A handful of Greek shipowners have sent crude oil and dry bulk tankers through the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, risking destruction from mines, missiles and drones for a chance at millions of dollars in quick profits. The voyages reflect the financial allure of soaring crude...
Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the day would be the most intense and lethal of the U.S. air campaign in Iran so far, even as President Donald Trump sends conflicting signals on when the war might end. “Never before has a modern capable military, which...
Pentagon Chief Says He’s Eager for Trump Ally to Buy CNN as He Blasts War Coverage
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Friday said he was eager to see Trump ally and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison take over CNN, as he criticized the U.S. news media's coverage of the Iran war. "The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better," said Hegseth, a former Fox...
Poll Finds Americans Divided on US Strikes Against Iran
A new Washington Post poll shows Americans remain divided over the U.S. military campaign against Iran, with slightly more people favoring an end to the strikes even as support for continuing them has increased. The poll of 1,005 Americans found 42% support the campaign while 40% oppose it and 17%...
Columnist Says Trump’s Iran War Harms US Interests and Benefits Putin
Columnist Rafael Behr argues that President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran reflects an erratic strategy that has harmed U.S. interests while unintentionally benefiting Vladimir Putin. Writing in The Guardian, Behr said Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury” without clear objectives, initially framing the strikes as an effort to topple Iran’s...
California Studio Helps Autistic Adults Channel Creativity Into Hollywood Careers
A powerful scene in the action epic "Gladiator II" had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erased the intrusion to help create the desired movie magic. Zimmerman works at Exceptional...
Fresno County Library Gets Rare Book Collection Including Muir, Adams, Steinbeck
What began as one California woman's love for reading more than a century ago turned into a massive donation to the Fresno County Library and a chance for other readers to appreciate rare literature. On Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors will vote whether to formally recognize Fred McNairy...
US Department of Energy to Invest $1.9 Billion for Power Grid Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Energy will invest about $1.9 billion to accelerate upgrades of power grids in the country, it said on Thursday. U.S. power consumption is set to rise sharply this year and the next, driven by rapid growth in AI and cryptocurrency data centers and increased electrification of...
Stocks Mixed, Dollar up as Iran Conflict Keeps Oil Prices High
Global stocks were mixed and oil prices stayed elevated as uncertainty over the Iran war continues to disrupt energy supplies, driving concerns over fuel inflation and interest rates. The price of oil hovered around $100 per barrel even as an Indian tanker sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz and...
What We Know About the Synagogue Attack in Michigan
An attacker is dead after plowing his vehicle into a synagogue Thursday outside Detroit and then exchanging gunfire with security guards in what authorities described as a “targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” Federal officials said the attack was carried out by 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali. Officials were...