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Trump teased an Iran deal that didn’t come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening

The Trump administration this week sparked enthusiasm that the U.S. and Iran could soon strike a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, driving down oil …
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Trump teased an Iran deal that didn’t come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening

The Trump administration this week sparked enthusiasm that the U.S. and Iran could soon strike a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, driving down oil …

U.S. economy surprisingly lost 23,000 jobs in July

America's employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%, the government said on Friday. Why it …

Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz

Today's top stories President Trump announced that he signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. The orders come after the Supreme Court's recent ruling affirming that the Constitution grants automatic citizenship for virtually all children born in the United States. Trump's first …

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government …

Trump announces tariffs on key component for solar panels and semiconductors

The move comes as the administration has bolstered its attempts to cut off Chinese choke points in the supply chain. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs on polysilicon and its related products, in his administration’s latest attempt to eliminate China’s choke points in the global …

Google may spend $1.5bn on a 35-person startup to catch up on AI coding

Google is in talks to pay more than $1.5 billion for the people and technology behind Mechanize, a 35-person startup that trains AI to code. The deal surfaced the same week Google's own AI leadership was upended. Google wants its AI to code better. It may have found a shortcut, and it runs through a …

First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can...

Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine …

More than 900 million SpaceX shares unlock today. Here’s what to know

New York — More than 900 million SpaceX shares are set to unlock Thursday, more than doubling the publicly available stock in Elon Musk’s space and AI company, which has struggled since its record-breaking IPO just weeks ago. The scheduled lockup expiry will enable some employees and early investors …

Water system cyberattacks spread to at least 12 states

Several states are experiencing cyberattacks on their water systems after Minnesota reported at attack last week. CBS News homeland security …

F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first mRNA flu vaccine, enabling use of a technology that will make it easier to rapidly target a widely prevalent or particularly …

Donald Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ means reneging on them. That’s why Canada cannot capitulate

Donald Trump’s administration has announced plans for fresh tariffs on hundreds of Canadian goods. Covering close to $28 billion in goods, and with …

A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke-point workaround and widening shipping risks

After a nine-month pause, Houthi militants in Yemen allied to Iran resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea on July 22, 2026, directly targeting the …

Oil shortages escalate from wars in Iran and Ukraine, with few signs of relief

The global energy crisis triggered by two wars is set to worsen, as Ukraine pummels Russia’s refining industry and Iranian attacks continue on Middle …

Ukraine’s air defenses are proving to be a weak point

Ukraine's defenses have held the line on most fronts, but there's one glaring weakness — Russian ballistic missiles. Ukraine is desperately short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles needed to defend against the Russians.

Get Used to High Gas Prices

Even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, don’t expect relief at the pump any time soon. Donald Trump’s approval rating is abysmally low for many reasons, but one of the most important is undoubtedly the price of gas. Trump’s decision in February to go to war with Iran sent gas prices soaring. Since then, …

Why Is the U.S. Running So Low on Weapons?

Why Is the U.S. Running So Low on Weapons? Allies that depend on U.S. military equipment need a Plan B. By Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic  Although the...

Trump administration moves to block public from enforcing environmental protection laws

Reducing rampant pollution across the United States was so important that when Congress passed many environmental protection laws, including the …

U.S. agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject to ‘rapidly’ making deal, Trump says

The president said the U.S. was “locked and loaded and ready to go” but that he agreed to cancel attacks “subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.” The U.S. has agreed to pause attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said Saturday, amid what he said were the “perimeters of a deal” that would …

The Options Case File, No. 1: The Situational Awareness Unwind

The Options Case File, No. 1: The Situational Awareness Unwind What a hedge fund's forced sale to Citadel can teach option traders about leverage, margin,...

Iran Appears to Be Blasting Amazon Data Centers Off the Map

That's one way to deal with data centers. There’s data center activism, fought with Facebook groups and petitions, and then there’s data center …

Zelensky confirms Ukraine’s drones will reach 6,000 miles in 2027 — enough to cover the entirety of Russia and able to reach as far...

In a recent interview with American conservative commentator Laura Loomer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian drones …

FBI warns of cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states

The FBI issued a warning about cyberattacks on municipal water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 water systems have been attacked and a senior law enforcement official told NBC News that the attack bears all the hallmarks of Iranian- backed hackers. Today President Trump …

New disclosures reveal $9M in corporate donations to Trump’s Freedom 250

The documents from three companies mark the first time any of the more than 20 corporate sponsors that backed Freedom 250 have disclosed the extent of their contributions. Chevron, United Airlines and defense contractor RTX contributed a total of $9 million to Freedom 250, the group President Donald …

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be ‘Rocket Fuel’ for the economy. He is losing that fight so far

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has been losing his own battle to cut interest rates. The president likes to vilify high rates as an affront to the size and strength of the U.S. economy, saying that America deserves the cheapest borrowing costs in the world. Trump for months publicly …

Trump announces tariffs on key component for solar panels and semiconductors

The move comes as the administration has bolstered its attempts to cut off Chinese choke points in the supply chain. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs on polysilicon and its related products, in his administration’s latest attempt to eliminate China’s choke points in the global …

First mRNA flu shot approved by FDA bodes well for improving drugs of the future – though a few hurdles remain before mRNA can...

Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine …

F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first mRNA flu vaccine, enabling use of a technology that will make it easier to rapidly target a widely prevalent or particularly …

This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

Wildfires are burning in North America and Europe. Deadly heat waves have parked over cities and the world’s oceans are the hottest ever recorded for this time of year. A strengthening El Nino is forecast to be off-the-charts, spiking global temperatures and warping weather all over. While it may …

Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic

Three large wildfires raced through neighborhoods in and around Spokane, Washington, the weekend of Aug. 1, 2026, destroying at least 600 homes and …

Paul Distorts Fauci’s Diary Entry About COVID-19 and Wet Market

Sen. Rand Paul has pointed to a line in Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary to claim that the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and …

Alnylam After the Crash: Is the RNAi Pioneer an Investment Opportunity?

Alnylam After the Crash: Is the RNAi Pioneer an Investment Opportunity? An investor-focused analysis of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALNY), July 31, 2026 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals shares plunged...

Fauci’s COVID-origins hearing shows how conspiracy theories became political weapons

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee more than 100 times on July 29, 2026. The …