May 15, 2026

President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post Saturday evening, warning that the U.S. would target the nation’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote in the post. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes through the the Strait of … Read more

May 15, 2026

American Airlines Hub Caught Overcharging Passengers And Breaking Price Rules

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It’s no secret that when travelers go to an airport, they can expect to fork up a good chunk of change from checked bag fees to dining. One airport, Cancun International Airport, even had a crackdown last year on excessive airport taxi fees. Many travelers are also used to paying a bit more for food and retail shopping at an airport. However, an investigation into an American Airlines hub in Florida found that prices are so high that it’s breaking a government-implemented price rule. A local news outlet found that this particular U.S. airport sees excessive prices for products that … Read more

May 15, 2026

Iranians grieving over school missile strike express rage at U.S., Trump

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But Qasemi said he felt a boost from seeing the father of a girl who was still buried under the rubble reassuring others. Despite the proximity of the town of Minab, and the province of Hormozgan, to the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world’s oil flowed through on a daily basis before the war, the region is one of the most impoverished in Iran. A Minab education official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak on the record, described the attack as part of what he saw as the broader injustices carried … Read more

May 14, 2026

Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record-breaking 76-day shutdown

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Washington — The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history came to an end on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security following a breakthrough on Capitol Hill. The House unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of DHS earlier in the day, with the exception of the department’s immigration enforcement agencies, which have been largely unaffected by the shutdown. The chamber passed the legislation through voice vote with little fanfare, a sign that lawmakers were finally ready to put the impasse behind them. The 76-day shutdown left … Read more

May 14, 2026

Trump says he doesn’t need congressional authorization for Iran operations, citing ceasefire

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President Donald Trump told Congress on Friday that he doesn’t need its authorization for military operations in Iran because of the ceasefire, even though the conflict hit the 60-day mark this week. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a two-week ceasefire,” Trump wrote in letters to Congress, one of which went to the House and the other to the Senate. “The ceasefire has since been extended. There has been no exchange of fire between the United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The … Read more

May 14, 2026

NBC News – Breaking Headlines and Video Reports on World, U.S. and Local Angles

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China says it’s willing to expand its cooperation list with the U.S. Just now26m ago China will expand the “list of areas for cooperation, narrowing the list of issues,” and promote the healthy development of its economic and trade relations with the U.S., Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said today at a regular news briefing, according to Xinhua news agency. Source link