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Bab al-Mandeb Risk Rises After Houthi Gains and Saudi Base Strike
Houthi battlefield gains in Yemen and a claimed strike on Saudi Arabia’s Sharurah base have sharpened scrutiny on the Bab…
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Capitalism Debate Reignites After Stanford Entry Draws Fire
A new philosophical entry on capitalism has sparked a sharp backlash over how market economics, Hayek, Friedman and Marx were…
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Romania CIA Black Site Back in Focus as 9/11 Trial Set for June 2028
Romania’s alleged role in a CIA black site has returned to the spotlight after a U.S. military judge set a…
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9/11 Families Renew Saudi Arabia Claims at 2026 Ground Zero Memorial
A high-profile appeal at the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial renewed focus on long-running claims against Saudi Arabia and on unresolved…
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US Federal Debt at $40 Trillion: Can Growth Really Close the Gap?
The U.S. federal debt has reached $40 trillion, reviving debate over whether faster growth can stabilize public finances. Treasury Secretary…
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Third Circuit Revives Challenge to New Jersey Gun Liability Law
A federal appeals court ruled that the firearms industry trade group can challenge New Jersey’s A1765 law, reopening a high-stakes…
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ICE Faces Two Legal Setbacks as Fourth Circuit Limits Detention and Denver Challenges Polling-Place Enforcement
ICE encountered two major legal challenges on September 10 and 11, 2026: a Denver-led lawsuit over enforcement at polling places…
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PeopleFinders Launches Stud or Dud as Dating Background Check Tool
PeopleFinders has launched Stud or Dud, a platform that compiles public records to help users vet prospective dates. The move…
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Somali Piracy Resurges as Attacks Hit 15 Vessels in 2026
Somali piracy is re-emerging as a material risk for global shipping after at least 15 vessel attacks in 2026. The…
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Appeals Court Blocks USPS Mail-In Voting Rule Before Nov. 3 Elections
A federal appeals court refused to let the Trump administration enforce a USPS mail-in voting rule ahead of the Nov.…