What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?
With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against…
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Executive and Judicial Branches Spar Over Control of Federal Courthouses
The head of the General Services Administration said a proposal to transfer control of courthouse buildings to the judiciary was…
Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say
A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.
Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn’t Running for Office
The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for…
New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked
Oil prices surged on Thursday after ships came under attack in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge…
How Do You Feel About Traveling Right Now? We Want to Know.
With spring and summer travel season beginning amid a war in the Middle East, a partial government shutdown and more,…
On the Hunt for 24 Hours of Drag in N.Y.C.
An enthusiast went on a madcap adventure to find some fun events for all types across the city, from bingo…
Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker
The attack struck a residential area of Goma, killing an employee of the U.N.’s children’s agency and two others amid…
Finding Fault for the Deadly U.S. Strike on a School in Iran
Readers react to the news that a U.S. missile likely killed 175 Iranians. Also: Kennedy pushes nutrition advice on medical…