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Washington —  The U.S. military is directing commercial ships towards a route in the Strait of Hormuz farther from Iran that the Navy has spent weeks clearing. The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be “extremely hazardous” because of mines laid in the strait by Iran. The notice to mariners posted the same day the U.S. began its latest effort, “Project Freedom,” to reopen at least part of the Strait of Hormuz. As part of the operation, forces under U.S. Central Command will coordinate with commercial ships to guide them through a cleared path in the strait.At a briefing…

Police stop takeover of ATVs, dirt bikes on Bay Bridge The Oakland Police Department relied on drone technology as part of an investigation that lead to several arrests and dozens of vehicles seized after a Bay Bridge takeover on May 3, 2026. (Oakland Police Department) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nine people were arrested and 77 ATVs and dirt bikes seized as part of an investigation into a wild takeover that shut down traffic on the Bay Bridge in California, police said.The Oakland Police Department announced the crackdown during a news conference on Monday after officers set…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It was a bittersweet day for family and friends of Mackaylah Gerard-Roussin, as her accused killer, 24-year-old Josh Benoit, was found guilty of first-degree murder. “Mackaylah was a good woman. She didn’t deserve — nobody deserves to lose their life,” said her father, Kirby Gerard, outside court after the verdict was handed down.In the judge-alone trial, court heard 20-year old Gerard-Roussin was last seen on Aug. 25, 2022. Justice Candace Grammond concluded she left her home with Benoit, who then murdered her and buried her body on a remote ATV trail near…

Oprah Winfrey selected “John of John” by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for “Shuggie Bain,” as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls ” a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love.”

Marco Rubio expects to have ‘frank’ dialogue with Pope Leo, during a visit that comes after Donald Trump has repeatedly disparaged the first US-born pontiff.

NewsFeedIn an Al Jazeera exclusive interview, US Central Command spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in the Strait of Hormuz are securing safe routes for merchant vessels and blockading Iran.Published On 5 May 20265 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A coalition of groups represented by the embattled Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is suing Florida over its new congressional map, arguing that it favors one political party over another.The 41-page lawsuit was filed by Common Cause, an ethics watchdog; the League of Women Voters of Florida; and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). The organizations allege the map violates the Fair Districts Amendment, which prohibits the Republican-controlled state legislature from drawing maps that favor a specific political party.”The fact that this is a partisan gerrymander is as obvious as…

When Pinterest and Dow announced layoffs last month, they attributed the job cuts in part to a shift to artificial intelligence — a sign that some employers are stepping up their investment in AI as they pare their payrolls. Although economists have generally downplayed the impact to date of generative AI on the broader U.S. workforce, that may offer little comfort to the employees who suddenly find themselves out of work as companies tout their adoption of such tools. In 2025, companies directly pointed to their use of AI in announcing 55,000 job cuts — more than 12 times the number of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News has learned the name of the suspect shot by U.S. Secret Service officers near the White House this week. Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, has been identified as the individual seen allegedly carrying a firearm just blocks from the White House on Monday, sources told Fox News on Tuesday.Secret Service Uniformed Division officers engaged the suspect after he was observed pulling a gun, a federal source previously told Fox News Digital. In a news conference, Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn told reporters that the suspect allegedly shot in the direction of…

Opposition parties in Nova Scotia and some advocacy organizations are calling for the province to do more to protect workers’ rights and improve labour conditions. They brought their concerns forward Tuesday during a meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Resources in Province House.NDP labour critic Paul Wozney said government is missing the mark when it comes to providing workers the wages and support needed to thrive.“Interestingly, we’ve heard the premier be a champion — if it’s good enough for other places it’s good enough for Nova Scotia — and yet, we see protections for workers in places elsewhere in…