The US-Iran standoff continues to escalate, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed after President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal. Meanwhile, Trump has announced plans to suspend the gas tax "for a period of time," a move that could provide relief to American drivers. The stock market has responded positively to the news, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new records.
In other news, a surprise moment at a roast event has led to the squashing of a long-standing feud between comedians Kevin Hart and Katt Williams. The "Atlanta Journal-Constitution" chief has stepped down, citing the challenges of meeting the newspaper's bold goals. A cargo train boxcar in Texas was found to contain the bodies of six people, and the housing market is showing signs of a potential bust after flat sales in April.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the Pentagon will review comments made by Senator Mark Kelly about US weapon stockpiles. The FCC has told Disney that it is on a campaign to censor the company, and Starmer has pledged to bring Britain closer to the EU. In sports news, the 2026 NBA Mock Draft has been released, and the Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot.
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