IDF Declares Mostly-Destroyed Lebanese Town of Mansouri ‘Finished’ After Huge Explosion

Soaring Death Toll In Lebanon Toll As Full-Fledged Israel, Hezbollah Fighting Returns Full-fledged war has returned to Lebanon as the government has announced that at least 23 people have been killed by Israeli airstrikes on Saturday alone.  Stretching back into Friday, this brings the total death count to at least 50 killed over the past 24 hours of Israeli bombings, also as Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) late on Saturday said rescue operations were still ongoing for bystanders missing underneath the rubble. Illustrative prior image: Getty Heavy bombing has not ceased in southern...

Trump Tells Iran 'Get Serious' About Negotiations Or 'No Turning Back' As WH Mulls Plans For 'Final Blow' Summary White House, Pentagon reviewing options for 'final blow' as Trump tells Iranians 'get serious' about talks, which they've rejected. Trump said to want 'speedy end to war' (WSJ) while at the same time warning Tehran of 'no turning back' if it doesn't negotiate. Israel says it has killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy. VP Vance may travel to Pakistan this weekend for potential talks with Iran. *  *  * 'Final Blow' President Trump...

DEI Practices Reduce Productivity, Cost $94 Billion Annually: White House Economic Report Authored by Travis Gillmore via The Epoch Times, Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices negatively impacted the U.S. economy, according to the 2026 White House Economic Report released April 13.  Researchers calculated that DEI policies reduced output and lowered the country’s gross domestic product by about $94 billion each year, amounting to approximately $1,160 per year for families with two working adults.  “These estimates imply that DEI promotion has led to inefficient management, raising the cost of doing business,” the report reads. “These...