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"Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz as war, markets and US politics collide."
WORLD
tense
Iran's closure of Hormuz, violence in Kyiv and Trinidad, and Canada's new majority deepen global unease.
US
tense
US politics tighten around Trump probes and 2028 jockeying as Iran war burdens travelers and reshapes health policy.
BUSINESS
cautious
War-driven stagflation fears meet rising market risk as taxes, caregiving and Social Security reforms squeeze households.
SCIENCE
hopeful
Muon physics and gene therapy breakthroughs earn major private science awards.
SPORTS
energetic
Spectacle and jeopardy collide as WrestleMania, NBA injuries and Premier League drama reshape seasons on multiple fronts.
ENVIRONMENT
anxious
A newly approved Minnesota mine raises alarms over pollution risks to a cherished nature preserve.