Gulf States Fear an Emboldened Iran after Trump’s Cease-FireWSJIran is holding the world economy hostage. Trump’s truce proves its leverageCNNOpinion | The Iranian Advantage Is an IllusionThe New York TimesAs Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over HormuzReutersThe Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are … [Read more...]

Trump’s Iran brinkmanship reaches truce, escalates backlash at homeThe Washington PostEven as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trumpnytimes.comTrump may be using Nixon’s ‘madman theory’ – and similar infamy may awaitThe GuardianA U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Is Here, but Trump’s Stone Age Mentality EnduresThe New YorkerA day on … [Read more...]

Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel saysPoliticoJustice Department says Bondi won’t appear for Epstein deposition now that she’s no longer attorney generalCNNMace standing firm after reports indicate Bondi to skip testifying on Epstein filesWCIVOnly Trump Knows Why Bondi Was Fired as Attorney General, Blanche … [Read more...]

After 5 Weeks of War, a Look at What Trump Has Accomplished in IranThe New York Times2026 Iran war | Explained, United States, Israel, Strait of Hormuz, Map, & ConflictBritannicaOpinion | Iran Scorecard: A List Of Winners, Losers, And Those Who Rigged The GameNDTVThe Iran War’s Widening Impacts in the Middle East and North AfricaWar on the … [Read more...]

Inside Hacks Final Season, Jean Smart Heart Surgery and Lesbian EpisodeVariety'Hacks' Season 5 Review: Jean Smart in Final Season of HBO Max ComedyThe Hollywood ReporterLISTEN: The Inside Scoop on the Farewell Season of ‘Hacks’; Power of Law: Ziffren Institute Chief Cindy Lin on Cutting-Edge Issues for Entertainment LawYahoo‘Hacks’ Final Season … [Read more...]

MAGA’s favorite strongman might be on the brink of defeatvox.comHungary's Tisza party seen winning two-thirds majority in parliament, Median projection showsReutersOpinion | As Viktor Orban goes, so goes MAGA?The Washington PostWhen emigration helps bad rulers surviveThe EconomistWhat's at Stake for Israel – and Netanyahu – if Orban Loses Hungary's … [Read more...]

Jeff Shell Out As Paramount PresidentDeadlineJeff Shell Exiting as President of ParamountThe Hollywood ReporterParamount President Jeff Shell to Depart After Lawsuit Scandalbloomberg.comJeff Shell could lose huge 8-figure sum in Paramount exit amid bitter legal fight with high-stakes gamblerPage SixJeff Shell to step down as Paramount presidentLos … [Read more...]

Iran ceasefire may bring gasoline relief by Friday, analyst saysAxiosWhen will prices come down for gas, air travel and strawberries?The Washington PostHigher gas prices squeeze Metro Detroiters as Trump pressures Iran on Strait of Hormuz reopeningClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Gas prices should soon start slowly easing if ceasefire holds, analysts … [Read more...]

Leaker: Apple Will Release iPhone Air 2 No Matter How Badly It May SellMacRumorsApple’s 2026 Shake-Up: iPhone 18 Pro Leaks While iPhone Fold Steals The ShowForbesHoping for big iPhone changes this year? One leaker says these iPhones will be virtually unchanged in appearance, and that’s left me bitterly disappointedTechRadariPhone 18 Pro Max price: … [Read more...]

'Lock Yourself Up!': Jimmy Kimmel Uses 'TACO' Trump's Words Against Him After Iran BackdownHuffPostLate Night Puzzles Over Trump’s ‘Mixed Message’ on IranThe New York TimesJimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran threats: ‘The most dangerous episode of the Celebrity Apprentice yet’The Guardian‘He went from Mahatma Gandhi to General Zod like that’: Kimmel, … [Read more...]

Microsoft Abruptly Terminates VeraCrypt Account, Halting Windows Updates404 MediaDeveloper of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his accountTechCrunchVeraCrypt, WireGuard maintainers unable to deliver Windows updates as Microsoft suspends their accountsCybernewsMicrosoft Terminates … [Read more...]

Israel carries out large wave of air strikes across LebanonBBCIran war live: 89 killed in Israel’s devastating attacks across LebanonAl JazeeraHezbollah says it has ‘right’ to respond to wave of Israeli strikes in LebanonThe Times of IsraelIsrael Says Iran Cease-Fire Does Not Extend to Lebanon and Continues Strikesnytimes.comScores killed as Israel … [Read more...]

Hegseth declares victory in Iran but says US forces will remain in regionPoliticoFor Trump, Resuming Combat in Iran Would Be Risky, Even if Cease-Fire ExpiresThe New York TimesAs Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious toneThe Washington PostUS military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy failsReutersCritics … [Read more...]

Israel vows to continue war on Hizbollah despite Iran ceasefireFinancial TimesWorld reacts to ‘brutal’ Israeli attacks on Lebanon after US-Iran truceAl JazeeraPhoto: Israel Strikes LebanonWSJAt least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn’t apply thereAP NewsIDF launches largest airstrikes yet on Hezbollah; Trump: … [Read more...]

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