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The MoU with Iran has broken down, war has returned to the Middle East, and so Aimen walks us through the events since the war re-ignited on 7th July. More than anything, the fighting now focuses on the Strait of Hormuz. In Iran's eyes, it has won control of the Strait as a spoil of war. In the rest of the world's eyes, freedom of navigation through the Strait remains a cast-iron principle of international law. Aimen and Thomas discuss: Why the US–Iran MoU collapsed over control of the Strait of Hormuz Iran's attacks on Gulf shipping and the return of the US naval blockade US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Iran's coastal military infrastructure GCC retaliation: Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE and Jordan confront Iran Trump assassination threats and divisions inside the US administration Saudi Arabia's internal debate over Iran and renewed war with the Houthis Houthi threats to close Bab al-Mandab and attack Saudi infrastructure Oman, NATO and Israel's roles in the widening Iran war Join the Conflicted Community here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conflictedpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conflicted is a Message Heard production. Executive Producers: Jake Warren & Max Warren. Produced and edited by Thomas Small. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

De Verenigde Staten hebben alweer luchtaanvallen uitgevoerd op Iran, voor de negende nacht op rij. Volgens president Donald Trump is de aanval een vergelding voor de omgekomen Amerikaanse militairen, in Jordanië en Irak dit weekend. In de Straat van Hormuz, vlak voor de kust van Oman, staat volgens de Britse scheepvaartmonitor UKMTO een schip in brand. Tara Kenkhuis duidt wat dit betekent voor de diplomatieke onderhandelingen. Opnieuw slecht nieuws voor de Nederlandse scheepsbouwer Damen. Het bedrijf dreigt namelijk alweer een grote order kwijt te raken. Theo Francken, de Belgische minister van Defensie, gaat op zoek naar alternatieve partners voor het leveren van 2 fregatten die het land bij Damen besteld had. Voor België is het leveren van de fregatten van groot belang, maar voor Damen én Nederland is dit een grote klap. Er is een einde gekomen aan het langste WK voetbal ooit. Na 104 wedstrijden én een ruime maand aan voetbal, kwam Spanje als wereldkampioen uit de bus. En ondanks dat Nederland al bijna drie weken thuiszit, heeft ons land op de valreep nog een prijs gepakt. BNR's sportverslaggever Jaap de Groot sluit het WK in stijl af. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are the top headlines on Monday 20th of July from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT. - Iran-US strikes enter ninth day as attacks hit US base in Syria, aircraft in Jordan - Rubio says Iran using Hormuz as leverage, calls on other countries to ‘step up' - UK military reports ship ablaze off Oman as Iran claims destruction of two tankers - Saudi crown prince, Aoun discuss Lebanon's stability, regional peace efforts - Trump says new Air Force One to be ‘maxed out' after security concerns Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

De Verenigde Staten hebben alweer luchtaanvallen uitgevoerd op Iran, voor de negende nacht op rij. Volgens president Donald Trump is de aanval een vergelding voor de omgekomen Amerikaanse militairen, in Jordanië en Irak dit weekend. In de Straat van Hormuz, vlak voor de kust van Oman, staat volgens de Britse scheepvaartmonitor UKMTO een schip in brand. Tara Kenkhuis duidt wat dit betekent voor de diplomatieke onderhandelingen. Opnieuw slecht nieuws voor de Nederlandse scheepsbouwer Damen. Het bedrijf dreigt namelijk alweer een grote order kwijt te raken. Theo Francken, de Belgische minister van Defensie, gaat op zoek naar alternatieve partners voor het leveren van 2 fregatten die het land bij Damen besteld had. Voor België is het leveren van de fregatten van groot belang, maar voor Damen én Nederland is dit een grote klap. Er is een einde gekomen aan het langste WK voetbal ooit. Na 104 wedstrijden én een ruime maand aan voetbal, kwam Spanje als wereldkampioen uit de bus. En ondanks dat Nederland al bijna drie weken thuiszit, heeft ons land op de valreep nog een prijs gepakt. BNR's sportverslaggever Jaap de Groot sluit het WK in stijl af. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bidding in Oman. Exception for auditors. Logistics link with Tanzania. Lending power to Libya. Morning Drive is your daily download of the essential headlines shaping Egypt. From business policy and finance to the latest in tech, all in under 10 minutes. Hosted by ‘Synthetic Salma’ — an AI-powered version of our own Executive Editor Salma El-Saeed. You can read the full newsletter on the website. Morning Drive is brought to you by: Madinet Masr GRANITE Financial Holding Bonyan for Real Estate Investments And check out our other show Making It, where we speak to CEOs and entrepreneurs about building a great business in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump announced on Thursday night the release of previously classified U.S. intelligence community assessments show the mass compromise of U.S. voter data by the Chinese Communist Party. The White House released those documents covering five major areas of concern. One area of concern that President Trump raised there was the acquisition by the Chinese regime of 220 million U.S. voter files, which includes the names, the addresses, the phone numbers, party preferences, and other registration-relevant data. President Trump describing that as the largest election data compromise in history.Officials in several U.S. cities are urging people to stay indoors as smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada continues to blanket the U.S. from the upper midwest to the northeast. Detroit, Minneapolis and Chicago on Thursday ranking among the world's most polluted major cities because of the smoke. Forecasters say the thickest smoke is expected through Saturday, with gradual improvement possible by the end of the weekend if the wind shifts and rain arrives.U.S. forces have carried out a sixth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iranian military sites, including air defense systems, logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities. CENTCOM says the strikes are aimed at further degrading Iran's military capabilities and responding to recent attacks on commercial shipping. U.S. Marines also boarded a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Oman as part of the ongoing naval blockade against Iran.

Ammattijärjestäjä Kaisu Pöyry vinkkasi Puolen Suomen Radiossa Minni Salmisen haastattelussa, mistä tilasta kannattaa aloittaa oman kodin järjestäminen.Haastattelun edetessä kävi selväksi myös, mitä ovat ne kodin tilat, jotka lähes kaikilla kaipaavat järjestelemistä ja miksi tavaroista luopuminen on monelle niin tuskallista ja mitä asian eteen voisi tehdä.Ammattijärjestäjä antoi myös oivallisia vaihtoehtoja mökkituliaisiksi.Kuuntele koko haastattelu podcastista.Puolen Suomen Radio kuuluu Radio Voiman, Radio Keskisuomalaisen, Savon Aaltojen ja Karjalainen Sykkeen taajuuksilla.

President Trump has ordered intensifying strikes against key infrastructure in Iran. The straight is closed again but ships are making it through the southern route near Oman. Next week energy, roads, bridges and water are the targets. Will president Trump actually go through with the annihilation of Iran? Hit Subscribe and never miss a show!

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Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

Hansen, who spent more than a decade reporting from Turkey for The New York Times Magazine, is the author of a widely acclaimed new book on the country under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. She explains how his core supporters are feeling betrayed by the Turkish leader and how his reign might yet end.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Face aux perturbations du détroit d'Ormuz provoquées par les tensions entre l'Iran et les États-Unis, les Émirats arabes unis veulent réduire leur dépendance à cette route maritime stratégique. Pour y parvenir, Dubaï envisage la construction d'un nouveau grand port sur la côte est du pays. Un projet qui dépasse largement le simple chantier portuaire et illustre le profond bouleversement des routes du commerce mondial. Pour comprendre le projet, il faut d'abord regarder la carte de la région. Les Émirats arabes unis disposent de deux façades maritimes. La première, à l'ouest, donne sur le golfe Persique. C'est là que se trouve le port de Jebel Ali, à Dubaï, le plus grand port à conteneurs du Moyen-Orient et l'un des plus importants au monde. La seconde façade maritime se situe à l'est du pays. Entre les deux se trouve le détroit d'Ormuz, passage maritime stratégique reliant le golfe Persique au golfe d'Oman puis à l'océan Indien. C'est précisément là que réside toute la difficulté. Tous les navires quittant le port de Jebel Ali sont contraints d'emprunter le détroit d'Ormuz pour rejoindre leurs destinations. Lorsque cette voie est perturbée, c'est toute la logistique des Émirats qui est fragilisée. Depuis le début de la guerre entre Téhéran et Washington, le trafic maritime y est fortement perturbé. Lorsque l'Iran a bloqué le détroit ces dernières semaines, l'activité du port de Jebel Ali a chuté de 90 à 95%, mettant quasiment à l'arrêt l'un des principaux moteurs économiques de Dubaï. À lire aussiPourquoi le monde produit désormais trop de pétrole Un nouveau port pour contourner le détroit d'Ormuz Pour éviter qu'une telle situation ne se reproduise, DP World, le géant portuaire détenu par le gouvernement de Dubaï et troisième exploitant portuaire mondial, souhaite développer un nouveau port sur la côte orientale des Émirats. Le site serait implanté à Fujaïrah, directement ouvert sur le golfe d'Oman. Les navires pourraient ainsi rejoindre les Émirats sans avoir à franchir le détroit d'Ormuz. L'objectif est clair: créer une seconde porte d'entrée vers le pays, indépendante des tensions géopolitiques qui secouent régulièrement le golfe Persique. Le projet représente un investissement considérable alors que Jebel Ali se trouve à seulement quelques centaines de kilomètres. Pourtant, cette stratégie répond à une nouvelle logique économique : aujourd'hui, les entreprises cherchent moins à réduire leurs coûts qu'à limiter leurs risques. Les grands groupes acceptent désormais d'investir davantage pour disposer d'itinéraires alternatifs, d'infrastructures de secours et de solutions leur permettant de poursuivre leurs activités en cas de crise. Cette stratégie a un coût, mais l'arrêt des échanges coûte bien plus cher. Selon Moody's, le bénéfice annuel de DP World pourrait passer de 6,6 milliards de dollars à environ 5,9 milliards sous l'effet des perturbations régionales observées ces derniers mois. À lire aussiPourquoi l'Iran veut taxer les câbles sous-marins du détroit d'Ormuz Le renouveau des routes commerciales mondiales Au-delà du cas des Émirats arabes unis, ce projet illustre une évolution beaucoup plus profonde du commerce international. Pendant plusieurs décennies, la mondialisation a poussé les entreprises à privilégier les itinéraires les plus rapides et les moins coûteux. Désormais, la priorité est différente. Il faut sécuriser les chaînes d'approvisionnement. Les entreprises cherchent à « dé-risquer » leurs activités en réduisant leur dépendance aux points de passage les plus vulnérables. Le détroit d'Ormuz en est l'exemple parfait. On pensait que la mondialisation avait fait disparaître les contraintes géographiques. Pourtant, quelques dizaines de kilomètres de mer suffisent encore aujourd'hui à ralentir, voire à bloquer, une partie du commerce mondial. Cette évolution montre que la puissance économique ne repose plus uniquement sur les armes ou la diplomatie. Elle dépend également de la capacité des États à sécuriser leurs routes commerciales, leurs infrastructures logistiques et leurs chaînes d'approvisionnement. Le futur port des Émirats arabes unis n'est donc pas seulement un nouveau terminal maritime. Il symbolise une nouvelle façon de penser le commerce mondial, où la résilience est devenue presque aussi importante que la performance économique.

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:58]Telegram Founder Durov: EU's "Child Safety" Surveillance Law Is Classic Banana Republic TacticsArrested in France for running a free speech platform, Durov warns the EU's chat control law allows warrantless snooping on millions of conversations; every tyrannical act is sold as protecting children.────────────────────────────────────────[00:07:18]LAPD Let Its Flock Contract Expire — Flock Secretly Shared Local Camera Data With Federal AgenciesFlock ran an unauthorized data-sharing pilot without local consent; Mountain View, Santa Cruz, and Hillsborough have also walked away.────────────────────────────────────────[00:15:22]Cato and Reason Said Big Tech Censorship Was Fine Because "Private Companies Can Do Whatever They Want"When government uses tech companies as its enforcement arm, it's fascism — the literal merger of corporate and government power.────────────────────────────────────────[00:23:03]Ron Paul: Trump Purchased Partial Ownership of ~30 Companies Using $27 Billion in Taxpayer MoneyGovernment picking winners distorts capital markets and enriches the Trump family; Knight calls it communist fascism.────────────────────────────────────────[00:26:42]Trump's 1990 Playboy Interview: He Praised the Tiananmen Square Massacre as "Showing the Power of Strength"China "almost blew it" but recovered by killing everybody — a good thing, he said; the authoritarian heart of the man building America's surveillance state.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:33]Dr. James Miller: Hospitals Were "Killing Fields" — Unvaccinated Patients Treated as Dirty Plague RatsCorporate systems denied standard care to the unvaccinated; the 20% CMS bonus for COVID patients created a financial incentive to classify, harm, and kill.────────────────────────────────────────[01:09:14]Democrat Ed Markey's AI Agenda Would Force Universal Online Age Verification and Digital IDMarkey frames it as fighting big tech while partnering with it; both parties using AI as their tool of tyranny, fighting over who gets credit.────────────────────────────────────────[01:11:43]Thomas Massey: "We Won All the Damn Elections — What Are We Doing? Bankrupting the Country and Starting Wars"Trump's election fraud obsession is about his ego; Republicans will face a shellacking in November if they don't wake up.────────────────────────────────────────[01:16:06]Trump Threatens a 20% Toll on Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz — Iran Mocks It ImmediatelyPiracy — exactly what the Barbary pirates did; Iran and Oman, which border the Strait, are prohibited from charging tolls while the US plans to charge them.────────────────────────────────────────[01:22:10]Netanyahu Confirms Plans to Formally Merge US and Israeli Militaries — De Facto to De JureConverting US subordination to Israeli command into legal cover; ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu preceded the US State Department moving to abolish the ICC. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Iranian state media is reporting new US attacks, as the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz continues. Donald Trump says the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will be reinstated later, and the US will start charging a levy for shipping. Also in the programme: President Macron of France says Europe has had a 'strategic awakening' as French military power is paraded on Bastille Day; and 'Gus' the T-Rex fossil goes up for auction.(Photo: A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 14, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Stringer)

