"Some Progress Made" In Iran Peace Talks, Mediators Claim; Trump Says 'Solid 50/50' On 'Blowing Them To Kingdom Come'

"A Bridge Too Far": Middle East Set For A Massive Escalation By Michael Every of Rabobank Unless things change dramatically, the Middle East seems set for massive escalation. President Trump yesterday warned every missile, rocket, or drone Iran fires at ships in Hormuz will be met with the destruction of an Iranian bridge or power plant. This morning, the IRGC says a tanker is on fire after an explosion in the strait and Kuwait is under drone attack. Moreover, the Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, raising the...

Ferrari's Hybrid Hangover: Collectors Stampede Into Legacy V8s And V12s Exotic-car collectors continue to shun hybrid Ferraris (Read May's sportscar report) in favor of legacy V8 and V12 petrol-powered models, pushing used-car values sharply higher. One possible driver is concern over long-term ownership costs: hybrid and fully electric supercars combine complex electronics, high-voltage battery packs, and sophisticated thermal-management systems, creating the risk of astronomical repair bills as these vehicles age. Goldman Sachs analyst Christian Frenes, the bank's equity analyst covering European automakers including Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Renault, Aston Martin, and Porsche...

Murders In The US Set To Hit 126-Year-Low Following Illegal Immigrant Deportations: DHS Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, Crime rates have fallen to “historic lows” across the United States, with homicides this year on track to register the lowest level in at least 126 years, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the first half of 2026, homicides were down 18 percent compared to the first half of last year, DHS said in a July 31 statement. Carjacking crimes tumbled 47 percent during this period, motor vehicle...