Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports. He also said that the Strait "is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran" and that "oil is flowing like never before, thanks to the awesome Power of the United States Military"
Gabriel Hostin, 24, reportedly received a citation for trespassing in New York while jogging. His mother, "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin wrote a letter to an assistant district attorney asking for leniency. "He reasonably believed the area was accessible and had no intention of entering private property unlawfully," she reportedly wrote.
The houseguests are on Pacific time, and many of them sleep late. "I think production turned the lights on because Taylor obviously couldn't see and to make sure she didn't hurt herself but this is very hilarious," one feed-watcher said. "Yallllll she was trying to make mimosas for Lala bday," another said.
'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Neill was best known for playing paleontologist Alan Grant in Steven Spiele's Jurassic Park franchise. Steven Spielberg said the actor, who played Dr. Alan Grant, "will never be forgotten" by millions of fans worldwide. Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Steven Spielberg pay tribute to 'dream leading man' Neill died on Monday, aged 78.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case: Court filing
E. Jean Carroll is paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case. Trump is also appealing $83 million in defamation compensation granted to Carroll by a separate Manhattan jury after a 2024 trial where Trump briefly testified. Trump’s lawyers are continuing to appeal, including an $83-million defamation judgment.
Hungary’s Parliament Votes to Remove Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
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Yemen’s Fragile Peace in Peril as Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Bombing
Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control. The move broke afour-year truce in the conflict between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned group. A flight from Iran triggered the fighting in Yemen, which began in 2014 when the Houthis seized the capital.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Many social media posts blamed countries including Russia, Iran, Ukraine and Israel for Graham's death. Other posts on social media argued that it would have been impossible for Graham to get home from Ukraine in time to die. "I'd say there is a decent chance that Russia blew up Lindsey Graham"
ICE pauses vehicle stops after deadly shootings in Texas and Maine
ICE agents have been instructed to immediately suspend most vehicle stops during enforcement operations nationwide, sources say. The move follows fatal shootings in Texas and Maine over the last week, multiple law enforcement sources told CBS News. Vehicle stops have been a common tactic in ICE enforcement operations. The agency has not commented on the reports.
Warsh pledges Fed policy 'regime change' to rid inflation 'tax' on American people
Warsh announced the creation of task forces focused on five areas central to monetary policy. Warsh vowed to share the task forces’ “results and thinking periodically between now and the end of the year” It’s unclear how the task force selections were made, but several members have overlapped with Warsh professionally, including during his first stint at the Fed.
China Purges Top Official Over Corruption and Sex Charges
Ma allowed his family members to leverage his official influence to obtain huge benefits, authorities say. Ma illegally accepted huge sums of money and property, they say. He was placed under investigation in April over suspected "serious violation of law and discipline" Ma's seat "would in any case have turned over" at next year's Party Congress.
Jeffries Says He Will Oppose Proposal to Cut Off U.S. Aid to Israel
Michael Duffin, a Democrat, is running against Rep. Matt Beyer. Duffin worked at the U.S. Department of State, where he was fired due to DOGE cuts. He wants to reinstate federal workers lost to Trump's "extreme" cuts, and reform immigration enforcement.
How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
Trump reverses course on 20% fee for Strait of Hormuz cargo. Trump said Tuesday that he "decided to replace the 20%" fee he said the U.S. would charge shippers with trade and investment deals that Gulf States will make. Trump on Monday asserted he would charge fees of 20% on the value of all cargo shipped through the Strait.
Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike
In war-torn Gaza, thousands have found a way to watch the tournament in the past weeks. And they were rooting for one team in particular: Egypt. Last Tuesday, Egypt faced the champion of the last World Cup, Argentina. But, even amid that night’s excitement for that match, tragedy was close at hand.
Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.
This rod gives you the ability to make long casts with light lures in windy conditions. It also has just enough give so the bass can swallow the lure. The Zenon spinning rod allowed me to keep a lure in place on shallow largemouths and mid-range smallmouths alike.
U.S. trade official says 'very few' Nvidia H200 AI chips have been shipped to China
US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China. Sales to China of Nvidia's H200 chips have become a flashpoint in the broader U.S.-China technology rivalry.Reuters reported that a unit of telecoms gear maker ZTE Corp and two other Chinese firms were among the latest entities to purchase advanced AI Nvidia and AMD chips.
