owner and Operator of Ship that Crashed Into Baltimore's Key Bridge
Maryland announced a settlement with Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd, the owner and operator of the M/V Dali that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024. The agreement resolves a portion of the state’s claims,...
Palantir Stock Plunges After 'Big Short' Investor Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is Eating Its Lunch
Palantir Technologies’ shares fell about 7% after contrarian investor Michael Burry posted that AI startup Anthropic is "eating Palantir’s lunch." Burry highlighted Anthropic’s rapid ARR growth—from $9 billion to $30 billion—in contrast to Palantir’s slower, service‑heavy model. He reiterated his bearish stance,...
C9 Corvette Timeline Revealed and It Signals a Bigger Shift Than Fans Expected
Chevrolet has mapped out the C9 Corvette, targeting a 2029 production start, a late‑2028 public debut and a 2030 model‑year rollout. The timeline pushes the launch slightly beyond earlier 2029 expectations, signaling the end of the C8’s evolution. GM used...
UAE Oil Chief Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber: 'The Strait of Hormuz Is Not Open'
UAE oil chief Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite a U.S.–Iran cease‑fire, noting that Iran still controls ship movements and imposes permits. About one‑fifth of global oil passes through the narrow waterway, and the continued...
Kansas City International Airport to Change Its Security Queue Setup Thursday
Kansas City International Airport (KCI) reconfigured its security checkpoint overnight, launching a new queue layout on Friday morning. The redesign centralizes the entry point and aligns general boarding, TSA Precheck, TSA touchless ID, and one ADA‑accessible lane side‑by‑side near the...
Property Taxes Increased by Nearly 25% in Recent Years. Here Are the States Feeling It the Most.
U.S. homeowners paid $633 more in property taxes in 2024 than in 2019, a rise of roughly 25 %. The increase stems from a 55 % jump in median single‑family home values and higher local tax rates. New Jersey, New Hampshire and...
Billionaire Mark Cuban Says When He Got Rich, First Splurge Was A $125K American Airlines Lifetime Pass —'I Don't Care...
When Mark Cuban sold MicroSolutions for about $6 million in 1990, he bypassed the typical luxury upgrades and purchased a $125,000 American Airlines lifetime pass that grants unlimited first‑class travel and a companion. The AAirpass reduced his travel cost to roughly...