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Protein‑Powered Ice Cream: A New Summer Treat

July 19, 2026

The idea of adding protein to frozen desserts has moved from a niche experiment to a full‑blown trend. New and established brands are now pouring protein into their scoops, aiming at health‑savvy customers who still want something sweet. Brands such as Rivo, Nymble, Blue Bell and Foothills Creame

science

Strength Training Boosts Brain and Body, New Review Shows

July 16, 2026

Resistance workouts do more than just bulk up muscles. A recent synthesis of studies reveals that lifting weights also rewires the brain’s motor pathways, making movement faster and more efficient. Researchers used a tool called transcranial magnetic stimulation to measure changes in the brain’s abi

crypto

US Uses Tether to Freeze Iran’s $500 Million

July 16, 2026

Tether, the company that creates a dollar‑linked digital coin called USDT, has become a tool for U. S. sanctions against Iran. In less than three months, the U. S. government has frozen almost $475 million that was tied to Iran on the Tron blockchain, pushing its reach beyond banks. On July 14, U

politics

Grooming Gangs and the Politics of Reporting

July 14, 2026

Three brothers from Sheffield—Amar, Kamar and Kamran Ilyas—were handed a total of 40 years behind bars on June 22, 2026. Their crimes spanned from 2004 to 2008 and involved the sexual abuse of five girls, some as young as twelve. One victim was assaulted by all three siblings, and Amar fled to Pakis

finance

Geopolitical Tension Pushes IonQ and Crypto Stocks Lower

July 14, 2026

IonQ Inc. shares fall as tension between the U. S. and Iran grows, making investors shy from risky assets. Bitcoin opens the week down 1. 5 % after Tehran’s foreign ministry says Washington is breaking a peace deal. The spokesperson warns that U. S. bases in the Persian Gulf could become targe

politics

How Crypto Exchanges Help Countries Get Around Sanctions

June 30, 2026

A recent report highlighted how Iran has been quietly moving billions through cryptocurrency, bypassing traditional financial restrictions. The Wall Street Journal found that CoinEx, a global exchange, played a key role in these transactions. Over the past seven years, wallets linked to CoinEx proce

entertainment

A filmmaker's new movie and the freedom to explore tough topics

June 30, 2026

A director known for working with top Iranian filmmakers has just finished a bold new movie set in Berlin. Instead of focusing on life back home, this film takes a close look at a personal struggle that crosses cultural lines. The story follows a man whose family faces a difficult truth when they di

technology

Cyber Attack Numbers Rise in Israel After US‑Israel Strike on Iran

June 29, 2026

A senior Israeli cyber officer said that the amount of hostile hacking from Iran has gone up sharply after this year’s military push. The director general of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, told a German paper that in June 2025 the state recorded about 1, 600 cyber incidents du

politics

Understanding Iran: Why Trump's Approach Didn't Work

June 29, 2026

Trump’s decision to take military action against Iran early this year was driven by concerns over Iran’s nuclear program and its aggressive behavior in the region. While the U. S. weakened parts of Iran’s military, the strategy didn’t force Iran to back down. Instead, Iran paused talks, tightened co

politics

This Week in Politics: Big Names, Big Moves, and Bigger Questions

June 29, 2026

A week packed with political drama saw major players making bold statements and moves. In the Middle East, tensions flared as U. S. strikes targeted Iranian military sites following a drone attack on an oil tanker. The message was clear: cross the line, and consequences follow. Meanwhile, Israel’s l