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As US claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but with leverage over Hormuz
Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended, for now, with President Donald Trump claiming victory, but the U.S.-Iran ceasefire locks in a harsh reality: an entrenched, radical government with control over the Strait of Hormuz and a powerful lever over global energy markets and Gulf rivals, analysts say. The shockwaves have rippled outward, contributing to global economic strains…
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The 22 Best Movies of 2026 So Far (and 79 More We Can’t Wait For)
The 101 Best and Most Anticipated Movies of 2026MH Illustration/Studiocanal/Paramount/Briarcliff/Disney/WBD/A24/Universal “Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” AS A HUGE fan and follower of both movies and sports, the former has one major advantage: There’s always something to look forward to. As a fan of the New York Jets, I don’t always…
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Trump’s war crime threat is a betrayal of American values
In October 1962, a few days after the United States had stood, in Adlai Stevenson’s famous phrase, “eyeball to eyeball” with the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy invited the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the Oval Office to express his appreciation for their role in managing the two-week standoff. Among them was Gen. Curtis…
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North Korea tests cluster-bomb missiles
Seoul: North Korea on Thursday, April 9, said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces aimed at rival South Korea. The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea’s military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from…
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Against the Mad King
On Wednesday morning, Jonathan Karl of ABC News asked President Trump whether he can live with Iran instituting a toll system for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement, already in effect even before the ceasefire, would be codified under Tehran’s 10-point plan for ending the war, which Trump has accepted as a basis for negotiations. The resulting…
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The Swine Study That Could Change Farming
In a rare long-term public study that compared the effects of phytochemicals from rosemary and oregano with antibiotic growth promoters, animal scientists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, found that the natural agents given to weaned pigs supported favorable gut health and growth performance later in their lives…
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Sponge and sea slug partnership yields a new anticancer molecule with drug design promise
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: A sea slug and its sponge prey have revealed a rare cancer-fighting molecule with an unusual six-ring structure, offering fresh clues for how marine chemistry could inspire more stable anticancer drug scaffolds. Dotted nudibranch (Jorunna funebris)…
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Bitcoin’s Rally To $72K Highlights Improving Market Structure
Key points: Bitcoin is showing signs of bottoming out, but some analysts believe a final shakeout below $60,000 is still possible over the next few months. Several major altcoins are showing early signs of buying, but the bulls have a lot of work to do before a trend change is signalled. Bitcoin (BTC) rose above the $72,000 level on Tuesday…
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10 Most Original Movies Released Since Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento’
Back in September of 2000, Christopher Nolan‘s sophomore feature, Memento, screened for the first time at the Venice Film Festival. With it, an auteur that would soon become the leading voice in Hollywood blockbuster filmmaking, but was back then still an up-and-coming indie director, completely redefined what creativity and originality could look like on the big screen. Told in reverse…
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Global health update: Apr. 8, 2026
U.S. leadership in global health has long reflected two truths: First, what happens abroad matters here at home, and second, America has both a national security interest and a moral responsibility to act. Investing in the health, safety, and stability of communities around the world not only saves lives but also strengthens American security, prosperity, and global partnerships. Programs like…
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