────────────────────────────────────────[00:02:58]Telegram Founder Durov: EU's "Child Safety" Surveillance Law Is Classic Banana Republic TacticsArrested in France for running a free speech platform, Durov warns the EU's chat control law allows warrantless snooping on millions of conversations; every tyrannical act is sold as protecting children.────────────────────────────────────────[00:07:18]LAPD Let Its Flock Contract Expire — Flock Secretly Shared Local Camera Data With Federal AgenciesFlock ran an unauthorized data-sharing pilot without local consent; Mountain View, Santa Cruz, and Hillsborough have also walked away.────────────────────────────────────────[00:15:22]Cato and Reason Said Big Tech Censorship Was Fine Because "Private Companies Can Do Whatever They Want"When government uses tech companies as its enforcement arm, it's fascism — the literal merger of corporate and government power.────────────────────────────────────────[00:23:03]Ron Paul: Trump Purchased Partial Ownership of ~30 Companies Using $27 Billion in Taxpayer MoneyGovernment picking winners distorts capital markets and enriches the Trump family; Knight calls it communist fascism.────────────────────────────────────────[00:26:42]Trump's 1990 Playboy Interview: He Praised the Tiananmen Square Massacre as "Showing the Power of Strength"China "almost blew it" but recovered by killing everybody — a good thing, he said; the authoritarian heart of the man building America's surveillance state.────────────────────────────────────────[00:51:33]Dr. James Miller: Hospitals Were "Killing Fields" — Unvaccinated Patients Treated as Dirty Plague RatsCorporate systems denied standard care to the unvaccinated; the 20% CMS bonus for COVID patients created a financial incentive to classify, harm, and kill.────────────────────────────────────────[01:09:14]Democrat Ed Markey's AI Agenda Would Force Universal Online Age Verification and Digital IDMarkey frames it as fighting big tech while partnering with it; both parties using AI as their tool of tyranny, fighting over who gets credit.────────────────────────────────────────[01:11:43]Thomas Massey: "We Won All the Damn Elections — What Are We Doing? Bankrupting the Country and Starting Wars"Trump's election fraud obsession is about his ego; Republicans will face a shellacking in November if they don't wake up.────────────────────────────────────────[01:16:06]Trump Threatens a 20% Toll on Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz — Iran Mocks It ImmediatelyPiracy — exactly what the Barbary pirates did; Iran and Oman, which border the Strait, are prohibited from charging tolls while the US plans to charge them.────────────────────────────────────────[01:22:10]Netanyahu Confirms Plans to Formally Merge US and Israeli Militaries — De Facto to De JureConverting US subordination to Israeli command into legal cover; ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu preceded the US State Department moving to abolish the ICC. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining the massive strategic restructuring at project44 that splits the visibility giant into two distinct businesses. The company is separating into project44, which will serve enterprise shippers as a decision intelligence platform, and LSP44, a newly launched AI-native infrastructure business built exclusively for logistics service providers. LSP44 launches with day-one profitability and processes a staggering seven hundred six million carrier events daily across four continents. Next, we explore a significant development in the legal arena as a driver misclassification lawsuit against Illinois-based Risinger Brothers Transfer gains class action status. The drivers allege that Risinger misclassified them as independent contractors rather than employees, and that wage deductions for truck payments, insurance, fuel, and maintenance left some drivers earning below minimum wage for all hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Finally, we break down a strategic infrastructure project in the Middle East as DP World plans a new UAE port near Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The new container terminal would lessen dependence on the UAE's Port of Jebel Ali and route cargo through the Gulf of Oman instead. This move comes amid heightened regional tensions and President Trump's recent suggestion that the U.S. seize control of the critical chokepoint and charge vessels a toll for passage. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Parvin turns the tables and interviews Brad Haynes, Baba Java's Vice President of Operations, in this special episode! Brad shares his full coffee journey from living in Oman and discovering specialty coffee, to importing beans, navigating early business challenges (including a memorable “smoked meat” coffee incident and the Toro Toro club dinner), and eventually moving back to Alabama to help launch Baba Java. He opens up about the wild early days of roasting in Nathan's basement, opening the first cafe, building the team, and watching the company grow from a small operation to multiple locations with a strong international presence. You'll hear funny stories, lessons learned, what it's like leading operations, and why Brad is so passionate about Baba Java's mission. A heartfelt, insightful, and often hilarious conversation with one of the key leaders behind Baba Java Coffee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our blog: https://babajavacoffee.com/blog/ Find your new favorite coffee with our quiz: https://babajavacoffee.com/coffee-quiz/

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In this episode, we kick things off by examining the massive strategic restructuring at project44 that splits the visibility giant into two distinct businesses. The company is separating into project44, which will serve enterprise shippers as a decision intelligence platform, and LSP44, a newly launched AI-native infrastructure business built exclusively for logistics service providers. LSP44 launches with day-one profitability and processes a staggering seven hundred six million carrier events daily across four continents. Next, we explore a significant development in the legal arena as a driver misclassification lawsuit against Illinois-based Risinger Brothers Transfer gains class action status. The drivers allege that Risinger misclassified them as independent contractors rather than employees, and that wage deductions for truck payments, insurance, fuel, and maintenance left some drivers earning below minimum wage for all hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Finally, we break down a strategic infrastructure project in the Middle East as DP World plans a new UAE port near Fujairah to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The new container terminal would lessen dependence on the UAE's Port of Jebel Ali and route cargo through the Gulf of Oman instead. This move comes amid heightened regional tensions and President Trump's recent suggestion that the U.S. seize control of the critical chokepoint and charge vessels a toll for passage. Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Alphas Make Sandwiches goes big with a five-person crew, as Ashe in America, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada welcome guests Michelle from Tamarack Garden and Cristina (Mrs. Rise Attire) for a genuinely packed episode. Jackie debuts a new segment, Logging Into the Mainframe, teaching phone hacks your grandkids usually handle. Michelle delivers a heartfelt pep talk on taking risks, killing the crab pot mentality, and doing it messy. Professor Lupo traces the wild history of the word "bedlam" (plus a bonus word that would make George Washington proud). Then Cristina shares a delightfully unhinged puppet-professor theory linking emojis, King Solomon, the Sultanate of Oman, and 72 demonic seals, which promptly ruins emojis for everyone. Toss in cacao that keeps you up all night, sunburn cures, product updates from Tamarack Garden and Rise Attire, and a secret project reveal. It is warm, funny, spiritually curious, and a little bit chaotic. In a good way.

