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Houthis push back on report of planned Red Sea shipping fees
The Houthis have denied a report that they plan to impose fees on commercial vessels using the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial gateway between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The denial matters because any attempt to charge or restrict shipping there could further unsettle global trade routes already affected by regional conflict…
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Trump calls off planned weekend strikes on new Iran targets as he hints at shock deal to REOPEN Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has called off weekend military strikes that had been planned against new targets in Iran, instead signalling that a surprise diplomatic agreement could be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move marks an apparent de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, coming amid wider concerns about Israel’s involvement in the…
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Vincent Pastore Tributes: ‘The Sopranos’ Alums Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Michael Imperioli & More Remember “Kind-Hearted Brother”
Actor Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80. His former co-stars from the acclaimed mob drama, including Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Michael Imperioli, Lorraine Bracco, Joe Pantoliano and Steven Van Zandt, have shared warm tributes recalling his kindness and camaraderie both on and…
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Iran deal cancels US strikes as region eases tension
US President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran after saying Tehran and other Middle Eastern states asked him to “hold off” while the “perimeters” of a deal were agreed rapidly. The announcement, made in a Truth Social post, followed reports that the US and Israel had been preparing an intense bombing campaign against…
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WNBA Coaches Stake Contrasting Positions on Transgender Athletes as Activism Intensifies
Two WNBA coaches publicly addressed the contentious issue of transgender participation in women’s sports ahead of a matchup between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx. Fever head coach Stephanie White demurred from tak
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Democrats slam Trump admin after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool vandalism case
Democrats have criticised the Trump administration after the Justice Department moved to drop its case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who had been accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. They said the reversal raised concerns about the handling of the prosecution and the administration’s attempts to attribute problems at the landmark to…
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Southern university orders students to wear business suits on campus while clamping down on headwear in new dress code
Tuskegee University, a historically Black institution in Alabama, has introduced a stricter dress code requiring students to wear business attire, including suits, while on campus. The policy also imposes new restrictions on headwear, explicitly banning items such as durags and bonnets, which the university considers inappropriate for the campus environment it wants to promote. Full…
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Victory for fed-up California beach town locals who were being kept awake all night by noisy Waymo charging station
Residents in Santa Monica, California, have won a court battle against Waymo after complaining that the tech firm’s driverless taxi charging depots kept them awake with round-the-clock beeping and humming. A Santa Monica judge granted a preliminary injunction barring Waymo from operating two charging stations overnight, marking a victory for locals who had endured months…
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Lynx coach defends trans athletes ahead of big game vs Fever with Sophie Cunningham rally scheduled outside
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve spoke out in defence of transgender athletes ahead of her team’s game against the Indiana Fever, a match that coincided with a planned “Save Women’s Sports” demonstration outside the arena. Reeve’s comments come amid a wider debate playing out across the WNBA this season, with activists increasingly targeting the…
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Burgum weighs in on alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism case after DOJ dismissal
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The title indicates that Doug Burgum commented on an alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism case after the Justice Department dismissed it. No further details, including the allegations, reasons for dismissal or Burgum’s remarks, were provided in the…