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U.S. Says Pipelines Could Make the Strait of Hormuz Irrelevant. Energy Experts Disagree

Felipe Cardona August 28, 2026

The United States is counting on new pipelines and alternative export routes to reduce the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, but energy analysts say the infrastructure needed to replace the waterway cannot be built quickly enough to eliminate the risks facing global energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Strait could become “irrelevant” within two years, arguing that 50% to 70% of energy products normally shipped through

After Six Months of War, Iran’s Battered Regime Remains Entrenched

Felipe Cardona August 28, 2026

Iran’s battered regime has survived six months of war with the United States and Israel, despite the destruction of major military capabilities, severe economic pressure

Judge Says Pentagon’s Measures Against Anthropic Were “Illegal and Baseless”

SMGN Publishing August 28, 2026

A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, finding that the Pentagon acted illegally when it designated the company a supply

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Is as Looney as It Needs to Be

Sarah Olivella August 28, 2026

The shelved Looney Tunes movie finally arrives with plenty of chaos, comedy and heart Coyote vs. Acme has an unusual Hollywood backstory. The film became famous

4 Ways to Cope With Constant Thoughts About Your Body Image

SMGN Publishing August 28, 2026

Constant thoughts about body image can make it difficult to stay focused on work, relationships and everyday experiences. In a culture shaped by weight-loss drugs,

Social Security Is Running Out of Money — So Why Isn’t It a Major Campaign Issue?

Sarah Olivella August 28, 2026

The Social Security trust fund is projected to run out of reserves by the end of 2032, leaving Congress with roughly six years to address

This House Celebrates Its History Amid Gentrification. Now It’s a Landmark.

SMGN Publishing August 28, 2026

San Francisco’s Latin Rock House, a colorful home covered in murals celebrating Latino culture, music and activism, has officially been designated a historic landmark, protecting

Nuclear Regulator Moves to Abandon Decades-Old Radiation Safety Rule

Sarah Olivella August 27, 2026

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is preparing to eliminate a 50-year-old radiation safety standard as the Trump administration pushes to accelerate nuclear energy development to

At Least 1,500 Missing After Deadly Nepal-Tibet Floods Triggered by Glacial Collapse

Felipe Cardona August 27, 2026

A catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 270 people and left more than 1,500 missing. Meanwhile, rescue teams struggle to

Jon Ossoff Finds a Formula to Energize Democrats

SMGN Publishing August 27, 2026

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff, considered one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents heading into the 2026 midterm elections, is drawing national attention with a strategy

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Strategy Runs Into a Treasury Roadblock as Bessent Pushes Bond Buybacks

Felipe Cardona August 27, 2026

New York — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is trying to change how markets interpret the central bank’s next moves. His approach relies on less

Revolution’s Rasonque Wins FDA Approval After Doubling Survival in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

SMGN Publishing August 27, 2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Rasonque (daraxonrasib), a once-daily oral drug developed by Revolution Medicines for adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. These