C dans l'air du 13 juillet 2026 - Trump : le détroit, c'est à moi ! Les États-Unis vont « devenir les gardiens du détroit d'Ormuz », a déclaré lundi le président américain Donald Trump dans une interview téléphonique à Fox News. « Nous allons conserver le contrôle du détroit, et nous allons probablement l'exploiter. Nous deviendrons le gardien du détroit », a-t-il ajouté. Ces déclarations font suite aux nouveaux échanges de tirs entre les Etats-Unis et l'Iran ce week-end. Washington a visé des installations stratégiques dans l'ouest et le sud de l'Iran en riposte à l'Iran qui avait attaqué samedi un navire chypriote, qui empruntait selon lui une « route non autorisée » dans le détroit d'Ormuz. Ce lundi, les gardiens de la révolution ont tiré des drones et missiles contre des installations américaines situées à Oman et Bahreïn. Après de premiers échanges de tirs la semaine dernière, le cessez-le-feu signé entre les Etats-Unis et l'Iran le 17 juin est de plus en plus menacé. Face à ce conflit qui n'en finit plus, Donald Trump semble sans solutions. D'autant que les Iraniens semblent prêts à tout pour imposer leur loi sur le détroit d'Ormuz, « plus important que des dizaines de bombes atomiques », selon le conseiller militaire du Guide suprême iranien, Mohsen Rezaï. Vendredi, le guide suprême iranien Mojtaba Khameneï avait juré dans un message écrit de « venger » le « sang pur » de son père, Ali Khamenei. Donald Trump serait directement visé par un projet d'assassinat de la part du régime islamique, a rapporté le Wall Street journal la semaine dernière, citant des sources du renseignement israélien. « Mille missiles sont armés et prêts à être tirés (…) si le gouvernement iranien met à exécution sa menace (…) d'assassiner, ou de tenter d'assassiner, le président en exercice des Etats-Unis, en l'occurrence MOI ! », a immédiatement répondu le président américain Donald Trump sur son réseau Truth social. Ce ne serait pas la première fois que les Iraniens tentent de s'en prendre au président américain : en mars, un Pakistanais a été condamné par un tribunal fédéral de New York soupçonné d'avoir tenté de recruter des agents afin de commettre des assassinats pour le compte des gardiens de la révolution. En France, c'est dans le contexte de la guerre en Ukraine que le président Emmanuel Macron prépare le dernier défilé du 14 juillet de son mandat. Mardi, quelque 500 soldats des États membres de la coalition des volontaires ouvriront la parade sur les Champs Élysées, suivi par 25 militaires ukrainiens. Un « symbole fort de l'Europe, qui prend conscience de la dangerosité du monde et qu'il faut prendre en main son destin », a souligné l'Élysée dans un communiqué. Ce dixième défilé du chef de l'État doit illustrer le « réarmement stratégique de la France et le réveil stratégique européen », a ajouté l'Élysée. Depuis son arrivée au pouvoir en 2017, Emmanuel Macron a quasiment doublé le budget des Armées, passé de 32 à 57 milliards d'euros. Pour quelles raisons les combats entre les Etats-Unis et l'Iran ont-ils repris depuis ce week-end ? Faut-il prendre au sérieux les projets d'assassinat iraniens sur Donald Trump ? Et qu'attendre du dernier défilé du 14-Juillet pour Emmanuel Macron ?Nos experts :- Général Patrick DUTARTRE - Général de l'armée de l'Air et de l'Espace, ancien pilote de chasse - Gallagher FENWICK - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, ancien correspondant à Washington - Sofia AMARA - Journaliste et grand reporter, spécialiste du Moyen-Orient - David RIGOULET-ROZE - Chercheur à l'Institut français d'analyse stratégique, rédacteur en chef de la revue « Orients stratégiques », auteur de « La République islamique d'Iran en crise systémique » - (en duplex) Sonia DRIDI - Correspondante à Washington pour France 24 et LCI

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, Iran launches missile and drone attacks across Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman following waves of US strikes inside Iran. Gulf countries activate warnings and defences as Washington says its operation targeted Iranian military infrastructure to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. We also turn to Qatar, as the country prepares to receive regional and international leaders following the death of former emir Sheikh Hamad. Four days of national mourning have been declared as a mark of respect for the leader credited with transforming the country into a global diplomatic and economic power. Meanwhile, the EU is divided over whether to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with officials debating legal options that could shape the bloc's policy in the months ahead. Elsewhere in the Middle East, the UAE and Egypt reaffirm their strategic partnership after talks between President Sheikh Mohamed and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in El Alamein, focusing on regional security and humanitarian support for Gaza. And Dubai approves a Dh2 billion ($544.5 million) road project featuring new bridges, tunnels and cycling infrastructure to ease congestion and improve connectivity for hundreds of thousands of residents by 2028. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

Two people are dead and four seriously injured after gunfire erupted at a massive Toronto street festival. Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died suddenly at age 71 following a brief illness. Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases in Qatar and Oman after Washington hammered one hundred and forty targets inside Iran. Prime Minister Mark Carney is at the Calgary Stampede to pitch Canadian unity ahead of Alberta's upcoming referendum on secession. Canadian airports are warning travellers that automated, AI—generated news sites are inventing completely fake flight delays and travel chaos. A new documentary reveals a deep division in the Arctic over a massive highway project that threatens critical caribou habitat.

- Thủ tướng Chính phủ yêu cầu hoàn thành việc sắp xếp các trường công lập trước ngày 30/8 tới.- Vị Xuyên tháng Bảy: Hành trình trở về của những người lính và những lời hẹn dang dở.- Bồ Đào Nha đã giành ngôi quán quân Lễ hội Pháo hoa Quốc tế Đà Nẵng 2026.- Iran, Oman và Ca-ta thảo luận cơ chế quản lý eo biển Hormuz.- Bài bình luận: NATO 3.0: Khi sự đoàn kết được bảo chứng bằng lợi ích chiến lược.

These are the top headlines on Sunday 12th of July from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.   - US conducts strikes on Iran missile systems around Strait of Hormuz: Axios - Kuwait says three border posts, offshore oil platform attacked - Oman says 23 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off coast - Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected - New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus   Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com

Emergency services have been deployed around the village of Bedar. At least 12 people have been killed, another 23 are still missing. We hear from a resident.Also on the programme: Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Oman ahead of scheduled talks with the United States. And we look ahead to tonight's World Cup match between England and Norway.(Picture: Wildfire creeps towards residential buildings near the municipality of El Pocico. Credit: Getty)

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Krieg in Nahost: Gespräche zwischen USA und Iran in Oman geplant, Tote und Verletzte bei russischen Angriffen in der Ukraine, Gedenken an Opfer des Völkermords von Srebrenica, Parteitag der AfD Sachsen-Anhalt, Bekennerschreiben deutet auf Sabotage an wichtiger Bahnstrecke in NRW hin, Klinikpersonal und Pflegedienste geraten bei extremer Hitze an ihre Grenzen, Spanien steht im Halbfinale der Fußball-WM nach Sieg gegen Belgien mit 2:1, DFB und Klopp weitgehend einig bei Vertragsverhandlungen, Kölner Band BAP feiert 50-jähriges Jubiläum, Das Wetter Hinweis: Der Beitrag zur "Fußball-WM" darf aus rechtlichen Gründen nicht auf tagesschau.de gezeigt werden.

Talks in Oman about arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz; Telstra confirms its CEO will appear before a Senate inquiry; the NRL plans a party to celebrate the birthday of Jai Arrow, who is battling motor neurone disease.

These are the top headlines on Saturday 11th of July from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT. - Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor - Iran's foreign minister in Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz - US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel ‘pilot zone' withdrawal - Iran state media says explosion in eastern Tehran province was controlled ammunition disposal - King Salman issues royal decrees, appoints Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as industry minister Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com

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Graham Platner, the U.S. Democrat senate candidate and self described progressive from Maine has resigned from the race. It comes after mounting calls from within his own party after sexual and assault allegations.Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to have ground to a near-halt after the latest escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran, after Tehran attacked ships trying to pass the strait using the non-Iran-controlled southern Oman route, triggering a fresh cycle of escalation as Washington responded with a flurry of strikes.

