automated-news Why two Republicans advancing in the race for governor is a long shot Sage Kakkat 17 Feb 2026 Share The odds of two Republicans advancing are not zero. But in California politics, institutions rarely leave outcomes to chance. Consider how often a coin lands on its edge. Read Full Article →
CNN Data Guru Stunned by Trump’s ‘Horribly Unpopular’ Issue Jonathan Ernst / REUTERS Skyrocketing gas prices and no end in sight to the stand off in the Hormuz Strait have made President Donald Trump’s war on Iran hugely unpopular with voters of all stripes. CNN data analyst Harry Enten outlined Trump’s voter problem, pointing out that even 55
China defies US sanctions on Iranian oil, refuses to comply China will not comply with US sanctions against five firms targeted for purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing’s commerce ministry said on Saturday. China is a key customer for Iranian oil, mainly through independent “teapot” refineries that rely on discounted crude from the Islamic Republic. The United States, seeking to choke
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US Coast Guard Offloads More Than $72 Million Worth Of Cocaine US Coast Guard Offloads More Than $72 Million Worth Of Cocaine Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), More than $72 million worth of cocaine was offloaded by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) after it was seized in multiple operations. A crew member aboard USCGC Escanaba