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4 hours ago
Trump says US forcibly seized Iran-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried...

President Donald Trump said the U.S. forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week.
Trump on social media said the ship was warned by a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman to stop, but it did not. He said the Navy “stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engineroom” and that U.S. Marines had custody of the vessel
GreatAmerica
11 hours ago
Winning the war in Ukraine is about more than just numbers

A common question the media asks is how much money Russia has left to sustain the war against Ukraine. In response, experts discuss the burgeoning budget deficit, high interest rates, anemic investment and the fact that war costs have caused sharp reductions in public sector salaries, pensions, health and education.
Everyone is waiting for a gamechanger that hasn’t arrived yet. The recent increase in the global oil price offers only marginal benefit to Russia, since 20 to 40 percent of its oil export capacity has been rendered at l
GreatAmerica
15 hours ago
Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration

CAIRO (AP) — Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to extend the ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday.
The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether the two-week truce can be extended.
“It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot,” Iranian parliamentary Speaker Mohamme
GreatAmerica
19 hours ago
The Latest: Standoff escalates after Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect.
The escalating standoff over the critical chokepoint threatened to deepen the energy crisis roiling the global economy and push the two countries toward renewed conflict, even as mediators expressed confidence a new deal was within reach.
The strait is closed until the U.S. blockade is lifted, Iran’s Revolutionary Gu
GreatAmerica
11 days ago
Stock Futures Soar After U.S., Iran Walk Back From the Brink

Oil prices plunged, stock futures surged and government bond yields sank after President Trump said he had agreed to a cease-fire with Iran if the Strait of Hormuz reopened immediately.
The pause in hostilities sparked relief among investors who feared the war was about to spiral into a dangerous new phase that could inflict even graver damage to the global economy. The immediate question for the financial world now is whether tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf can start to sail out and deliver much-needed supplies to increasing
GreatAmerica
12 days ago
Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost

In the end, cooler heads prevailed – at least for now.
At 18:32 Washington time, President Donald Trump posted on his social media website that the US and Iran were "very far along" with a "definitive" peace agreement and that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow negotiations to proceed.
It wasn't exactly the last minute, but with Trump's looming 20:00 EDT (00:00 GMT on Wednesday) deadline to reach a deal or the US would launch massive strikes against Iranian energy and transportation infrastructure, it came pretty
GreatAmerica
12 days ago
Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'

By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
Trump's announcement on social media represented an abrupt turnaround from earlier in the day, ‌when he issued an extraordinary warning that "a whole civilization will die tonight
GreatAmerica
12 days ago
Fed’s Austan Goolsbee sees economic weakness, but not recession

Austan Goolsbee, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, sees some weakness in the U.S. economy now and he's personally uneasy about the possibility of inflation heating up as the Iran war continues.
But he remains "hopeful, slash optimistic" that the U.S. economy will keeping growing, thanks to continued consumer spending across the board.
"My concern at this immediate time is we've got to get our heads around the oil shock," Goolsbee told the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday, April 7.
Goolsbee engaged in
Athletic
13 days ago
Are NFL mock drafts better prediction tools than throwing darts? We're testing it out

A good friend asked me last week whether there's much of a difference between writing an NFL mock draft and throwing darts at a wall.
Let's find out.
The unspoken reality of mock drafting is that the best in the business struggle to bat .300. The football ****** ysis site FantasyPros examined 145 expert mock drafts from 2025 and found only 10 that correctly predicted 10 or more players and their team. Yes, Mel Kiper Jr. was included among the 10. The median expert, however, got just six picks right. Mayb
GreatAmerica
13 days ago
Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned the country could be "taken out" if it did not meet his Tuesday night deadline to reach a deal.
Responding to a U.S. proposal through mediator Pakistan, Tehran rejected a ceasefire ‌and said a permanent end to the war was necessary, the official IRNA news agency reported.
The Iranian response consisted
Athletic
13 days ago
In NFL Network merger, Scott Hanson wasn't transferred to ESPN

Most NFL Media employees were transferred to ESPN as of April 1, when Bristol's NFL Network takeover became effective. There was one major exception.
Via Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Scott Hanson is staying put.
It makes sense. The NFL has retained control of the RedZone product, which Hanson hosts. If the NFL will continue to produce RedZone, it needs a host.
Indeed, Hanson announced after the last Sunday of the regular season that he’ll remain the host of RedZone. Hanson's clarification came after he seemed to b
Athletic
24 days ago
Caleb Williams’ attempt to trademark the Iceman moniker ‘caught’ NBA legend ‘off guard’

Caleb Williams’ move to trademark the “Iceman” nickname has sparked an unexpected clash with NBA legend George Gervin, who built his legacy around the same identity.
The situation has quickly turned into a generational dispute, blending branding, legacy, and legal positioning.
And for Gervin, the reaction was immediate.
Gervin addressed the situation after learning about Caleb Williams’ trademark filings.
“I’ve been the Iceman for 40-something years. I never thought anybody would try to trademark it.
coinattac
25 days ago
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF ready for ‘imminent’ launch. Here’s why that’s a big ...

