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WTJX NEWSFEED: May 7, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: As federal agencies investigate a fatal boating collision involving a Customs and Border Protection vessel near Haulover Cut, St. Thomas Rescue conducted diving operations in the channel today while friends of longtime Water Island resident Shawn Leass spoke with WTJX about his life, the unanswered questions surrounding the crash that resulted in his death, and growing safety concerns within the local boating community.
WTJX raises over $13K during live Carnival broadcast after appeal by board chair Kyza Callwood

Tom Eader

Kyza Callwood, WTJX board chair, says the fundraising effort was driven by growing financial pressures facing public broadcasting and strong community support for WTJX.
Media figure Sheldon Turnbull picks up gubernatorial papers; Democratic field now at five

Tom Eader

Da Vybe Radio’s managing partner and co-owner picks up Democratic gubernatorial petition as aspirants eye races for Senate, delegate to Congress, and Board of Education.

Amirhosein Khorgooi

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ISNA via AP

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

The Associated Press

The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.
Anthony Kuhn

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NPR

Military drills on the edge: U.S. and allies test capabilities near Asia's flash points

Anthony Kuhn

From drone boats to long-range missiles, the U.S. and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, sharpening deterrence as tensions with China intensify.

Brandon Bell

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Getty Images

Prices are up, but Mother's Day still means brunch

Alina Selyukh, Scott Horsley

It's the biggest day for America's restaurants, and one of the biggest for flower sales. Despite anxieties over rising gas prices, people are ready to splurge to celebrate.
Misper Apawu

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AP

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

The Associated Press

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands.

National News

BBC News World Service

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire

The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
Three dead after volcano erupts on Indonesian island

Officials had previously issued warnings on climbing the active volcano due to safety concerns.

Children play in the water along the shore as a mix of bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels sit offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday.

Razieh Poudat/ISNA

U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The Associated Press

The U.S. military also says that it "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The exchange occurred Thursday as U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post.