As Iran stalemate drags on, US tries to tighten the economic vise
As Iran stalemate drags on, US tries to tighten the economic vise
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2026-08-24 01:01:57
Iran is one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. But the Trump administration hopes it can turn up the pressure even more, threatening nations that do business with Tehran.
NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida
NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida
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2026-08-24 00:44:58
Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed to explore some of the universe’s biggest mysteries, including dark energy. NASA and SpaceX are targeting Roman’s liftoff for
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran - NPR
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran - NPR
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2026-08-24 00:19:58
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran NPRBessent unveils sweeping campaign of sanctions and pressure against Iran The Washington PostTrump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran Al JazeeraDollar Gains as US Plan to Cut Off
After US trade talks collapse, Canadians stand together against economic storm
After US trade talks collapse, Canadians stand together against economic storm
The Christian Science Monitor
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2026-08-24 00:11:51
Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes he can show that Canada can navigate geopolitical storms without ceding sovereignty to nations like the United States.
After US trade talks collapse, Canadians stand together against economic storm
After US trade talks collapse, Canadians stand together against economic storm
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-24 00:11:00
Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes he can show that Canada can navigate geopolitical storms without ceding sovereignty to nations like the United States.
As democracy is restored under a new leader, the Central European nation tries to be a model in avoiding personal retribution against a former ruler’s supporters.
As democracy is restored under a new leader, the Central European nation tries to be a model in avoiding personal retribution against a former ruler’s supporters.
Dae'Quan Wright Waived by Browns, TE Linked to Lane Kiffin's LSU as CFB Transfer Portal Landing Spot - Bleacher Report
Dae'Quan Wright Waived by Browns, TE Linked to Lane Kiffin's LSU as CFB Transfer Portal Landing Spot
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2026-08-24 00:00:18
Dae'Quan Wright Waived by Browns, TE Linked to Lane Kiffin's LSU as CFB Transfer Portal Landing Spot Bleacher ReportWetzel: Mad about CFB eligibility chaos? The NCAA should have seen it coming ESPNOhio State coach Ryan Day on NFL players returning to college football Yahoo SportsLane
Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas - Politico
Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas - Politico
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2026-08-23 23:52:00
Trump administration proposes more than $100K fee for H-1B visas PoliticoGovernment Proposes New Six-Figure Fee for H1-B Visas WSJTrump administration moves to impose more than $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas ReutersNew $100,000 H-1B Fee Planned for Visa Workers Already in US (2)
Description NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover used its Mastcam-Z camera to capture the silhouette of Phobos, one of the two Martian moons, as it crossed in front of the Sun on Aug. 12, 2026, the 1,948th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The animation has been tinted to simulate what
Starstruck: NASA Research Shows How Sun’s Ancient History Shaped Earth
Starstruck: NASA Research Shows How Sun’s Ancient History Shaped Earth
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2026-08-23 21:53:57
At the center of our solar system, the Sun influences every planet that orbits it. In two recent NASA-funded studies, scientists uncovered how ancient events in the Sun’s history may have helped create Earth’s unique climate and driven previously unexplained climatic shifts. In new
Native Americans, once caricatured, now ponder: Reject Route 66, or use it to connect?
Native Americans, once caricatured, now ponder: Reject Route 66, or use it to connect?
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-08-23 20:33:53
Two versions of Route 66 run side by side: the commercial myth, which caricatured Native Americans, and the Indigenous story of life, culture and commerce.
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
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2026-08-23 20:27:28
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
BBC
Science
2026-08-23 20:27:28
The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.
U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
NPR
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2026-08-23 15:27:44
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment
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NPR National
2026-08-23 13:00:00
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.
Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
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NPR National
2026-08-23 12:53:36
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
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2026-08-22 16:50:09
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no […]
If today’s question caught your eye, I am sure you would be able to say: “I sure have.” It is a truthful saying that we have all been deceived in life. Probably in more ways than you might realize. The Bible says: 9And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, […]
This week the US Congress held discussions of consideration on US Voter ID – Voter Identification – in the United States for Federal Elections. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act proposes requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. This proposed legislation has become the fuel on the fire of […]
At a particular point in my career, I was advised by those around me that certain descriptive words were taboo and should never be used. Among the set of banned words were Idiot, Moron, and Stupid. Fortunately, the word fool was not included in the list, or I might have lost all sense of reality. […]
I imagine if you’ve made it past today’s title you are probably here because my question has evoked some type of emotional response or curiosity. Your first thought may have been “Hey! I’m not a creep! Why are you asking that?” Or you may have thought “Well my girlfriend called me a creep last night, […]
Do you fear for the future survival of America as a country? I sure do. I fear for the survival of America because we are losing our way (some might say we’ve already lost our way, and they might be correct) and we are no longer protecting our freedoms and liberties. Instead, we are becoming […]
