Iran Set to Announce New ‘Limited Zone’ in Persian Gulf
Iranian Claims Over Strait of Hormuz On Sunday, Mohsen Rezaei, a senior security official in Iran, stated that the country maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz. He hinted that a new “restricted area” would soon be announced in the Persian Gulf, where ships would need explicit permission from Tehran to pass through. In a […]
Economic changes in the euro zone: June 2026
July 27, 2026 Components of the Broader Monetary Aggregate M3 The annual growth rate for the broad currency aggregate M3 increased to 3.3% in June 2026, up from 3.0% in May, with an average growth rate of 3.0% over the three months leading to June. In terms of M3 components, the growth rate for M1, […]
Ensuring Your Plan Thrives During the Retirement Red Zone
In this episode of the podcast Long View, I had a conversation with Dana Anspach, who recently authored a book on retirement titled Living off Acorns: A guide to the four stages of retirement. We discussed topics related to the post-retirement phase, the risk of financial fraud, and, honestly, how tricky it can be to […]
New York’s ‘frozen zone’ around unstable high-rise leaves many stuck
On Tuesday, residents, workers, and tourists evacuated the area around a buckled building in Midtown and are now uncertain about when they can safely return to what has become a “frozen zone.” Nine buildings were cleared out around 8 a.m. due to critical issues at the 37-story former Pfizer headquarters on East 42nd Street. City […]
Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured at World Cup Fan Zone in California
Shooting at World Cup Viewing Event in San Jose On Sunday afternoon in San Jose, California, a shooting at a World Cup viewing party resulted in one death and left another person critically injured, despite the area’s existing gun restrictions. The incident took place shortly after 2 p.m., as reported. This specific location was a […]
FBI confiscates more than 400 drones from no-fly zone during FIFA World Cup, 4 individuals charged
FBI Engages Drones at World Cup Venue The FBI is ramping up efforts to safeguard World Cup locations, particularly after 19 unauthorized drones were spotted in no-fly zones. Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker cautioned that drone operators could face federal charges, emphasizing the risks of drones potentially being equipped with explosives. This concern ties […]
Newsletter: Waymo pulls back robotaxis due to construction zone hazards
Waymo Announces Recall of Robotaxis Waymo has issued a recall for 3,871 of its robotaxis due to a software glitch that permitted certain vehicles to enter highway construction zones. As a precaution, the company is limiting highway operations until the issue is resolved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the affected vehicles […]
Bitcoin has entered a significant bear market valuation zone. The toughest challenges may lie ahead.
Bitcoin’s Current Market Status Bitcoin has been lingering at levels usually seen only at the end of a bear market, and this trend continues even after the U.S. reported its highest inflation in three years. Checkonchain data reveals that BTC is nearing its 200-week average, part of a broader four-year trend line that long-term investors […]
Fighters Connected to the Islamic State Kill 16 in Congo’s Ebola Zone
ADF Attack in Eastern Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak On Thursday, fighters from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a group linked to the Islamic State, killed 16 civilians in eastern Congo. This area is currently dealing with a serious outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The assault occurred in the Beni territory, located in North […]
Virginia Town Changes Course, Repeals Gun-Free Zone Law
Winchester City Council Repeals Firearms Ban The City Council of Winchester, Virginia, has repealed an ordinance that prohibited firearms in parking lots. This decision led to the dismissal of a lawsuit initiated by groups advocating for Second Amendment rights. The Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) and the Virginia Civil Defense League (VCDL) had challenged the city’s […]