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Iran war rattles the economy, shakes up U.S. Senate races

Republicans Michael Whatley in North Carolina, Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ken Paxton in Texas have all stuck with their support for the unpopular U.S. war with Iran.

Coinbase exec: Tax bill would complete crypto capital 'trifecta'

A top executive at the crypto marketplace Coinbase said the U.S. is within reach of becoming the global capital of cryptocurrency -- but only if Congress delivers on one final piece of unfinished business: tax policy.

Democrats likely to bring back COVID-era proxy voting if they take back the House

Democrats are signaling plans to restore a version of proxy voting if they win control of the House in the November midterm elections.

Husband of Tanzania's president dies while undergoing hospital treatment

The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan died Monday while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country's vice president said.

Chinese theater, promoter fined for altered patriotic song in a comedy show

Authorities fined two companies and said that one of China's best-known comedians had caused a "negative impact" on society, after an audience reported him for changing the lyrics of a patriotic song during a performance.

What thanking drivers when crossing the street says about you, according to psychologists

The driver stops. You lift a hand, or nod, and keep walking. It takes half a second and you probably do it without deciding to. Which is odd, when you think about it, because the driver was legally required to stop. Nobody thanks a red light.

AI data centers are transforming rural land markets

The data center buildout is driving up the price of rural land as some farmers and property owners buy in and others push back against development.

Parents who are really good at handling tantrums do 5 things—their kids become more emotionally intelligent, says psychologist

"These kids become more emotionally intelligent, which helps them weather setbacks, embrace independence and try new things," says Juli Fraga.

Iran warns of ‘more painful’ response to U.S. attacks as economic pressure mounts

Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.

China pulls in Big Tobacco to help with smaller-than-expected finance-industry capital injections

With a bigger capital cushion, financial institutions may also be asked to do more to mobilize resources in capital markets, analysts say.

Coalition Pushes Laws to Protect Australian Flag, War Memorials and Australia Day

The Coalition’s plans to criminalise flag burning and memorial vandalism follow a series of incidents across Australia in the past few years.

Macron Shuts Door on Chinese Investors in New Caledonia’s Nickel Industry

A New Caledonian member of the French National Assembly says the president has ruled out Chinese involvement in the territory's critical minerals sector.