Shippers cautious as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Iran announced it was reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz to commercial freight after nearly seven weeks closed, drawing a guarded reaction from the shipping industry.

Published Apr 17, 2026, 1:08 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Iran announced it was reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route to commercial freight after nearly seven weeks closed. Shipping industry figures gave a cautious welcome to the move on Friday.

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Japan vs. Curacao: LLWS International Championship on ABC at 12:30 p.m. ET

Japan and Curacao face off in the Little League World Series International Championship Saturday, with first pitch scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

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How to watch North Carolina vs. TCU in Ireland — Aer Lingus College Football Classic

Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels travel to Dublin to face the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The game kicks off...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

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Mega Millions: No jackpot winner; two tickets win $3M

There was no winner of the $145 million Mega Millions jackpot for the Aug. 28 drawing. Two tickets won $3 million prizes, and the next drawing on Tuesday,...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:26 AM EDT

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Legendary singer Catherine "Cat" Dowling dies at 54 after cancer battle

Pop singer Catherine “Cat” Dowling has died at 54 after a battle with breast cancer. Her passing has been described as "another huge loss."

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT

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Miss Manners: Birthday calls from family feel like a chore

A reader tells Miss Manners that on their birthday every family member insists on calling individually to say happy birthday and check in. They don’t begrudge the sentiment,...