Saudi officials appear to be weighing not only the direct risks in the Gulf but also the possibility that Iran could respond through allied forces elsewhere in the region. Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with Iran, Saudi officials told Reuters. … Read more
Here’s what you’ll learn from reading this story: Archaeologists in Romania have discovered part of an ancient megastructure dating back to about 6,200 years ago. The oak-floored building is located at the entrance to a settlement consisting of about 45 houses. The structure is only the sixth of its kind ever found and experts are … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge must end an “intrusive” contempt investigation into the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order for flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled Tuesday. According to the majority opinion of a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals … Read more
00:00 Speaker A JP Morgan CEO Jamie Diamond said the US economy faces a series of increasingly complex risks amid the spreading impact of the conflict in the Middle East. Diamond’s comments came as the bank reported its second-best quarterly results ever. City and Wells Fargo followed suit as both banks reported first-quarter profits. However, … Read more
A new drone technology is being developed. It goes beyond the status quo to the point of creating a new paradigm. The innovation happening in China with ornithopter drones is testament to this change. This phenomenon is worth noting. I’ve been fascinated by drones since 2013, when the Chinese technology company, DJI, first showed me … Read more
Here’s what you’ll learn from reading this story: Near-death experiences, or NDEs, are unusual psychological phenomena triggered by encounters with death, such as feelings of extreme joy or out-of-body experiences. A pair of new studies explore the long-term impact these events can have, especially on the way people dream. Studies show that people who experience … Read more
NEED TO KNOW After meeting in a bible study group, Donielle Showvay and Chad Schipper settled into a life that feels “too good to be true” Nearly two decades after their marriage, Schipper was arrested for a horrific crime that turned their family of eight upside down. Now their story is being examined in a … Read more
It seems like an open and shut case. Last year in Chicago, a 300 lb rusty light pole broke – and then crashed into Kyra Puetz’s car, parked below. The collision dented, scratched and damaged the windows (1). However, despite the rust causing the crack and footage from a neighbor’s doorbell camera capturing the entire … Read more
Big shock, it’s Monday again. I’m trying my best to get rid of it, but the time machine is bugging me. I still can’t seem to get it to move backwards – it just moves forward at normal speed. But – don’t worry – I have a new plan that involves lightning and the local … Read more
Berkshire Hathaway recently added positions in the New York Times, Chevron, Chubb and Domino’s Pizza, signaling continued traction in media, energy, insurance and consumer stocks. These additions show that Berkshire still sees value in durable cash-generating businesses with lasting competitive advantages. Some of Berkshire’s recent purchases continue to look attractive today despite strong performance in … Read more