Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz and lets a few ships pass for payment in yuan or crypto. The U. S. Navy plans to clear mines there, showing the route is still a point of tension. The U. S. dollar remains the main currency for buying oil worldwide, and analysts say that gives it a big a
The first night of the popular music festival ended early for one act when sudden gusts forced a last‑minute change. An Italian‑American DJ, part of the popular duo Tale of Us, was scheduled to take the main stage at 12:00 a. m. after Sabrina Carpenter had finished her set. At about 12:17 a. m
The festival crowd gathered at the Empire Polo Club on Friday, April 10. A breeze began to rise as people arrived. It made the day feel a little cooler than usual. The National Weather Service warned that wind gusts could reach 25 miles per hour overnight. This might stir up dust, raising air pollu
The Boston Bruins were hoping a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning would secure their spot in the playoffs, but they fell short with a 2-1 loss that marked their fifth consecutive defeat. In the final minute of play, Casey Mittelstadt lost control of the puck to Brayden Point. He then shot from
A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, was taken into custody on Friday after authorities say he stole more than five million dollars from the government by filing fake applications for pandemic aid. The suspect, Randon “Romero” Williams, 40, faces charges of wire fraud and money laundering. He al
It feels like college athletics has turned into a maze. Players can hop from one team to another in a few days, and the old idea of staying four years at the same school is fading fast. After a big championship win, more than 1, 000 athletes rushed into the transfer portal, and by Saturday that numb
The University of Maine at Presque Isle and the University of Maine at Augusta have teamed up to create a fully online bachelor’s program in medical laboratory science. The move is aimed at widening career paths for lab technicians and filling a growing need for skilled workers in Maine’s health sec
Forest Wagner and a companion pushed their bikes up a snowy slope onto Front Street after nine days of riding 265 miles across Alaska’s biggest frozen river. They finally left the icy water behind, feeling a mix of relief and affection for the long stretch they had conquered. The last day on the
President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r
Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was
