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US Expands Cuba Sanctions Targeting Banking, Mining, Energy x/cuban — Sep 3, 2026 The United States widened its Cuba sanctions by designating Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, a grandson of Raúl Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and several nickel, oil, and mining-related firms, as part of a broader pressure campaign on Havana. Under Executive Order 14404, the measures aim to choke the regime’s funding and energy infrastructure amid fuel shortages and blackouts, intensifying scrutiny on Cuba’s leadership while drawing humanitarian concerns and international attention. +6 Nicole Hardy Targeting a state bank makes sense if the goal is choking regime finances, but history shows these sanctions rarely dislodge the leadership itself.IJR Hope For American Healthcare: Meet The MAHA Moms James S Gordon · 9 min · 2h
On X · @espn Zverev Jokes with Shelton’s Girlfriend Trinity Rodman After US Open Final Win ESPN shared a clip of Alexander Zverev telling soccer star Trinity Rodman (girlfriend of runner-up Ben Shelton), “You’re the lucky charm … not today but usually,” after defeating Shelton in the 2026 US Open men’s final. The light-hearted (and slightly awkward) on-court banter is trending because it mixes post-match humor, a high-profile tennis-soccer couple, and Zverev’s known competitive edge, sparking widespread shares, laughs, and some side commentary. 1,310 likes · 18m Daily Caller News Foundation Hope For American Healthcare: Meet The MAHA Moms I first became intrigued by the MAHA Moms about 8 months ago. As I disentangled the groups with similar concerns and names — Moms Across America, MAHA Mommas and MAHA Action, among others — I discovered the MAHA Moms Coalition, a “national phone tree” committed to mobilizing Americans to advocate for all our children’s health, a group committed to “people, not profits.” This Coalition , which has 2h Petra Financial Advisors Expands Portfolio Across ETFs, Stocks x/valero-energy — Jul 22, 2026 Petra Financial Advisors Inc. expanded its portfolio in Q1 by initiating positions or increasing stakes across several securities, including 13,757 shares of the Invesco Dorsey Wright Developed Markets Momentum ETF (PIZ), 13,640 shares of Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF (FESM), 53,350 shares of AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB), 2,929 shares of Marathon Petroleum (MPC), and 6,509 shares of Valero Energy (VLO). The moves were part of broader activity in multiple funds and stocks as other institutions also adjusted their holdings in these securities. IJR Elon Musk, Sam Altman Agree With Rival: It’s Time To Step Back From Taking Plunge With AI Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 2h
On X · @espnZverev Jokes with Shelton’s Girlfriend Trinity Rodman After US Open Final WinESPN shared a clip of Alexander Zverev telling soccer star Trinity Rodman (girlfriend of runner-up Ben Shelton), “You’re the lucky charm … not today but usually,” after defeating Shelton in the 2026 US Open men’s final. The light-hearted (and slightly awkward) on-court banter is trending because it mixes post-match humor, a high-profile tennis-soccer couple, and Zverev’s known competitive edge, sparking widespread shares, laughs, and some side commentary.1,310 likes · 18mDaily Caller News FoundationHope For American Healthcare: Meet The MAHA MomsI first became intrigued by the MAHA Moms about 8 months ago. As I disentangled the groups with similar concerns and names — Moms Across America, MAHA Mommas and MAHA Action, among others — I discovered the MAHA Moms Coalition, a “national phone tree” committed to mobilizing Americans to advocate for all our children’s health, a group committed to “people, not profits.” This Coalition , which has 2h
IJRElon Musk, Sam Altman Agree With Rival: It’s Time To Step Back From Taking Plunge With AISpencer Lombardo · 3 min · 2h
