House Unanimously Approves Bill To End 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Sending Measure To Trump

Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, a move that follows its recognition of Somaliland’s independence, which the region first declared in 1991. Israeli media reported the appointment of Michael Lotem, who has previously served as Israel’s ambassador to several different African countries. Somalia’s federal government, which is based in Mogadishu, condemned the move […]

Two Greek Oil Tankers Attacked In Hormuz, Bahrain Pummeled, As Mediators Push 10-Day Ceasefire Summary Fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks: Two Greek-owned tankers were hit, further escalating threats to shipping. War keeps widening: US airstrikes continue as Iran retaliates with regional attacks, including on Bahrain. Casualties rise: Deaths mounting on both sides of the conflict - especially after Iranian attacks on Jordan airbase. Desperate ceasefire efforts: Mediators are proposing a 10-day ceasefire and renewed US-Iran talks. Houthis escalate: Announce a maritime embargo on Saudi shipping, expanding regional tensions. Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027? Yes 26%...

Forget Beef. This Protein Is Way Cheaper Building on Bank of America's latest note, which cited Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Derrell Peel's warning that the US cattle cycle is unlikely to improve anytime soon, beef prices are poised to remain elevated through at least next year. But two competitively priced proteins that consumers can switch to today remain largely overlooked. That overlooked protein is ground pork, with an average of $4.81 a pound in mid-June, compared with $7.95 for ground beef, while pork chops cost roughly one-third as much...