UNESCO has raised alarm after at least four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran suffered damage amid the ongoing US‑Israeli air campaign, underscoring the risk to priceless cultural heritage in the region. The cultural agency confirmed that Iran’s Golestan Palace in Tehran, the 17th‑century Chehel Sotoun Palace, the Masjed‑e Jāme mosque in Isfahan, and structures…
On March 12, 2026, Washington state lawmakers passed a historic income tax bill that will impose a 9.9% tax on individuals earning more than $1 million annually. This is the state’s first-ever income tax, a significant shift in a state that has traditionally not taxed income. The bill passed through the Democrat-controlled Senate on Wednesday…
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. government temporarily allowed the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea to help stabilize the global energy markets. This decision comes amid rising oil prices and tensions from the ongoing Iran conflict, as the U.S. temporarily suspends sanctions on Russian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained on X that…
A recent video featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sent shockwaves through social media, triggering widespread speculation about its authenticity. The footage, surfacing amid the escalating conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel, has sparked heated debates, with many users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) suggesting that the video may be AI-generated or…
In a powerful address on Friday, Pope Leo XIV made a striking statement regarding Christian political leaders involved in wars, suggesting they should reflect on their actions through the sacrament of confession. While refraining from naming specific leaders or conflicts, the Pope posed a moral question to his audience of priests: “Do those Christians who…
Conservative media personality Rob Schmitt recently criticized past U.S. policy toward Iran, arguing that previous administrations lacked the resolve to confront Tehran’s government militarily. In a social media post shared by Newsmax and other conservative outlets, Schmitt said that “terror regimes like Iran should have been destroyed decades ago,” and added that President Donald Trump…
As the Trump administration moves forward with a controversial proposal to alter the rules surrounding federal housing assistance, many American families, especially those in mixed-status households, are facing an uncertain future. The proposed rule, introduced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), seeks to remove families that have at least one ineligible member,…
The FBI has expanded its investigation into the 2020 election by subpoenaing the Arizona Senate for records related to the controversial Republican-led audit of the election results. Despite multiple audits and court rulings debunking claims of widespread voter fraud, federal law enforcement continues to investigate allegations that have been linked to President Donald Trump’s false…
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump’s administration, filed a lawsuit against California on Thursday, challenging the state’s zero-emission vehicle and tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions rules. The lawsuit claims that California’s regulations are illegal and preempted by federal law. The lawsuit, filed by the U.S. Transportation Department in U.S. District Court in California, targets the…
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft, crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, marking the fourth known aircraft loss in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The incident, which involved a second U.S. tanker, occurred during Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. military operation against Iran. The military confirmed that the crash was not the…
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