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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Top Stories

1. New: Trump Reinstates Hormuz Blockade, Will Charge Ships for Passage
The president says US strikes on Iran continue, claiming Tehran's military is 'demolished.'
2. Musk: Grok 4.5 Takes #1 Spot on Long-Horizon Agent Benchmark
The xAI chief cites Long-Horizon Terminal-Bench rankings as fresh backing for his near-Opus-class claims.
3. Judge Says Trump's IRS Lawsuit Was Filed for 'Improper Purpose'
The federal judge referred the president's attorneys for possible disciplinary action.
4. California, 11 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The states argue the tie-up of the two entertainment giants would raise prices and shrink content.
5. FAA Clears Starship for Flight 13 After Closing Mishap Probe
SpaceX applied four fixes following the May Flight 12 booster failure; launch targeted for July 16.

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