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Last American Hostage Freed After 584 Days in Hamas Captivity

Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage held by Hamas, was released after 19 months in captivity. His release, achieved via US-Hamas negotiations, marks a significant breakthrough amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

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Number 16.3 billion - Record U.S. tariff revenue collected in April 2025.

Quote "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer" — President Donald Trump on accepting Qatar’s $400 million luxury jet.

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S&P 6,198 ↓ 0.11% • Dow 44,495 ↑ 0.91% • Nasdaq 20,203 ↓ 0.82% • Gold 3,348 ↓ 0.06% • BTC 106,054 ↑ 0.34%

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