What is happening on Kharg Island?

The US has now conducted more than 50 strikes on Iran's Kharg Island today.

Yet, US officials are refusing to provide much material information on these strikes so far.

This marks the first wave of strikes on Kharg Island since March 13th, when Trump said the US "totally obliterated every military target in Iran's crown jewel."

Kharg Island, which is one-third the size of Manhattan and located in the Persian Gulf, controls ~90% of Iranian crude oil exports.

If no peace deal is reached before 8 PM ET tonight or Trump's deadline is not moved, Kharg Island's oil infrastructure could become a legitimate target.

These strikes would significantly intensify the ongoing energy crisis in Asia.

Keep watching Kharg Island.

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The Artemis II crew explains to a young viewer why it can be hard to see stars in outer space.

Question: "I wonder, do you still see stars in outer space?"

Jeremy Hansen: "Yeah, I was actually just talking to my crewmates about that today. I've definitely seen stars in outer space, and I was saying I haven't as many as I thought I would. Reid?"

Reid Wiseman: "We have so much illumination from the sun on the moon and the earth right now, it is hard at times to see stars, just like when you walk out in the daytime, you see a blue sky but no stars."

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Tried Gemma 4 ran locally on my iPhone today

I thought it'd be useful in case the apocalypse happens and I need to ask it for survival tips

Like how to make a fire

I guess I'll freeze to death instead

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The CIA used a secret new tool, “Ghost Murmur,” to locate a downed U.S. airman in Iran, its first real-world use.

It can detect a human heartbeat from miles away using AI and advanced sensors:

“If your heart is beating, we will find you.”

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Socioeconomic status does not explain away the crime gap.

Blacks, across all income levels, are incarcerated at higher levels than Whites.

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India. Rocket attack hits BSF jawan’s home in Moirang’s Tronglaobi village, killing two young children & critically injuring their mother. Kuki Militant group is be behind the attack.

Outraged locals torch oil tankers, block roads & storm CRPF camp; security fires back, sparking fresh clashes. Internet snapped, high alert declared as valley boils again.

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B-52s are departing RAF Fairford! Local video shows a loaded B-52 taking off.

~7 hour combat flight time to Iran puts them in striking range by 8pm

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The feminist utopia is a police state. Wake up, gentlemen. War is upon you

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Neat!

A preprint including all the major tirzepatide and semaglutide trials just came out and:

- in just over half of the trials, there were simply no observations of pancreatitis

- in the rest, it was balanced (nonsignificantly more pancreatitis for placebo than GLP-1RA!)

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Mamdani announces "racial equity" plan for NYC, with those close to Mamdani saying South Africa is a "model" for the plan

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Mother accused of killing her three children and paralyzing herself by jumping out a window says she will admit to the killings to avoid prison

Lindsay Clancy, 35, is accused of killing her three children in January 2023.

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BREAKING: The Pentagon has prepared options for Trump, including strikes on dual-use military and civilian targets — NBC reports

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Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, Americans are getting more money back this tax season

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Russian Urals oil has risen to its highest level in 13 years amid the escalation of the conflict in Iran, reports Bloomberg.

According to Argus Media, the price of Urals at the port of Primorsk reached $116.05 per barrel, and in Novorossiysk - $114.45. This is almost twice higher than the price of $59 per barrel, which was included in Russia's federal budget for 2026.

Amid the growing tensions around Iran, other types of oil are also rising in price. According to Bloomberg, a barrel of West Texas with delivery in May rose to $116.50, and Brent North Sea to $111.

The agency notes that the growth of oil revenues is easing the financial pressure on the Kremlin amid the ongoing war against Ukraine.

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