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The Latest: Trump vows to 'kill' Iranian warships that get near US blockade
The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering U.S. President Donald Trump’s previous vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the waterway.However, Trump warned on social media that any Iranian warships that come “anywhere close” to the U.S. blockade will be destroyed. It wasn’t clear whether the blockade had started by the designated time of 10 a.m. EDT.
The move sets the stage for a showdown as Iran has responded with... Read More
Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
Russian swimmers, divers and water polo players will be allowed to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.The decision by governing body World Aquatics marks a major shift in how a key sport treats Russia ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and prompted condemnation by Ukraine.
World Aquatics said on Monday it will remove restrictions which required Russian and Belarusian athletes to be vetted and to compete as neutrals.
It excluded Russia and Belarus from its events like the world championships after the Russian invasion of... Read More
Oil is back above $100, though US stocks hold steady on hopes for US-Iran talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are back around $100 per barrel on Monday after 21 hours of ceasefire talks failed to end the U.S.-Iran war. But U.S. stocks are nevertheless holding steady in an indication that Wall Street still sees a chance to avoid a worst-case scenario for the global economy.The S&P 500 rose 0.3% in midday trading after erasing an earlier dip. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 41 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.5% higher.
There is more concern in energy markets with crude rising more than 3%. But... Read More
Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New Yorkâs Stonewall monument
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration agreed Monday to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February.The government revealed the decision as it seeks to settle a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ and historic preservation groups who had sought to block the removal. A judge must still approve the agreement.
According to court papers, the Interior Department and National Park Service “have confirmed their intention to maintain a Pride flag at Stonewall.” It won’t be removed, except for... Read More
Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
NEW YORK (AP) — More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.A large swath of the movie industry, including Denis Villeneuve, Kristen Stewart, J.J. Abrams and Joaquin Phoenix came out forcefully against the $111 billion deal that would consolidate two legacy studios into one, arguing that it further reduce jobs and movies in an already downsized Hollywood.
“The result will be fewer... Read More
Top Stories
- A 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship
- Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New Yorkâs Stonewall monument
- Hungarian election victor Magyar says heâd speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine
- Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war's backdrop
- The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that
- Oil rises back above $100, but US stocks hold steady as hopes continue for US-Iran talks
- Judge dismisses Trumpâs $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein
- Magyar wants to take over as Hungary's prime minister as early as May 5
- US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast
- Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks
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- Swimming becomes first major Olympic sport to lift restrictions on Russian athletes
- A $500,000 payday awaits the No. 1 WNBA pick as the Dallas Wings go on the clock again
- Bucks' disappointing finish leads to an uncertain offseason regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo's future
- Rory McIlroy a Masters champion again and the chase is on for more majors