Oil prices jump after Iran strikes, Saudi refinery hit; Gas prices could rise
Oil prices surged more than 10% Sunday night after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks targeting shipping and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. Brent crude pushed toward $80 a barrel, an $8 jump within hours of trading resuming. If those gains hold, drivers could see higher gas prices within days. U.S. crude rose […]
Iran conflict escalates: new strikes, US aircraft crash, oil spike
War in the Middle East escalates after U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader. Tehran launches retaliatory attacks and activates its succession plan. Plus, oil prices surge more than 10% as tankers halt near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher crude prices could push up gas prices within days. And a shooting outside a bar in Austin […]
War in Middle East expands as Iran says it ‘will not negotiate’ with US
The war in the Middle East is expanding after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states Monday. Israel has struck back at Hezbollah in Lebanon. US fighter jets shot down in ‘friendly fire incident’ Kuwait’s defense ministry said several U.S. military aircraft crashed inside its borders […]
‘War is hell’: Hegseth, Caine won’t rule out boots on the ground in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine provided an update on the war in the Middle East Monday morning, marking the first time the Trump administration had faced on-camera questions since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend. In his remarks, Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury “is not a […]
Texas-sized primary with major implications Tuesday in Lone Star State
The stakes are high on both sides of the aisle in Texas on Tuesday as voters head to the polls for U.S. Senate primaries. Political observers say the results could signal where each party is headed heading into the November midterms — and even the 2028 presidential race. Traditional conservative vs. MAGA challenger Republican Sen. […]
Schumer’s approval rating hits record low; Texas moves to fix thousands of errors in Bible-filled curriculum
In this Media Miss Minute, a new poll shows Sen. Chuck Schumer’s approval rating is at its lowest point since he took office. Plus, Texas officials are issuing corrections to the state’s new Bible-based school curriculum after identifying thousands of errors. Media Miss by the left: Poll shows Chuck Schumer more unpopular than he’s ever […]
Who rules Iran next? Succession scramble after Khamenei’s death
Iran has formed a temporary three-member leadership council after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack. The interim council includes President Masoud Pezeshkian, judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei and senior cleric Alireza Arafi, who is serving as the Guardian Council’s representative. Pezeshkian, who sources told ABC News was targeted in Saturday’s […]
At least 22 killed in Pakistan amid protests over US, Israel’s attack on Iran
At least 22 people were killed in Pakistan Sunday as protests broke out over the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran from the day before, in which the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated. More than 120 were injured in clashes between protestors and security forces, The Associated Press wrote. The U.S. Embassy Islamabad […]
Why your bathroom break has you breaking a sweat
Many have heard of cold sweats, night sweats or even nervous sweats. But a less discussed phenomenon known as “poop sweats” is gaining attention for its peculiar symptoms and underlying medical causes. The term “poop sweats” refers to the sudden onset of sweating, flushing, dizziness, or even fainting experienced during a bowel movement. While it […]
