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Day: August 10, 2026

Family of Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia warns he’s near death

The family of a U.S. Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia says his health is deteriorating and he may be on the brink of death. Robert Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022 for allegedly hitting a Russian police officer. He was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, but that sentence has since been extended to a decade. Stephanie Sy spoke with Kieran Ramsey, Gilman’s advocate in the U.S.

How pop culture and social media are changing how people talk

Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country’s 250th anniversary for her “In Pursuit of Happiness” podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest episode looks at how American English evolved. As it turns out, there’s one word that reveals a lot about the way we speak.

Oil Prices Soar in Panama as US Demands Iran to Open the Strait of Hormuz

Below are ships on the strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged 5% on Monday, driven by market concerns over divergent conditions set by the United States and Iran for unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. The oil market, which last week was betting on an agreement between the parties, is now worried about the diplomatic stalemate. The post Oil Prices Soar in Panama as US Demands Iran to Open the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Newsroom Panama.

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