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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin crosses $70K as Wall Street gets more serious about crypto

The price of Bitcoin shot past $70, 000 recently, though it didn’t stay there for long. This jump happened as investors kept an eye on Washington, waiting to see if tensions in another part of the world might ease. A possible ceasefire in a long-standing conflict made people more optimistic about ri

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait

President Trump warned that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, U. S. forces will attack its power plants and bridges. The statement came after American soldiers rescued a wounded pilot whose aircraft was shot down by Iran. Iran responded by striking oil and water facilities

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Iran Calls for Action After Power Plant Attacks

Iran’s nuclear chief wrote a letter to the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that the agency has not done enough to stop attacks on its only working nuclear power plant. He pointed out that the Bushehr plant has been hit four times, with a recent strike on April 4 killing

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

UAE Urges Open Hormuz in Any U. S. –Iran Deal

The United Arab Emirates has made it clear that any agreement between the United States and Iran must keep the Strait of Hormuz open for free navigation. The UAE’s diplomatic adviser, Anwar Gargash, said the waterway is a global economic lifeline and cannot be used as leverage by any country. He a

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Apr 06 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin climbs above $69, 000 as traders flip the script

Bitcoin surged 3% to $69, 120 on Monday after traders returned from Easter and felt hopeful about a possible Iran ceasefire. The rise pushed the largest crypto past its last week’s peak and forced $196 million in short bets to liquidate within 24 hours. Ethereum led the climb, gaining 3. 7% to $2,

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

What Will Trump Say About Iran? The Market’s Big Guess

Trump is set to speak with military leaders about the Iran situation, and people are betting on his words. The biggest bets focus on Trump repeating familiar themes. The most popular guess is that he will say “Iran” or a related word more than fifteen times. That claim has about a 74‑percent ch

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

Small businesses struggle as global tensions shake supply chains

The latest conflict in the Middle East isn’t just about oil—it’s hitting everyday goods that Americans take for granted. Small businesses that depend on imported materials or exports are feeling the squeeze as shipping routes get blocked and costs jump faster than a gas station price sign. A sneaker

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Iran reports shooting down US aircraft during rescue operation

On a recent Sunday, Iran’s military announced it had destroyed multiple aircraft during an attempted rescue of a US airman. According to their statement, the operation involved several branches of their armed forces working together. The targets included a US C-130 transport plane and two Black Hawk

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

US Airman Rescued in Iran as Tensions With Gulf Nations Rise

A U. S. airman, part of an F-15 crew shot down over Iran, was rescued by American special forces in a risky mountain operation. The pilot was already pulled to safety the day before, while the weapons officer survived with minor injuries. Meanwhile, Iran’s leadership warned the U. S. not to escalate

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Apr 06 2026SPORTS

Tessa Johnson: A Look at Her Roots, Faith, and Rise in College Basketball

Tessa Johnson isn’t just a standout player for South Carolina—she’s a guard with deep Minnesota ties and a faith that shapes her life. Born in Albertville, a small town near Minneapolis, Johnson grew up in a basketball-loving family. Her parents, Jemel and Danielle, and her older sister Rae weren’t

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