Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Trump has a catch |
Strait of Hormuz reopens, but Trump has a catch
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is back open
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is back open
Oil prices dramatically fall, stock market jumps
Oil prices dramatically fall, stock market jumps
Trump celebrates but keeps U.S. blockade in place
Trump celebrates but keeps U.S. blockade in place
RFK Jr. grilled on Capitol Hill for second straight day
RFK Jr. grilled on Capitol Hill for second straight day
Nutella’s first new flavor in 60 years hits shelves
Nutella’s first new flavor in 60 years hits shelves
The Strait of Hormuz is back open for business:
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is “completely” open after Israel and Lebanon reached a temporary ceasefire.
The news sent oil prices plummeting. The stock market also quickly jumped.
But before you get excited: President Trump celebrated the announcement. Shortly after, he followed up to say the U.S.’s naval blockade “will remain in full force and effect” until Iran agrees to a peace agreement— and it is “100% complete.”
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➤ WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISRAEL-LEBANON CEASEFIRE:
The two countries agreed to a 10-day pause in fighting. Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon during the U.S.-Iran ceasefire had been an obstacle for peace talks, making this a major development.
Related read from The New York Times: ‘Lebanon’s Cease-Fire Buys Time, Not a Way Out’: “The country’s leaders secured a truce through risky talks with Israel, but the government now finds itself caught between competing pressures.”
➤ TIDBIT WITH THE FLUCTUATING GAS PRICES:
The New York Times reports on a new tactic for thieves to steal gasoline: drilling a hole into a vehicle’s tank.
🎵It means no artificial dyes for the rest of your days. 🎵
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is back for his second day of grilling on Capitol Hill. 💻 Watch today’s hearing
A lot has changed in the past few months: His “Make America Healthy Again” movement had much more power last year. Now, the White House has its eye on the midterms and is trying to back off the more controversial,........