07/31/2026

Families Voice Concerns Over Americans Detained in Iran Amid Diplomacy

Families of Americans imprisoned in Iran worry their loved ones' cases may receive less attention as U.S. and Iran diplomatic efforts continue. U.S. officials state these cases remain part of ongoing discussions.

Jul 31

U.S. Targets Iranian Infrastructure Near Key Strait

Jul 31

Defense Secretary Seeks $90 Billion Funding Increase Amid Iran Conflict

Jul 31

ICE Temporarily Suspends Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings

Jul 31

Man Charged with Felony for Camping in Public Park

Joseph Williams faced felony charges for camping in an East Nashville public park. Authorities arrested Williams on June 28, accusing him of two felony counts. A judge later dismissed the charges.

Jul 31

Research Identifies Job Roles Most Susceptible to AI Influence

New analyses predict which job functions AI tools may affect. Companies developing artificial intelligence assert their technologies can replace certain human tasks.

Jul 31

Research Identifies Job Roles Most Susceptible to AI Influence

Jul 31

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 31

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

Jul 31

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

Jul 31

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

Jul 31

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

Jul 31

Trump Administration Considered, Then Dropped, Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan

A proposal during the Trump administration to impose a toll on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz was considered and subsequently abandoned after a rapid internal pushback. The plan aimed to fund increased security for commercial shipping in the critical waterway. Officials worked for a full day to present concerns about the potential economic and geopolitical fallout.

Jul 31

U.S. President Demands Iran Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Jul 31

U.S. Conducts Strikes in Middle East Amid Regional Tensions

Jul 31

Houthi Group Announces Intent to Block Bab Al-Mandeb Strait

Jul 31

U.S., Saudi Arabia Announce Civilian Nuclear Agreement

The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced an agreement to establish a Saudi civilian nuclear program. This deal would utilize American technology and potentially allow uranium enrichment within Saudi Arabia.

Jul 31

Iran Warns UK Over US Military Presence at Bases

Jul 31