‘Ten-fold’ car tax increase for petrol and diesel cars from this date
‘A ten-fold’ car tax increase is due to hit petrol and diesel cars this spring. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates will rise from April 1, 2025. The dramatic increases are…
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators announced Wednesday, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding…
World News | Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
By MELANIE LIDMAN, SAM MEDNICK and WAFAA SHURAFA, Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — With a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas tantalizingly close, families of hostages in the Gaza…
Water outage impacts Manor, Texas, residents
Cottonwood Creek MUD 1 residents are instructed to boil their water once pressure is restored, and classes are postponed at Presidential Meadows Elementary School. MANOR, Texas — A Central Texas…
National News | Capitol flags to fly at full staff for Trump inauguration despite Carter mourning period
Flags at the U.S. Capitol will be flown at full height on Inauguration Day — before the end of a 30-day mourning period in honor of former Pres. Jimmy Carter…
Kate Middleton turned down Edinburgh University dream to meet Prince William at St Andrew’s
Royal fans are well aware of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s famous love story and how it all began at St Andrew’s University in Scotland where they both attended as…
Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over Texas’ anti-pornography law. TEXAS, USA — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a…
Jets Mailbag: What is the best GM and coach duo to turn organization around?
After firing Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh, the Jets had both a general manager and coaching vacancy before the end of the 2024 season. But more than a week after…
WHO issues warning over ‘bleeding eyes’ virus after eight deaths in new outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a chilling warning following a deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania, which has already claimed at least eight lives. The virus,…
World News | Gaza ceasefire negotiations hit last-minute snag, delaying anticipated deal to pause war
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Negotiations between Israel and Hamas hit a last-minute snag on Wednesday, delaying the expected announcement of a ceasefire…