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Editorial Staff Apr 17 · about 10 hours ago

Uncertainty Surrounds Strait of Hormuz as Ships Divert Amid Conflicting Reports

Despite Iran's recent claim that the Strait of Hormuz is open, analysts indicate that the sea lane remains effectively closed, leading to ships turning away.

Blue Owl Co-Founders Withdraw Share Pledges for Personal Loans

Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz, co-founders of Blue Owl, have decided to stop using their firm equity as collateral for personal loans, which was previously valued at over $1.1 billion.

Life

NASA Chooses Falcon Heavy for ESA Mars Rover Launch Amid Budget Concerns

NASA has opted for SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to launch a European Mars rover, despite ongoing budget proposals that threaten the mission's funding.

Life

Machine Learning Identifies Over 60,000 Earthquakes in Santorini's 2025 Seismic Crisis

A recent study utilizing machine learning has revealed that more than 60,000 earthquakes occurred during the seismic events in Santorini, Greece, starting December 2, 2025.

Life

NorthStar Earth and Space to Merge with Viking Acquisition Corp. for Expansion

NorthStar Earth and Space is set to merge with Viking Acquisition Corp. in a move aimed at enhancing its space-based sensor network for space situational awareness.

Mangrove Lithium Launches North America's First Electrochemical Lithium Refinery

In Delta, British Columbia, Mangrove Lithium has inaugurated what it claims is the first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery in North America, with a capacity of 1,000 tonnes per year.

Politics

Key Insights from Recent Just Security Articles (Mar. 30-Apr. 3, 2026)

A look at recent articles from Just Security, highlighting critical geopolitical and legal developments, including the U.S.-Israel-Iran War and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Oil Prices Drop 11% as Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz to Commercial Traffic

Following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels, oil prices have experienced a significant drop of 11%.

Iran Affirms Strait of Hormuz is Open During Lebanon Ceasefire, Oil Prices Plummet

Following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open, oil prices have dropped significantly. This declaration aligns with a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.