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Gas prices drop by 1 cent nationally as Iran ceasefire holds and Strait of Hormuz remains open
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (560+ words) WASHINGTON " The price of a regular gallon of gas dropped by about 1 cent on Friday as the United States prepares to enter its first weekend under a ceasefire agreement with the Iranians since the start of the war in February....
US and Iran prepare for ceasefire talks as Netanyahu authorizes negotiations with Lebanon
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (782+ words) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates " Negotiators from Iran and the U. S. prepared for high-level talks with their ceasefire still shaky Friday, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. There remain many issues that…...
Airlines nationwide are raising bag fees. See who's charging more
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (473+ words) WASHINGTON " Airlines across the U. S. are raising checked bag fees, as carriers look for ways to offset rising fuel costs tied to ongoing global tensions. Around the world, airlines have been grappling with volatile oil markets as fighting near the Strait…...
How to watch the Artemis II return to earth live
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (218+ words) WASHINGTON " To the moon and back." Friday evening will be a live homecoming for the spacecraft Artemis II and its crew of four astronauts." It's what some experts consider the most dangerous part of the mission, as Orion's four crewmembers…...
Christmas decoration sold through Sam's Club poses burn risk, 2, 460 units recalled
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (242+ words) WASHINGTON " Seasonal Specialties is recalling an outdoor Christmas decoration sold on the Sam's Club website due to burn risk. A recall alert issued Thursday by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Seasonal Specialties says that the decoration, a Members Mark…...
Knoxville Ice Bears eye another deep postseason run
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (256+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " The Southern Professional Hockey League begins its postseason this weekend, and the Knoxville Ice Bears are looking to make another deep run. Knoxville, which closed the regular season seventh in the SPHL standings, will face the No....
Bissell recalls 1. 7 million steam cleaners " again " after more than 160 burn injuries
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (294+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Bissell is voluntarily recalling more than 1. 7 million handheld steam cleaners after reports of burn injuries caused by attachments that unexpectedly pop off during use, spraying users with hot water or steam. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced…...
Fire response leads to barricade situation in Marion
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (242+ words) A call about a fire escalated into a barricade situation Thursday afternoon, April 9, in Marion, Arkansas. The Marion Police Department (MPD) and the Marion Fire Department (MFD) responded to a fire Thursday afternoon in the 110 block of Stockley Drive. On…...
Murfreesboro transportation plan to address rapid growth
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (28+ words) City leaders are developing a transportation plan to help balance the booming population growth. City leaders are developing a transportation plan to help balance the booming population growth....
Knoxville organization provides 100 cars to those in need
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (399+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Driving Hope TN is an organization that helps break down transportation barriers for people in Knoxville. Wheels Car Ministry is the vehicle donation part of the organization. Leaders there said they have regifted just over 100 cars since they…...