Hormuz Strikes Drive Oil Prices Higher Amid Shipping Chaos
Ongoing strikes and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz add volatility to global energy prices and trade.
ICE Actions in Multiple States Draw Protests and Political Criticism
Incidents involving ICE agents, protests, and claims of local victories against federal immigration actions draw scrutiny from officials and activists.
House Vote Exposes Democratic Split on Israel Military Aid
Internal party fights intensify over support for Israel, with primaries and strategy debates highlighting fractures among pro-Israel Democrats.
Maine Democrats Scramble to Replace Senate Nominee by July 27
State Democrats must pick a new candidate by July 27 after Platner's campaign collapsed. Progressives seek to preserve grassroots momentum against Sen. Susan Collins.
AI Data Centers Spur Electricity Cost Debates and Water Use Defenses
Meta explores leasing AI compute resources while rising electricity use from data centers sparks debate over costs and growth.
World Cup final pits Spain against Argentina amid smoke and sovereignty disputes
The Spain-Argentina matchup features fan events, air quality concerns from wildfires, and comments from political figures.
Markey urges impeachment over Trump election claims, ICE poll warning
Reports detail use of federal resources to probe state-run electoral processes amid revived claims about election integrity.
Mamdani Encounters Backlash on Homeless Encampments and Immigrant Map
The Democratic figure leverages recent wins while facing backlash over policies on housing, policing, and cultural issues from critics across the spectrum.
Markets Slip on Reports of Chinese AI Gains
Major indices dipped following reports of Chinese AI advances, highlighting ongoing competition in the sector.
Paul Pelosi Charged With Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run in Napa County
Paul Pelosi is charged with a misdemeanor after a California collision with a parked vehicle.