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Iran imposes new rules for Hormuz in effort to cement control of key waterway - CNN
general 2026/05/07 15:17:45

Iran imposes new rules for Hormuz in effort to cement control of key waterway - CNN

Tehran has laid out a set of new rules for vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, according to a document seen by CNN, pressing ahead with efforts to formalize control over the waterway in defiance of US warnings.

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Officials Racing To Contact Trace Potentially Infected Hantavirus Cruise Passengers—Including Americans (Live Updates) - Forbes
general 2026/05/07 13:40:00

Officials Racing To Contact Trace Potentially Infected Hantavirus Cruise Passengers—Including Americans (Live Updates) - Forbes

The MV Hondius is en route to the Canary Islands, where it will be allowed to dock for the first time since a hantavirus outbreak was confirmed on board.

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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces surprise resignation 6 months after reelection - Charlotte Observer
general 2026/05/07 12:00:47

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announces surprise resignation 6 months after reelection - Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will resign her office June 30 and won’t run for reelection in 2027. She’s served on City Council and as assistant city manager.

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China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers - CNN
general 2026/05/07 11:39:33

China gives suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers - CNN

In a stunning move amid a continued purge of its military, China on Thursday gave two former defense ministers suspended death sentences for corruption.

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Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem - NPR
general 2026/05/07 10:00:00

Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem - NPR

The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.

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Live updates: Iran expected to respond Thursday to US proposal for ending war, source says - CNN
general 2026/05/07 08:19:00

Live updates: Iran expected to respond Thursday to US proposal for ending war, source says - CNN

The United States and Iran are working to reach an agreement to end the war. Follow for live updates.

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