Iran, Houthis Block 2 Key Global Shipping Routes, Straining the Global Economy
Kim Hjelmgaard, Miles J. Herszenhorn, Ramon Padilla, Janet Loehrke, Michael Loria and USA TODAY on September 11, 2026
A second maritime chokepoint is now threatened, putting a recent workaround for oil shipments at risk and adding pressure to fuel and shipping costs.
Trump Praises Vaccine Order, but Critics Fear Child Deaths: What to Know
Michael Loria and USA TODAY on August 10, 2026
The plan could split combination shots into separate visits, raising questions about access, insurance coverage and the risk of falling vaccination rates.
Crypto Fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried Asks for Pardon From Trump
Michael Loria and USA TODAY on June 8, 2026
The convicted FTX founder isn’t seeking early release — his pardon application would only restore civil liberties like voting rights after he finishes his 25-year sentence.
Ceasefire With Iran Rides on Access to Strait of Hormuz. Why Is the Waterway So Important?
Michael Loria and USA TODAY on April 7, 2026
The narrow channel you’ve probably never thought about just became the most consequential piece of water on the planet — and its fate is driving a fragile ceasefire.
‘I Am Going to Do It’: Trump Says He Will Pay TSA Workers
Michael Loria and USA TODAY on March 26, 2026
The announcement comes as a partial DHS shutdown has left airport security agents working without pay, sparking widespread travel chaos.
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