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Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the […]

A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion.A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion. Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Garden Grove (Calif), Orange County (Calif), Evacuations and Evacuees, Airlines and Airplanes, Factories and Manufacturing, Military Aircraft,

Employees of a dealership in Olathe, Kan., found the nest, which is protected under federal law, on top of one of the truck’s tires.Employees of a dealership in Olathe, Kan., found the nest, which is protected under federal law, on top of one of the truck’s tires. Automobiles, Birds, Tires, Sports Utility Vehicles and Light Trucks,

The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday. Floods, Car Services and Livery Cabs, Roads and Traffic, Driverless and Semiautonomous Vehicles, Traffic Accidents and Safety, Automobile Safety

The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes.The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes. Ratings (Audience Measurement), Television, Comedy

Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the buyer,” one housing expert said.Preapproved plans trim weeks or months off the process of getting a building permit. “Every month of delay adds costs that ultimately land on the buyer,”

With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save?With gas prices through the roof, more travelers are considering alternative vehicles to control costs. But how much will you really save? Automobiles, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Automobile Renting and Leasing, Travel and Vacations, Prices

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has floated a policy idea that’s getting attention in Silicon Valley: let workers own a piece of technology disruption.Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has floated a policy idea that’s getting attention in Silicon Valley: let workers own a piece of technology disruption. internal-storyline-no, Newsom, Gavin, Altman, Samuel H, Yang, Andrew (1975-

Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Oil (Petroleum)

To celebrate 20 years in business, a New York real-estate site is offering restaurant reservations two decades in the future, an unusual offer in a city of short shelf lives.To celebrate 20 years in business, a New York real-estate site is offering restaurant reservations two decades in the future, an unusual offer in a city