Autor: Al Punto Hoy from ANASTACIO ALEGRIA

Sanaa, Yemen – Ammar Saleh, a 32-year-old schoolteacher in Sanaa, watched on Monday as the Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.Then, on Wednesday, the Houthis declared they had attacked two Saudi ships – a declaration that they were serious in their intention to impose a maritime embargo on their northern neighbour. The Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of conducting its own blockade on rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, therefore justifying the Houthi attacks.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listWhatever the arguments, the news has come as a jolt to Yemenis like Ammar, many of whom…

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday for allegedly making «willfully and intentionally false statements» when testifying before Congress last December.»The Committee on the Judiciary writes to refer strong evidence that appears to show Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, knowingly made false statements during his December 17, 2025 deposition,» Jordan wrote in a letter sent to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.Lawyers for Smith did not immediately respond for comment.Top Judiciary Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin slammed the GOP-led criminal referral — calling it «baseless» and «vindictive.»This is a developing story. Please check…

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana’s government is under pressure to explain why a state-run ferry sank over the weekend, killing an estimated 100 people, with officials telling an increasingly frustrated population to await the conclusion of an official investigation.Authorities said that 76 of the 179 passengers believed to have been aboard the ferry survived the South American nation’s worst maritime disaster on record, and that 53 bodies have been recovered as divers searched for 50 more on Wednesday.Dozens of Guyanese continued to gather in the northern town of Charity, hoping that the bodies of their missing loved…

It’s been nearly two years since I started reporting on abuses of foreign farmworkers in Georgia. Some of the workers I tracked down had come to the U.S. legally through the H-2A visa program and were harmed and exploited by labor contractors — despite protections that were supposed to be guaranteed by the federal government.  During those two years, I’ve thought a lot about how the government’s obligation to keep foreign workers safe has collided with another priority: to help U.S. farmers stay in business.  Farmers have long pushed for fewer H-2A regulations. That’s in part because of the skyrocketing…

Unexpected Breakup Text During FilmingIn a surprising turn of events, fitness influencer Rachel Sparks was recording her latest TikTok tutorial for a delicious smoothie when a breakup text from her date appeared on her screen. Capturing her genuine reaction, the scenario took an unexpected twist and quickly caught the attention of viewers online.Rachel, who recently moved to Los Angeles, had been excited about this new connection. Just as she was blending her favorite protein smoothie, she read the beginning of a text that shattered her hopes. “Hey, I can’t lead you on,” it read, leading to a cascade of emotions…

Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, one of the top players in the 2027 recruiting cycle, has committed to Tennessee, he announced Wednesday during a special ceremony on CBS Sports HQ.The top-rated player in Tennessee’s, No. 10 prospect overall and the second-best running back in the 2027 cycle chose the Vols over Ole Miss and Ohio State. The leading star at Baylor School (Chattanooga, Tennessee) rushed for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns last season.The new headliner in Josh Heupel’s 2027 class, Gabriel Georges, is Tennessee’s 18th verbal commit and is expected to be an immediate impact player, considering top returning rusher DeSean…

Jason Alexander is apologizing after Courtney Stodden publicly called out the “Seinfeld” star over a lewd 2012 comedy sketch the two made when Stodden was 17. Subscribe to read this story ad-freeGet unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Stodden, a media personality and reality TV star, first drew international attention in 2011 after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison at age 16. The relationship was later chronicled by the television movie “I Was a Child Bride,” and her public profile led to numerous reality TV appearances, including “Celebrity Big Brother.” Stodden and Hutchison separated in 2013.On Monday, Stodden revisited a…

Adobe Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA changes, and the emerging psychedelics drug sector. She co-writes The Readout newsletter, and co-hosts STAT’s weekly biotech podcast, The Readout Loud. You can reach Elaine on Signal at elaineywchen.70.Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care. Confidential tips can be sent on Signal at danielp.100. Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving…

The philosopher who wants schools to slow kids down Big Think American Heart Association Reveals The Optimal Daily Cups of Coffee For Your Health Science Alert #COVID-19/Pandemics 🚨 Africa CDC issues a stark warning: The current Ebola outbreak risks becoming the worst documented in world history. «It’s unfortunate to let you know we have 900 deaths. Sixty-five days into this outbreak, we already have more than 2,400 confirmed cases. If we do not stop it… — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 21, 2026 Daily Ebola update: – Cases: 2,444 (+79)– Recovered: 488 (+3)– Deaths: 969 (+37) pic.twitter.com/uo1KYWPD0K — BNO News (@BNOFeed)…

Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about reaching a deal to end the fighting, and vowed the U.S. military would continue to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, traded about 2.5% higher at $93.32. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 2.3% to $86.31. Speaking to reporters at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the Philippines on Wednesday, Rubio said Washington remains willing to negotiate an end to the war. «The U.S. would love to…