Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 41 in Lebanon, Death Toll Rises to 294

Woke Star Trek Series Canceled After Embarrassing Critical Failure "Get Woke, Go Broke" wins once again.  For many years the political left in Hollywood along with the allied progressive media argued that wokeness was the dominant social trend of our era.  They claimed that any company that refused to adapt to the new far-left "modern audience" would be choking on the dust of companies that wrapped themselves in the rainbow flag.  They asserted that the entertainment industry had to change and reflect this new ideological movement if they wanted to remain...

Several US Warships Reportedly Transit Strait Of Hormuz As Pakistan Talks Led By Vance Start With Indirect Format Summary:  Axios reporting that 'several' US Navy warships crossed the Hormuz Strait on Saturday without coordination with Tehran in a huge, surprising development. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi. Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah supporting Pakistan talks but rejecting 'separate deal' directly with Israel. Trump on talks and potential bigger future attacks on Iran: "You don’t need a backup plan" as Iran's "military...

WTI Steady After Biggest Cushing Crude Build In 3 Years; Imports From Venezuela Highest Since 2019 Oil prices remain lower this morning, following the US proposal for a ceasefire with Iran, but off the lows following Iran's rejection. “From the Iranian perspective, Trump’s actions this week have demonstrated that the US can be pressured when Iran threatens further escalation,” said Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at A/S Global Risk Management. Futures had already pared losses as Tehran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel, and signaled little willingness to compromise. Iran’s...