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Trump celebrates 80th birthday

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the storied South Lawn of the White House. Trump had been touting the emerging deal for weeks, and last-minute strikes in the conflict had threatened to overshadow the ostentatious UFC mixed martial arts extravaganza — where combatants inside a wire-mesh octagon tried to punch, kick, chop and pummel each other into submission. Ahead of the fight starting, however, the president said an agreement to end the conflict ...

Putin, Zelenskyy speak with US president by phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy each spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, as Trump marked his 80th birthday and the war in Ukraine remained a flashpoint ahead of this week’s G7 summit. Putin’s call with Trump lasted just under an hour, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, who briefed reporters afterward. On Ukraine, Ushakov said Trump emphasized the need to end hostilities and stated his readiness to influence European allies and Kyiv toward that goal, including at the upcoming G7 summit. Trump ...

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Nation Alabama Tuberville’s residency challenge dismissed HOOVER — The Alabama Republican Party says U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville will remain the party’s gubernatorial nominee. The party’s steering committee rejected an accusation that he has not lived in the state long enough to run for governor. The challenge was filed by Tuberville’s former primary opponent, Ken McFeeters. California Model sues Netflix over documentary LOS ANGELES — Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top ...

Energy supply problems to persist

High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday. It will likely take months before energy companies can resume operations to the point of meeting the world’s demand, according to energy experts. The slow pace of the process of shipping and refining crude oil, and doubts about the security of traveling through the strait mean the effect won’t be seen immediately, they said. Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than ...

12 dead in Missouri plane crash

BUTLER, Mo. — A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers on a skydiving outing in Missouri crashed in a field and was engulfed in flames Sunday, killing all aboard, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after the plane took off from a local airport around 11:30 a.m., and some of the occupants’ family members witnessed the crash, said Bates County Sheriff Chad Anderson. A heap of blue and silver mangled metal lay in the grass near Butler Memorial Airport with a massive lineup of emergency vehicles gathered on a nearby street. Clergy and volunteers went to the site to assist ...

Witch hazel, tea tree oil mixture can help deter bees

Danny Seo Do Just One Thing Bees play a vital role in our ecosystem because they pollinate flowers and food crops –– in fact, about one out of every three bites of food we eat depends on pollinators like bees. Still, having bees hover around when you’re outdoors can be inconvenient. Instead of reaching for harsh insect-killing sprays, you can try a gentler, bee-deterring option. Fill a reusable spray bottle with witch hazel and add a few drops of tea tree oil, then shake well before use. Lightly mist the solution on clothing or exposed areas when spending time outside; the ...