Shots Fired in the Strait of Hormuz, Cruise Ship Stranded Amid Hantavirus Outbreak, Pulitzer Prize Winners & More

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This episode covers major news stories including missile exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, a hantavirus outbreak, and the announcement of Pulitzer Prize winners.

The Pour Over is a Christ-first, politically neutral news podcast. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we cover the day's biggest stories in ~10 minutes, and pair the biggest headlines with brief biblical reminders. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠here⁠. Get the free newsletter at⁠ thepourover.org⁠. On today's episode:U.S. and Iran Exchange Missiles in Strait of Hormuz Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Leaves Cruise Ship Stranded Pulitzer Prize Board Announces 2026 Winners Met Gala Raises $42M, Sparks Protests Two Wounded When Shooter Opens Fire on Secret Service GameStop Makes Ambitious Bid on eBay “It Ends with Us” Legal Battle Ends in Settlement SCOTUS Temporarily Restores Access to Mail-in Abortion Pill Prescriptions Thanks to our sponsors: Cru: Give Bibles all over the world | text POUR to 71326 Wild Alaskan: $35 off your first box | code: TPO HelloFresh: 10 Free meals + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System on your 3rd box | HelloFresh.com/tpo10fm Christian Real Estate Network: get connected with a Christian Realtor | www.hismove.com Quince: Free shipping | quince.com/tpo Qualia Life: additional 15% off your order | code: TPO CCCU: Apply for…

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Topics covered

• news
• politics
• health
• awards
• entertainment
• legal
• religion

Keywords

• Strait of Hormuz
• Hantavirus
• Pulitzer Prize
• Met Gala
• GameStop
• It Ends with Us
• SCOTUS
• news
• Christianity

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Cru, Wild Alaskan, HelloFresh, Christian Real Estate Network, Quince, Qualia Life, CCCU, Upside, LMNT

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Organizations: Pulitzer Prize Board, Met Gala, GameStop, SCOTUS, The Missing Messiah, Compelled Podcast

Books & works: It Ends with Us

Places: Strait of Hormuz

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