CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the war.The U.S., along with Israel, … Read more
The Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured one of two spots in the state of Washington’s crowded, all-party primary, overcoming criticism from both the left and the right to advance in one of November’s most closely watched US congressional races.The two-term Democrat – known for bucking her party on key issues – heads into the … Read more
Eastern Clackamas County told to prepare to evacuate as Grasshopper Fire burns near Mount Hood Oregon Public Broadcasting – OPBOregon wildfires: Mt. Hood Meadows under ‘Go Now’ evacuations, resorts close due to smoke KPTVGrasshopper Fire puts Timberline Lodge under Level 1 evacuation notice katu.comMount Hood Meadows Evacuates as Wildfire Threat Forces Level 3 Order; Timberline … Read more
SEATTLE — The first unofficial results are in for Washington’s 2026 primary election, with early returns beginning to shape several closely watched races across the state.Washington uses a top-two primary system, meaning the two candidates who receive the most votes in each race advance to the Nov. 3 general election, regardless of party preference.3rd Congressional … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A man with weapons in his home and vehicle who appeared to be “monitoring security-planning activities” at the Los Angeles-area Trump National Golf Course was arrested days before a scheduled presidential visit, the county sheriff’s department said Tuesday.Jeanine John Taele, 38, a resident of the Los Angeles-area city of Downey, was arrested … Read more
Kansas Democrats have defied political gravity for eight years by holding the governor’s office in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states.On Tuesday, primary voters selected State Senator Cindy Holscher as the candidate to try to keep that seat in Democratic hands, according to The Associated Press. Ms. Holscher defeated a fellow lawmaker, State … Read more
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C. has said he is dropping his bid for re-election, days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure over sexual harassment allegations. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term,” Edwards announced early Wednesday in a post on X. “Serving Western … Read more
Michael Burry warns of 1987-style crash even as S&P 500 hits new high Seeking AlphaMichael Burry bets against rally: ‘We are near a major top, and possible a 1987-type fall’ CNBCMichael Burry Warns of 1987-Type Crash as S&P 500 Hits Record High Yahoo FinanceUS investor Michael Burry who warned Wall Street of 2008 Housing Crisis … Read more
At first it just seemed like a happy coincidence — a Hollywood agency mogul supporting a Hollywood corporate merger. Ari Emanuel published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal last Tuesday saying David Ellison buying Warner Bros. was a good idea and that those 12 Democratic AG’s who have sued to stop the deal were on the wrong warpath. “The … Read more
The headquarters of Starbucks Korea was raided by South Korean police on Wednesday, as they continue to investigate the coffee chain that faced a nationwide backlash and publicity crisis over a disastrous ad campaign. The Seoul metropolitan police confirmed to CNN they had searched the headquarters in relation to the upcoming Liberation Day next week, … Read more