A few years ago, few could have imagined that Morgan Stanley would launch its own spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
After all, its former top executive, James Gorman, said in 2024 that he never understood the value of Bitcoin.
Things have changed now, and with the “imminent” launch of a Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF, the $83 billion already sitting in Bitcoin ETFs is about to get a whole lot bigger.
On social media, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF ***** yst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shared a screenshot of a p
coinattac
1 month ago
Bitcoin To Rally 250% This Year? Crypto Founder’s Bullish Prediction Shows New ATHs

Chainlink is showing signs of weakness after a bearish shift in momentum, with sellers gaining the upper hand in the...
Bitcoin’s fear gauge plunged back into “Extreme Fear” on Wednesday — the same day traders flooded social media with bullish...
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has been positive for the past 25 days, a sign that could point...

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newsnow
1 month ago
Texans officially announce signing of Pro Bowl OL Wyatt Teller

Wyatt Teller is ready to call Houston home.
On Thursday, the Houston Texans and the three-time Pro Bowl guard agreed to terms on a two-year deal with a $23 million max value, including a $16 million base value. The Texans announced the signing via social media, while Teller greeted his new fans following the move.
"Texans fans, Wyatt Teller here. Just got into Houston, just signed and I'm excited to go," Teller said. H's up, H-Town!"
Teller, who has spent seven of his eight NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns, hopes to be t
todayusa
1 month ago
For the second time, this Kansas chain has abruptly closed a Wichita restaurant

For the second time, a Wichita Jose Pepper’s restaurant has abruptly closed.
It first happened in late 2022 when the Jose Pepper’s on the west side closed after a decade in business.
Now, the one at the Plazzio development at 13th and Greenwich has closed.
A Google listing for the restaurant said it’s temporarily closed, but a voicemail at the restaurant said, “This location has permanently closed.”
Former employees of the restaurant, which opened in 2009, posted about it on social media Monday. They are not
newsnow
1 month ago
Rex Culpepper, former Syracuse quarterback, dies at 28

Former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper died over the weekend, the football program announced on social media Monday. He was 28 years old.
"Rex lived his life with endless passion, having overcome cancer at the age of 20 while playing for the Orange. Appearing in 30 games, Rex played football as fierce as he lived life.
"Our hearts are with the Culpepper family & all those who loved him," the football program said in a statement.
Culpepper "died as the result of injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident Saturday," the Tampa Bay Tim
GreatAmerica
1 month ago
Trump urges allies to defend the Strait of Hormuz, but no one's fully signed on

U.S. President Donald Trump is urging other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iran targets ships in the vital oil route, but so far there are few firm commitments.
In a social media post Saturday, Trump suggested that many countries were already prepared to send naval vessels to keep the waterway open. He named China, France, ***** an, South Korea and the United Kingdom as countries that could "hopefully" deploy ships to help ensure freedom of navigation.
"Many Countries, especially those who ar
GreatAmerica
1 month ago
Rising cost of Iran war may impact taxpayers, inflation and jobs

Senior Reporter Covering Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As the United States continues military operations against Iran, economists and lawmakers say the growing cost of the conflict could have ripple effects for taxpayers and the broader economy.
Economists estimate the war is costing about $1 billion per day.
Richard Gearhart, a professor of economics at California State University, Bakersfield, said the immediate financial impact is tied to federal spending and the nation’s growing debt.
“The immediate impact
DonaldJTrumpJr
2 months ago
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newsnow
2 months ago
Inter Milan Vs Genoa – Disappointing Stars From Bodo/Glimt Defeat Set To Be Given Chance For Redemption

Nicolo Barella, Manuel Akanji and Marcus Thuram are all in line to start for Inter Milan and Genoa tonight at San Siro, with the trio identified by Tuttosport as the most disappointing performers in the Champions League exit and now handed an immediate opportunity to make amends.
According to Tuttosport, all three are expected to feature from the off as Cristian Chivu looks to bounce back from the Bodo/Glimt elimination and consolidate Inter’s lead at the top of Serie A.
Thuram holds th
Athletic
2 months ago
Gray Media’s KPDX enters partnership with Portland Fire, Portland Thorns

