What’s next in the Strait of Hormuz crisis?
Iranian armed forces say they’ve closed the vital waterway after Israeli attacks on Lebanon., Iranian armed forces say they’ve closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon – just days after an agreement with the US reopen it. Disruption to the crucial waterway has had a huge economicContinue Reading
Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election
Nobel Peace Prize winner PM Abiy Ahmed will stay in power, as analysts warn of renewed conflicts in Ethiopia., Nobel Peace Prize winner will stay in power, as analysts warn of renewed conflicts. Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party has comfortably won another parliamentary majority in this month’s elections, with Prime Minister AbiyContinue Reading
Firefox Can Do All This? 21 Features Most Users Never Touch
Firefox is my daily driver, my main browser. I have been using it for years and I also pay attention to the features it adds with new releases. I find it surprising that many people use it just for browsing websites but not utilizing many other features it offers. TrustContinue Reading
Congress Just Rushed Through A Disastrous Copyright Office Overhaul
In a voice vote last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6028, the “Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act.” The legislation is presented as a technical reorganization of some government agencies, but it’s much more than that. H.R. 6028 would fundamentally change the U.S. Copyright Office, and not in a goodContinue Reading
Simple Flying Podcast Episode 295: America250 Shuts Down Reagan National Airport, British Airways Boeing 787 Cabin Fire
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 295th episode is now available for your listening pleasure.Continue Reading
How Southwest Airlines’ ‘Trip For Pay’ Model Pushes Senior Boeing 737 Captains Past $450,000 In 2026
Southwest Airlines pilots have long been among the highest-paid aviators in the United States, but the airline’s latest compensation figures show just how lucrative working for the airline has become. Under the 2024 SWAPA contract, year 12 first officers are earning roughly $255 (€222) per hour while senior captains receiveContinue Reading
‘I got crushed’: AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country
In some races, the AI-backed political groups have spent more than the candidates they are backing., Read MoreContinue Reading
Narrow escape for driver as EV car reduced to ashes in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
A major mishap was averted after an electric car caught fire and was completely destroyed near Samal on National Highway-53 under Bhuban police station limits in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district on Thursday. According to reports, the incident occurred while Debashish Mishra was travelling towards NALCO in the electric vehicle…Continue Reading
Energy Security, Not Climate Goals, Is Now Driving the Clean Power Boom
While ships are beginning to trickle through the Strait of Hormuz after months of near-total closure, it will be a very long time before the effects of this year’s energy crisis fade from the global economy – if they ever do. This latest round of turmoil in global oil and gas markets has catalyzed cleanContinue Reading
Syria frees activist Hassan Akkad days after he was detained
His release comes after journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly withdrew a complaint against Akkad over online criticism., His release comes after journalist Mousa al-Omar dropped a complaint over online criticism. British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been released from a prison in Damascus after four days detention for alleged criticism of publicContinue Reading
Mbappe, France play Iraq in World Cup match: prediction, team news, lineups
Star forward Kylian Mbappe and France face Iraq in Boston with Les Bleus focused on securing a place in knockout phase., The 2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the Al Jazeera Sport widget to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time.Continue Reading
The AI Ghost in the Nuclear War Machine
In the wake of Operation Epic Fury, both supporters and critics of the president have described the joint U.S.- Israeli bombing campaigns as “exquisite.” Iran’s supreme leader, in addition to vast swaths of the security cabinet and IRGC command were wiped out at the same time that Iranian missile productionContinue Reading
Toronto’s pricey pints a test for German World Cup fans
🍻 For German fans trying to practice Sparsamkeit, or the art of careful spending, the high beer prices in Toronto are proving a challenge during the World Cup. Divya Rajagopal caught up with German fans ahead of their match against Ivory Coast to see if they’re feeling the pinch ofContinue Reading