Warmer temperatures beyond Mother’s Day

Warm weather ahead
That Mother’s Day bouquet could be getting pricier this year

Mother’s Day flower prices are climbing as fuel costs, tariffs and supply chain pressures raise bouquet costs for florists and shoppers.
Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean.
Injured US military veterans find relief and awe swimming with a whale shark at Georgia Aquarium

Swimming with manta rays, giant groupers, and even a whale shark brought joy and excitement to a group of injured U.S. military veterans.
Target and other retailers just pulled these snack mixes over salmonella risk

Several snack mixes sold at Target and other retailers have been recalled over possible salmonella contamination linked to recalled dry milk powder.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy returns to reality TV roots

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s new reality show, filmed with his family over the last seven months, has sparked criticism amid high gas prices.
New House bill aims to peel back banana regulations in childcare

A new bipartisan bill passed in the House is aiming to eliminate childcare regulations that critics in the industry say have gone bananas.
‘Tell her how much I love her’: Crossroads Mall offers guest chance to call mom for Mother’s Day in 1983

In 1983, the Crossroads Mall offered guests a chance to call their mother free of charge for three minutes.
US intelligence-gathering flights are surging off Cuba

U.S. military intelligence-gathering flights are surging off the coast of Cuba, notable for the suddenness of their appearance and for their timing amid President Trump’s hardening comments on the country.
Here’s the CDC’s plan as hantavirus-hit cruise starts evacuation process

A cruise ship with over 140 passengers on board, including more than a dozen Americans, is being evacuated after a hantavirus outbreak that has resulted in three deaths.