Esper says Trump right to reinstate naval blockade of Iran
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday he agreed with President Trump’s decision to resume a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, he told CNN.
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UAE says Iran hit two tankers in Strait of Hormuz, killing one
The UAE Ministry of Defence said Monday that Iranian forces struck two UAE tankers in the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member, the ministry said on X.
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DHS: ICE officer fatally shot man in Maine after ‘fearing for public safety’
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Biddeford, Maine, saying the officer acted out of concern for public safety.
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Paul Heyman mocks Conor McGregor’s injury during WWE segment
WWE’s Paul Heyman took a shot at UFC star Conor McGregor’s recent injury during a segment on ‘Monday Night Raw,’ praising other fighters’ recovery times.
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Jordan Walker beats Kyle Schwarber with walk-off homer to win 2026 Home Run Derby
St. Louis’ Jordan Walker hit a walk-off home run to edge Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber 12-11 and win Monday’s 2026 Home Run Derby under a new MLB format.
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FBI and Atlanta Police crack down on unauthorized drones near World Cup venues
Authorities are deploying drones and enforcing flight restrictions ahead of the World Cup semifinals at Atlanta Stadium. Officials aim to prevent potential security threats from unauthorized drone activity.
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Jordan Walker hits six straight to win Home Run Derby, first Cardinal champ
Jordan Walker homered on his last six swings to overtake Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber and became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, according to MLB.
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France vs. Spain opens star-studded World Cup semifinals
France meets Spain in the opening semifinal of the expanded World Cup, a setup FIFA said resulted from a new seeding system that placed top teams in opposite corners and produced two heavyweight matchups.
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Prediction market users wager more than $197 million on midterms, NBC says
Users have placed over $197 million in bets on midterm election outcomes on prediction market platforms, according to an NBC News analysis.
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U.S. launches additional strikes on Iranian targets, Centcom says
U.S. forces launched additional strikes on Iranian targets Sunday as hostilities resumed around the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said. Centcom said the strikes hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions” to “degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international shipping.”
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