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The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and has warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

April 19, 2026 at 5:28 am EDT

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders while delivering a message of encouragement for its people

April 18, 2026 at 7:35 pm EDT

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

April 18, 2026 at 4:48 pm EDT

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

April 18, 2026 at 10:22 am EDT

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

April 18, 2026 at 8:58 am EDT

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

April 17, 2026 at 10:45 pm EDT

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

April 17, 2026 at 10:09 pm EDT

White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

April 17, 2026 at 6:20 pm EDT

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

Traffic and trepidation in the Persian Gulf could keep gasoline prices from dropping quickly

April 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm EDT

Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers

Tentative contract deal holds off strike by New York City apartment building workers

April 17, 2026 at 5:09 pm EDT

Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, amid litigation

Canada Post taking steps to stop home mail delivery

The Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

Sen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdings

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors

PepsiCo's sales jump after it cuts prices

In address on media ethics, former Washington Post editor worries about fading moral compass

New York loses nearly $74 million for not revoking 33,000 illegal licenses for immigrant truckers

Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher

ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon

AP Exclusive: Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu