news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeApparent tornadoes touched down in the Midwest on Friday and a weekend flooding risk remains as roller-coaster weather sweeps the country, with some states experiencing summer-like temperatures in the middle of spring.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The Storm […]
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US Senate repeals Biden-era ban on mining near Minnesota wilderness area – The Guardian
Measure passes 50-49 to overturn a 20-year ban on mining near renowned Boundary Waters canoe area wildernessThe US Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to overturn a ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters canoe area wilderness, an enormous complex of interconnected lakes, rivers and forests that is among the most visited wild areas in the […]
US Navy surveillance drone flies mission along Cuba’s coast – USA Today
A U.S. military surveillance drone flew for several hours along the coast of Cuba in an uncommon sighting for the Caribbean island, according to flight-tracking sources.The MQ-4C Triton, a U.S. Navy surveillance drone with call sign BLKCAT6, took off from a naval station in Jacksonville, Florida on April 16, flew along Cuba’s southern coast, circled […]
What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean? – Al Jazeera
In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and ‘never close’ the Hormuz Strait. But questions remain about the accuracy of his claims.SaveShareWashington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has posted a series of rapid-fire messages on the US-Israeli war with Iran, claiming that his government secured major concessions before a […]
Oil prices plunge 11% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeThe price of oil plunged sharply and two U.S. stock indexes hit all-time highs Friday, after Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial vessels.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.U.S. crude oil plunged 11.4% […]