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A domestic-related shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, early Sunday killed eight children aged 1 to 14 and wounded two adults across three locations, with the lone suspect—who was related to some victims—fatally shot by police after a vehicle chase. No officers were injured, and Louisiana State Police are investigating. The incident drew quotes from local officials describing it as unprecedented in scale.
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The United States and Iran have jointly stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping, following temporary ceasefires in conflicts involving Iran, the US, Israel, and a separate Israel-Lebanon truce. France and the UK hosted a meeting of nonbelligerent states in Paris and expressed readiness to lead a multinational mission to secure navigation once peace is achieved. The US maintains its blockade of Iranian ports pending a full peace deal.
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Tankers and bulk carriers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, following restrictions by Iran and a US naval blockade affirmed by President Trump. The US military seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to bypass the blockade, prompting Iran to reverse a brief reopening announcement and vow retaliation. Oil prices surged then partially reversed, amid the eighth week of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz before reversing course and firing on ships attempting transit, including Indian-flagged vessels that turned back, amid a US blockade of Iranian ports. Multiple sources confirm the reversal and firing incidents, though details of a two-week ceasefire remain unverified. The standoff persists with both sides citing the other's actions as violations.
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An undersea earthquake struck waters off Iwate prefecture on Japan's Honshu island on Monday at 4:53 p.m. local time, prompting a tsunami warning for waves up to 3 meters from the Japan Meteorological Agency. The quake shook buildings in Tokyo hundreds of kilometers away, with no immediate damage reported at Iwate ports, and the government activated a crisis management team.
The Supreme Court ruled against certain tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a decision verified across multiple outlets. Importers paid $166 billion in these tariffs, though this figure is contradicted by one source. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection refund portal is set to launch soon, potentially reimbursing billions amid ongoing lawsuits from businesses.