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 29

Trump Addresses Election Security Concerns in Primetime

Jul 29

Supreme Court Restricts Presidential Removal Power Over FTC, Upholds Fed Independence

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Supreme Court Justices Address Security Concerns Before House Committee

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U.S. National Average Gasoline Price Reaches $4 Per Gallon

The national average for gasoline in the U.S. has again reached $4 per gallon. This figure represents an average, indicating some states experienced prices above this level earlier.

Jul 29

Russian Economic Behaviors Shift Amidst Conflict's Fourth Year

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FDA Identifies False Positive in Cyclospora Outbreak Lettuce Sample

The Food and Drug Administration reported a test sample of Taylor Farms lettuce, previously linked to a cyclospora outbreak, yielded a false positive result. No products have tested positive for the disease, and investigators continue to search for the source.

Jul 29

NBC News Seeks Individuals on Medicaid Work Mandate Impact

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Medicaid System Errors Affect Access for Disabled Individuals Amid Policy Changes

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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 29

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

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

Jul 29

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

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

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Declassified Documents Offer Glimpse Into 2020 Election Security Inquiries

Declassified government documents, some containing redactions, have been reviewed as part of an examination into allegations of election insecurity following the 2020 presidential election. The BBC Verify team conducted the review.

Jul 29

Two U.S. Service Members Killed, One Missing After Regional Strikes

Jul 29

U.S. Announces Soldier's Death Amid Regional Tensions

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US Seeks Iranian Pledge on Strait of Hormuz Shipping

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U.S. and Iran Conduct Further Strikes Following Diplomatic Standoff

The United States and Iran have engaged in new military strikes. These actions mark the ninth consecutive day of U.S. bombing after peace talks concluded without an agreement on a memorandum concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

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French Lawmakers Approve Social Media Age Restriction

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