07/28/2026

Trump Proposes Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Toll for Passage

Former President Donald Trump announced a plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and impose a toll on vessels seeking safe passage. This proposal follows a series of regional attacks that increased concerns about potential conflict.

Jul 28

AI-Powered Texting Emerges in Political Campaign Strategies

Jul 28

U.S., Iran Exchange Fire Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions; Congress Returns to Legislative Deadlines

Jul 28

China Considers Reinstatement of US Trade Privileges for Hong Kong

China indicated it may restore specific trade privileges for Hong Kong that the United States previously granted. This development occurs two months after President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met. The potential reinstatement precedes President Xi's anticipated visit to the United States.

Jul 28

Lawsuit Filed Against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms in Cyclospora Outbreak

A national food safety law firm filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms, alleging negligence. The suit connects to a 2026 cyclospora outbreak that sickened individuals in multiple states. An army veteran hospitalized with the infection is the named plaintiff.

Jul 28

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything

We've been sold the wrong affirmation. Here's why admitting what you don't know might be the most honest—and most empowering—thing you can say today.

Jul 28

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)

Jul 28

The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions

Jul 28

The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It

Jul 28

The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings

Jul 28

Election Officials Address Trump's Voting Process Statements

Election officials in Arizona and Georgia are responding to former President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding changes to the voting process. Secretaries of state in these battleground states outlined their positions on election administration.

Jul 28

Immigration Court Leadership Changes Noted by Judges' Association

Jul 28

Strategic Islands Gain Focus Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Jul 28

Ukraine Appoints Interim Defense Chief Amid Leadership Change

Ukraine now operates under an interim defense minister. This change occurred Friday, following a government reshuffle from the previous day. The shift in leadership follows more than four years of conflict with Russia.

Jul 28

Wildfire Smoke Shifts Direction, Impacts Midwest Air Quality

Jul 28