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Sep 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump rejected a short-term Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons. In Hawaii, Hurricane Nolo's impacts are less severe than anticipated, though major hurricane status is expected. Meanwhile, ICE plans mobile detention units after arresting 100,000 people, and Pope Leo concluded his France visit with a mass in Paris. Finally, average US mortgage rates have surpassed 7% for the first time in a year, impacting homebuyers.

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Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Trump rejects Iran's short-term Strait of Hormuz plan Hurricane Nolo impacts on Hawaii less severe than feared ICE plans mobile detention units after 100k arrests Pope Leo leads massive open-air mass in Paris US average mortgage rate tops 7% for first time in a year Sponsor: Schwab investing services
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