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Iran could significantly increase U.S. casualties if its elite military and proxy forces shift to guerrilla-style hit-and-run attacks in the region, a leading military analyst has warned. Michael Eisenstadt of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy spoke as the Pentagon moved elements of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division into the Middle East amid a …
by Michael Are we really going to go through this again? It appears that the Iranians are absolutely determined to keep traffic through the Strait of Hormuz paralyzed until they get what they want. In order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an absolutely massive military operation would be required, and perhaps we will see …
President Donald Trump is adding his name to U.S. dollar bills, the first time a sitting president’s signature will go on paper currency, the Treasury Department announced Thursday. Trump’s signature will go on the bills in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, the Treasury said. Historically, paper currency carries the signatures of the treasury secretary …
Claimed missile strike on USS Abraham Lincoln Iran’s military claimed to have launched cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, with state-linked media asserting the strike forced the US fleet to change position. President Trump said Iran fired 101 missiles at the carrier and all were intercepted, denying damage. The attack …
Leafy greens such as spinach and perennial kid favorites such as strawberries and grapes held the highest levels of potentially harmful pesticide residues based on government tests, according to the 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Nectarines, peaches, cherries, apples, blackberries, pears, potatoes and blueberries filled out this year’s “Dirty Dozen” most pesticide-laden fruits …
Hundreds of service stations across Australia have run out of fuel, with the federal government inking a deal with Singapore, one of the country’s biggest sources of refined petroleum, to keep supplies of diesel and petrol flowing. Concerns are now broadening to supplies of fertiliser and other chemicals, heaping more pressure on the Albanese government’s …
The International Olympic Committee has announced that women’s competitions across global sport will be ring-fenced for athletes who are biologically female… https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2026/03/26/olympics-to-announce-transgender-ban-from-women-sport/ The International Olympic Committee has banned transgender women and DSD athletes from the female category of events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and future Games. Kirsty Coventry, the president of the IOC, …
President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday that the United States “knocked out” most of Iran’s missile capabilities and key military systems, and had given Tehran 10 days to comply with US demands. Trump said Iranian officials had requested more time through intermediaries ahead of a potential escalation, and that …
Trader Joe's recalls nearly 10M pounds of frozen food due to glass https://t.co/Nm4i7Zcrz0 — pressconnects (@pressconnects) March 24, 2026 Nearly 10 million pounds of Trader Joe’s products are being pulled from shelves as part of an ongoing recall of frozen foods. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. said in a notice posted by the Food and …
One of humanity’s oldest and deadliest killers is staging a modern-day comeback. The so-called “white plague” reclaimed its title as the world’s deadliest infectious disease in 2023 after being briefly overtaken by COVID-19 during the first three years of the pandemic. And the US isn’t immune. While the country still has one of the lowest …
• Energy strikes: President Donald Trump said the US will hold off on targeting Iranian energy sites another 10 days as “talks are ongoing” with Tehran. The pause on strikes had been set to expire Friday. • Latest on the negotiations: Trump has insisted that it’s up to Iranian leaders to convince him to halt …
by David Haggith It suits the president well. Iran flat-out rejected Trump’s “peace plan” today (again) and continued its attacks around the gulf and at Israel where missile interceptors seem to be stretched a little thin now in their ability to shield the public, almost like Israel is running triage to save their use now …
Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi said in an interview broadcast on state television on Wednesday that no talks were being held with the US and that Iran would attack US interests wherever it saw them, state TV reported. pic.twitter.com/fy8ziF9Inq — Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 26, 2026 The Pentagon is weighing options for a potential “final …
🚨🇮🇷BREAKING: The person responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz: Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Ali Reza Tangsiri was ELIMINATED in Bandar Abbas. pic.twitter.com/Tg8Qn8bloi — Eli Afriat 🇮🇱 (@EliAfriatISR) March 26, 2026 The place where he was ELIMINATED and turned to dust: The building he was staying in was destroyed by a strike last night in …
The Fed has no choice. If oil goes up to $150-200 it’s over. Yet we act as if Iran is obliterated and everything is awesome. This is complete lunacy. https://t.co/xRRCIi61UV — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) March 26, 2026 Markets are losing hope of any logical solution in the Middle East: pic.twitter.com/DgXPiTeIVE — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) March …
