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The United States said Iranian attacks on shipping and forces in the Persian Gulf have so far remained below the level that would trigger a broader conflict, a senior US military official said. “They’ve attacked US forces more than 10 times, all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point,” said Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He said Iran had also fired at commercial vessels nine times and seized two container ships since a ceasefire was announced, adding the actions were part of efforts to disrupt global trade. Caine said around 22,500 mariners...

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Californians are facing growing uncertainty at the pump after the state’s last major oil shipment from the Strait of Hormuz arrived in Long Beach on Monday, as leaders warn the state has roughly four to six weeks of fuel supply left under normal conditions.The shipment was the last to leave the Strait of Hormuz since Iran closed it in February, forcing state officials and refinery operators to find new sources of crude while also trying to keep up with converting it into gasoline to meet consumer demand.

Area 51 experienced at least 17 earthquakes in a single day this week, with stumped experts admitting the behavior is highly “unusual.” The secretive Nevada Air Force base, long associated with reports of UFOs, was hit by comparatively shallow quakes, prompting conspiracy theories about nuclear testing. The cluster of earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 2.5 to 4.4 and struck near the base, which is about 80 miles from Las Vegas, according to US Geological Survey (USGS) data. The first, most powerful quake, struck 2.5 miles below ground just after 3 p.m. Wednesday local time, followed by more than a dozen...

A Secret Service employee was arrested and placed on leave after he was allegedly caught masturbating in front of guests at a Miami hotel, according to authorities and reports. John Spillman, 33, was charged with indecent exposure for the disturbing incident that unfolded at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center on Sunday night, according to court records and WSVN. Hotel guests told investigators they were in the hotel lobby around midnight when Spillman allegedly followed them to their room, according to an arrest report obtained by the outlet. The guests then alarmingly spotted him “masturbating next...

The list of names that will be used for tropical storms and hurricanes that form during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season includes some simple ones like Arthur, Fay and Kyle. But it also marks the return of Isaias — a storm name that was used during the 2020 hurricane season and proved to be tough to pronounce. Isaias is supposed to be pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs, but many TV and radio newscasters butchered it. (The most common mispronunciations included eye-ZAY-us and ee-SAY-us.) On the serious side, Isaias turned out to be a category 1 hurricane when it made landfall in North Carolina...

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Voters in Mid-Michigan will hit the polls on Tuesday, May 5 to decide on a number of school and public safety bond proposals and millage renewals. The May election comes before voters will decide on gubernatorial candidates and U.S. Senate and House of Representatives primary races in August. Earlier this month the Michigan Democratic Party nominated its candidates for attorney general and secretary of state, while Republicans made their nominations at their March convention.

When her fellow travelers aren't smashing in Starbucks windows to stick it to the man, Mayor Katie Wilson is busy ridding the Emerald City of one of its most iconic Seattle brands. She's busy eating the rich and pontificating about forcing grocery stores to do her bidding. She's like Zohran Mamdani, New York City's mayor, but is less talented and much, much less likable. Seattle used to be a place where the arts were bigger than Antifa, food culture was bigger than fentanyl, and where hardworking citizens were prized above homeless addicts. With every utterance or move she makes, however,...

President Donald Trump’s revenge tour to unseat Indiana Republicans who snubbed his push to redraw the state’s congressional districts could come to fruition on Tuesday during the state’s primary elections. The Hoosier State will see 10 state Senate seats on the ballot in Tuesday’s election, with eight state Republicans who voted against gerrymandering the state map seeking reelection. rump has issued endorsements in seven of the eight races, with only state Sen. Rick Niemeyer escaping the president’s retribution effort, where he has followed through with endorsing incumbents’ primary challengers. Dubbing them “Republicans in Name Only,” Trump endorsed against state Sens....

A massive liberal donor network is planning to spend “ten of millions” of dollars on new media to counter conservatives. Democracy Alliance, founded in 2005 to pool liberal funds, spent most of 2024 trying to flip House seats in New York and California. The group has spent $2 billion on electoral campaigns, media outlets, and think tanks since its creation. But following the new media success of conservatives, the group is shifting its strategy to developing alternative media, Semafor first reported. “It became crystal clear after 2024 that we collectively had relied too much on forms of media that were...

As the race for Los Angeles mayor heats up, one progressive voter has seen enough of Democrat failure and is switching teams for at least this election. Being trapped by zombies can do that to you. She tells the all too familiar modern story of the dangers of walking the streets in the City of Angels — you might just find yourself staring straight at some scary-looking street dwellers, and there’s nobody around to help. Now, if you happen to be heavily pregnant and looking after your toddler daughter, it’s even more frightening. Her name is Kyrstin Munson, and she’s...

