Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down. Read full story Author:
IBM hails new ‘block of flats’ design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world’s first known chip tech below 1 nanometre – but it will be some time before it’s ready for production. Read full story Author:
Price cuts on family summer days out come into force
The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids’ meals as schools begin to break-up. Read full story Author:
Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter
The rare school shooting that left three students killed and 20 others injured has shocked the country. Read full story Author:
Preston Davey review ‘should include second murdered baby’
Damion Russell was examined in the same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston’s injuries. Read full story Author:
Photos: Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: The New York Times
7.5-Magnitude Quake Is Largest to Hit Venezuela in More Than a Century
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that it could be far deadlier than a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the country in 1900. Go to Source Author: Amy Graff https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran
In a late-night vote aimed at mollifying the president, Senate Republicans rejected a resolution directing him to end the war against Iran, a day after a bipartisan rebuke. Go to …
Representative Tom Kean, Missing for Months, Is Back Home in New Jersey
The congressman, who has been absent from Washington since March, answered the door of his home on Wednesday evening. He was wearing a suit and tie. Go to Source Author: …
Trump Clashes With Senate Republicans Over Iran in Heated Closed-Door Meeting
The president had a lengthy and angry exchange with Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and lit into other Republicans who voted to check his war powers. Go to Source Author: …
Trump Cancels Plans to Sign a Bipartisan Housing Bill
Also, Western Europe is sweltering. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. Go to Source Author: Matthew Cullen https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Why New York’s Democratic Establishment Fell to Team Mamdani
Democratic leaders found that their traditional tools, from rallies to phone banks to big-name campaign events, were no match for the left’s ground game and messaging. Go to Source Author: …
Democratic Leaders Want the Party to Moderate. Its Base Has Other Ideas.
The primary victories of leftist Democratic congressional candidates in New York came as some leaders were urging the party to move to the center to broaden its appeal. Go to …
In New York Election Results, More Evidence of Eroding Support for Israel
If the shift in public opinion continues, it could reshape one of the United States’ closest alliances. Go to Source Author: Anton Troianovski and Jennifer Medina https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
New Clues Point to Taylor Swift Wedding Event at M.S.G.
The New York Times has confirmed that Taylor Swift has rented the sports arena for the July 4 weekend, suggesting plans for a days-long celebration. Go to Source Author: Katherine …
Boyle Heights warehouse fire is nearly out, but health and economic uncertainty still reign
As the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire winds down, residents and businesses are just beginning to assess the health and economic implications. Read full story Author: Salvador Hernandez, Ruben Vives, …
Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says
The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the findings a “libelous sham.” Go to Source Author: Gerry Shih
Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend key Army general’s career
Gen. Christopher Donahue, seen as a top warfighter, is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior military leaders by the Trump administration. Go to Source Author: Dan Lamothe
Trump Stokes Chaos in Congress as He Huddles With the G.O.P.
Hours before visiting the Capitol, the president scrapped plans to sign a major housing bill, condemning “bad Republicans” for resisting his demands to ram through new voting restrictions. Go to …
France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000
France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded. Go to …