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United States attacks 10 new targets in Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction on Saturday, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire. U.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a merchant vessel early on Saturday morning. It later specified the strikes involved 10 Iranian military targets at multiple ...

Most of Wall Street rises, but sinking AI stocks send it lower for the week

NEW YORK (AP) — Most of the U.S. stock market rose Friday after oil prices eased back to where they were before the war with Iran, but drops for stocks swept up in the mania around artificial-intelligence technology kept the market in check. The S&P 500 finished nearly flat and slipped less than 0.1% to close out just its second losing week in the last 13. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 44 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as the price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, dropped 3.8% to $72.60. That’s lower than it was ...

Valley author finds inspiration inside McKinley memorial

NILES — Author Paul Rohrbaugh of New Middletown first became aware of the McKinley National Birthplace Memorial when he needed to draft a fourth-grade report about a United States president. “I was awestruck by the white marble building in the middle of Niles and that motivated me to ...

Engler: Survey shows satisfaction with Family Court proceedings

WARREN — The Juvenile and Family Court Division of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on Friday shared the latest results of a post case satisfaction survey implemented at the direction of Judge David Engler. “This initiative, which emails surveys to individuals after their divorce or dissolution cases are completed, reflects the court’s commitment to transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. By directly inviting anonymous feedback from those it serves, the court is taking a proactive step that remains uncommon among courts in Ohio,” a news release from Engler ...

Fourth of July events abound in Valley

A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: FRIDAY CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, concessions and activities for children. MESOPOTAMIA — The Mesopotamia Ox Roast will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 3 to 5 at the township center at state Routes 87 and 534. More than 160 dealers and live entertainment, as well as the famous roast beef sandwiches, will be featured. There will be a pancake ...

Hospital names Belmont Buddies Award recipients

YOUNGSTOWN — Belmont Pines Hospital recently announced the launch of their inaugural Belmont Buddies Awards. Belmont Buddies recipients are regional community organizations that provide opportunities for children and adolescents to experience safe and nurturing summer experiences. As part of our commitment to the health of our region, through the Belmont Buddies Awards, Belmont Pines Hospital will provide financial support to these organizations to help improve access to positive mental and physical health as demonstrated by the recipients’ programming. Belmont Pines are looking ...