Good morning. It is Monday, April 20th, 2026. From the heart of the newsroom, this is your daily digest. I am your host, and we have a heavy slate of geopolitical, economic, and sporting news to cover today as the world wakes up to a significantly more tense Middle East and a high-stakes postseason in professional sports.
Our top story this morning comes from the Strait of Hormuz, where a spark h...