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The U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East
The arrival of 2,500 Marines and another 2,500 sailors is keeping the number of American troops in the region at roughly 10,000 more than usual.
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5 Takeaways From the ‘No Kings’ Rallies as the Midterms Heat Up
The war in Iran was a galvanizing force, but plenty of protesters focused on President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Senate candidates in several key races joined the crowds.
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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.
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Exploring Cosmic Neighborhoods: What We Learn from Nearby Galaxies
When I was a kid, I used to lie on my back in the backyard, staring up at the night sky, letting my imagination wander among the stars. I didn’t have a telescope back then, just a curious mind ready to explore the cosmos. Fast forward a few decades, and while I’m no professional astronomer,…
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Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law
On March 20, 2026, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 546 into law, establishing Oklahoma’s Act Relating to Data Privacy (the “Oklahoma Privacy Law”). Oklahoma becomes the 21st state to enact a comprehensive consumer privacy law, joining a growing patchwork of state-level data protection frameworks in the absence of an omnibus federal privacy law….By:…
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Marines Arrive in Middle East, as Houthis Enter War
A U.S. official said that earlier an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured around two dozen U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began.
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Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say
Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings.
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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.
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Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast
The Ukrainian president visited the Middle East, where he sought to shift his country from a recipient of military aid to a supplier.
