How Sept. 11 Paved the Way to Mideast Power for Iran
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 set the path for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.
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How to Use AI to Plan a Trip: Better Prompts for Travel Recommendations
Generic questions get generic answers, experts say, so to avoid mediocre recommendations, you’ll need to write smarter prompts. Follow these tips.
House Votes to Block California’s Air Pollution Rules for Ships
The move continues Republican efforts to undercut the state’s climate rules, but it’s unclear whether the Senate will follow suit.
At Least 21 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the precarious conditions for people living among Gaza’s ruins.
Messi set for Argentina farewell
Lionel Messi is set to make his final Argentina appearance at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Lionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina’s squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old said in … Read more
US-contracted vessel struck in Iranian attack near Strait of Hormuz: report
Says drone, missile assault left crew injured as projectiles hit ship carrying American personnel Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026—REUTERS An Iranian drone and missile barrage struck a vessel contracted by the United States near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, leaving those on board injured, … Read more
How the Fed’s move affects your finances.
[The Federal Reserve is widely expected to increase its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but mortgages and other consumer loans have already trended higher.
Iran says US warships suffered ‘serious damage’ in strikes
Tehran claims attacks forced US forces farther from Iran as Pentagon watchdog reports strategic munitions shortfalls Iran appointed Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari as Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces on August 10, 2026. Photo: Tehran Times/X Iran’s deputy chief of staff of the armed forces, Brigadier General Kiumars Heydari, has claimed that Iranian … Read more
In the Maldives, A.I. Is Helping to Rebuild Beaches Lost to Rising Seas
[An experimental system with roots at M.I.T. can assess coastal erosion patterns and harness them to pile up sand instead of washing it away.