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Good morning! Today is Thursday, the 16th of April, 2026 and this is the Thursday Morning Edition of GEORGE. The United States reported initial success with its blockade of ships in and out of Iran, while the FIFA reported that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, comments made by the U.S. vice president, J.D. Vance, that Pope Leo should “be careful” in his comments relative to the war in ...