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Massive explosion at crude oil refinery rocks Texas city as residents told to shelter in place
US

Massive explosion at crude oil refinery rocks Texas city as residents told to shelter in place

A massive explosion at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery in Texas on Monday caused black smoke plumes and a shelter-in-place order, with no injuries reported but residents voicing concerns over air quality and evacuation. Officials attribute the blast possibly to a heating unit mishap, while the facility's role in producing 435,000 barrels of fuel daily highlights its economic importance amid safety worries.

Jessica Williamsabout 4 hours ago
Carville unloads on Maher, tells him to ‘get your head out of Bari Weiss’s a--’ in heated Trump rant
Politics

Carville unloads on Maher, tells him to ‘get your head out of Bari Weiss’s a--’ in heated Trump rant

Democratic strategist James Carville launched a profane attack on Bill Maher during a podcast, defending his criticism of President Trump as sane outrage amid accusations of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' The remarks, including references to Trump's response to Robert Mueller's death, drew a sharp rebuke from the White House and highlight tensions within liberal circles ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Lisa Johnsonabout 5 hours ago
Bitcoin Spikes After Trump's Post On 'Productive' Talks With Iran; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Rally: Analyst Says BTC Can Test $75,000 This Month
Business

Bitcoin Spikes After Trump's Post On 'Productive' Talks With Iran; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Rally: Analyst Says BTC Can Test $75,000 This Month

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rallied sharply on Monday following President Trump's report of productive talks with Iran, leading to a halt in strikes and boosting stocks while oil prices fell. Analysts predict Bitcoin could test $75,000 this month if key support levels hold, amid signs of aggressive whale accumulation.

Michael Thompsonabout 5 hours ago
Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South
Sports

Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un affirmed the irreversibility of his country's nuclear program and designated South Korea as its chief adversary in a speech to parliament, while unveiling a new five-year economic plan. The address, which included warnings of retaliation and praise for nuclear deterrence, was accompanied by budget approvals boosting defense spending and a message of support from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Michael Thompsonabout 8 hours ago