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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is fully open after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (389+ words) WASHINGTON " After a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was put into effect Thursday, Iran announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to all shipping traffic." Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a post…...
A 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1282+ words) CAIRO, Egypt " A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war....
Nutella debuts first new flavor in over 60 years
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (262+ words) WASHINGTON " Nutella is rolling out its first new flavor in more than 60 years, marking a major shift for the iconic chocolate-hazelnut spread. Nutella Peanut is now available nationwide, blending the brand's signature creamy hazelnut spread with the taste of roasted…...
91-year-old becomes world's oldest first-time grandfather
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (296+ words) WASHINGTON " A 91-year-old man in Australia is celebrating a major milestone after becoming a grandfather for the first time and unknowingly setting a world record in the process. Charles Smith, at the age of 91 years and 209 days, became the world's…...
More than a half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Cameroon
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (472+ words) YAOUND, Cameroon " Pope Leo XIV neared the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa on Friday with a day focused on encouraging Cameroon's young people, first with a big Mass and then a visit to the country's Catholic university....
Hundreds of thousands of drivers save time using the I-485 Express Lanes, NCDOT says
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (168+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C. " Nearly 248, 000 trips were logged on Charlotte's newly opened I-485 Express Lanes in March 2026, officials said, as transportation authorities urge drivers to pay outstanding tolls before state-mandated late fees kick in. Drivers who used the express lanes without an NC Quick…...
'Top Gun 3' is in development, Paramount studio head confirms
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (231+ words) WASHINGTON " It's highway to the trilogy zone for "Top Gun."" Paramount Pictures Co-Chair Josh Greenstein confirmed to a crowd at Cinema Con that "Top Gun 3" was in development with a script "well underway," based on reporting by Variety"and The…...
Oil prices fall sharply and Wall Street rallies toward a record as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
28+ min ago (740+ words) NEW YORK " A steep drop yanked oil prices back to'levels seen in the early days of'the Iran war, and U. S. stocks raced toward'another record Friday after'Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again to commercial tankers carrying crude from the…...
Rural hearts, child safety and protect your head: Health stories that hit close to home
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (445+ words) For people living in rural and semi-rural communities, getting specialized medical'care often means long drives, delayed diagnoses and worse outcomes. A new study is putting hard numbers behind what many already suspected " proximity to quality cardiac care saves lives. The…...
NC elections board to check voter rolls for noncitizens
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (211+ words) The North Carolina State Board of Elections will cross-check all registered voters against a federal database to identify and remove any non-U. S. citizens from the state's voter rolls. The board approved new rules on Thursday outlining the steps officials must…...