The United States has delayed a planned military strike against Iran after Tehran sent a peace proposal to Washington. President Donald Trump said there is now a very good chance of reaching a nuclear agreement limiting Iran's nuclear program. The decision follows intense diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and other regional players to mediate the conflict.
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US prosecutors have charged Alex Saab, known as the bag man for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with money laundering over alleged exploitation of Venezuelan welfare programs. The Justice Department alleges Saab diverted millions from social programs through complex financial schemes while serving as a close aide to Maduro.
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US stock markets declined amid persistent inflation worries that drove bond yields to new highs. Technology stocks led the losses as investors reassessed AI-related risks. Home Depot reported mixed results, citing choppy demand for large remodeling projects due to housing affordability concerns.
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A California jury found OpenAI not liable in Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging the company strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity. The verdict removes a major obstacle to OpenAI's potential initial public offering and validates CEO Sam Altman's leadership despite damaging testimony during the trial.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of the barred spiral galaxy Messier 77, revealing unprecedented detail about its active galactic nucleus. The observations provide insights into how supermassive black holes interact with their surrounding galaxies.
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Arsenal Football Club has won the English Premier League title after a commanding season that saw them dominate opponents with consistent performances. The championship marks the club's first league title in nearly two decades and completes manager Mikel Arteta's rebuilding project.
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New research suggests medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, primarily used for weight loss and diabetes, may also help reduce blood pressure. The findings come as the FDA proposes banning bulk compounding of these drugs to ensure quality control and patient safety.
Medical News Today
The month of March set new heat records across the continental United States, with temperatures averaging 4-6 degrees Fahrenheit above historical norms. The unprecedented warmth follows a winter that saw record-low snowpack in western states, raising concerns about water resources and wildfire risk.
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