Iran War Casualties Under Fire as Congress Seeks Truth

As bombs keep falling on Iran, a senior Democrat says Congress is flying blind on how many Americans are getting hurt or killed in a war most citizens never voted for.Story SnapshotRep. Adam Smith...
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Washington Faces a New Maritime Crisis With Iran

Iran has moved from threatening shipping lanes to actively controlling two of the world’s most critical sea gates, and that shift now exposes just...
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The Tourist Flight That Ended in Disaster

A sightseeing rotorcraft in Qinghai, China, lost control during a low-altitude flight and struck two tourists on the ground, sending both to the hospital and shutting down the scenic area.Quick TakeThe crash happened at the Chaka Sky No. 1 Scenic Area during a sightseeing flight.Two tourists on the ground were injured, while people aboard the aircraft were reported safe.Officials sealed the aircraft and opened a joint investigation.Early reports say turbulence from another aircraft may have played a role, but the cause is still under review.What Happened at Chaka Sky No. 1Local investigators said the incident happened at 12:08 p.m....
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Venezuela’s Earthquake Nightmare Is Far From Over

Venezuela’s quake recovery is already stretching beyond rescue, with the Red Cross warning that the damage will take years to fix.Quick TakeTwo major earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on June 24 and left widespread destruction across several states.The death toll kept rising through the first weeks, while rescue teams and aid groups remained on the ground.United Nations agencies described the crisis as a major humanitarian emergency and said recovery would take time.Early reports point to severe damage to homes, hospitals, and other vital services, which points to a long rebuild.Earthquakes Hit Hard and Rescue Work ContinuesTwo powerful earthquakes struck northern...
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Nuclear Wildcard: Saudi Deal Skips Tough Checks

Washington just approved a 30-year nuclear deal that lets Saudi Arabia enrich uranium and reprocess waste without the strongest international inspections, locking in risks...
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Cop Hits Homeless Man — Name Withheld

A star San Francisco police recruiter is under investigation after his car struck a homeless man outside a station, leaving the man fighting for his life and many asking whether the system protects its own more than it protects the vulnerable.Story SnapshotA well-known San Francisco police officer driving off-duty hit a homeless man in an alley near Central Station, critically injuring him.The department confirms the crash and says the driver stopped and called for help, but has not officially named the officer, fueling concern about transparency.The victim, described only as a homeless man, was reportedly sitting or lying on...
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Trade War Reignites as Trump Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canada

For the first time in 96 years, a forgotten 1930 tariff law is being used to slap 50% duties on Canadian goods, raising hard questions about who in North America really benefits from this trade war and who just pays the bill.Story SnapshotTrump is using Section 338 of a 1930 tariff law to impose **50% duties** on many Canadian imports.The White House says Canada discriminates against American **dairy, alcohol, and auto exports**, but leaves major items like oil and potash untouched.Canada and trade panels say its dairy rules **follow trade agreements**, putting the U.S. legal case on shaky ground.Past...
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Spain Lifts the Trophy and Almost Every Major Honor

Spain did not just win the World Cup on the field this year — they walked out of New Jersey with almost every major...
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Foreign Money, Nonprofits, and a Grand Jury

A little-known tech billionaire and the husband of Code Pink’s founder is now at the center of a federal grand jury probe into a $278 million funding network that investigators say may have broken tax and foreign agent laws.Story SnapshotA federal grand jury in Manhattan is investigating Neville Roy Singham’s complex funding network for possible wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.Prosecutors are tracking about $278 million that reportedly flowed from Shanghai through donor-advised funds and shell companies into U.S. nonprofits and activist groups, including Code Pink.Singham’s wife, Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans, is also reportedly a target of...
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A New Kind of Battlefield Emerges.

As Trump threatens to bomb Iran’s power and water plants, Tehran is now vowing that vital energy and drinking water systems across the Middle East will be “irreversibly annihilated” if those threats turn into action.Story SnapshotTrump has warned he may order strikes on Iran’s power and water facilities if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian commanders say they will hit regional energy grids and desalination plants serving U.S. bases and Gulf allies in response.Rights groups warn that attacking infrastructure that keeps people supplied with electricity and drinking water can amount to war crimes.Experts say this tit-for-tat over...
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