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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz and fires on tankers

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed over U.S. blockade

French soldier killed in Hezbollah attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV says he has no interest in debating Donald Trump

Boston Mayor Wu under fire for funding queer migrant wellness grants amid $100 million budget gap

BOSTON — Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is facing criticism for funding wellness grants for queer and transgender migrants amid a $100 million budget shortfall, spending that her office confirmed was inappropriate. Wu has been the subject of online backlash after an advertisement from a nonprofit indicated the city was spending taxpayer money on “wellness allowance” grants for LGBTQ migrants that ...

What to plant (and what to remove) in California’s new ‘Zone Zero’ fire-safety proposal

Twins bullpen, offense lets another strong start go to waste in 5-4 loss to Reds

ICE detainee deaths skyrocket amid immigration crackdown

Chicago mayor says, ‘May 1 is happening,’ despite pushback from CPS CEO

Harris, Booker denounce war, Trump, honor women at Detroit event

Commentary: Hungary’s lessons for democracy under fire

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is forced to pause filming as severe flooding leaves set underwater

Actor Dylan Sprouse tackles trespasser at his Los Angeles home

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is open

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Judge halts construction on Trump's White House ballroom

Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site

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