US launches more strikes on Iran in lead-up to 4 p.m. blockade

The US launched more strikes against Iran in the lead-up to its pending blockade of all Iranian ports at 4 p.m. ET Tuesday — that could send Iran’s struggling economy back into a tailspin. The military effort to “continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping” began at 3 p.m. ET, according to the statement. “The strikes are taking place as American forces prepare to resume the naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas,” the combatant command said.  With less than an hour to go before the blockade is enacted, traffic was ticking along with about 22 commercial…

Trump rages about Spencer Pratt losing Los Angeles mayoral election

President Trump continued to raise red flags about Spencer Pratt’s election results in his baid for Los Angeles mayor — saying something has to be done about the “crooked” elections in our country. While speaking to Newsmax’s Greg Kelly about election integrity ahead of his planned Speech to the Nation…

Warren Buffett halts Gates Foundation donations after Jeffrey Epstein ties revealed

Warren Buffett has stopped donating money to the Gates Foundation, ending a two-decade philanthropic partnership following revelations about interactions between the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett said on Tuesday he is donating about $6 billion of Berkshire Hathaway, comprising 12 million Class B shares, in…

The biggest footwear mistake you’re making in the gym

With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, more people are mixing outdoor running with gym workouts this summer. But while you may not think twice about what you throw on your feet, experts say you’re making a big mistake in your footwear choice. And the results could leave you with…

Inside the France-Spain matchups for must-see World Cup semifinal

ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Cup’s most compelling tactical matchup is here. All tournament long, France has looked like the best team. And all tournament long, Spain has grown into itself, looking more and more like the team that knocked off Les Bleus each of the past two years, first…

Tour de France rider disqualified from race after wearing AI glasses during Stage 1

He’s seeing red. A professional cyclist and former WorldTour pro has been disqualified for using contraband technology during the opening stage of the Tour of Magnificent Qingha. South African cyclist Willie Smit was racing for the China Anta-Mentech team in the eight-stage race sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). After…

Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle

A bipartisan push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent is heading for a chamber-wide vote after clearing a key House hurdle. The House Rules Committee on Monday teed up a floor vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an…

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