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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs

Bloomberg

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July 5, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Card Stacking
The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs

Just a few weeks into the war, one of the Persian Gulf’s top oil producers quietly began sneaking its crude out of the Strait of Hormuz. Before long, the covert project became so successful that the United Arab Emirates was already approaching its pre-war rate of flows through the waterway by the time the US and Iran signed their interim peace deal.

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Entrepreneur.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Smucker’s CEO Said Buying Twinkies ‘Tastes Like Growth.’ Three Years Later, It Tastes Like a $5 Billion Mistake.

The jam giant thought it was buying a snack empire. It didn't realize that Twinkies last 65 days — a small fact that would cause big problems.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 23, 2026

Circle K Owner’s Fuel Profits Soar Despite Weak Demand in Europe

Gas station and convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. saw big gains in fuel margins after the war in the Middle East caused prices to spike. The company easily beat analysts’ estimates for sales and earnings, propelling shares to a record high.

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 29, 2026

Ja Morant trade to Trail Blazers creates more fantasy basketball problems than it solves

The Grizzlies found a new home for PG Ja Morant with the Trail Blazers. Dan Titus breaks down the fantasy basketball impact of the trade.

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ben Affleck spotted in $400K electric supercar built to compete with Bentley and Rolls Royce

Actor Ben Affleck may have just found his own Batmobile, cruising around in a 400,000 Cadillac electric supercar that was designed to compete with high-end brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The star was seen stepping out of his a brand new Cadillac Celestiq when grabbing dinner with B5 Studios CEO Sean Bailey at Baltaire Restaurant []

Inc.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

$29.2 Million: Why Walmart’s Former CEO Took Home the Biggest Payday of Any Grocery Retailer Last Year

The executive beat out leaders from Target and Albertsons.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

Broker’s Call: Stove Kraft (Buy)

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Related coverage for "The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs": Entrepreneur.com — Smucker’s CEO Said Buying Twinkies ‘Tastes Like Growth.’ Three Years Later, It Tastes Like a $5 Billion Mistake.. Bloomberg — Circle K Owner’s Fuel Profits Soar Despite Weak Demand in Europe. Yahoo Sports — Ja Morant trade to Trail Blazers creates more fantasy basketball problems than it solves. DNyuz — Ben Affleck spotted in $400K electric supercar built to compete with Bentley and Rolls Royce. Inc.com — $29.2 Million: Why Walmart’s Former CEO Took Home the Biggest Payday of Any Grocery Retailer Last Year. The Hindu BusinessLine — Broker’s Call: Stove Kraft (Buy)