The WNBA’s Portland Fire and NWSL’s Portland Thorns announced a multi-year media partnership establishing Gray Media’s (GTN) KPDX as the regional broadcast home for the two professional women’s sports teams in Portland. Additionally, the Portland Fire will add a direct-to-consumer opportunity through a new partnership with Kiswe, also providing fan access to live games, original programming, and in-depth team storytelling on a newly-branded Portland Fire streaming platform. FOX 12 Plus will serve as the exclusive local
newsnow
2 months ago
Pelicans Dejounte Murray available to return from Achilles injury for matchup vs. Warriors

Just over a year after he suffered a torn Achilles, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is ready to return.
Murray, 29, is listed as available on the NBA injury report for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. The nine-year veteran ruptured his Achilles on Jan. 31, 2025, sustaining the injury on a non-contact play versus the Boston Celtics during which he lunged for the ball then immediately fell to the court.
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Murray was in his firs
Athletic
2 months ago
Breece Hall on staying with the Jets long-term: Whatever happens, happens

After the 2025 NFL trade deadline passed, Breece Hall was the last man standing with the New York Jets. Hall watched as both Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams were traded away, making him the physical embodiment of that Will Smith gif from the end of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."
Hall finished out the season with the Jets and now has an opportunity for a change of scenery as well. If his comments Saturday are any indication, Hall seems very open to the possibility of playing elsewhere in the immediate fut
coinattac
2 months ago
Bitcoin dips after Trump tariff hike announcement, then recovers

Investing.com -- Bitcoin fell briefly after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would raise a temporary global tariff rate to 15% on Saturday, before rebounding later in the session as prices stabilized.
Despite the drop the main cryptocurrency remains up by 0.7%.
Traders looked the 24/7 bitcoin market for clues on how markets will handle the new tariffs when the majority of markets open later during the weekend and into Monday.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency moved lower immediately following the announcement, mirroring
coinattac
2 months ago
Weeks-Long War With Iran Could Start Within Days: Bitcoin Under Pressure, But...

Global markets are reacting sharply to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as reports suggest the US could be moving closer to a direct military confrontation with Iran.
Safe-haven **** ets such as gold and silver are climbing, oil prices are rising on supply fears, and Bitcoin is slipping as traders rotate away from risk-sensitive **** ets.
Recent intelligence and media reports indicate that any potential conflict would not be a limited strike. Rather, it would be a broader, weeks-long campaign
Athletic
2 months ago
Former NFL star Tre Johnson dies suddenly at 54 on family trip

Former NFL star Tre Johnson died “suddenly and unexpectedly” on Sunday while on a family trip, his wife announced on social media with a heartbreaking statement.
Johnson was 54 years old.
His wife, Irene, revealed her husband had been dealing with health issues and had taken a leave of absence from his job as a history teacher, but his death has shocked the family.
“If you know Tre’, you know what a devoted and loving father he was to his children,’ she wrote on Facebook. “Tre’ lived for his kid’s sports activities and suppor
GreatAmerica
2 months ago
The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers

An unusual battle is unfolding over the Winter Olympics in Milan - not on the slopes or in the rinks, but on the internet.
At its heart are Eileen Gu, a freestyle skier, and Alysa Liu, a figure-skater. They have a lot in common: both are young women of American-Chinese heritage who were born and raised in the US. And they are champions in their field.
And yet, one is being hailed a trailblazer, while the other is deemed a traitor. At least that's the case in the eyes of some in the US. On Chinese social media, it's the oth
Athletic
2 months ago
NFL legend reveals Shaquille O'Neal once DM'd his baby mama: "He was flirting....

Shaquille O'Neal is undoubtedly one of the greatest big men of all time. With four NBA championships, three NBA Finals MVPs and a regular-season MVP to his name, he has earned the right to the nickname "Most Dominant Ever."
However, one nickname he could very well add to the list is "Big Loverboy," as former NFL great DeSean Jackson revealed that O’Neal once tried to make a move on his girlfriend through a social media app.
Jackson was a prolific wide receiver who earned three NFL Pro Bowl selections and one
Athletic
2 months ago
6 takeaways from Jaguars' 7-round NFL mock draft: Missed opportunities

How did a recent 2026 NFL mock draft from Pro Football Network turn out for the Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Jaguars do not have a first-round pick in this year's draft; however, the opportunity for GM James Gladstone to add some immediate impact help exists with Jacksonville having four picks in the top 100.
Having double-digit picks also gives Gladstone the flexibility to load up on prospects in this year's draft or to move around the draft board, which he did a lot of last April.
Now, let's break down the Jaguars' pic

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