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Trump’s abrupt end to the Iran ceasefire sent markets into a nosedive, with futures plunging across major indices as oil prices spiked six percent amid renewed regional tensions. The U.S. strike response to Iranian tanker attacks and the revocation of Iran’s oil sales waiver signal a major policy shift, raising inflation fears, pressuring the Fed, and potentially swaying midterm elections — though...

Tech giant calls it quits on its high-profile, once-hailed project—citing financial strain and stalled progress. What started as a revolutionary vision has become a cautionary tale, with teams gutted and resources redirected to safer bets. The move signals a pivot toward stability over bold bets, but the lessons learned may still fuel future breakthroughs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a So...

This is wild — an 18-month-old boy was declared dead in a Phoenix pool, taken to the morgue, then miraculously revived hours later by medics — sparking a police investigation into parental negligence, a GoFundMe for the “miracle fighter,” and raising alarms about how death is determined, especially in kids. Similar cases across the U.S. show this isn’t an isolated freak event — and forensic expert...

New brain research reveals how learning thrives on active engagement—not passive absorption. When tackling complex concepts or new skills, specific brain regions light up as we build connections and chase that “aha!” moment. Think of learning like construction: you need to interact with the material, ask questions, and even embrace mistakes. The study also highlights individual differences in brai...

The Marlins pulled off a heart-stopping walk-off win over the Mariners, 6-5 in extra innings, as Jakob Marsee delivered the game-winning single in the 10th. Heriberto Hernández’s 12th homer tied the game in the 8th, after the Mariners erased a four-run deficit and briefly took the lead. Cade Gibson shut the door in the top of the 10th, setting the stage for Marsee’s clutch hit. Tonight’s game feat...

A North Miami Beach PD captain, Jose Maya, has been arrested on felony video voyeurism charges, sparking shock and distrust within the department and community. The police chief confirmed Maya’s removal from duty and called the allegations “deeply concerning,” citing a major breach of public trust. An internal investigation is underway, led by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, as Maya remains jaile...

Miami’s third graders are the focus of a $2 million push to ensure every child reads at grade level by the Partnership for Miami, seeing it as the critical turning point where kids shift from learning to read to using reading to learn everything else. With reading proficiency at 65%, progress is being made—but gaps remain, especially for students facing instability, hunger, or language barriers at...

Miami-Dade County’s got a $3.9 million bill to Florida for 15 buses originally funded for a shut-down pandemic-era express route — now repurposed for regular service, forcing a reimbursement. This isn’t the first time: 13 other buses already paid back. The original 2017 plan linked Broward and Miami, but ridership collapse made it unsustainable. The county’s just paid up using transportation surta...

Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood is set to get a major boost with nearly $600,000 in city funding to expand its Freebee on-demand electric ride service, aiming to bridge transportation gaps and connect residents to essential destinations without needing a car. This follows a successful $400,000 pilot launched last fall, and comes as Freebee continues to grow across the city—already serving over 40,...

A top-ranking Miami police captain, Jose Maya, has been arrested on video voyeurism charges—shocking news that’s shaken public trust and sparked an internal investigation. The department’s chief expressed disappointment, emphasizing accountability and transparency as the Sheriff’s Office probes the case. No further details have been released, but the fallout could reshape perceptions of law enforc...

LeBron James may be calling it quits on the Western Conference, with Cleveland, Philly, and Miami all in the mix for his next chapter. Shams Charania confirms Philly’s rising interest, even hinting at a possible Joel Embiid trade to make room for the King. Miami, where LeBron’s legacy already shines, is gaining steam thanks to repaired ties with Pat Riley, coach Spoelstra, and Giannis’ public pitc...

South Florida’s sweltering heat is about to get even more intense as “feels-like” temps climb into the upper 90s today—with a heat advisory in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties warning of potential 108-degree readings. Saharan dust is hanging around, drying things out and slashing rain chances to just 10-20% through Tuesday. A slim hope for scattered showers arrives Friday with a 30-40% c...

A chilling early morning shooting in Fort Lauderdale left one man dead inside his white sedan, found with bullet holes and shell casings scattered around. Police responded to reports of gunfire near Northwest 13th Court, where neighbors say they were jolted awake by the violence. Crime scene teams are combing the area, and detectives are urgently seeking witnesses to help solve this deadly inciden...

Early Wednesday in Hollywood, South Florida, a man in his 40s with serious mental health issues set his condemned home ablaze and refused to leave—leading to a tense standoff as firefighters battled flames from the outside and police negotiated from within. He was eventually taken into custody and transported to a hospital, while the house suffered major damage. Authorities are still investigating...