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As ceasefire talks hang by a thread, rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz reveal a stark reality: escalation could trigger a global economic catastrophe — and the United States may have far less control than it claims. By Joshua ScheerScheerPost The illusion of control is collapsing. The story being told to the public is one of control — measured escalation, strategic pressure and a superpower shaping outcomes in a volatile region. The reality is something else entirely. As the ceasefire deadline approaches, the United States is not dictating terms — it is reacting to them. Iran, through its ability…

Nobody was ready for a scenario in which the Strait of Hormuz is blocked for an indefinite period of time. The Iranians think that they will eventually get what they want by holding commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz hostage and causing as much pain for the global economy as possible. The Trump administration believes that if Iran’s oil revenue is cut off the regime in Tehran will eventually be forced to give in to their demands. Both sides are engaged in an extremely high stakes game of chicken, and both sides are making tragic miscalculations. There is no…

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Public comments on two new NRC rules are due soon — May 4 and May 18, 2026. This is a quick guide on what these rules do and how to submit comments that carry legal weight, even if you have never done it before. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is undergoing a radical restructuring that is happening so fast it’s hard for the public to keep up — but public participation has never been more important. Two rules published in April 2026 would permanently remove the public from the safety review process for new commercial nuclear reactors. On April 2…

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a measure allowing Democrats to draw a new congressional map, a victory the party says could help it gain up to five House seats as it seeks to reclaim control of Congress.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The initiative passed with a narrow majority of 51.6 percent in favor, with 48.4 percent opposed. It will allow the state government, controlled by Democrats, to bypass the state’s independent redistricting committee and redraw its congressional districts before the upcoming midterm elections in November. The new map is expected to leave just one…

This week, guest host Billy Binion is joined by Jennifer Doleac, an economist whose research focuses on crime and public safety. She is executive vice president of criminal justice at Arnold Ventures and author of the recent book The Science of Second Chances. In their conversation, Doleac delves into some of her more counterintuitive findings—many of which surprised even her. Perhaps most notably, she explains why long prison sentences do far less to deter crime than many assume. She instead makes the case that solving more cases should be a top priority, and explores why clearance rates are shockingly low.…

Introduction: Sleep and Physical Activity Found to Have Protective Effects A new large-scale scientific review has identified prolonged sitting, insufficient sleep and physical inactivity as significant, modifiable risk factors for dementia in adults. The analysis, which synthesized data from millions of individuals, found that adults who sit for more than eight hours daily face a substantially higher risk of developing the condition, while regular exercise and optimal sleep duration were associated with protective effects. The findings, published in the open-access journal PLOS One, add to a growing body of research suggesting everyday lifestyle choices play a crucial role in long-term brain health.…

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You can read it here; here’s the opening paragraph plus another paragraph, though the indictment offers considerably more details as well (note that, as always, an indictment is just the government’s allegations): The Southern Poverty Law Center’s (“SPLC”) stated mission included the dismantling of white supremacy and confronting hate across the country. However, unbeknownst to donors, some of their donated money was being used to fund the leaders and organizers of racist groups, including the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nation, and the National Alliance. The SPLC’s paid informants (“field sources”) engaged in the active promotion of racist groups at…