As the week wraps up, here’s a quick look at some of the top stories that made headlines.
Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Reopening Conditions
Iran has laid down specific conditions for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as talks with the U.S. continue.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, revealed these terms on Saturday. The discussions are being mediated by Oman.
“We’re applying a whole host of tools, diplomatic, economic, military tools, to ensure that we get the best outcome for the American people,” said Vice President JD Vance in an interview with Fox News.
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David Friedberg on Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Stores
David Friedberg, a prominent venture capitalist, defended New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed city-owned grocery stores. He argued that the program could initially gain widespread popularity before its long-term costs become apparent.
Friedberg made these comments on “The All-In” Podcast, highlighting that many critics misunderstand the proposal’s political appeal.
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Mohammed Bin Salman’s ‘Credible Threat’ to Trump
According to economist Steve Hanke, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman compelled President Donald Trump to abandon planned strikes on Iran by threatening to sell off the kingdom’s U.S. Treasury holdings.
Had Trump proceeded with the attacks, Hanke warned, Iran could have retaliated against Saudi Aramco, causing a global energy crisis.
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Joe Biden’s Cancer Update
Former President Joe Biden‘s prostate cancer has spread further, causing severe pain, according to his son, Hunter Biden.
“The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” Hunter Biden told the BBC in an interview.
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Kamala Harris Warns of Voting Restrictions
Former Vice President Kamala Harris raised concerns about the increasing challenges to voting rights ahead of the November election.
Harris urged Americans to check their registration and turn out in large numbers, emphasizing the importance of participating in elections.
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