The US military has launched a series of air strikes against Iran in response to Tehran targeting US bases in Jordan. The attacks were launched as Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after a one-day pause in fighting. Iran has expanded its military attacks in the region, raising fears of an all-out war.
In Grace Paley’s short story A Conversation with My Father makes a request to the Paley-like narrator. “I would like you to write a simple story once again,” her father says, “the way Maupassant wrote, or Chekhov wrote… just recognizable people and then write what happened to them next.” His effort, and his failure to
while only 12% of children in the United States Attend overnight summer camp programs is still a popular topic among young readers. Whether they attend summer camps or not, kids love to imagine being away from home without their parents and all the obstacles they can face with that newfound freedom. Middle grade books about
July 21, 2026 10:49 am, EDT The International Energy Agency said it was “closely monitoring the situation in oil markets” as escalating hostilities in the Middle East raise concerns over security of supply. The agency, which oversees the release of emergency reserves by consuming countries, said markets “are benefiting from several cushioning factors” including significant
random house children’s books The instant New York Times bestseller Forbidden Mountain is the first in a brand new Guardians series from Fablehaven bestselling author Brandon Mull. Get ready to explore an expansive new fantasy set in a world where children bond with spiritual guides called Guardians – some promising greatness and glory, while others,
July 14, 2026 8:20 am, EDT | Update: July 14, 2026 10:04 am, EDT Golden Violet tanker arrives at PT Pertamina facility at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Dimas Ardian/Bloomberg) key takeaways: Oil prices rose on July 14 as fighting intensified in the Middle East. Uncertainty over the future stability of supplies has deepened
We’re past the halfway mark of the year, and it’s already been a great one for middle-grade books. With dozens of great new stories each month, it’s hard to narrow it down to the best stories of the year so far – but there are some truly extraordinary stories that readers of all ages shouldn’t
In: character, podcast, self-improvement Brett and Kate McKay • 7 July 2026 Many of us grow up believing that midlife is the time when things start going downhill. Your body is breaking down, your best work is behind you, and you may be in a full-on existential crisis. But much of what we think about
Crime stories rarely come with a punchline, but police in Maryland say a recent case practically wrote itself. According to a report by Khau 11A 29-year-old Maryland man allegedly broke into a Verizon Wireless store, only to discover that while he was inside stealing items, someone else had stolen the truck he conveniently left outside,
It doesn’t seem that long ago, Stark Futures were essentially banned from competing in many off-road championships. Then, when restrictions are lifted, electric motorcycle manufacturers will compete and either dominate or, at least, perform exceptionally well. And the same thing has happened once again, but this time in the world of freestyle Motocross. Patrick Evans