Posts by Stephanie Irvin
Brian Doherty: Journalist, Author and Top Libertarian Historian Dies after Nasty Fall in Park as Tributes Pour In
Author Brian Doherty was found dead in a park in the Bay Area after authorities believed he likely died from a fall. The 57-year-old was found at Battery Yates, a historic site in Sausalito, Marin County, last week. According to Reason Magazine, where he served as a senior editor, his body was found at the…
Read MoreMojtaba Khamenei Dead? Trump Admits US Doesn’t Know If Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Dead or Still Alive
President Donald Trump spent time on Monday speculating about the fate of Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, noting that the cleric has not appeared in public and raising questions about his current condition. Trump pointed out that no one has seen Khamenei since he was appointed to power, fueling uncertainty about what may have happened…
Read MoreHormuz Crisis Exposes Global Oil Risks
Strait of Hormuz handles about 20 million barrels of oil daily. Asian economies receive over 80% of oil passing through strait. China holds about 1.2 billion barrels in strategic reserves. Global oil demand remains above 100 million barrels per day. The most recent outbreak of the conflict in the Gulf region has shown once again…
Read MoreIran Threatens Energy Sites After Kharg Strike
Iran warns attacks on its energy sites will trigger strikes. U.S. forces bomb Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export hub. Iran says Strait of Hormuz open except for U.S., Israeli ships. Debris from intercepted drone sparks fire at UAE Fujairah port. Iran issued its sharpest economic threat yet on Saturday, warning that any attack on…
Read MoreThe Practical Guide to Love Episode 5 Release Date, Preview, Spoilers, and More
The Practical Guide to Love episode 5 will air on JTBC on Saturday (March 14) at 10:30 pm KST. The mini-series, starring Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, and Lee Ki Taek, will focus on the love triangle between Song Tae Seop, Lee Ui Yeong, and Shin Ji Su in the upcoming episode. It will…
Read MoreSingapore: 16 Pupils, 2 Teachers at MapleBear Pre-school in Eunos Fall Sick; Half Diagnosed with Stomach Flu
A total of 16 pupils and two teachers from MapleBear Kids Adventure Place in Eunos have fallen ill in recent days, with the pre-school’s chief executive saying that stomach flu is the most likely cause. In a note sent to parents on Thursday, March 12, the school said that eight children from one class had…
Read MorePerson Who Rammed Car into Detroit Synagogue and Preschool and Opened Fire Shot Dead by Cops as Large Cache of Explosives Is Found in His Vehicle
The person who intentionally rammed a vehicle into the entrance of a school at a Jewish synagogue in Michigan has died after a massive police response, during which gunfire was reportedly heard. Police confirmed that the shooter is dead and that no one else was injured in the incident. However, the suspect’s identity hasn’t been…
Read MoreUS to Blame for Strike on Iran Girls’ School that Killed 175, Pentagon Report Reveals after Trump Blamed Tehran for Deadly Attack
A preliminary U.S. military investigation has concluded that American forces were responsible for the missile strike on an elementary school in Iran, killing around 175 people — majority of them children. Trump had earlier accused Iran of bombing a school filled with young girls using an American Tomahawk missile on February 28, the first day…
Read MoreIran’s New Supreme Leader Was Rejected By His Own Father? Installed By IRGC, Choice Reflects Continuity
The man now sitting atop one of the world’s most powerful theocracies may have gotten there against the explicit dying wishes of the man he replaced, and possibly without even winning the vote that put him there. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56-year-old son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was this week named Iran’s new top…
Read MoreBluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Down, Toni Schneider Named Interim Chief
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down, becomes chief innovation officer. Board appoints advisor Toni Schneider as interim chief executive. Leadership change announced as Bluesky surpasses 40 million users. Company begins search for permanent CEO amid platform growth. Jay Graber, who serves as the CEO of the decentralized social media platform, has resigned her role at…
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