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Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade chokepoint, leading to hundreds of commercial tankers being stranded and reports of gunfire and traumatic experiences. President Trump warned Iran that it cannot "blackmail" the U.S. and stated the U.S. naval blockade will remain in full force.

A major airline announced Friday that it is suspending select routes in the U.S., citing soaring jet fuel costs that have made certain operations unprofitable.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's socialist platform was questioned about its potential success outside of New York City, as the city faced a recent terrorist attack that the mayor's response was criticized for.

Mark Wahlberg discusses the "baggage" that comes with being a celebrity parent and makes efforts to stay connected with his four children, including visiting his eldest daughter at college and crashing her fraternity party.

The House Oversight Committee has sent letters to government agencies seeking information on the mysterious deaths and disappearances of 11 high-level scientists, many of whom were affiliated with U.S. nuclear and space research programs, raising national security concerns.

Six-time PGA Tour winner Max Homa faced backlash on social media after criticizing other golfers for "beating up the course" and acting "spoiled," only to then display a similar outburst during the final round of the RBC Heritage tournament.

Mindy Cohn, the actress known for her role in the 1980s sitcom "The Facts of Life," has returned to social media after secretly battling cancer, expressing gratitude for the hospital staff who helped her recover.

Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, but the ceasefire was tested after an ambush in southern Lebanon killed a French soldier, highlighting Hezbollah's alleged "human shield" tactics and drawing another nation into the conflict.

Johnny Knoxville caused a "double explosion" while filming the final day of the "Jackass" series, which he claims will be the last in the franchise.

A strong 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off the northern coast of Japan, prompting a tsunami alert for the region.

A detransitioner named Jonni Skinner warns that gender medicine has become a form of "conversion therapy" and opposes a California bill that he believes could make it harder for vulnerable minors to get proper counseling.

Republican Minnesota Senate candidate Michele Tafoya accused Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison of turning a blind eye to a multibillion-dollar fraud scandal in the state.

Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in an accident in Mexico, announced U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson.

Park rangers in Canada have uncovered a centuries-old shipwreck believed to be the Swift, a civilian vessel that sank in 1812 near Sable Island, an area known for many maritime disasters.

Ivanka Trump became emotional in a recent interview while discussing the impact of her late mother Ivana Trump, who shaped her values, and spoke about navigating a difficult period that included her husband Jared Kushner's battle with thyroid cancer.

Democratic House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott faced criticism for her involvement in the wedding ceremony of a Satanist couple while serving as a minister-in-training, which some have argued does not align with Christian values.

President Donald Trump praised San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who defeated incumbent London Breed in 2024, for his efforts in turning the city around after a population decline since the pandemic.