U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels. In a social media post Friday, Trump said Iran announced that the strait is open and “ready for full passage.” Minutes earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi po… Read moreIran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to drivers losing control of their vehicles and increase the risk of a crash. The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident potentially related to the issue. The r… Read moreFord recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks to fix a gearshift issue

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel has started. Barrages of gunshots rang out across Beirut early Friday as residents fired into the air to celebrate the beginning of the truce.  The two neighboring countries held their first direc… Read moreA 10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

President Donald Trump has railed against a federal judge’s decision that continues to block above-ground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom. The decision on Thursday allows only below-ground work on a bunker and other “national security facilities” at the site. U.S. Distric… Read moreTrump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield.  Read moreArtemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield