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U.S. political violence is touchdown on the doorstep now, with lethal impact

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U.S. political violence is touchdown on the doorstep now, with lethal impact

The recent shootings at the homes of Minnesota state lawmakers, which have left two people dead, are a “grim milestone” in the ongoing history of American political violence. That’s the assessment of analyst Riley McCabe, who helped compile a comprehensive report on that subject released in late 2024 by Washington think-tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).  The shootings … Read more

SpaceX’s Starship explodes throughout routine check in Texas

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SpaceX’s Starship explodes throughout routine check in Texas

A SpaceX Starship is seen in Boca Chica, Texas in 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images A SpaceX Starship rocket on Wednesday exploded at the Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing in preparation for a launch flight, according to local authorities and live stream footage. The rocket “experienced a major anomaly … Read more

A information forward of New York Metropolis’s major

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A information forward of New York Metropolis’s major

When New Yorkers fill out ballots in Tuesday’s mayoral primary, they’ll be able to choose more than just one candidate. They can pick a second choice. And a third. And a fourth. And a fifth. It’s part of a process called ranked choice voting, a system that lets voters rank candidates in order of preference … Read more

Iran Israel warfare LIVE: Missiles hit nuclear reactor as Iron Dome penetrated

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Iran Israel warfare LIVE: Missiles hit nuclear reactor as Iron Dome penetrated

Israel’s Iron Dome appears to have buckled under Iranian bombardment after a hospital suffered direct hits – it comes as Israel struck a nuclear reactor in Iran Source link

Israel should still have the Madleen help boat. However organizers are already planning their subsequent journey to Gaza

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Israel should still have the Madleen help boat. However organizers are already planning their subsequent journey to Gaza

The Madleen, a boat seized by Israeli forces while en route to Gaza, might still be stuck in a port off the coast of Israel. But the activists who piloted it are busy planning their next attempt — albeit with a different boat. Named after a famous fisherwoman in Gaza, the Madleen set sail from … Read more

Transport insurance coverage prices bounce within the Center East

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Transport insurance coverage prices bounce within the Center East

A large commercial ship floats off the coast in Bushehr, Iran, on January 15, 2025. Bushehr is Iran’s first nuclear seaport. Amir | Afp | Getty Images Israel and Iran’s escalating conflict has significantly driven up the cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Marine insurers are now charging … Read more

Israel says it focused Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor, experiences ‘direct hit’ on hospital by Iranian missile

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Israel says it focused Iran’s Arak nuclear reactor, experiences ‘direct hit’ on hospital by Iranian missile

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an Iranian missile strike on a hospital in southern Israel. Soroka Medical Center, which is in the city of Be’er Sheva, serves the entire Negev desert region, “caring for Israelis of all faiths and our neighbors the Palestinians who come especially to be treated there,” … Read more

Keir Starmer weighs UK response as Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran

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Keir Starmer weighs UK response as Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran

Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired an emergency COBRA meeting on the UK response to the Middle East crisis as Donald Trump warned that ‘Iran’s got a lot of trouble’ 08:53, 19 Jun 2025Updated 08:53, 19 Jun 2025 Keir Starmer called a COBRA meeting on Wednesday as speculation mounts of US involvement in the Middle East(Image: … Read more

U.S. financial slowdown nonetheless within the playing cards, Fed says

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U.S. financial slowdown nonetheless within the playing cards, Fed says

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters At U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting press conference, the topic of tariffs — specifically, their impact on prices … Read more

Tulsi Gabbard sidelined in Trump administration discussions on Israel and Iran

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Tulsi Gabbard sidelined in Trump administration discussions on Israel and Iran

WASHINGTON — National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, an outspoken critic of past U.S. military interventions abroad, appears to have fallen out of favor with President Donald Trump as he weighs military action against Iran, according to multiple senior administration officials with knowledge of the matter. Gabbard allies insist that, while there is some White House … Read more