What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others.
US says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE
U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates.
Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.” He says the files will be coming “very soon” after he directed the Pentagon to share documents related to UFOs and extraterrestrial life. That directive came even with the Pentagon already years into a process to declassify materials related to UFOs.
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it'll cease fire two days earlier
Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. The ceasefire is set for Friday and Saturday.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people, WHO says
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others.
UK military says a bulk carrier near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked
A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz has reported being attacked by multiple small craft, marking at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.
Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
The Pentagon says the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months.
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
The head of the European Parliament trade committee calls President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on European Union automobiles “unacceptable.”
Trump and Charles greet each other warmly and meet in Oval Office on a day of diplomacy for the king
Under gray, drizzly skies, Trump welcomed Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House in a ceremony on the South Lawn, with the president quipping that it was a “beautiful British day.”
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday. A legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse through artificial intelligence.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country and ends the war in a proposal that would postpone discussions on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, two regional officials said Monday.
Trump tells Fox News he's no longer sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for Iran talks
President Donald Trump says he told top U.S. envoys not to travel to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, shortly after Iran’s top diplomat left Islamabad.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is being released on bond
A U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being released on bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market.
Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
Separately Friday, the White House said President Donald Trump issued a 90-day extension to the Jones Act waiver, making it easier for non-American vessels to transport oil and natural gas.
Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Trump’s post on social media came shortly after the U.S. military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.
US stocks rally to records, but Brent oil also tops $100 on worries about the Iran war
The U.S. stock market set more records after GE Vernova and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected.
Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
President Donald Trump says the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a unified proposal from the Islamic Republic. The announcement came as last-minute ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran looked uncertain Tuesday and a two-week truce was set to expire.
Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
Apple has announced that John Ternus will become the next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1. Ternus is a company veteran who has been with Apple for 25 years, most recently overseeing hardware engineering for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died after decades with multiple sclerosis. He died Monday at his Utah home at the age of 76.
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