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Markets worldwide reeled as a global tech stock selloff sparked sharp declines across major exchanges, with investors unnerved by concerns over AI valuations, persistent inflation, and shifting central bank policies. Meanwhile, escalating diplomatic activity between Iran and Oman is raising stakes in the Strait of Hormuz, where increased maritime traffic and ongoing restrictions are drawing attention to the region’s crucial role in global energy supplies.

In the United States, a tragic shooting at a Chico, California library left two dead and a child injured, fueling renewed debate over public safety in community spaces as authorities investigate. On the world stage, FIFA President announced that President Trump will present the World Cup trophy at the final, spotlighting the intersection of sports and international diplomacy amid a charged political climate. In a key legal development, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana inmate cannot sue over the forced shaving of his dreadlocks, narrowing the scope for prisoners seeking redress for alleged religious rights violations.

Developing: Details remain unclear as authorities investigate the circumstances behind the Chico library shooting.