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US Eyes Quick Fix for Hormuz Blockage

April 11, 2026

The United States plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, President Trump said on Friday. He did not give details but warned that the move will be difficult. Trump also mentioned help from other nations, though he did not name them. He said that “other countries use the strait … and they’ll he

business

Kuku Smith’s Battle to Keep Her Beauty Store Alive

April 11, 2026

Kuku Smith stands outside her shop on Georgia Avenue, holding up T‑shirts that cost $25 each. The owner of a small beauty supply store that opened in 2019 is fighting an eviction notice while trying to keep her business running. She says the pandemic hit hard because she had just started and was

politics

Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Control Over Schools

April 11, 2026

Arkansan leaders want to cut back on rules set by the U. S. Department of Education, saying they block progress in local schools. They have asked parents and teachers to share their thoughts by May 7 before sending three requests for special permission. The move comes as the federal agency is shrink

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The Quiet Shift on the Supreme Court Bench

April 11, 2026

A president who wants to keep his court solid has told reporters that he hopes the two oldest justices, Alito and Thomas, will stay on for many more years. The comment came after they joined a dissent against the court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff plan. Neither justice has spok

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Missile Strikes in Iran: New Findings Raise Questions

April 11, 2026

In a recent study, experts examined fresh video and photos of attacks in Lamerd, Iran. The evidence suggests that the bombs were U. S. Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs. Earlier reports had said they might be Iranian missiles instead. The U. S. army denied that it fired any missiles at Lamerd on

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Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Welcomes New Stars

April 11, 2026

The Oaklawn Event Center in Hot Springs hosted the 68th induction banquet on Friday night, celebrating ten new members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Seven inductees were present, while three were honored after their passing. Former Razorbacks running back Alex Collins, tennis champion Pete

politics

Kamala Harris Ponders Another Presidential Bid

April 11, 2026

Kamala Harris told a crowd in New York that she is “thinking about” running for president again. She spoke at the National Action Network Convention, a meeting that many Democratic hopefuls are expected to attend for 2028. Her answer came after Rev. Al Sharpton asked her directly if she plans to lau

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New ICE Mission Targets Birth Tourism in the U. S.

April 11, 2026

The U. S. immigration agency has begun a fresh effort to uncover networks that help foreign mothers travel to the United States with the goal of giving birth so their children automatically become citizens. This initiative comes after President Donald Trump’s administration intensified its fight aga

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Vance Heads to Islamabad: A New Chance or a Tough Gamble?

April 11, 2026

A U. S. vice president is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, a move that some in Tehran see as a hopeful break from the war that began last February. Iran regards Vance as a figure who could negotiate in good faith, partly because he is known for opposing the war and has bee

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Peace Talks on the Line: U. S. , Iran Face Hurdles in Islamabad

April 11, 2026

The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g