on July 25, 2026 at 2:14 am The U.S. and Iran Are Stuck in a Cycle of Military Escalation​Jared Malsin

President Trump is threatening to intensify the bombing of Iran while Tehran’s militia allies widen the war.

President Trump is threatening to intensify the bombing of Iran while Tehran’s militia allies widen the war.

on July 25, 2026 at 2:00 am Troy Jackson is poised to take Graham Platner’s place as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. He must distance himself from his former ally’s scandals to win over independents and moderate women.​Ken Thomas

Troy Jackson is poised to take Graham Platner’s place as Senate nominee. He must distance himself from his former ally’s personal scandals.

Troy Jackson is poised to take Graham Platner’s place as Senate nominee. He must distance himself from his former ally’s personal scandals.

on July 24, 2026 at 3:20 pm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is correct that combat jobs require peak fitness. But it’s not all about testosterone.​Sebastian Junger

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is correct that combat requires peak fitness—but it goes way beyond hormones.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is correct that combat requires peak fitness—but it goes way beyond hormones.

on July 24, 2026 at 3:11 pm Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Decision Awaited; Middle East Events Eyed​

A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve will mark the focus of the coming week, where interest rates are expected to be left on hold but investors will watch for signals on when rates could rise given the recent surge in energy prices.

A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve will mark the focus of the coming week, where interest rates are expected to be left on hold but investors will watch for signals on when rates could rise given the recent surge in energy prices.

on July 24, 2026 at 3:10 pm America’s Demand for Power Is Soaring—and So Are the Costs of Building Out the Grid​Jennifer Hiller

Equipment backlogs, permitting delays, tariffs and yearslong waits to connect to the grid are pushing up the expense.

Equipment backlogs, permitting delays, tariffs and yearslong waits to connect to the grid are pushing up the expense.