Jake Larsen

1 week ago | san.com | Brett Baker |Jake Larsen |Mathew Grisham |Ryan Robertson

As the saying goes, war is hell — but it’s also expensive. The conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, driving up the costs. With every volley of missiles fired, sortie launched and bomb dropped, military operations are costing millions of dollars. One of the most significant expenses is Israel’s Iron Dome defense system. Experts estimate that when Iran fires a wave of missiles, the cost to intercept can range from tens of millions to $200 million a day.

1 week ago | san.com | Jake Larsen |Matt Bishop |Ryan Robertson

When Israeli jets launched a sweeping preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, the United States initially insisted its ally had acted alone. But in the days since, U.S. military movements and official rhetoric suggest a rapid and significant shift that aligns America more directly with Israel’s goals in the region. Israel said it had no choice but to act, claiming Tehran was dangerously close to acquiring a nuclear weapon.

1 week ago | san.com | Cole Lauterbach |Drew Pittock |Jake Larsen |Lauren Keenan

Streaming has hit a record. For the first time ever, people in the U.S. spent more time watching streaming services — like Netflix and YouTube — than they did watching broadcast and cable TV combined, according to Nielsen. In May 2025, streaming accounted for 44.8% of all TV viewing, the highest share ever recorded. In comparison, broadcast TV represented 20.1% while cable TV accounted for 24.1%, totaling 44.2% — less than streaming alone.

2 weeks ago | san.com | Chris Francis |Chris Field |Jake Larsen |Lawrence Banton

A soccer tournament with the top professional teams from around the world starts Saturday, June 14, at stadiums across the U.S. Judging by ticket sales, however, fans don’t seem excited about the Club World Cup. It marked an embarrassing start for FIFA, soccer’s world-wide governing body. The 32-team event was considered by officials to be a dry run for next summer’s World Cup, especially in terms of stadium logistics, transportation and security. With sparse crowds, that may no longer be the case.

2 weeks ago | san.com | Ally Heath |Cole Lauterbach |Jake Larsen |Ryan Robertson

U.S. Central Command, known as CENTCOM, prepared a range of military responses if ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran break down, Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla confirmed during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, June 10. Kurilla told lawmakers he had provided both President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with multiple options if Iran does not give up its enrichment program, according to Reuters.