Oil Nears $100 Per Barrel Again As Iran-Backed Houthis Target Red Sea Shipping
The attack on ships in the Red Sea threatened to expand the conflict and severely impact global oil supplies already hobbled by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Secret Service Reports 40% Jump In Probes Into Threats Against Protectees In 2026
The agency’s warning came just two days before the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ dinner—after April’s event was disrupted by a shooting.
Why Thousands Of Eclipse Chasers May Soon Miss Totality In Spain
With the total solar eclipse taking place so close to sunset on Aug. 12, eclipse chasers in the path in Spain could find their view blocked by mountains and buildings.
Powerball Jackpot Rises To $600 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home
This is the second lottery prize of 2026 to hit the $600 million mark, behind only the ongoing Mega Millions jackpot worth $743 million.
Musk Says Tesla And SpaceX ‘Can’t Talk About’ Merging On Earnings Call—But Here’s What He Did Say
Musk told investors there is “more and more overlap” between his two companies.
Trump Gives Saudis Concessions In Tentative Nuclear Deal—As Family Business Is Increasingly Tied To Kingdom
The nuclear agreement was first reported Tuesday and Trump is expected to sign it Wednesday.
950 Million People Now Use Gemini Each Month As Alphabet Posts Earnings Beat
The Google parent reported its 12th-straight quarter of double-digit revenue growth.
Could New Crypto Legislation Threaten Trump’s Profits? What To Know About Proposed Clarity Act Change
New crypto ethics rules for politicians were approved by Republicans, but Democrats object to the Justice Department’s role in enforcing them.
Powerball Jackpots Are About To Grow Faster—Here’s Why
Newly launched Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom could help the lottery’s jackpot prize rise faster.
Iran Apparently Seizes Greek Billionaire’s Shipping Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz, Report Says
Trump on Wednesday amped up threats to bomb key sites in Iran if any more ships were seized.