Raising a Child in the U.S. Costs Over $300,000 Until Age 18, Report Finds
LendingTree estimates that the total cost of raising a child to adulthood in the U.S. exceeds…
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Iran releases video showing seizure of two ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has published video footage that appears to show its forces seizing two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing retaliation against recent…
Over 15 Million Face Extreme Wildfire Risks in Central U.S. Due to Heat and Winds
A combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds has prompted fire weather alerts across parts of the central United States through Friday
DHS Faces Critical Operational Strain in 68-Day Government Shutdown
The prolonged government shutdown has deeply impacted Homeland Security operations, straining resources, staff morale, and disaster preparedness across multiple DHS agencies
U.S. Forces Interdict Iran-Linked Tanker in Indian Ocean Amid Ongoing Maritime Tensions
U.S. military boarded the stateless tanker M/T Majestic X transporting Iranian oil, continuing reciprocal ship seizures between Washington and Tehran
Sen. Tom Cotton introduces bill to let critical infrastructure operators counter…
The proposed legislation would authorize trained personnel at key infrastructure sites to detect and mitigate drone threats under federal oversight
Australian Rescue Teams Save Seven Tourists Trapped on Cliff by Rising Tide
Emergency crews completed a three-hour operation to rescue seven tourists, including three children, stranded on an Australian cliff after the tide swept in during…
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts with Lava Fountains Reaching 1,000 Feet
Kilauea erupted early Thursday, sending lava fountains 1,000 feet high from northern vents, marking its 45th eruption episode since December 2024
Trump to Nominate David Cummins as TSA Administrator
President Trump plans to nominate David Cummins, senior VP at Serco, to lead the TSA amid staffing and funding challenges facing the agency
Prince Harry urges U.S. to escalate support for Ukraine during surprise Kyiv visit
Prince Harry called on the U.S. to honor its security commitments to Ukraine and criticized Russia's war crimes during a visit to Kyiv amid…