Trump's Iran war is estimated to cost in the billions already, with no end in sight • Kansas Reflector Members of Congress have not formally authorized a war in Iran, though they may soon be expected to approve emergency funding for the endeavor without any projection from the Trump administration as t...

Trump’s Iran war is estimated to cost in the billions already, with no end in sight | via @jennifershutt.bsky.social #ksleg

Two oil tankers ablaze after 'strike' as Iran targets key ships

It has been reported that the Islamic Republic claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred just days after US President Donald Trump threatened severe repercussions for disrupting the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

Put a criminal clown 🤡 in charge, get a chaotic criminal circus 🎪

President Trump said that he has been briefed on possible Iran "sleeper cells" in the U.S. and claimed they entered via former President Joe Biden's "open border" policies.

Footage released on March 11 showed silos on fire in Oman's Salalah port, as British maritime security firm Ambrey said oil storage facilities were struck.

Is this making America great again?it’s 436 days of promises, lies, corruption & cover up

Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war as tankers burn in Iraqi waters The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with President Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ​ready for oil at $200 a ba...

The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel after striking tankers in Iraqi waters and other ships near the vital Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/4bioYUX

Australian Teens Are Sneaking Onto Social Media Despite Ban Three months after Australia’s social media restrictions for people under age 16 came into force, teenagers are circumventing the blocks with virtual private networks and by tricking age verification services, according to the country’s digital regulator.

Three months after Australia’s social media restrictions for people under age 16 came into force, teenagers are circumventing the blocks

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism The Food and Drug Administration is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism.

FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

Japan marks 15th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to ensure that the invaluable lessons from the disaster are handed down to future generations.

Japan marks 15th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami

Japan ready to join coordinated intervention in oil markets Concerns have intensified as crude oil tankers bound for Japan ceased navigating the Strait of Hormuz 10 days ago because the war made the passage too dangerous.

Japan ready to join coordinated intervention in oil markets

China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit? Tokyo must confront an array of hurdles to such a move, with personnel issues and potential redundancies standing in the way.

China is eyeing an all-nuclear submarine fleet. Will Japan follow suit?

#Watch | Fire crews were working to contain a blaze Wednesday at the fuel storage tanks at Oman's Port of Salalah, amid days of Iranian attacks, according to the Oman News Agency

“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

The breast cancer center appealed thousands of Blue Cross reimbursements for being too low.

At trial, the insurer revealed that it had never considered any of the appeals — and that they were pointless:

“An appeal is not available to review an underpayment.”

(Published April 2025)

Who bombed the Iranian girls' school, killing more than 170? What we know The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School quickly became a focal point of concern over civilian casualties.

The attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School quickly became a focal point of concern over civilian casualties.

Minnesota immigration crackdown continues to spark fear among people in U.S. legally Minnesota continues to deal with the fallout from the monthslong federal immigration crackdown. Even though the number of agents in the state has dwindled, many immigrants in Minnesota say they remain...

Minnesota continues to deal with the fallout from the federal immigration crackdown. Even though the number of agents in the state has dwindled, many immigrants say they remain fearful. https://to.pbs.org/47DdkTu

City of Charleston approves 1918 industrial building’s reuse for residences A 1918 industrial building in downtown Charleston will be adaptively reused and turned into residences after preservation advocates pushed to preserve it.

Local advocates pushing for adaptive reuse of 1918 industrial building #chsnews

White House takes first step toward permanent fix for illegal tariffs President Donald Trump is moving to replace the global tariffs that the Supreme Court recently struck down, targeting more than a dozen major trading partners.

The Trump administration took a major step toward replacing the global tariffs that the Supreme Court invalidated, announcing new investigations of unfair trading practices that will almost certainly result in permanent new taxes on U.S. imports.

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy and ethics of the decisions rests with humans.

AI helps the U.S. military identify targets in Iran, but a former Navy intelligence officer warns that automation bias and organizational factors matter more than the technology itself in using it effectively and avoiding civilian casualties.

DOJ prosecutor who told judge 'this job sucks' under Trump now running for Congress as Dem A federal prosecutor whose confession to a federal judge in Minnesota sparked a viral moment, is now running for Congress as a Democrat.According to The Washington Post, "In her now-famous outburst, Julie T. Le told U.S. District Judge Jerry W. Blackwell that she felt powerless to compel U.S. immigr...

A federal prosecutor whose confession to a federal judge in Minnesota sparked a viral moment, is now running for Congress as a Democrat.

Katie Perry vs Katy Perry: Australian designer wins trademark over popstar | CNN The legal saga lasted nearly two decades, winding through several courts, until the Australian High Court found that the designer’s use of her own name for her clothing brand did not violate trademark...

Sydney-based fashion designer Katie Perry had always dreamed of starting her own clothing brand. She never imagined a global pop star would be her biggest obstacle.

Pentagon opens door to exempt Anthropic use beyond 6-month ramp-down, memo says The Pentagon has told its senior leaders that use of Anthropic's AI tools may continue beyond a previously announced six-month phase-out period ​if deemed critical to national security, according to an internal memo ‌seen by Reuters.

Pentagon opens door to exempt Anthropic use beyond 6-month ramp-down, memo says reut.rs/46PThkE

City of Mableton bans ICE facilities in unanimously passed moratorium The city of Mableton on Wednesday passed a two-year moratorium on ICE facilities.

City of Mableton bans ICE facilities in unanimously passed moratorium

Trump Says the Iran War Is Nearly Won but Israel Has Other Ideas Israel is sticking with its goal of creating the conditions for regime change in Tehran.

Trump’s suggestions that the war with Iran might soon be over are bringing a new problem to the fore: Israel and the U.S. have rather different ideas.

‘We’re paying more for giving rides’: Rising gas prices put strain on Uber drivers Uber drivers say they are spending more to fill up their vehicles with higher gas prices.

‘We’re paying more for giving rides’: Rising gas prices put strain on Uber drivers

Oil Surges Above $100 as Oman Evacuates Key Export Terminal

Oil surged back above $100 as disruptions hit a key port in Oman. Follow the latest news and analysis.

the $$$$$ they are wasting on someone else’s war & issues could be use to pay for healthcare; Medicare; education; housing; veterans; seniors; hospitals, schools, childcare; breakfast for all schools children; pay down the USA debt, but no. The regime’s leader was duped & he is too ignorant to see.

Voters Fear Iran War Hurts US Safety: Polls

Polls show most Americans oppose the Iran war, fear rising gas prices, and doubt the conflict is making the U.S. safer.

Making America great again?