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Cuban officials report island-wide blackout

Cuban officials on Monday said that a blackout affecting the whole island had occurred, according to The Associated Press. The incident follows recent pressure on the island country's energy resources from the U.S. According to the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines, a

Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats

President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime choke point that has effectively been closed by Iran in response to the US-Israeli war launched last month. Trump highlighted the dangers in remarks on Monday, noting that a "single

Judy Collins Announces Farewell Tour

Legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins will embark upon what is being described as her farewell tour, “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes,” on July 4, 2026. “Spanning iconic venues and cities across North America and beyond, this milestone tour will run through the winter of 2027, offering

“In today’s new Gilded Age, the 900-plus...

“In today’s new Gilded Age, the 900-plus billionaires in the US have far too much influence over our elections, our economy, our government policies and our news media, and it’s urgent for Americans to create a movement to curb their power …”

Greene: Iran war hurting Vance, Gabbard

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who is opposed to the Iran war, on Monday said the issue is hurting other figures in the administration known for being against foreign wars, namely Vice President JD Vance and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “The

The Last Human Oscars?

The In Memoriam segment of this year’s Academy Award ceremonies lasted for 15 minutes. On a night when several winners’ speeches were cut short—the songwriting team behind “ Golden ” was interrupted mid-sentence by their own platinum-plated K-Pop earworm—the producers opted to