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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite finished at fresh records, while oil prices fell sharply after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the Strait of Hormuz open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister said that in conjunction with the cease-fire in Lebanon, “the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“The death of poetry has been declared many times throughout history, but it’s always transforming — and recently, it has transformed due to social media,” Lino said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Well! This séance has been a tremendous disappointment so far,” Lady Constance declared.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood