Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

The global maritime industry is facing a looming shortage of the fuel that powers ships as the Iran war chokes off a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz

May 12, 2026Updated: May 12, 2026
AP nullBy ANTON L. DELGADO and CHAN HO-HIM

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Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.