The US carries out strikes in Iran, in retaliation for what it says is renewed Iranian targeting of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has condemned the attacks. Also: the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen confirms she will contest next year's presidential election. China is dealing with severe rain and flooding that's left more than 20 people dead. Super-strength cannabis is flooding Britain. The line-up for the quarter-finals of the World Cup is now complete, and a Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after fears that it could collapse. Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Credit: REUTERS/Stringer

//The Wire//2300Z July 8, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE COLLAPSES AS MAJOR STRIKES REPORTED OVERNIGHT BETWEEN USA AND IRAN. SOMALI CLAN CONFLICT BREWING IN MINNEAPOLIS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Following yesterday's targeting of merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States retaliated by striking many targets within Iran. Several dozen locations were reportedly struck, ranging from naval ports to more substantial bases in the coastal region. Qeshm Island and Kharg Island were struck, in addition to many smaller ports used by IRGCN fastboats.In retaliation, the Iranians conducted strikes on Isa Air Base in Bahrain. Possible strikes were also reported at the former 5th Fleet Headquarters in Manama. Kuwait also reported intercepting 2x ballistic missiles and 13x drones. At least one American MQ-9 drone was also shot down during the night, reportedly somewhere near Bushehr. All total, Iran claims to have conducted 85x strikes in retaliation. As last night's targeting was unfolding, President Trump was still located in Turkey for the NATO summit. During a press conference, he stated that he considered the ceasefire to be over and the Memorandum of Understanding to no longer be in effect. A few hours later, Iranian representatives also stated that the MOU has concluded.-HomeFront-Minnesota: Several small arms engagements have been reported throughout Minneapolis over the past few days. Over the July 4th holiday weekend, several instances of Somali clans targeting each other with fireworks deteriorated from a general nuisance into shootings. A total of four small arms engagements took place Saturday night, and several more shootings have been reported throughout the week, at least one of which took place at a confirmed Somali fraud site, which was being used to launder money until being raided by federal agents earlier this year.Analyst Comment: After the wave of shootings over the weekend, yesterday Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher issued a statement confirming that all of these shootings were linked to the growing conflict between Somali Clans in the city. These concerns have been growing for some time, and now that the summer fighting season is in full swing, these engagements are likely to continue until the colder seasons arrive.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: If the ceasefire in the Middle East really is over, nobody seems to have told the Air Force, as there were a substantial number of refueling tankers on the ground at Al Udeid Airbase in Qater as of 4 days ago. Due to how vulnerable this base is to Iranian missiles, most major engagements have usually been preceded by this specific base evacuating ahead of a large bombing campaign. The major unanswered question is whether or not this was just a particularly heavy mutual targeting effort, or if this marks a true return to the more kinetic phases of the war. At the moment, it's too soon to tell, but there aren't really enough assets in region to conduct large scale bombing campaigns. Most of the B-52's that were stationed in England have already re-deployed back home to the USA, and over the past two weeks various assorted flights of fighter aircraft have also been making their way back home from the Middle East. It's possible that the MOU is being abandoned without the US returning to the full-blown bombing campaign, with the situation remaining in limbo and neither side really working toward a diplomatic solution. President Trump did threaten to invade Kharg Island again, in addition to re-imposing the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The blockade is doable with the US Navy vessels in the region, but Kharg Island is completely off the menu as this was not a viable military objective during the height of the "surge" leading to the war, and now that a significant drawdown has occurred it's even less feasible.Concerning merchant shipping, even though the MOU is now essentially defunct, merchant traffic has continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz, mostly using the Iranian route. This afternoon, Iranian sources claimed that they will be closing the Strait in response to this latest wave of targeting, but as of this evening many vessels continue to transit using the Iranian route with no problems. This may change this evening as President Trump directly stated that more strikes will take place tonight. Pakistan is attempting to get Iran and the US to re-adopt the MOU and continue the framework of solutions that they had worked out. Once the smoke clears in a few days, the world may be able to determine how likely it is for the US to resume the terms of the MOU, but as the bombing has continued throughout the day, peace is not likely at the moment.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

  Was Hugh Nibley wrong? Is global capitalism compatible with a Zion society? And when is a Latter-day Saint actually justified in defying a corrupt, oppressive government? https://youtu.be/IWZgHZT5Q9w Don't miss our other conversations Nathan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/nathan-oman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Hugh Nibley was wrong? First, Professor Oman challenges the popular anti-capitalist teachings of the legendary LDS scholar Hugh Nibley. While Nibley viewed commerce as being driven primarily by greed and pride, Oman argues for the 18th-century ideal of doux commerce (“sweet commerce”). He explains how the necessity of trade actually forces us to consider the needs of others and argues that markets have done more to alleviate global poverty than any other economic system. While acknowledging that the modern global economic order is not Zion, Oman points out that early Mormon revelations—such as those concerning the for-profit Nauvoo House—prove that commerce and markets will absolutely be a part of a Zion society. Then, the conversation pivots to the agonizing moral paradox of civil disobedience and the 12th Article of Faith. Civil Disobedience Using the tragic story of Helmuth Hübener—a young Latter-day Saint who was excommunicated and executed by the Gestapo for distributing anti-Nazi pamphlets—Oman explores why the Church historically demands strict legal obedience to survive under hostile regimes. From the East German Stasi to Pinochet’s Chile, we explore the dangerous tightrope the Church must walk. Does strict obedience to the law risk moral complicity with dictators, or is it a necessary safeguard to protect a vulnerable church from being entirely suppressed? Oman argues that there are no easy answers when balancing the dangers of institutional complicity against the naive, potentially destructive consequences of grand individual defiance. Be sure to check out Professor Nathan Oman’s extensive work on these topics in his two-volume set, Law and the Restoration, as well as his newest book from Oxford University Press, Living Oracles! CHAPTERS 0:00 Taking on Hugh Nibley 9:13 Civil Disobedience (Hubener) Don't miss our other conversations Nathan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/nathan-oman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved  

SCHEDULE JBS, 7-6-2026.1950, THE 150TH ANNNIVERSARY USA. Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that Pakistan's military often undermines U.S. interests to maintain its own regional influence. (1) Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffective. He also warns that Syria's leader is a savvy jihadist who effectively manipulates Western perceptions while remaining a dangerous neighbor. (2) Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than saving lives. Araújo argues the U.S. must do more to dismantle the criminal network currently governing the country. (3) Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist leaders to reject democratic losses. Araújo argues regional stability requires a dedicated alliance to eradicate the link between communism and organized crime. (4) Samuel Benner. Benner views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setbacks, Hamas continues recruiting youth and manufacturing low-level explosives to remain a significant threat. (5) Samuel Benner. Benner discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstruction as a political tool, often obstructing aid efforts to maintain its local authority and influence. (6) David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative security checks. He stresses that Israel's primary objective in Lebanon is ensuring long-term security for its northern citizens. (7) David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that the nation is a failed state, now entirely dominated by Iranianinfluence. (8) John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, receiving flawed military reports from his generals, and continues to delay mobilization decisions despite a strategic stalemate. (9) Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal repression and a shift in power toward the IRGC as clerics lose legitimacy. (10) Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he is incapacitated. He also characterizes Iran's attempts to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as blatant international gangsterism. (11) Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured hub for smuggling weapons and illicit goods, enabling Houthis to recover from strikes. (12) Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the agreement's necessity for North American manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness against global economic rivals. (13) Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He describes the newly formed Syrian parliament as a non-representative body designed solely to consolidate power under the current regime. (14) Bruce Bechtol. Bechtol analyzes the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, driven by ammunition sales for the Ukraine war. This influx of cash allows North Korea to modernize its navy and build destroyers. (15) Alan Tonelson. Tonelson discusses Canada's attempt to pivot trade toward China, which has drawn U.S.criticism. He argues that the U.S. maintains the upper hand because of China's massive trade dependence and internal economic vulnerabilities. (16) Corrections applied: John Hardie (not "Hardy"), Janatan Sayeh (not "Sai"), Edmund Fitton-Brown (hyphenated), Mary Anastasia O'Grady (not "Grady"), Ahmad Sharawi (not "Akmed Sherari"), and Alan Tonelson (not "Tunnelsson").

Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured hub for smuggling weapons and illicit goods, enabling Houthis to recover from strikes. (12)1905

Heute beginnt im türkischen Ankara der Nato-Gipfel. Dieses Jahr haben die Europäer ihre Hausaufgaben erledigt. Fast alle Staaten geben deutlich mehr Geld aus für ihre Verteidigung. So, wie das die USA verlangt haben. Das ist allerdings keine Garantie dafür, dass der Gipfel nun störungsfrei verläuft. Weitere Themen: · Im Golf von Oman sind im Bereich der Strasse von Hormus erneut Handelsschiffe angegriffen worden. · Die US-amerikanische Fussball-Nationalmannschaft ist im WM-Achtelfinal ausgeschieden. Die USA unterlagen Belgien 1:4. Vorausgegangen war dem Spiel eine Kontroverse: US-Spieler Balogun durfte trotz roter Karte spielen, nachdem US-Präsident Donald Trump darüber mit Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino gesprochen hatte.

This week Brad & Jen sit down with Emilie White, a French wedding and editorial photographer whose life has stretched across seven countries, two careers, and a constant pull toward something more than the photography itself.Before she ever picked up a camera professionally, Emilie spent 7 years in law, working in international law and intellectual property across Paris, Ireland, and the Middle East. When she and her husband left Oman, she traded a comfortable expat life for a shoebox apartment in the south of France, a newborn, and a leap into photography with no formal training and no safety net.What unfolds is an honest look at the long, winding road to becoming an artist: years of imposter syndrome, the slow work of finding her voice, and the grief that shaped her eye.Emilie opens up about losing her father at 15, the family hardships that pushed her work through darker and lighter seasons, and why she believes you have to feed your soul and then trust it to surface in your work when you least expect it.Together, we explore patience, preparation, curation, parenthood, and the discipline of holding your ego loosely while building a career the industry calls successful.We also explore:Trading a seven-year law career for photography with a newborn in towLiving across seven countries and how it taught her to read any roomThe accolades that signaled she was on the right path (and why she keeps them in perspective)Working under pressure when a portrait window shrinks to three minutesWhy preparation, not acceptance, is what makes the hard moments workUsing film cameras to spark curiosity and disarm a tough crowdBuilding teams around strengths and treating hires as investments, not expensesWhy curation is the hardest part, and the one thing she will not hand to AIMaking images that gain value with age, not just attentionHow motherhood reshaped what she shoots and how she protects her timeKeeping her ego in check while her work lands in Vogue, Harper's, and BridesConnect with EmilieWebsite: https://emiliewhite.com/ Instagram: @emiliewhitephotographyConnect with Us Join Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k Weddings Apply for the Mastermind Program - High level 1:1 creative coaching & community.Chapters(00:00) Welcome and a life across seven countries(08:32) From law school to photography(11:40) Imposter syndrome and owning the artist title(14:15) Shooting a designer's wedding and early validation(18:32) Finding her voice through editing and curation(24:15) Grief, dark seasons, and how life shapes the work(27:14) Patience, process, and time to be bored(30:43) Three-minute portraits and preparation over acceptance(39:46) Cameras as tools to read and disarm a room(44:51) Building teams around strengths(50:10) Why curation is the hardest part(59:00) Empathy in the edit: don't forget the elders(01:03:43) The couple behind the curation: Greer and Dimitri(01:06:16) Accolades, ego, and staying grounded(01:10:38) How motherhood reshaped her work(01:16:14) Movies, inspiration, and what's next

Preview for Later Today: Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz. He highlights Oman's critical role and US efforts to support Oman, preventing Iran from establishing a maritime "protection racket." (3)

Meredith Oman shares how one simple invitation turned into a life-changing growth group for Andrea. What started as a short book study became a weekly source of encouragement, accountability, friendship, and personal growth.Andrea opens up about why this group has made her a better leader, mom, wife, friend, and human. Busy school communicators will relate to the challenge of carving out time - but this episode shows why the right kind of connection is worth it.You'll learn how to start your own growth group without overcomplicating it. Meredith talks through who to invite, how often to meet, and how a simple structure of gratitude, discussion, and support can create deep impact.This conversation is a powerful reminder that real connection still matters in a social media world. If your work keeps you online all day, this episode will inspire you to build an intentional community that fills your cup and helps you grow.SPECIAL GUESTMeredith OmanPerformance CoachOman Performance Coaching, WisconsinEmail: meredith@omanhealthyliving.com Website: https://omanperformancecoaching.com/ Connect with Meredith on FacebookUSEFUL INFORMATIONBook recommendations - The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message by John MaxwellWorthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern LimaInner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life by Jim MurphyOrder your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com

Is OpenAI delaying its IPO, and why has it reportedly discussed giving the US government a 5% stake? In this episode of the Market Maker Podcast, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett break down one of the biggest stories in finance and technology before exploring the latest IPOs shaping global markets. From Bending Spoons' blockbuster listing and Lime's stock market debut to Oman's largest flotation and Wayve's role in the London Stock Exchange's new private markets initiative, we explain what these deals reveal about investing, venture capital, AI and the future of capital markets. Whether you're preparing for investment banking interviews, working in finance, or simply want to understand the biggest business stories of the week, this episode gives you the context behind the headlines in a clear and practical way.(00:00) Coming Up(02:54) OpenAI's 5% US Government Deal(10:06) OpenAI IPO Delay Explained(13:52) Bending Spoons IPO(23:19) Lime IPO Explained(29:28) Oman's Fertilizer IPO(35:22) London's New Private Market

