https://deadline.com/2026/07/nat-geo-charlie-parsons-exits-disney-layoffs-1236999543/

Republican-led EEOC proposal to end workforce diversity reporting heads to public commentary amid sharp criticism.

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/7/21/us-agency-proposes-ending-racial-and-gender-workforce-data-collection?traffic_source=rss

Karl Ravech's ESPN career has spanned hosting studio shows to calling live games.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7460561/2026/07/21/karl-ravech-espn-layoffs-nfl-network/

https://mullvad.net/en/blog/donation-controversy

June’s decline in gasoline prices led to a nearly 10% bump in consumer sentiment last month.

https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2026-07-17/consumer-sentiment-enjoys-a-bounce-on-temporary-dip-in-gas-prices

https://apnews.com/article/cuba-blackout-oil-embargo-trump-44f447bb5da48391c1199627ab11cc08

Trump says the U.S. “will be reimbursed” for helping ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The international oil benchmark, Brent, surpassed $80 per barrel.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/markets/oil-rises-trump-reimposes-hormuz-blockade-rcna587297

US President Donald Trump ordered the US to cut off all trade with Spain, including visits, during the NATO summit in Ankara on Wednesday. Trump called Spain a "terrible partner in NATO,” claiming they treat NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte "terribly." Spain's prime minister's office dismissed the remarks as usual business, saying Madrid has no plans to change its ties with Washington.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79848

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/07/politics/iran-sanctions-trump-strait-hormuz-attack

In a historic first, President Donald J. Trump today rang the opening bells of both the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ from the Oval Office, marking the official launch of Trump Accounts and igniting a new era of American prosperity for millions of children.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/07/president-trump-rings-in-trump-accounts-with-historic-opening-bell-ceremony-from-the-oval-office/

https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-meme-coin-value-plummeted-98-as-over-740k-investors-lose-money-report/

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/disney-failed-buy-james-bond-twitter-apple-bob-iger-1236788523/

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/michigan-passes-free-lemonade-stand-bill-after-kids-told-to-pay-57-in-fees-3380559/

https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/steam-machine-reservations-are-already-fetching-massive-markups-on-ebay-3380123/

Polestar will continue selling existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 stock and supporting U.S. customers

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/polestar-banned-from-us-market-under-rule-targeting-china-linked-connected-vehicles

Vladimir Putin is still able to fund his aggression

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/06/22/russias-war-economy-has-problems-but-is-not-about-to-crash

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-rubio-says-no-country-can-charge-tolls-in-strait-of-hormuz

https://nypost.com/2026/06/19/world-news/iran-declares-the-strait-of-hormuz-closed-again-after-us-lifts-blockade/

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/why-the-oil-may-start-flowing-through-the-strait-of-hormuz-faster-than-many-believe.html

Plan Includes Significant Investment in New Pipelines

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/uae-cut-dependency-hormuz

https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/bbc-jobs-cuts-breakfast-today-radio-4-b2997563.html

https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-war-oil-june-15-2026-77406473da38c6c126818610a219dc20

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/dopamine-sites-that-mimic-online-purchase-experience-for-shopping-addicts-are-on-the-rise-3375470/

Vice President JD Vance said ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has already increased since a peace deal was announced, but industry associations are urging caution.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/15/is-the-strait-open-00962226

The Hormuz Strait Monitor is a free, real-time dashboard that tracks the ongoing crisis at the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints. Approximately 20% of the world's oil supply normally passes through this narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.

Our dashboard aggregates data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive picture of the situation, updated every hour. Whether you're a journalist, analyst, trader, or concerned citizen, this tool helps you stay informed about developments that affect global energy markets and geopolitical stability.

https://hormuzstraitmonitor.com/