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US diplomats begin to return to Mideast embassies

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WASHINGTON (AP) — American diplomats and at least some of their family members are beginning to return to U.S. embassies in the Middle East after many were ordered to leave their posts during the early days of the war with Iran. Although most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately, starting this week the State Department has begun to lift certain staffing and other restrictions on personnel. The changes are not necessarily reflective of a shift in the Trump administration’s policy toward Iran — now focused on economic rather than kinetic military warfare. ...

New Telluride shows promise

Business

For a relative newcomer, the Kia Telluride was an instant success for the South Korean car company when it debuted in 2020. We sang its praises back then and we’re ready for another ‘hurrah’ with the debut of the 2027 Telluride — a turbo powered three-row hybrid. The second-generation redesign is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor with a stretched wheelbase to improve handling while providing more interior space. Power comes from a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors uniquely merged with the transmission assembly instead of mounted on ...

Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza and 3 in West Bank

International News

The Associated Press Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Gaza and three in the West Bank on Friday, despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States. Meanwhile, thousands of sailors remain stranded in the Persian Gulf by the Iran war, while Iran is touting an energy deal with Russia and the U.S. has imposed restrictions on a major Egyptian bank for its ties with Iran. Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East. Full coverage can be found here. Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 5 Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed five people, ...

Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel

Business

The Associated Press General Mills said Wednesday it has removed artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix. The Minneapolis company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors. “This achievement reflects how we are evolving with consumer needs while continuing to offer food that tastes great, delivers quality and provides value,” said Bethany Quam, General Mills’ president of cereal, in a statement. General Mills said 90% of ...

Trump: US, Venezuela enter deal for oil reserves

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that, if realized, could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves, at cost. Trump in a social media post ...