A gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. now costs more than $4.50 on average. Before the war with Iran, the average was around $3. Prices hit the $4.50 benchmark late on Tuesday morning, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, a website that tracks real-timeContinue Reading
It’s not unusual to see an airport named after a president, but a recent nomenclature proposal in Florida has some unusual conditions attached to it that other namings have not. On Tuesday, Palm Beach County commissioners will hold their first public vote on the renaming of Palm Beach International AirportContinue Reading
Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting., NewsFeed Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against a US Supreme Court ruling that weakened key protections in the Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Republicans to redraw congressional maps ahead of pivotal November’s midterm elections. Published On 6 MayContinue Reading
Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike., Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel NewsFeed Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a national transportation strike.Continue Reading
We speak with Middle East history professor Toby Jones about the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where overlapping blockades by Iran and the United States have disrupted shipping and the wider global economy since the start of the war in late February. Jones says this latest conflict is part of a decadeslong projectContinue Reading
As a new generation insists on being heard, California-based somatic coach Sarah Lane explains how primal scream therapy is part of a broader reckoning with how we express our emotions.Continue Reading
Strand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to “Diamond Diplomacy,” a documentary directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer that explores the cultural and historical ties between the United States and Japan through baseball. The film traces the sport’s evolution from its introduction to Japan in 1872 through its modern global impact…Continue Reading
commentary DNC Chair Ken Martin’s refusal to release the party’s 2024 autopsy benefits one person — the former vice president Published May 5, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) After passing up a bid for California governor, former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly considering another presidential run in 2028 (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Continue Reading
The U.S. military campaign that launched the war with Iran, Operation Epic Fury, ‘is over,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, telling reporters that a new defensive phase has begun to secure the Strait of Hormuz., Read MoreContinue Reading
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait., US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. live This video may contain light patterns or images that could triggerContinue Reading
Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual ‘Look Noo’ rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition., NewsFeed Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual ‘Look Noo’ rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition. Once used in funeral rites for senior monks, the ritual has evolved into a competitive event, keeping the centuries-oldContinue Reading
The Gulf is bracing itself for what could be a major escalation in the Iran war. Attacks against the UAE took place on Monday, the first since the ceasefire was announced in April.Continue Reading
On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.Continue Reading