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Trump Pauses Project Freedom
President Trump announced Tuesday evening he has temporarily halted the U.S. operation guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, saying progress toward an Iran deal warranted the pause. Secretary of State Rubio confirmed the broader operation — dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” — is over. Read More
The World Health Organization said human-to-human hantavirus transmission is suspected aboard the cruise ship where three people have died; more than 100 passengers remain stranded, and officials warn the 2–8 week incubation period could mean more infections among the 150 aboard. Find out More
A federal grand jury indicted the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting on four counts, NBC News and ABC News reported Tuesday. Find out More
Politics
President Trump expressed anger at Senate Republicans for refusing his call to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act. Read More
President Trump displayed his control over the Republican Party by ousting a number of Indiana State Senators who refused his call to pass a new Congressional map. Source
Georgia’s Fulton County filed a court challenge Tuesday against a Justice Department subpoena seeking personal information on workers involved in the 2020 election process. See Details
U.S. News
Tanner Horner was sentenced to death in Texas after pleading guilty to the 2022 killing of 7-year-old Athena Strand following a package delivery at her home in Wise County. Source
A gunman opened fire at a Korean supermarket near Dallas, killing two people and injuring three; a suspect was taken into custody Tuesday, police confirmed. Read More
Two hikers sustained injuries in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday, marking the first time this year a bear has injured visitors at the popular park. Read More
Business
Stock futures rise as investors pin hopes on a deal to end the war with Iran. Find out More
Coinbase announced it is cutting roughly 14% of its employees as the crypto exchange pivots toward AI-driven operations; CEO Brian Armstrong cited the need to compete in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Find out More
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline crossed $4.50 on Tuesday, a level not seen in nearly four years, driven largely by oil price spikes related to the Iran conflict; AAA puts the current average at $4.48. Source
Market Report
| Symbol | Last Close | % Change | |
| Dow Jones | DJIA | $35,000.00 | -0.56% |
| S&P 500 | SPX | $4,500.00 | -0.12% |
| Nasdaq Composite | IXIC | $15,000.00 | 0.89% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | $384.27 | 1.22% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | $389.37 | -0.80% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | $284.18 | 2.66% |
| Microsoft Corp. | MSFT | $411.38 | -0.54% |
World News
President Trump reupped his criticism of Pope Leo over Leo’s opposition to the war with Iran ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to the Vatican. See Details
Iran struck the Fujairah oil port — one of the few major export facilities outside the Strait of Hormuz — with missiles and drones; the UAE denied provoking the attack and called it unprovoked aggression. Source
A CNN investigation found that significant portions of Iran’s nuclear supply chain remain functional despite months of targeted U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, complicating the administration’s stated goal of eliminating Iran’s nuclear capability. Source
Entertainment
Pop star Brittany Spears pled guilty to reckless driving after police arrested her for suspicion of driving under the influence. Spears received a sentence of 12 months’ probation and one day in jail. Source
The 2026 Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday, with Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and Neighbors actress Rose Byrne earning nods for their Broadway work. Source
The Rolling Stones confirmed they will release a new studio album, marking another milestone for one of rock’s most enduring acts. Read More
Sports
The NFLRA announced it will hold a ratification vote on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, a move that would secure labor peace between the league and its officials for years to come. Source
A Massachusetts jury acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs on a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault count; his attorney had maintained throughout the trial that no assault ever occurred. See Details
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the lottery to earn the first pick in this June’s National Hockey League draft. The Leafs are coming off a season where they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016. See Details
Off the Wall
A crazed motorist drove her car along the sidewalk to chase a boy riding his bike. See Details
