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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed in response to U.S. Navy blockade
In a major reversal, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, less than 24 hours after it announced the critical waterway was “completely open.” It comes as Iran allegedly opened fire on two ships attempting to pass through the strait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the closure is a response to the continuing U.S. Navy blockade on Iranian ports. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 7:35pm EDT
Trump voters say the pope should 'stay in his lane' and butt out of the Iran war
Trump supporters at his events in Las Vegas and Phoenix largely backed his attack on Iran and sided with him in his ongoing dispute with Pope Leo XIV.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 6:47pm EDT
Live updates: Two Indian ships come under fire in Strait of Hormuz after Iran reasserts control
Iran says it has reverted to "strict" conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after announcing the reopening of the waterway.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 5:02pm EDT
Actor Dylan Sprouse tackles trespasser at his Los Angeles home
The 33-year-old actor held the intruder down until police arrived at the scene, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 4:37pm EDT
California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3
Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud involving a person in a bear costume damaging high-end cars.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 2:14pm EDT
ICE releases delayed detainee death reports as 2026 total rises to 17
The reports, covering four January deaths, were posted after the agency missed a 90-day deadline required by Congress.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 1:45pm EDT
Anthropic Launches Claude Design, Figma Stock Immediately Nosedives
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 1:36pm EDT
Christian Science Monitor - Apr 18, 2026 1:14pm EDT
TotalAV Keeps Prices Low While Covering the Basics of Online Protection
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 12:46pm EDT
Sam Altman's Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Company Gets in Bed With Zoom and Tinder
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 12:02pm EDT
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 11:42am EDT
Amazon Delivery Drones Involve a Perilous 10-Foot Drop. Users Are Posting the Apparent Results
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 11:28am EDT
After war of words on Iran, Pope Leo says he's not interested in a debate with Trump
"It looked like I was trying to debate the president, which is not in my interest at all," Leo said, reflecting on the issue that has loomed over his Africa tour.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 11:00am EDT
How a fiery attack on Sam Altman’s home unfolded
Guardian UK - Apr 18, 2026 10:22am EDT
NASA study: Earth’s night lights increase as global patterns become ‘volatile’
The Earth is becoming steadily brighter, but the pattern of that light is becoming increasingly volatile. According to a major NASA-funded study from the University of Connecticut, the...
International The News - Apr 18, 2026 9:20am EDT
Mysterious ‘Red Dot’ Galaxies Could Have ‘Relic’ Black Holes Predating the Big Bang
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 9:02am EDT
NASA plans moon fire experiment to boost Artemis mission safety
NASA has announced the plans to ignite fire on the lunar surface in a first-of-its kind experiment, aiming to boost the safety of astronauts. After achieving 10-days-long record-breaking lunar...
International The News - Apr 18, 2026 8:50am EDT
OpenAI Investors Aren't Sure Sam Altman Is the Guy to Take Them Public
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 8:09am EDT
NASA Plans to Start a Fire on the Moon in First-of-Its-Kind Experiment
Gizmodo - Apr 18, 2026 7:58am EDT
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
NPR - Apr 18, 2026 7:40am EDT
What to know if you plan to fly Spirit Airlines in the coming weeks
Jet fuel prices have spiked as a result of the Iran war, putting extra pressure on airlines. For Spirit, it could be the final straw.
NBC News - Apr 18, 2026 6:06am EDT
Trust, Strong Systems Vital for India's Space Programme: ISRO Chief
Deccan Chronicle - Apr 18, 2026 5:17am EDT