It's primary day in Republican-dominated Indiana, where President Donald Trump’s immense sway over the GOP is on the line, as his endorsements in key races will be tested. In neighboring Ohio, another right-leaning state, some of Tuesday's top primaries will tee up crucial general election showdowns in November’s midterm elections, when Republicans will be defending their slim Senate and razor-thin House majorities. Two congressional incumbents in Indiana — Republican Rep. Jim Baird and Democratic Rep. Andre Carson — face serious primary challenges. And in Ohio, Republicans will pick from a crowded primary field in the race to face off with...

The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into a recent Antifa mob attack on a conservative journalist in Portland Oregon. Post Millennial reporter Katie Daviscourt was assaulted by antifa domestic terrorists late Friday while covering an anti-ICE “May Day” riot outside the Portland ICE facility. Daviscourt posted footage early Saturday showing how she was surrounded by the screeching, menacing mob and hit in the face with a rock. “Aright, so—I’m pretty sure I’m in danger and I am going to leave,” Daviscourt can be heard saying just prior to getting pelted. “They just threw a rock at my face!”...

In a coordinated effort spanning multiple agencies and borders, U.S. authorities have repatriated 26 ancient artifacts to Greece, marking another step in the ongoing fight against the illicit trade in cultural heritage. The operation was led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), a division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the FBI, and the State Department. The items were recovered following months of investigation, underscoring the growing international cooperation aimed at protecting and restoring looted antiquities to their countries of origin. “These invaluable objects, illegally removed from their homeland, have now...

Border Patrol agents working in Tampa, Florida, have arrested their 1,000th child sex offender in just four months. The 1,000th arrest was of a Trinidadian man convicted of five felony child sex offenses in Hillsborough County with a lengthy criminal record. They’re working out of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Miami Sector’s Tampa Station, one of the oldest Border Patrol stations in the country. The Tampa Station first opened in 1925 to respond to large smuggling rings entering Florida using Cuban fishing boats. It is the only station on Florida’s west coast. Its area of responsibility covers 12 counties...

Dwayne Johnson rocked a black mohair tailcoat and a bow tie paired with a matching pleated skirt as he walked down the 2026 Met Gala red carpet hand-in-hand with his wife, Lauren Hashian. When asked about the look, which was custom-made by designer Thom Browne, Johnson said it was in part inspired by Polynesian culture, in which the “most masculine men” wear skirts. The tailcoat featured over 350 meters of hand-pleated silk ribbons in a “skeletal composition,” according to the designer. .....

🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem 🇮🇱(5/5/26)[Prayer]A New Study For A New Year: PersonalitiesNumbers 27:13-23 12 And the Lord said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel. 13 And when thou hast seen it, thou also shalt be gathered unto thy people, as Aaron thy brother was gathered. 14 For ye rebelled against my commandment in the desert of Zin, in the strife of the congregation, to sanctify me at the water before their eyes: that is the water of Meribah in Kadesh in the...

The ​U.S. Treasury ‌Department is ​sanctioning ​multiple wallets ⁠tied ​to ​Iran, thereby freezing $344 ​million ​in cryptocurrency, Treasury ‌Secretary ⁠Scott Bessent ​said ​in ⁠a statement ​on ​X.....

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fired back at the ActBlue Democratic donation organization after it filed a lawsuit Friday accusing him of violating the Constitution. Paxton filed a lawsuit last month accusing ActBlue of illegally accepting donations forbidden by campaign laws. The portal has faced similar allegations from Republicans for years. The ActBlue lawsuit accused Paxton of violating the organization's First and Fourteenth Amendment rights of the Constitution. "ActBlue is trying to take me down," Paxton responded on social media. "I sued the fundraising platform for deceiving Americans by lying about its donation processes that allow fraudulent and foreign donations....

5 May 2026 Tuesday of the 5th week of Eastertide Congregation of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, Oceania Province, AustraliaReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: White. Year: A(II).First readingActs 14:19-28They gave an account of how God had opened the door of faith to the pagansSome Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium, and turned the people against the apostles. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the town, thinking he was dead. The disciples came crowding round him but, as they did so, he stood up and went back to the town. The next day he and Barnabas went off to Derbe....

**McCormick (especially Mayonesa con Jugo de Limón) dominates the Mexican mayonnaise market, holding roughly 70% share.** It is the clear #1 due to its creamy texture, distinctive lime flavor (popular for elotes, tortas, and other Mexican dishes), and widespread availability. It has long been a household staple. Here are the **top 5 mayonnaise brands in Mexico**, based on market dominance, popularity/sales (e.g., Amazon bestsellers), consumer mentions, and quality evaluations from Profeco (Mexico's consumer protection agency): 1. **McCormick** (Mayonesa con Jugo de Limón) The undisputed leader and most popular brand. It stands out for its lime-infused flavor that Mexicans prefer over...