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The U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, President Trump said in a post on social media.
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More than a decade before Mayor Zohran Mamdani was born, New York state's capital piloted free buses.
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The Buffalo Sabres and their concessions partner, Delaware North Companies, are busy preparing for the pro hockey team’s first home playoff game in 15 years.
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Environmental advocates have begun a statewide bus tour to lobby Governor Kathy Hochul to crackdown on AI data centers and fully enforce the state’s 2019 climate law.
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Tuesday was World Quantum Day, which aims to promote public awareness of quantum science and technology.
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At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."
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A special day can be tinged with sorrow when your partner has dementia. But then he found the perfect gift.
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With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.