Lisa Park

U.S. forces fire on and seize Iranian cargo ship amid Hormuz standoff

U.S. forces disabled and seized the Iranian-flagged Touska near Hormuz, raising the risk that a blockade turns into a wider clash over shipping.

Trump Says Iran Agreed to Uranium Deal, Then Warns of Destruction

Trump said Iran had agreed to remove enriched uranium, then warned the country could be “blown up” if no deal was signed.

U.S.

Amish mother, six children killed in Pennsylvania house explosion, fire

An Amish mother and her six children died when a rural Clinton County home exploded and burned before rescuers could get inside.

Sports

F1 approves rule changes to curb energy harvesting under 2026 engine regulations

F1 moved to soften 2026 energy-harvesting rules after three races exposed pace swings, with Miami set as the first test of the fixes.

Entertainment

D4vd charged with murder in death of missing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Los Angeles prosecutors charged D4vd with murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a case that could expose him to death-penalty eligibility.

Upper Keys Earth Day festival unites faith and science communities

Pastors and scientists shared one Earth Day stage in Tavernier, tying faith to U.S. 1 erosion, flooding and water quality.

Trinidad State coaching legend Jim Toupal enters Colorado Basketball Hall of Fame

Jim Toupal earned another Hall of Fame honor after turning Scott Gym into a 132-game home-court fortress for Trinidad State.

Healthcare

Free Black maternal wellness summit to address health, finances in Greensboro

A free Greensboro summit paired Black maternal health with financial support as Guilford County faces one of the region’s highest infant mortality rates.

Healthcare

Haaland visits Gallup hospital, pledges action on rural staffing shortages

Haaland toured Gallup’s struggling hospital as local doctors still contend with closed maternity care and deep staffing gaps. The visit put a statewide race in direct contact with a county where patients often cannot find care close to home.

New Raleigh charter school hosts fundraiser before August opening

Focus Academy Charter School will use a spring fundraiser to court Southeast Raleigh families before its August opening. The new K-4 charter still has seats open in the 27610 area.

New EU border system triggers airport delays, missed flights across Europe

Passengers missed flights as Europe’s new border checks produced two- to three-hour queues, with one UK flight leaving 51 travelers behind.

French prosecutors note Musk absence in widening X and Grok probe

French prosecutors said they had “taken note” of Musk’s absence after summoning him in Paris over X and Grok. The probe now spans Holocaust denial, deepfakes and child abuse allegations.

Technology

Birdfy unveils first 4K smart feeder with AI birdwatching alerts

Birdfy’s new Metal 2 adds 4K video and LLM-powered bird IDs, pushing backyard birding toward a subscription-style smart-home experience.

Reed Keeton to lead Decatur County Middle girls basketball team

Reed Keeton's hire brings a Riverside graduate back to Decatur County Middle, where leaders say his local ties and fundraiser plans could energize girls basketball.

Decatur County Library preserves local history, genealogy records for researchers

A Court Square library holds Decatur County’s paper trail, from 1893 microfilm newspapers to courthouse records that help families recover what fires took away.

Apr 20, 2026·5 min read

Zierden sets school record as Otters open strong at Harrington Invite

Zierden’s school record gave Fergus Falls an instant spring benchmark, and the Otters backed it with a second-place girls finish and third on the boys side at home.

Goochland Day to feature Active Aging Zone for older adults, caregivers

An Active Aging Zone will bring older-adult resources to Goochland Day on May 16, as 28% of county residents are 65 or older.

Tumey Fire grows to 1,200 acres in rural western Fresno County

A grass fire near Panoche Road raced to 1,200 acres and triggered warnings around the Tumey Hills, while Interstate 5 stayed open.

Fresno Mission sees more families, seniors seeking hot meals as costs rise

At City Center, more children and seniors lined up for dinner as rent, utilities and gas pushed Fresno families toward a nightly hot meal.

Clovis readies for 112th rodeo, parade and community events this week

Old Town Clovis will fill with parade crowds, free shuttles and rodeo fans as the 112th Clovis Rodeo opens Wednesday. The event will funnel money to local charities and downtown businesses.