US expands Iran blockade to target dark fleet ships worldwide

The United States has broadened its naval blockade of Iran, authorizing the search and seizure of vessels tied to Tehran’s dark fleet anywhere in the world, according to a new update from U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. “In addition to enforcing the blockade, all Iranian vessels, vessels with active OFAC sanctions, and vessels suspected of […]

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Pope Leo says world is being ‘ravaged’ by ‘tyrants’ after feud with Trump

Pope Leo XIV warned that the world is being “ravaged by tyrants” after engaging this week in a feud with President Donald Trump over the war in Iran. “The world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, yet it is held together by a multitude of supportive brothers and sisters,” Leo said in a […]

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Average 2026 tax refunds up, but well below Trump’s expectations

Tax refunds for 2026 may be higher, but they are falling well below President Trump's expectations after his "One Big Beautiful Bill" was signed into law last year, ensuring new tax breaks for Americans. The average check going to Americans is up 11 percent, at $3,462, from 2025's $3,116, according to filing season data from...

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