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Hormuz Ship Sinkings Put US Energy Security and Midterms in the Frame
The sinking of two commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz this week has turned a distant maritime conflict into a kitchen-table issue for…
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Speaker Johnson Leaves His Own Future Open if House Majority Falls
The Speaker of the House has acknowledged publicly that he does not know whether he would remain in politics if his party loses its…
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News Outlets Ask Judge to Keep White House Press Protections in Place
Three national news organizations were back in federal court in Washington this week, asking a judge to keep protections in place against a White…
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Flash Floods Sweep Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal’s Gorkha District
A flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away dozens of houses and bridges in Nepal's Gorkha district, with five people reported missing and rescue operations still under way.
Politics
Pentagon Raises Iran-War Death Toll to 21 After Months of Undercounting
The Pentagon raised its official count of troops killed in operations against Iran to 21, admitting its public casualty database had undercounted deaths.
Business
DOT Announces Nearly $90 Million in Federal Loans for Virginia’s I-81 Corridor
The DOT announced up to $89.7M in federal TIFIA loans for I-81 upgrades in Virginia — truck climbing lanes, extended ramps and bridge replacements.
Technology
VA Taps CLEAR to Modernize Veteran Sign-In on VA.gov
The VA is piloting CLEAR1 identity verification on VA.gov, offering selfie sign-in and in-person pods at six medical centres nationwide.
Sports
NFL Week 5 Sunday: London Kickoff Headlines a Full American Slate
NFL Week 5 begins in London with Jaguars vs Eagles at 9:30am ET, followed by a packed 1pm slate and a late Broncos-Chargers showdown.
Entertainment
‘The Odyssey’ Crosses $1.767 Billion at the Global Box Office
Universal's The Odyssey has crossed $1.767 billion worldwide, cementing its place among the highest-grossing films of all time.
Health
FDA Approves Tecentriq Plus Chemotherapy for Stage III dMMR Colon Cancer
The FDA approved Tecentriq plus chemotherapy for stage III dMMR colon cancer after the ATOMIC trial showed a 50% cut in recurrence risk.
Science
Cygnus XL Cargo Ship Departs ISS; Fiery Re-Entry Set for Today
Cygnus XL departed the ISS after six months and is set for a controlled destructive re-entry into Earth's atmosphere today.