In a First, U.S. Forces Used Naval Drones in Combat Operations
U.S. Central Command says it used one-way attack sea drones for the first time in combat Sunday. U.S.: Drones struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility at the Bandar Abbas Naval Base on Iran's coast in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the operation as the first combat use of sea drones by American forces.
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
A passenger on a Ryanair flight was nearly sucked out of a plane due to a "dislodged" window mid-flight on Friday, July 10. Svetlana Grković said her husband, Ljubiša Karović, was "sticking out of the plane," and had to grab his legs to keep him secure. She described her husband as being "seriously injured and in shock"
T. rex sells for $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned
The fossil, known as Gus, was auctioned off by Sotheby's on Tuesday, July 14. The fossil was estimated to go between $20 million and $30 million and was "set to become the most valuable dinosaur offered at auction," according to the auction house's Facebook page. It was auctioning alongside other prized fossils, including an Allosaurus jaw and a fossilized nest.
Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded
At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar. People fled to the back of the bar, near the bathrooms, but witnesses say many became trapped and were unable to escape. One survivor escaped by seconds after she stepped outside for a cigarette, Reuters news agency reported.
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
Bloomberg said the ministers had given the piece the "most defamatory" reading. The judge found that when read as a whole, the piece implied wrongdoing by the ministers. The article also mentioned secrecy and money laundering, the judge said. Bloomberg said the article was accurate and served an important public interest.
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Pictures of the crime scene have been released by police. They include a picture of Murdoch staring straight at the camera. There is also footage of him trying to convince police to reveal the location of the body, which is believed to have been in a field near his home in Bury St Edmunds.
Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero
The man fatally shot by ICE in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, was identified as 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero by the DHS and Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. Two Maine lawmakers have said that the man may not have been the person ICE agents were initially targeting.
'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
Gus, as the T. rex has been affectionately named, was discovered in 2021. The fossil of this infamous predator stands more than 12 feet (4m) tall. Over 60% of its bones recovered is one of "the most complete" specimens ever found. The winning bidder at the sale on Tuesday has not yet been disclosed.
IBM stock craters 23% after issuing second-quarter earnings warning
IBM shares fell 24.8% on Tuesday, the largest single-day decline in the company's history. Krishna said customers adjusted their technology budgets as demand from AI data centers made servers, storage and memory harder to obtain. Krishna: “What played out was worse than our expectations.”
Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes
The letter suggests open-ended operations following July 7 strikes that the letter describes as “defensive” and “limited.” It was dated July 10, the same day President Donald Trump declared on social media that the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was “OVER”
Why Supreme Court Justices Are Asking for More Security
There have been 370 threats against federal judges in fiscal year 2026, which began in October. Supreme Court justices as well as judges throughout the federal judiciary have increasingly been the targets of threats, harassment and "swatting" incidents. The U.S.Marshals Service reported 564 threats in the government fiscal year that ended in September.
Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshire stock
Since 2006, Buffett has donated nearly $48 billion worth of Berkshire shares to the foundation, based on their value at the time of the donations. Buffett plans to give about $4.5 billion in stock to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation this year and about $500 million in shares each to the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Novo Foundation.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Iran Fires on Ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump proposes 20% fee to guard the vital waterway. Iran has attacked ships moving through the strait on a route outside its control. The attacks follow Iran's announcement at the weekend that it was closing the waterway and driving oil prices higher. The U.S.-Iranian deal was supposed to end the attacks on ships.
India Condemns Deadly Iranian Strike on Commercial Ship
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Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
President Trump on Monday proposed that the U.S. impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz for providing safe passage to vessels traveling through the battle-ridden waterway. The proposal contradicted his administration's position that the strait should be free from tolls. Trump backs off plan to charge tolls at Strait ofHormuz: Live updates.
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said Tuesday he "decided to replace" a 20% fee on shipping cargo through the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals from Gulf states. The price of Brent crude oil had shot up to a one-month high over $86 a barrel early Tuesday after Mr. Trump said the U.S. would charge the fee.
Here’s where the U.S. and Iran are targeting each other in their latest attacks.
The official number of dead and wounded U.S. personnel stands at 428, a more than 11 percent increase since the first ceasefire was struck on April 8. The number of deaths during Operation Epic Fury, the military’s name for the campaign in Iran, increased by one, to 14 total.
