Iran’s draft plan to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz pushes oil prices higher
Iran’s draft plan to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices up as shipping traffic in the region plunges.
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New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million over harms to young social media users
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for youth mental health harms, adding to $375 million in prior penalties, for a $942 million total.
Retired Minneapolis police chief helps subdue unruly passenger on United flight
A retired Minneapolis police chief and two off-duty NJ deputies helped restrain a passenger who became violent after United crew stopped serving him alcohol.
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles ousted in Tennessee GOP primary
Trump-endorsed Rep. Andy Ogles lost his Tennessee GOP primary to Charlie Hatcher, backed by Gov. Bill Lee, amid heavy outside spending against him.
Trump Criticizes Oil Profits From Iran War as Cruz Pushes for Regime Collapse
Trump slammed oil firms for war-driven profits as Sen. Ted Cruz publicly pushed for arming Iranian protesters and toppling Iran’s government.
FAA orders crack inspections on hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets
The FAA ordered inspections of about 471 Boeing 737 Max jets in the US for potential fuselage cracking near door reinforcements starting in September.
Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon products to boost US solar and chip supply chains
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing a 15% tariff on imported products made from polysilicon, an ultra-pure form of silicon…
Teen gunman kills grandparents, then six at Thai high school
A 14-year-old killed his grandparents, then shot six people dead at a high school near Bangkok, Thailand, with officials giving conflicting casualty counts.
Armed man arrested at Trump golf club in California after posing as federal agent
A 38-year-old Marine veteran was arrested armed at Trump’s California golf club after posing as State Department security and logging surveillance.
Disney and TikTok announce cross-platform content-sharing deal
Disney and TikTok unveiled a deal letting creators use Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters in short videos shared on both TikTok and Disney+’s Vert feed.