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Iran’s new supreme leader delivers first message, declares Strait of Hormuz will remain closed

Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first message since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, declaring that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as tensions escalate across the Persian Gulf. The statement, read by an anchor on Iranian...Read More

Armed suspect is killed after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue; no others hurt

Authorities say a man who crashed a vehicle into a suburban Detroit synagogue and allegedly opened fire was killed after being confronted by security personnel Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed that no students or staff inside the building...Read More

Global Entry service restarts amid ongoing DHS funding standoff

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has restored the Global Entry program after suspending it for more than two weeks during the partial government shutdown. Global Entry, which requires an application, background check and fee, enables low-risk...Read More

IEA approves release of emergency oil reserves, will supply 400M barrels to global markets

The International Energy Agency announced Wednesday that its member nations have unanimously approved a historic emergency measure, agreeing to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves to help stabilize global energy markets amid the ongoing...Read More

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50 Cent joins cast of Eva Longoria’s comedy “The Fifth Wheel” starring Kim Kardashian

50 Cent is expanding his entertainment career by joining the cast of The Fifth Wheel, an upcoming comedy for Netflix directed by Eva Longoria. The project also features Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, and Brenda Song among its...Read More

2026 Met Gala theme revealed, with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams to co-host

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has unveiled the concept for its 2026 Met Gala, revealing that this year’s May 4 fundraiser will center on the theme “Fashion Is Art.” The 2026 gala will be led by an...Read More

Sequel to ‘The Housemaid’ set for 2026 production, Sydney Sweeney to return

Lionsgate is moving ahead with The Housemaid’s Secret, the follow-up to its holiday thriller The Housemaid, with cameras expected to roll in 2026. The sequel adapts the second installment in Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy and has quietly...Read More