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Trump messaging about next steps in Iran creates confusion

Trump messaging about next steps in Iran creates confusion

In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic. The administration's shifting and often contr…

The News Flicker·May 6, 2026

Antarctica tourism surge raises biosecurity concerns

Antarctica tourism surge raises biosecurity concerns

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that visited Antarctica has highlighted a growing tourism trend. Visits to the southern continent are soaring as advances in shipbuilding couple with fears among visitors that the icy landscapes may melt away due …

The News Flicker·May 6, 2026

Why gasoline prices fell but then started climbing again

Why gasoline prices fell but then started climbing again

The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA. That's up 50% since the war with Iran began. Many drivers were hopeful in mid-April, amid signs that the conflict…

The News Flicker·May 5, 2026

UN considers threatening Iran with sanctions over strait closure

UN considers threatening Iran with sanctions over strait closure

The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow free…

The News Flicker·May 5, 2026