48 Hours to Act: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reaches Breaking Point

After 2–3 days of escalating attacks by Iran — and counterattacks — tensions have sharply intensified. The Strait of Hormuz remains too dangerous for normal navigation. A missile traveling more than 4,000 miles struck near Diego Garcia, underscoring Iran’s extended reach, including the potential to target sites deep into Europe. Meanwhile, strikes on Israel have…

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Making America a “Most-Favored Nation” for Drug Prices: Pfizer and AstraZeneca Step Up First

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The United States has begun implementing its new “Most-Favored-Nation” prescription drug pricing policy, a move designed to align what Americans pay for medicines with the lowest prices available in comparable developed nations. Following an executive order signed in May 2025 and formal letters to major pharmaceutical companies this summer, two global leaders — Pfizer and…

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No Kings: From the Heart—or the Hustle. It’s Complicated

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Between paid demonstrators, pressured union members, and the sincerely moved, the streets are crowded — and complicated. When was the last time you made a sign and marched? Shouted until you were hoarse?  Or just watched others do it and wondered: what moves them — conviction or choreography? Today’s protests often blur those lines. Some…

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Rhode Island Governor says DOJ’s Aug. 19 Sanctuary‑Status Deadline ‘Does Not Merit a Response’

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Rhode Island, along with 12 other states, 4 counties and 18 cities/towns will have until August 19th to respond to the US Attorney General’s letter demanding they abolish their “Sanctuary” policies. In New England, only Rhode Island, Connecticut and Vermont have statewide policies – along with the city of Boston in Massachusetts. Governors, Mayors and…

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