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Oil prices edged higher after a report said Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global energy trade. The move came as traders weighed the risk of disruption in the narrow waterway that links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The Strait of…

Rahm Emanuel delivered a speech in Tel Aviv sharply criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warning that the U.S.-Israel relationship is facing a pivotal moment, according to recent reports. Emanuel, a prominent Democratic figure in U.S. politics, used the Tel Aviv address to argue that Israel’s alliance with the United States cannot continue unchanged….

A bomb attack struck Damascus during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, sending shockwaves through the Syrian capital and leaving at least 18 people wounded, according to multiple news reports. The explosions were reported as Macron was in Syria on an official trip. Outlets including Reuters, Al Jazeera, Al-Monitor, Le Monde, NBC News, The…

A U.K. High Court judge was set to deliver a ruling in Prince Harry’s privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, putting the duke’s final remaining case against British tabloids at a critical turning point. Harry traveled to London for the decision in the case, which centers on allegations he has raised about…

Ryan Paevey has exited “General Hospital,” ending his latest run on the ABC daytime drama as Cassius Faison. The departure was confirmed in recent reports from multiple entertainment outlets, including TV Insider and Soap Opera Digest, which detailed the show’s decision to write the character out and addressed Cassius’ fate. Michael Fairman TV also reported…

New surveillance and bystander videos showing the killing of Charlie Kirk were played in court during a pretrial hearing in the murder case against Tyler Robinson, but much of the courtroom turned away as the footage and the sound of the fatal shot were presented. The videos were introduced as prosecutors argued that Robinson should…

Oil prices climbed after a report said Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global energy shipments. The move added fresh tension to an already volatile security environment in the Middle East and quickly reverberated through energy markets. The report described Iranian attacks on commercial vessels, including an LNG…

Walmart is cutting prices on a range of summer barbecue staples, and former President Donald Trump is publicly claiming the move happened because of him. The retailer’s price reductions cover seasonal cookout items typically associated with summer grilling, including meat and other backyard-BBQ essentials. Walmart is rolling out the changes across its U.S. footprint as…

Several leading Democrats have withdrawn their endorsements of Graham Platner and urged him to end his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine, following a new sexual assault allegation reported in interviews with The Washington Post. The calls for Platner to step aside came as Democratic officials and elected leaders moved quickly to distance themselves…

Chinese artificial intelligence models are gaining traction with U.S. companies as the cost of relying on leading U.S. model providers rises, according to a recent report by CNBC. The shift is emerging as businesses look for ways to manage AI spending while still expanding the number of products and internal tools that depend on large…

The Institute for the Study of War published its latest Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment on Monday, July 6, 2026, offering an updated snapshot of Russia’s military activity related to the war in Ukraine. The assessment, released by the Washington-based research organization, follows similar daily reports dated July 5 and July 4, continuing a running series…

Samsung Electronics reported a dramatic surge in profit, saying earnings jumped about 1,800% as strong demand tied to artificial intelligence lifted its chip business. The South Korean technology giant said the rebound was driven by increased sales of semiconductors used in AI-focused computing. The company is one of the world’s biggest chipmakers, and its chip…