IRAN RESPONDS TO U.S. 15‑POINT PROPOSAL ➡ Iran has received the U.S. 15‑point ceasefire proposal via Pakistan. ➡ Tehran’s initial reply is cautious — described as “not positive” but no formal acceptance or rejection yet. ➡ State‑aligned sources describe the proposal as “maximalist” and “unreasonable.” ➡ White House says diplomacy continues, downplaying reports of flat …
SAN FRANCISCO, March 26 (Reuters) – Two U.S. senators on Thursday planned to introduce a bill that would ban the government from buying or operating humanoid robots made by Chinese firms. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, the third most-powerful Republican in the Senate, and Chuck Schumer of New York, the top Democrat in the chamber, plan …
Kids as young as 13 can now trade stocks without a parent’s approval — but don’t ask them, ‘How much did you make today?’ Schwab is the latest to offer a youth account that allows teens to make trading decisions without parental approval. Here’s a smart path for parents to take the training wheels off …
https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2036986672131326340?s=20 and the launching one is deleted uploaded it to a hosting site https://limewire.com/d/GglO1#cCZKkvniZY https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWVIQDfkXFq BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 The Pentagon is drawing up “final blow” options for Iran. Invading Kharg Island. Seizing Larak. Taking Abu Musa. Blocking Iranian oil exports. Or ground operations inside Iran to secure highly enriched uranium. Iran’s parliament speaker says they already …
by Michael We have reached an unprecedented moment in human history. If this war with Iran continues for an extended period of time, we will be facing the greatest energy disruption in human history and the greatest food production disruption in human history simultaneously. Many were hoping that Iran would agree to the Trump administration’s …
by Martin Armstrong China is now conducting one of the largest ocean mapping operations in modern history, sending dozens of research vessels across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans to gather detailed data on the seabed, water temperature, salinity, and currents, and while this is being presented publicly as scientific research, naval experts are openly warning that …
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency amid the uncertainty in global energy markets. It’s more exposed to surging oil prices and tightening fuel supply because of the Iran war compared to its Southeast Asian peers. @haslindatv explains https://t.co/pdoIkRb05c pic.twitter.com/2WMnexAoXe — Bloomberg (@business) March 25, 2026 The Philippines just threw up the red flag …
🚨🇺🇸 A New Mexico jury found Meta guilty of exposing children to sexual predators and just hit them with $375 million in damages. Meta is contesting it because of course they are…pic.twitter.com/cT9J8qsWSx https://t.co/UUmXJFw06x — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 25, 2026 Santa Fe, NM – In a historic victory for the New Mexico Department of Justice, …
BREAKING: STAY INDOORS — SEAL YOUR HOMES — RADIATION PRECAUTIONS ISSUED Authorities in Kuwait have issued urgent guidance as tensions escalate across the region. The instructions are stark: Do not leave your homes. Seal all doors and windows. Stay inside until further notice. Officials say there is no immediate need to panic… But these measures …
The surge closely aligns with March 24, the date on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown in 2020 to curb the spread of Covid-19, a decision that brought economic activity to a halt. ‘Lockdown in India’ among top searches on six-year anniversary of Covid restrictions amid Middle East crisis Google trends …
The U.S. Postal Service will charge an 8% fee on all package shipments to offset rising fuel costs from Trump's Iran war. This is the first time USPS has ever imposed fees for fuel costs. pic.twitter.com/e5AVQsUsaB — FactPost (@factpostnews) March 25, 2026 The @USPS is planning to levy an 8% surcharge on all package deliveries …
New psychology research pinpoints a key factor separating liberal and conservative morality A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests that liberals and conservatives actually share a common foundation for morality based on preventing harm. The research indicates that political disagreements arise because people on the left and right hold different “assumptions …
Iran’s foreign minister says his government does not plan on any negotiations to end the war and that no talks with the U.S. have taken place. https://t.co/Ih0YmTRk8Q — The Associated Press (@AP) March 25, 2026 Oil prices rose Thursday after Iran signaled it had no intention of holding direct talks with the United States, even …
Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill on the devastating impacts of the Democrats' shutdown: "We have already lost over 480 TSOs….airports are experiencing days where 40-50% of their staff are calling out because they simply cannot afford to report to work." pic.twitter.com/k1LmBPQMCb — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 25, 2026 Airports across the country could soon …
I think Iran knows they can win the war just by surviving long enough for Trump to surrender by claiming the biggest victory in the history of war. They know Trump will ultimately be guided by poll numbers, oil prices, the stock market, and the U.S. economy, not Iran's position. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) March …