United States Defense and Military Forces May 21, 2026 Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon Defense Department officials had abruptly canceled the deployments of thousands of troops there just last week. Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon Defense Department officials had abruptly canceled the deployments of thousands of troops there just last week. See more
Cartoons and Cartoonists Jul 18, 2026 Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90 The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.” Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90 The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.” Share
Philanthropy Jul 18, 2026 Warren Buffet Declines to Donate to Gates Foundation Amid Epstein Revelations The decision by the Berkshire Hathaway founder comes in the wake of Epstein revelations that have troubled the Gates Foundation. Warren Buffet Declines to Donate to Gates Foundation Amid Epstein Revelations The decision by the Berkshire Hathaway founder comes in the wake of Epstein revelations that have troubled the Gates Foundation. Share
News and News Media Jul 18, 2026 In Prime Time, Trump Criticizes Networks for Not Carrying His Speech The president also called for ABC and NBC to lose their broadcast licenses, after complaining that the networks were not airing his remarks. In Prime Time, Trump Criticizes Networks for Not Carrying His Speech The president also called for ABC and NBC to lose their broadcast licenses, after complaining that the networks were not airing his remarks. Share
Federal-State Relations (US) Jul 18, 2026 New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits. New Rules Require Election Changes for States to Get Terrorism Grants Federal officials said they would withhold some money unless states pursue paper ballot systems, verify citizenship and conduct costly audits. Share
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Jul 18, 2026 Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Share
Heat and Heat Waves Jul 18, 2026 Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again. Western Europe Had Its Hottest June on Record An unusually early heat wave smashed records across France, Britain and Spain. Temperatures in some areas are starting to soar again. Share
Fuel Emissions (Transportation) Jul 18, 2026 E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. E.P.A. Moves to Loosen Limits on Pollution From Trucks The Trump administration wants to roll back some Biden-era restrictions on smog-causing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. Share
Nuclear Energy Jul 18, 2026 Trump’s Plans for Nuclear Power Lurch Ahead Recent technological advances have brought the president’s goals a bit closer to reality. Trump’s Plans for Nuclear Power Lurch Ahead Recent technological advances have brought the president’s goals a bit closer to reality. Share
Recycling of Waste Materials Jul 18, 2026 Advanced Recycling Hits a Rough Patch In the past weeks, two sites in the United States have halted operations. Advanced Recycling Hits a Rough Patch In the past weeks, two sites in the United States have halted operations. Share
Endangered and Extinct Species Jul 18, 2026 Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals. Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals. Share
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Jul 18, 2026 Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China. For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices. Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China. For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices. Share
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Jul 18, 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers. U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers. Share
