12m ago China says U.S., Israeli attacks on Iran the “root cause” of Strait of Hormuz shipping blockage China said Thursday that ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran were the “root cause” of the Strait of Hormuz blockage, after President Trump called on affected countries to seize the key shipping lane and blamed Iran for its de facto closure.”The root cause of interruptions to navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is the United States and Israel’s illegal military operations against Iran,” Beijing’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference, when asked about Mr. Trump’s comments.The U.S.…

Tuesday night, the Broadway revival of Proof played its first preview. Watch a new video of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha, and Kara Young taking their first bows on Broadway. The production, produced and directed by Thomas Kail, is running at the Booth Theatre ahead of a Thursday, April 16 opening night. The performance marked the Broadway debuts of Edebiri and Cheadle. In Proof, Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory Proof is discovered after his death. As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must…

By&nbspAlessio Dell’Anna&nbsp&&nbspDamaso Jaivenois Published on 02/04/2026 – 10:30 GMT+2•Updated 10:45 If you work in Luxembourg, you’re in luck — you’re likely being paid the highest hourly wage on average across the whole of Europe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Grand Duchy at the heart of the continent offers an average net wage of €49.7 per hour, according to new Eurostat figures released this week. A group of Nordic nations comes next, with Iceland in second place (€47.0), followed by Norway (€45.8) and Denmark (€44.7). At the other end of the table, Latvia (€12.9), Romania (€12.9) and Bulgaria (€10.5) have the lowest average…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Some mornings, you’re staring into your closet with five minutes to spare and zero inspiration. You’ve got errands to run and dinner plans to make, and the last thing you want is to create an outfit from scratch. Thankfully, these one-and-done outfits do all the work for you. A matching top and bottom takes the guesswork out of getting dressed, making you look polished in a matter of minutes. Read: You can actually have time to enjoy that morning coffee.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pregnant mom getting her child from her car was approached by a North Carolina repeat offender who stabbed her with a steak knife, police said.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced the arrest of Marvina Butler-Hardy. She is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman outside in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter in Cotswold on March 18.The pregnant woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. The stabbing appeared to be a random act, with detectives saying the victim and suspect did not know each other and had no…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night, saying the United States’ “core strategic objectives” in Iran are “nearing completion”—just a month after “Operation Epic Fury” began, and warned that the U.S. will hit Tehran “extremely hard” over the next several weeks.”Tonight, I’m pleased to say that these core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” the president said, touting the United States military and their “extraordinary” efforts.Here are the top five takeaways from the president’s address: Trump says Operation Epic Fury is ‘nearing completion’President Trump told Americans Wednesday night that after 32 days of…

Today, April 2, is National Burrito Day, celebrated every year on the first Thursday in April. Of course, the beloved Mexican dish is popular year-round — but why not use the dedicated day to indulge in savory meats, cheeses, legumes and veggies enveloped by a hot and chewy tortilla? To celebrate, there are plenty of deals that you can get wrapped up in. National Burrito Day is celebrated on the first Thursday of April. Anna’s Taqueria Chipotle To celebrate the big day, Chipotle is offering free delivery on digital orders placed through the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com and Chipotle.ca on April…

WESTLAKE, LOS ANGELES () — A homeless encampment has overtaken a post office parking lot in the Westlake District, prompting neighbors to demand action from city leaders.The homeless encampment got some attention on social media this week after a woman highlighted its size, saying the tents have gotten out of control.The encampment surrounds a post office on West 7th Street. Tents are packed in an alleyway and occupy parking spaces intended for the post office.”Well, obviously a post office parking lot is intended for the patrons of the post office, so here we have people congregating in areas that are…

Megan Thee Stallion will not be performing in both performances of Moulin Rouge! the Musical Wednesday, April 1. Following a hospitalization last night, the superstar will not be appearing in the matinee and evening performances today, the show’s website has confirmed. There is currently no information on when Megan Thee Stallion will return to Moulin Rouge! the Musical. Last night’s performance was halted mid-show, with an announcement instructing audience members to remain seated. The production later confirmed that Megan Thee Stallion would not return to complete the performance.  Cast member Kelsie Watts sent love to Megan on Instagram, confirming that…

The Love on the Spectrum cast went through a lot of changes throughout season 4, from engagements to breakups. During the Netflix show’s new season, which premiered on Wednesday, April 1, viewers checked in on the cast as they offered glimpses into their personal lives. Madison Marilla documented her move to be closer to Tyler White, which came shortly before they got engaged. “We have not even started [wedding planning] yet. We want to wait until the time is right,” Madison exclusively told Us Weekly about enjoying life as a newly engaged couple. “I know we’re going to do a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FORT HOOD, TX – This week, the 1st Medical Brigade of the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood, Texas, held a training exercise called “Operation Silver Lightning.” The exercise, according to the 1st Medical Brigade, “is designed to simulate the challenges of providing advanced medical care in a contested, large-scale combat environment.”Between March 23 and April 1, the 1st Medical Brigade employed the tactical arm of the Army Health System. Combat medics, optometrists, doctors, veterinarians, and other medical personnel simulated a mass casualty event in combat conditions in underground tunnels on the Fort…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican leaders are rallying around President Donald Trump’s new approach to end the 47-day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse — a plan that could make the agency shutdown-proof for the rest of Trump’s term.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Wednesday that DHS will be funded along “two parallel tracks,” meaning that the president’s immigration and border security agenda will receive an influx of money through a party-line reconciliation bill. The rest of DHS is funded through the normal appropriations process.”We operated under a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tiger Woods will not be at the Masters next weekend after he was charged with DUI following a rollover crash last week, Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said Tuesday.Woods pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the crash and his subsequent arrest. Ridley released a statement later, revealing Woods would not be in Georgia for the event. “Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament fully support Tiger Woods as he focuses on his well-being,” Ridley said. “Although Tiger will not be joining us in person next week, his presence will be…

A Maryland food vendor received a jaw-dropping surprise when the mom of a customer who swiped cash from his tip jar in a viral video showed up at his truck days later — ready to make things right. Muhsin Sarac, a Baltimore-based Twitch streamer who broadcasts his day-to-day hustle serving food under the username Musa_usa, was busy working the grill around 9 p.m. on March 27 when a sneaky customer made off with money from his tip jar, according to the Baltimore Sun. The customer approached the entrepreneur’s food truck, asking for a cheesesteak as Sarac warned that he was…

An undersea magnitude -7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami Thursday.Waves up to 30 inches above normal tides were recorded at several monitoring stations about a half-hour after the earthquake, which was centered in the Molucca Sea. Indonesia’s meteorological agency lifted its tsunami warning hours after the quake, and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said there was no destructive threat to the country, which is north of the quake’s epicenter.Strong shaking lasting 10 to 20 seconds was felt in Bitung…