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Iran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight Thursday, possibly making this the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the Iran war started on Feb. 28. Here is the latest news from the Middle East.7 oil tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s state television reportsIran’s state television reported that seven oil tankers have caught fire and were damaged overnight Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. If verified, it would be the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the start of the Iran war on Feb. 28 when the United States launched joint strikes against Iran. Quoting a statement by the Revolutionary Guard’s navy, the Iranian report said that four of the tankers were transferring oil when they were targeted and caught fire. Another three were damaged and immobilized when they hit naval mines. The report didn’t provide details about possible casualties or the flags of the tankers. The statement also warned that any U. S.

Boston’s chefs aren’t the only ones doing their part to highlight flounder on their menus (“Underfished for decades, flounder gets a new PR campaign,” Food, Sept. 23). At Community Servings in Jamaica Plain, Brian Hillmer, chief culinary officer, and Dianna MacPhee, executive chef, regularly use locally sourced flounder as part of the made-from-scratch, medically tailored meals they provide weekly to more than 1,900 clients living with serious medical conditions in Greater Boston and Rhode Island. Inspired by their mission that food is medicine, Community Servings puts nutrition research squarely into practice to support our most vulnerable neighbors while also partnering with local farm and seafood vendors. Now that’s a great catch! Bev Leute BruceScituateThe writer is a volunteer with Community Servings.

In reading two separate pieces in the Globe over the past few days regarding ballot Questions 1 (“The Globe endorses yes on Question 1,” Opinion, Sept. 22) and 5 (“A pro-tax refund ballot question has a money problem,” Sept. 24) it is clear that the Legislature will do all they can to subvert the will of the people. With legislation already in motion to negate these initiatives should they succeed, the Legislature shows their callous disregard for the voices of the constituents who put them in office. Shannon GoodwinDanvers

Thursday, October 22, 2026 5:46AMStream Southern California's News Leader and Original Shows 24/7LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A United Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles International Airport arrived safely after encountering severe turbulence that injured multiple flight attendants. The flight was headed to Los Angeles when it experienced what was described as a midair emergency after encountering major turbulence Wednesday night. Multiple flight attendants were injured during the incident. The aircraft arrived safely at LAX a short time later. Top StoriesNo additional information about the extent of the injuries was immediately available. This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. Copyright © 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved. Watch LiveTop Stories

SOCIETYInfluencer 'Richard LA' has filed a $50M federal claim, one year after federal agents shot him during an immigration operation in South L. A. KABCThursday, October 22, 2026 5:32AMLOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A federal claim seeking $50 million has been filed on behalf of Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a social media influencer known online as "Richard LA," one year after federal agents shot him while attempting to arrest him. Civil rights attorney Denise Gastelum announced the claim Tuesday, describing it as a precursor to a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies involved in Parias' arrest. Parias, described by his attorneys as a popular online influencer and community journalist, was shot in the elbow during the arrest in October 2025 in South L. A. According to attorneys, the round ricocheted and also struck a U. S. marshal in the hand. Gastelum criticized the actions of federal agents, saying, "What we see through body camera... is the indiscriminate attack by an ICE agent...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - U. S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the amount of fentanyl seized at Arizona's ports of entry is down, but the number of fentanyl seizures is up. CBP held a news conference in Tucson to discuss border security and drug seizures. Officials say they're finding the drug in smaller amounts and hidden deeper inside passenger vehicles. CBP's Tucson Field Office seized more than 15,000 pounds of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine combined last year. Officers also confiscated about 250,000 rounds of ammunition. U. S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the amount of fentanyl seized at Arizona's ports of entry is down, but the number of fentanyl seizures is up.