On Monday, U.S. crude oil prices dropped 2.7%, reaching approximately $74 per barrel. This decline followed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement of a 60-day waiver on sanctions related to the purchase of Iranian oil. It marked the first instance of crude prices falling below $75 since early March. International Brent crude prices similarly declined, falling...
ABU DHABI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the Middle East this week to engage with Arab Gulf allies. This expedition marks a significant diplomatic task for Rubio, a well-known Iran hawk. He has remained relatively quiet in public discussions while the Trump administration advanced its delicate ceasefire agreement with Tehran....
A 46-year-old man was injured by flying glass when a bullet hit a CTA Red Line train window in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. The incident occurred around 8:49 a.m. near 95th Street. Passengers from three vehicles on the Dan Ryan Expressway fired shots, according to Chicago police. The bullet shattered the window, causing glass shards to...
In Tacloban city, Philippines, two students initiated a tragic shooting spree at San Jose National High School on Monday, June 22, 2026. Armed with handguns, they killed three fellow students and injured seven others. Police quickly apprehended the suspects, aged 14 and 15. Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, the regional police chief, reported that both attackers...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday his resignation, being forced out by his party after missteps and errors soured voters’ goodwill. Starmer had secured a decisive electoral victory two years ago, promising stable leadership and economic growth. He will remain as interim prime minister until the Labour Party elects a new leader. Increasing...
After a two-year hiatus, ‘House of the Dragon’ returns with a gripping Season 3 premiere, showcasing why Westeros remains perilous. The HBO series captured audiences with an intense first season, but Season 2 received mixed reviews. Fans craved more drama and brutality, and the creators delivered with the first episode titled ‘Salt and Sea, Fire...
Clive Davis, a towering figure in the music industry known for his influential role as a starmaker, has passed away at the age of 94. He was among the few music executives who achieved household-name status, leaving an indelible mark over more than five decades. Starting his career from a midlevel legal position at Columbia...
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain announced his resignation on Monday, citing internal opposition within his Labour Party. His departure opens the way for Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, to become the country’s next leader. Starmer plans to remain as prime minister until September when a new party leader is selected. This...
The case of Etan Patz, a six-year-old who vanished in Manhattan’s SoHo area in 1979, shocked New Yorkers and contributed to a shift towards more cautious parenting. Although decades have passed since his disappearance, questions still linger about how he died. Recently, a conviction believed to have resolved the case was overturned, reopening this chilling...
Dusty May has been appointed as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, moving up from the college basketball scene, according to a source from The Athletic. May recently celebrated a national championship victory with Michigan in April. He also guided Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023. At 49, May will now lead...