Why it’s so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has been trying to force Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for months, but experts say it’s difficult.
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Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here’s what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations
The events have a mix of party and protest, particularly in a time when the Trump administration and some states have rolled out policies to reel in rights for some LGBTQ+ people.
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.
Tenant arrested after landlord’s daughter found dead in Chula Vista park
A woman who went to her mother’s house to deal with a ‘problem tenant’ went missing and was later found dead in a nearby Chula Vista park
Trump says US will destroy a bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz
Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure after ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, as war concerns spark global economic fears.
Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here’s what to know
Abortion rights groups have prevailed in most ballot measure votes over the last four years.
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
Rubio told reporters that Cuba has been a national security threat for years because of its ties to U.S. adversaries.
Powell’s tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence while trying to tame inflation
Powell said he will continue serving on the governing board until he is confident the Fed’s independence is truly restored.
5 tips for how to talk to kids about drugs
How do you talk to kids about drugs when you can’t tell them to ‘just say no’?
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after Trump alleged vandalism.