TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
School Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speaker Over Assassination Remarks
Utah Valley University announced author Sharon McMahon would not be speaking at its April 29 commencement ceremony following objections from conservative groups, citing safety concerns.
Trump Admin Officials Pull Democrat Inflation Tactic Amid Iran War
President Donald Trump’s administration is being accused of taking a page out of the Democrats’ playbook by blaming inflation on price gouging during the economic instability of a U.S.-Iranian war.
Global Impact
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'; Trump says U.S. blockade 'will remain in full force' until peace deal
The crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route "is declared completely open" for commercial vessels for the remaining period of the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Ships will have to use a coordinated route, he said, adding that the move was made in line with the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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‘A defeat for Putin’: Ukrainians hope Magyar’s victory will mark new era with Hungary
Like many Ukrainians, Oleh Kupchak was delighted when Péter Magyar won Hungary’s election last weekend, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power. “We were euphoric. Everyone was following the results closely. There were toasts,” said Kupchak, who has visited Budapest several times. “We didn’t love Orbán,” he added.
Economic Pulse
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.
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Oil prices plunge after Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open,' Trump says regime has agreed to indefinitely suspend nuclear program
Oil prices plunged on Friday after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and President Trump said Iran had agreed to indefinitely suspend its nuclear program.
Quick Takes
No charges to be filed against Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend in Utah case
‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Star John Sansone Confirms He Shared a Romance With Ella Langley
DNA confirms remains found in car in a river are of Oregon family missing since 1958
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated
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