Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador  AP News Mood sours among Keir Starmer’s allies over Peter Mandelson… [more]

Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds  Bloomberg.com Do you qualify for a tariff refund? It depends on who or what you are  WBAL-TV Trump says… [more]

US military service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shot  The Guardian Hegseth: Flu Vaccine Optional  U.S. Department of War (.gov) Hegseth announces… [more]

US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says  AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Baby Jaxon: 17-year-old charged with sexually assaulting, killing his 2-year-old cousin in San Jose, California  ABC7 Los Angeles DA charges San Jose teen with murder, sex… [more]

Hegseth: Flu Vaccine Optional  U.S. Department of War (.gov) Annual flu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military, Hegseth says  The Washington Post Flu vaccine requirement discarded… [more]

Middle East crisis live: Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran  The Guardian A deal to end the Iran war seemed close…. [more]

University releases investigation report on circumstances surrounding Carter resignation  Ohio State News Ohio State releases investigation into former president Ted Carter  The Columbus Dispatch Ohio State releases… [more]

Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure  Reuters Taiwan Abruptly Cancels Lai Trip, Citing China Interference  Bloomberg Lai’s Eswatini visit suspended due to China pressure: Presidential… [more]

The Onion Has a New Plan to Take Over Infowars  The New York Times The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars  CNN The… [more]