The U.S. military operation against Iran, aimed at dismantling Iran’s Navy and missile infrastructure, has not prioritized reopening the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers, according to White House press secretary Caroline Levitt. Despite U.S. efforts, Iran has continued to disrupt oil shipments, raising global crude oil prices. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the strait would reopen either through Iran’s compliance with international law or international intervention. President Trump threatened to target Iran’s electric plants and oil facilities if the strait isn’t reopened. The operation, named Operation Epic Fury, is nearing its 30th day, with a potential timeline of four to six weeks.
In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.
Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.
