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United States announces blockade on the Strait of Hormuz
On April 12, United States President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US is imposing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. According to Trump, the blockade was in effect as of 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (1400 UTC).
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Musique Libre Femmes plays for Women's History Month at Tompkins Square Library in New York City
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Tompkins Square Library in New York City hosted a concert by Musique Libre Femmes, in its basement performance space. This performance featured Cheryl Pyle on flute, Ayumi Ishito on saxophones, and Roberta Piket on piano.
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South Korean military halts small firearms drills after stray bullet strikes young girl on playground
On March 19, officials for the South Korean Army said at a press conference that they were suspending all scheduled drills involving smaller firearms such as rifles and handguns. The decision was made in response to an incident earlier in the week on Monday that resulted in a young girl at a children playground in Daegu being injured near the neck by an alleged stray bullet from a military drill at nearby military facility.
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"One Battle After Another" wins 6 Oscars including Best Picture
One Battle After Another was the big winner at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony, held on Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The film received six Oscars including Best Picture.
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Caloundra win round 3 game in Australian soccer's Football Queensland Premier League 2 competition
Caloundra have won their round 3 Football Queensland Premier League 2 game against Pine Hills 5 goals to 2 at Meridan Plains, Queensland, Australia on Sunday." Two [wins] from three [games]" said Caloundra captain Kaine Frew."
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