•Israel–Iran Ceasefire Tested

A 12-day shooting war pauses after Trump brokers a truce. Oil facilities stayed untouched, but everyone's watching to see if the "total peace" lasts longer than a news cycle.

•Markets Cheer Low Oil & Fed Caution

Brent crude oil slips below $70; stocks pop as cheaper energy eases inflation fears. Jerome Powell tells Congress he'll wait on rate cuts until tariffs-driven uncertainty clears.

•Tariffs Drive Toy-Box Sticker Shock

Toy prices jumped 2.2 % last month as China-made goods get hit with new duties. Mattel and Hasbro warn of more hikes and potential shortages while they scramble to shift production.

•ICE Arrests 11 Iranians Inside U.S.

A 48-hour sweep nets suspects—including at least one with Hezbollah ties—underscoring why tight borders and visa enforcement matter for national security.

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