US military losses in Middle East conflict estimated at $13 billion

The United States may have suffered losses estimated at around $13 billion as a result of damage to military equipment and facilities in the Middle East during the recent confrontation with Iran, according to an analysis published by The Wall Street Journal. The assessment, attributed to Seth Jones, head of the security and defense department......

Trump signs executive order calling for changes to childhood vaccine recommendations

US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order calling for changes to the way childhood vaccines are recommended and administered, reviving a controversial debate over vaccination policy in the United States. The order advocates giving vaccines during separate medical visits and calls for the measles, mumps and rubella, commonly......

Brent crude rises above $90 as Iran-US standoff keeps Hormuz Strait blocked

Oil prices climbed sharply on Tuesday as financial markets reacted to the continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the absence of progress between Iran and the United States. The latest move pushed the benchmark Brent contract briefly above the $90-a-barrel threshold, highlighting renewed concerns about the security of one of the......

Trump says Iran faces severe economic turmoil as Washington weighs three strategies

US President Donald Trump has described Iran’s economic situation as being in severe disarray, while outlining three possible approaches for dealing with Tehran as Washington continues to apply economic and political pressure. In an interview with Real America’s Voice, Trump claimed that inflation in Iran had reached 300% and......

Meta launches new open-weight AI model as Zuckerberg calls for fewer U.S. restrictions

Meta has introduced a new open-weight artificial intelligence model as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the increasingly competitive global AI market. The launch of Muse Glimmer coincides with a call from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for the United States to reconsider policies that he says could limit the ability of American developers......

United States cancels more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals

The United States Department of State has cancelled more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals since the beginning of 2025, citing violations of visa conditions, criminal activity, misuse of immigration procedures and concerns related to national security. According to a statement released by the department, a large proportion of......

Meta sanctioned by California judge over destruction of evidence in scam-ad case

Meta has been sanctioned by a federal judge in California after the company was found to have destroyed evidence relevant to a legal dispute involving fraudulent advertisements that allegedly used the image of Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest. The ruling adds another complication to Forrest's case against the parent company of Facebook,......

Trump secretly switched aircraft after NATO summit amid reported Iranian threats

Donald Trump secretly changed aircraft while leaving a NATO summit in Turkey last month amid security concerns linked to reported threats from Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post. The US president had been expected to travel home aboard Air Force One, but instead used a different aircraft for the return journey after officials......

Tupac Murder: Duane Davis's Trial Begins in Las Vegas After Three Decades of Investigation

Thirty years after the death of Tupac Shakur, one of the most infamous murders in hip-hop history is back in the American legal system. The trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former member of the South Side Compton Crips accused of orchestrating the rapper's murder, began Monday in Las Vegas with jury selection. The proceedings are expected......

US bitcoin funds record strongest inflows since April after wallet security breach

US exchange-traded funds tracking bitcoin attracted more than $850 million during the week ending August 7, marking their strongest weekly inflows since April, according to Bloomberg data. The renewed interest comes as investors reassess the risks associated with holding cryptocurrencies directly, particularly after a security incident involving......

Meta launches open-source AI model and calls for lighter US restrictions

Meta Platforms has intensified its push into artificial intelligence with the launch of a new open-source model designed to support AI agents capable of carrying out tasks on personal computers. The model, named Muse Glimmer, reflects the technology industry’s growing focus on AI agents that can go beyond generating text and instead......

MySpace prepares a comeback as nostalgia for early social media grows

MySpace could be preparing for a new chapter as its current owners explore plans to revive the once-popular social media platform, tapping into growing nostalgia for the early days of online networking. Brothers Tim and Chris Vanderhook, who currently own MySpace, revealed their plans during a documentary about the platform. They said they......

Poll shows broad U.S. support for tighter social media regulation

Public pressure is growing in the United States for stronger oversight of social media platforms, particularly over concerns about their impact on children and teenagers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that Democrats and Republicans increasingly share concerns about the need for tougher rules. According to the survey, 61% of Americans......

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