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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States says it has destroyed more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels to prevent any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the important role the narrow passageway plays in global energy supply.
The war in Iran has ground tanker traffic through the Strait of ... (full story)
Fragrant flower lei, synonymous with Hawaii, face competition from cheaper imports
HONOLULU (AP) — Dear Tourist: The flowers in that bright-purple lei you received on your Hawaii vacation almost certainly weren't grown in the Aloha State.
The vast majority of those odorless orchids are imported from Thailand, where it is cheaper to grow and string them into the garlands synonymous with Hawaiian culture.< ... (full story)
For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The sound of the school nurse’s office door opening. Light reflecting off a stained-glass window. Tearful outbursts and fear of getting on the school bus.
For many survivors of clergy abuse, memories like these linger for decades.
A report released this week by the Rhode Island attorney ge ... (full story)
Pentagon says it is labeling AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk 'effective immediately'
The Trump administration is following through with its threat to designate artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a supply chain risk in an unprecedented move that could force other government contractors to stop using the AI chatbot Claude.
The Pentagon said in a statement earlier this month that it has “officially ... (full story)
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here's how to do it
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description.
Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and hobbies are like a c ... (full story)