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Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Crisis, Marijuana Reclassification, Georgia Wildfires

April 24, 2026·12 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • President Trump orders U.S. Navy to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Pentagon estimates clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz could take up to six months.
  • Shipping through the Strait has nearly halted, disrupting global supply chains and raisi

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President TrumpJackie NorthamBen MarcusSam KamenTim CullenEmily Jones

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Kratzas Marine AdvisorsColorado Harvest Company

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