President Trump claimed in an interview that he had reached an agreement with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz toll-free and prevent Israel from nuclear obliteration. He suggested the U.S. might become a paid protector of the Middle East if Iran fails to reach a nuclear deal. Trump praised China and Russia for not interfering in the blockade of the Strait. The deal, expected to be discussed in Switzerland, appears to be a 60-day ceasefire with no nuclear material agreement. Trump’s assertions were met with skepticism, as details of the agreement are not yet public, and the effectiveness of the deal remains uncertain.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