Een kat in het nauw… | NAVO bijeen in Ankara | China’s nucleaire arsenaal Rusland voert zware raket- en droneaanvallen uit op Kyiv, terwijl Oekraïne diep in Rusland olieraffinaderijen en schaduwvloot-schepen bestookt, wat de oorlog verder escaleert. Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk duiden Poetins opschepperij over terreinwinst rond Kostjantynivka als desinformatie die de Russische wanhoop maskeert en wijzen op het risico van horizontale escalatie richting NAVO-grondgebied. De openlijke oorlogsretoriek van Dmitri Peskov maakt mobilisatie juridisch makkelijker en vergroot de druk in een samenleving die al worstelt met benzinetekorten. De NAVO-top in Ankara draait om geld, luchtverdediging en het managen van Donald Trump als nieuwe Amerikaanse president. Zelensky vraagt Patriot-systemen en langdurige financiële steun, terwijl Europese landen nieuwe drone-samenwerkingen met Oekraïne sluiten en Ursula von der Leyen miljarden voor luchtverdediging bepleit. Rob de Wijk schetst hoe Trump onvrede over NAVO-bestedingen en Iran-beleid kan gebruiken om bondgenoten als Italië en Spanje onder druk te zetten, terwijl Mark Rutte balanceert tussen paaien en tegenwicht bieden. In het Midden-Oosten verzwakt Iran de Oman-route en vergroot de greep op de Straat van Hormuz, zonder dat de olieprijs direct reageert. De interne machtsstrijd tussen ultrahaviken, pragmatische haviken en Khameneis kamp vertraagt nucleaire onderhandelingen met de VS, terwijl de begrafenisretoriek richting Saoedi-Arabië, Qatar en Turkije de regionale spanningen voedt. Tegelijkertijd demonstreert China met een raket-lancering vanuit een kernonderzeeër in de Pacific zijn versnelde nucleaire modernisering, wat de wapenwedloop met de VS en de druk op Australië, Japan en Nieuw-Zeeland verder opvoert en de luisteraar met nieuwe zorgen achterlaat. [Samenvatting geschreven door AI en gecontroleerd door mens] Over de Podcast Arend Jan Boekestijn en Rob de Wijk gaan onder leiding van Hugo Reitsma op zoek naar de nieuwe wereldorde. Wat betekenen oorlog, machtspolitiek en economische verschuivingen voor Europa en Nederland? In elke aflevering duiken zij in de geopolitieke actualiteit. Genomineerd voor de Zilveren Reissmicrofoon 2026, winnaar van de Dutch Podcast Awards 2022 in de categorie Nieuws & Politiek. Word lid van B&W Plus op boekestijnendewijk.nl voor de zaterdag-podcast, reclamevrij luisteren en vele extra's! Reageren? Op X: @ajboekestijn en @robdewijk Bluesky: @hugoreitsma.bsky.social Mail: boekestijnendewijk@bnr.nl Over de makers: Arend Jan Boekestijn is een Nederlands historicus en voormalig politicus. Hij studeerde geschiedenis en politieke wetenschappen aan de Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. Boekestijn is voormalig Tweede Kamerlid (tot 2009). Sinds 1989 is hij verbonden aan de vakgroep geschiedenis van de Universiteit Utrecht en sinds 2016 lid van commissie Vrede en Veiligheid van AIV. Rob de Wijk studeerde eigentijdse geschiedenis en internationale betrekkingen, promoveerde op kernwapenstrategieën, werd hoogleraar in Leiden en richtte in 2007 het Den Haag Centrum voor Strategische Studies op. Hugo Reitsma studeerde rechten en politicologie. Hij werkte eerder als politiek verslaggever en vanuit verschillende conflictgebieden. Hij is auteur van het boek ‘Boekestijn en De Wijk voorspellen de toekomst’ (november 2023).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your personal conscience clashes with official LDS Church positions? Why did the LDS Church transition from the fiery, anti-communist speeches of Ezra Taft Benson in the 1960s to the strict political neutrality we see today? https://youtu.be/cDExXX00Y0o Oman is the author of 2 volumes of Law and the Restoration Volume 1 and Volume 2, from Greg Kofford Books. Don't miss our other conversations Nathan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/nathan-oman Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved In this episode of Gospel Tangents, I sat down with Nathan Oman, law professor and author of Law and the Restoration, to explore the fascinating evolution of Mormon political theology and the realities of modern Church discipline. We dive into the Church’s shift toward “quietism”—a strategy of withdrawing from global political conflict to focus on personal righteousness and international missionary work. Discover why praise for the U.S. Constitution has largely vanished from General Conference, replaced by an emphasis on the 12th Article of Faith and being an unthreatening, law-abiding citizen in international environments. Personal Conscience The conversation also tackles the complex tension between personal conscience and institutional authority. Oman explains the “epistemic advantage” of church doctrine and shares practical, ethical advice on how faithful members can navigate deep personal disagreements with the Church without undermining its global mission. Finally, we pull back the curtain on LDS Church discipline. While liberal intellectuals and internet critics dominate the media headlines, Oman reveals a surprising historical truth: the modern concept of apostasy was primarily developed for, and is overwhelmingly used against, polygamist fundamentalists. In this video, we cover: The legacy of Ezra Taft Benson’s Cold War apocalypticism. Why the Church avoids taking stances on hot-button political issues like immigration. The “epistemic advantage” of obedience and trusting Church doctrine. How to ethically handle personal disagreements with Church leaders without being insubordinate. The truth about who actually gets excommunicated for apostasy.

In this urgent follow-up to their conversation from June 2025, Rabbi Yoshi sits down again with Ambassador Gary Grappo — former U.S. Ambassador to Oman, Chief of Staff to the Middle East Quartet, and one of America's most seasoned diplomatic voices — to make sense of the Iran MOU signed just days before this recording. Together they examine what the deal actually does and doesn't do, why the Strait of Hormuz provision troubles so many observers, and what meaningful nuclear verification would require from a regime that has never won a war and never lost a negotiation. Ambassador Grappo speaks candidly about what disappoints him in this moment — a war he believes was unnecessary, a strategy that attacked Iran at its strongest rather than its most vulnerable point, and an MOU so loosely worded that either side can walk away from nearly any commitment it contains. And yet he finds reason for genuine, if cautious, hope: the Iranian government has never been weaker since 1979, its economy is in desperate straits, and the pressure from ordinary Iranians on their leadership to deliver relief may yet prove to be the most powerful force in the room. Drawing on nearly four decades of experience in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel, and Oman, Ambassador Grappo brings clarity, candor, and hard-won realism to one of the most consequential moments in the modern Middle East.Recorded June 24, 2026. Released July 3, 2026.

SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-1--2026.1804 GREENWICHRick Fisher discusses China's Tiangong space station, which is set to double in size by 2030 and host international partners. He highlights dual-use military concerns and potential plans for a lunar toll booth at the L2 Lagrange point to control access to the moon. (1)Jim Fanell explains China's "salami slicing" tactics in the maritime domain, using law enforcement vessels to claim sovereign jurisdiction over waters east of Taiwan. He recommends the U.S. counter these moves by sending an aircraft carrier strike group through the Taiwan Strait to assert international law. (2)Steve Yates analyzes China's Ethnic Unity Law, which codifies ethnonationalism and criminalizes the denial of Chinese identity even for those outside the PRC. The law targets Taiwanese identity and may lead to the extradition of critics, reflecting the CCP's focus on total ideological control. (3)Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the alarm in Beijing after a small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, highlighting vulnerabilities in China's air defenses near the leadership compound. The incident shattered the narrative of an impervious security state, raising fears that drones could easily strike the capital. (4)Bob Zimmerman discusses Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion, signaling a trend toward vertical integration. He also covers Blue Origin's investigation into a launchpad explosion and SpaceX's Star Mind data constellation, emphasizing the importance of corporate transparency and risk-taking in the space industry. (5)Bob Zimmerman reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is streamlining the Artemis program by focusing on a lunar base and leveraging private sector contracts for landers and infrastructure. Meanwhile, the Boeing Starlinerprogram is likely dead following poor performance and the Inspector General's recommendation to halt further funding. (6)Bob Zimmerman examines new spaceports in Sweden, Oman, and Australia, noting geographical and financial challenges. He criticizes India's ISRO for a lack of transparency regarding delays in the Gaganyaan manned mission and undisclosed rocket failures, warning that such secrecy breeds public distrust. (7)Bob Zimmerman reports research showing weightlessness harms reproduction in mice, suggesting humans will need artificial gravity for long-term missions. On Mars, Curiosity discovered unique polygon ridges, possibly indicating ancient water. Additionally, New Horizons confirmed the solar wind slows at the solar system's edge. (8)Professor Evan Ellis discusses the two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction due to corrupt building practices and neglected infrastructure. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel for relief as the illegitimate Rodriguez government struggles to provide an effective humanitarian response to the mounting tragedy. (9)Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the challenges facing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who must reverse fiscal mismanagement while navigating a divided Congress. His administration plans a hardline stance against illegal armed groups like the ELN and FARC to restore state authority and encourage foreign investment in the mining and oil sectors. (10)Professor Evan Ellis reports that Keiko Fujimori is the declared victor in Peru's election, promising a pro-security, pro-U.S. agenda despite continued economic ties with China. Meanwhile, Bolivia remains unstable as President Rodrigo Paznavigates an economic crisis, currency devaluation, and ongoing pressure from former leader Evo Morales. (11)Professor Evan Ellis discusses the U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA, maintaining leverage over Mexico regarding security and immigration. In Argentina, a cabinet resignation due to corruption investigations highlights vulnerabilities for President Milei's administration despite his successful macroeconomic turnarounds and libertarian policies that have improved the country's financial standing. (12)Simon Constable reports on the breaking of a severe European heat wave and shifting commodity prices, with Brentcrude seeing a significant drop. In the UK, Andy Burnham is positioned as a potential new Prime Minister, though there are calls for a general election. (13)Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have taken 28% of Russian oil refineries out of commission, causing widespread fuel shortages and forcing Russia to import gasoline. Vladimir Putin admitted the situation is "difficult" as Crimea faces crises in fuel, food, and water due to severed supply routes. (14)Anne Stevenson-Yang describes the collapse of China's real estate market, where half-empty apartment towers in ghost cities now offer cheap rent to young workers. Municipalities are burdened with massive debt from failed development projects, and building maintenance is deteriorating as developers walk away. (15)Justin Leopold Cohen discusses the trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. that aims to disarm Hezbollah, though the group has rejected the terms. Despite reduced Iranian power, Hezbollah remains a heavily armed proxy, maintaining extensive tunnel networks and continuing clashes with the IDF along the border. (16)Each file is now a single paragraph, John — headlines and guest lines fully folded in, numbering intact at the tail. Let me know if anything needs another pass.

Bob Zimmerman examines new spaceports in Sweden, Oman, and Australia, noting geographical and financial challenges. He criticizes India's ISRO for a lack of transparency regarding delays in the Gaganyaan manned mission and undisclosed rocket failures, warning that such secrecy breeds public distrust. (7)TAN

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term with three major decisions, and one surprise that turned out not to be a surprise after all. NPR briefly published a report that suggested Justice Samuel Alito was retiring, which would have handed Donald Trump another Supreme Court appointment, but that story was pulled, leaving us to wonder when that announcement might finally land.The actual rulings were significant enough on their own, though. The Court rejected Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, effectively settling a legal argument that immigration hawks have wanted decided for decades. They've argued for years that the phrase “under the jurisdiction thereof” in the Fourteenth Amendment leaves room to limit birthright citizenship. Trump finally brought that argument to the Supreme Court, and the Court disagreed. At least for now, this feels like settled law, and I'm curious to see where immigration activists go from here.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Court also upheld Idaho and West Virginia laws banning transgender athletes from women's and girls' sports. The ruling says Title IX permits sex-separated teams based on biological sex, and while the liberal justices wanted a narrower constitutional review, they agreed on the Title IX question. It feels like this issue has reached a legal endpoint. It's remarkable that Title IX has become the vehicle for defending these policies, but I don't see much room left for this fight in the courts.The final decision struck down federal limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates, ruling that the caps violate the First Amendment. Republicans are understandably celebrating because the National Republican Senatorial Committee brought the case, while Democrats are warning about billionaire influence and corruption. I tend to think the real victim here is the political middleman. Most of this money was getting where it wanted to go anyway. People donate to party committees because they want those organizations directing resources into competitive races. If you're worried about billionaire influence, I think the darker corners of campaign finance remain a much bigger issue than the official party committees.Meanwhile, the national media has finally caught up to something I've been talking about for weeks: gas prices keep falling even though every expert expected the opposite after the war with Iran began. I first noticed it at my local gas station in Austin, and it didn't line up with the conventional wisdom that prices shoot up like a rocket and come down like a feather. Now that same question is being asked everywhere. National gas prices have fallen for five straight weeks, crude oil has drifted back into what I'd consider a normal range, and we're steadily moving away from the price spike that followed the conflict. Trump is even publicly pressuring retailers to get prices down to $2.50 a gallon, although it's pretty obvious he'd be thrilled just to get them back near $3.The diplomacy behind all of this is getting more interesting. Iran launched drones at supertankers over the weekend, the United States responded with strikes on missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, and shipping resumed. At the same time, the Trump administration appears to be running a good cop, bad cop strategy. JD Vance has focused on keeping negotiations alive, while Marco Rubio's trip through the Gulf helped produce an Israel-Lebanon agreement tied to a broader deal with Iran and expanded shipping options through Oman. If crude oil keeps falling despite all of that, then the question I can't shake is the same one I've been asking for weeks: what exactly is Iran's leverage? If they're negotiating denuclearization and they can't keep energy prices elevated, then I need somebody who understands the Iranian system better than I do to explain where the leverage actually is.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:21 - Tom Kean00:06:41 - Supreme Court Decisions00:12:17 - Iran and Gas Prices00:24:28 - Interview with Kevin Ryan00:46:57 - Colorado Primaries00:54:29 - House of Representatives00:57:46 - Interview with Kevin Ryan, con't01:36:37 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Iran has escalated tensions in the Strait of Hormuz after an IRGC drone struck a commercial cargo ship traveling along a newly established shipping route near Oman. In this episode, Buck breaks down what happened, why Iran is challenging the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, and what it could mean for global oil markets, commercial shipping, and U.S. foreign policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Donald Trump's stunning reversal on Iran after months of bluster, as his regime quietly unfreezes billions in Iranian funds and issues sweeping sanctions relief on Iranian oil and petrochemicals. They also unpack the increasingly bizarre spectacle unfolding in Washington, where Trump is blaming "Antifa" for allegedly throwing feces into the algae-infested Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool of his own making, while undercover officers arrest people for simply touching the water. Plus, the brothers cover major international developments, including political upheaval in the United Kingdom, Trump's escalating attacks on key U.S. allies including the UK, Italy, and NATO, high-stakes diplomacy involving the Gulf states, Iran, and Oman, and Ukraine's latest offensive operations deep inside Russia. Ben, Brett, and Jordy break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices