The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office said: “Based on the preliminary investigation, this does not appear to be an intentional act.”
Day: April 4, 2026
President Trump took to his Truth Social platform Saturday, April 4, to remind Iran’s leaders of an impending deadline, saying they now had 48 hours “to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT.” Trump continued, “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!”
Speaking on NewsNation, Julia Manchester, national political reporter for The Hill, noted that Iran may have gained leverage in negotiations after shooting down an F15-E Strike Eagle Friday — a blow to U.S. operations that left one airman missing as of Saturday afternoon in the U.S.
During a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing in March, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) claimed the NCAA was asking congress to limit the amount of money student athletes can make.
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NPR News: 04-04-2026 5PM EDT
President Trump has threatened to unleash hell on Iran in forty- eight hours if its leaders don’t make a deal or open up the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has virtually closed off the strait, through which twenty percent of the world’s oil is exported. The Iranian military has credited new air defence systems with the reported downing of two American military planes on Friday. A crew member from one of the aircraft is still missing. Also in the programme: Teachers’ union in the UK warns of ‘masculinity crisis brewing’ in schools; we look at how the war in Iran is making petrol and diesel increasingly expensive in Australia; and we hear from Ed Dwight, the first Black man on the US Space program. (Photo credit: EPA)
