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The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).
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Trump administration starts new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s previ...

Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's February ruling by using different laws to establish new tariffs. https://to.pbs.org/4sFNR47

Oil isn’t just fuel: Iran conflict could disrupt markets for everything from plastics to fertilizers Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t know from looking at the final product.

The Iran war could disrupt more than gas prices. Crude oil is also the raw material for thousands of products that we depend on, including plastics, fertilizers, clothing fibers, medicines and electronics. #Inflation

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The government is investigating new claims that DOGE misused Social Security data The fallout from DOGE staffers' efforts to access sensitive Social Security data continues as an agency watchdog disclosed a new investigation into "potential misuse" reported by a whistleblower.

The fallout from DOGE staffers' efforts to access sensitive Social Security data continues as an agency watchdog disclosed a new investigation into "potential misuse" reported by a whistleblower. n.pr/4bkaRi6

FBI joins search for retired Air Force major general who has been missing for nearly 2 weeks Sixty-eight-year-old Major Gen. William Neil McCasland has been missing for nearly two weeks.

FBI joins search for retired Air Force major general who has been missing for nearly 2 weeks

How Ukraine is helping the U.S. defend against Iran's drone attacks Now that the Shahed drone threat has arrived in the Middle East, the U.S. and Arab allies have formally requested Ukraine's help. This week, Ukrainian troops have arrived to begin their training. Nick...

Now that the Shahed drone threat has arrived in the Middle East, the
U.S. and Arab allies have formally requested Ukraine's help. https://to.pbs.org/46Z83Wi

While touring a facility in Cincinnati, President Trump described the ongoing conflict with Iran as "an excursion that will keep us out of a war."

Iranian oil flows through Strait of Hormuz even as Gulf neighbors' exports shut Iran has exported about 13.7 million barrels of crude oil since the war began.

Iranian oil flows through Strait of Hormuz even as Gulf neighbors' exports shut reut.rs/4uob5NJ

Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy Iran has attacked commercial ships across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the energy-rich region as global energy concerns mounted, as American and Israeli airstrikes pound the Islamic Republic.

An attack on Iraq’s Basra port killed at least one person and caused authorities to halt operations at all the country’s oil terminals, officials said Thursday.

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates A Boeing E-6B Mercury, or 'Doomsday Plane,' was seen performing exercises near Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Sunday.

'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates

Trump keeps telling America he’s winning in Iran. He’s less clear in explaining how the war ends The shifting comments from the Republican president and his top aides have added to the precariousness of the 12-day-old conflict that's affecting the Middle East and causing economic tremors around the globe.

Trump keeps telling America he’s winning in Iran. He’s less clear in explaining how the war ends

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU Amid fears the conflict will strengthen Russia, Ursula von der Leyen’s embrace of US-backed regime change already looks like a doomed strategy

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah fires volley of rockets Israeli strikes battered Beirut's southern suburbs late on Wednesday, lighting up the skyline with flashes ​of red and setting buildings on fire, after the Lebanese-armed group Hezbollah launched a vo...

Israeli strikes battered Beirut's southern suburbs, lighting up the skyline with flashes of red and setting buildings on fire, after the Lebanese-armed group Hezbollah launched a volley of rockets into northern Israel reut.rs/4llV1YG

Exclusive: US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to ...

Exclusive: US intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless US and Israeli bombardment reut.rs/4b6IpRX

"Polling shows the issues he’s picked happen to be some of Trump’s biggest political liabilities – including the war with Iran, the Jeffrey Epstein files and immigration enforcement," writes Aaron Blake. | Analysis https://cnn.it/4unX9TV

Thai Cargo Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz; Three Crew Missing A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Three people are missing.

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday shortly after departing from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Three people are missing.

Iran sets three conditions for peace; oil tankers in Iraqi port attacked Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war.

Iran demands recognition of its rights, war reparations and guarantees against future aggression to end the war.

DHS aide reportedly bragged he was untouchable before ouster: 'I do whatever I want' Corey Lewandowski, the powerful aide at the center of a Homeland Security scandal embroiling Kristi Noem, believes he can operate without consequences because President Donald Trump will pardon him, according to a new report."I'm not worried. I do whatever the f--- I want. DJT will pardon me," Lewan...

Corey Lewandowski, the powerful aide at the center of a Homeland Security scandal embroiling Kristi Noem, believes he can operate without consequences because President Donald Trump will pardon him, according to a new report.

Oil Extends Advance as Iran Rhetoric Outweighs Release Plan Brent crude rallied back toward $100 a barrel after two tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, underscoring the broader risks to energy assets across the Middle East and overshadowing a record oil release from the IEA.

Brent crude rallied back toward $100 a barrel after two tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, underscoring the broader risks to energy assets across the Middle East and overshadowing a record oil release from the IEA

Exclusive: US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three ​sources familiar with the matter.

Exclusive: US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources reut.rs/4rnENQ7

Northwestern to offer artificial intelligence major next academic year Northwestern University will add an AI major to its course offerings at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

Northwestern University will add an artificial intelligence major to its course offerings at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, joining other universities nationwide that now offer the specialization.

Trump pick for State Department position drops bid after Curtis opposition sank nomination A nominee chosen by President Donald Trump for a top position within the State Department has withdrawn consideration after Sen. John Curtis said he would oppose his candidacy.

A nominee chosen by President Donald Trump for a top position within the State Department has withdrawn consideration after Sen. John Curtis said he would oppose his candidacy.
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U.S. opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump's tariff pressure The investigation could lead to new tariffs imposed against China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico by this summer.

The Trump administration launched a new trade investigation against 16 trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure.

ShinyHunters claims more high-profile victims in latest Salesforce customers data heist And they abused a Mandiant-developed open source tool in the attacks ShinyHunters told The Register that it has stolen data from about 100 high-profile companies in its latest Salesforce customer data heist, including Salesforce itself.…

FYI: ShinyHunters claims more high-profile victims in latest Salesforce customers data heist

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

How have US presidents tapped strategic petroleum reserves during war? The U.S. plans to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, more than 40% of a wider release ​coordinated with allies, to help dampen prices spiked by supply disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli ‌war on Iran.

How have US presidents tapped strategic petroleum reserves during war? reut.rs/40vL2qe

Ichikawa City Zoo has issued a statement denying that Punch, the viral baby monkey, was being bullied, following an outpouring of concern online.