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World

US and Iran reach tentative deal to end war as G7 leaders meet in French Alps

The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement aimed at ending their months-long war, with details expected to be released Friday. President Donald Trump announced the deal during the G7 summit in the French Alps, where world leaders discussed the Iran conflict and the war in Ukraine. Iran said the deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon. Vice President Vance confirmed nuclear inspectors will return to Iran under the terms. Oil prices dropped sharply on the news, while stock markets rallied.

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Politics

Trump's influence tested in Tuesday's midterm primaries across four states

Voters headed to the polls Tuesday for primary elections and runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, the District of Columbia, and other states, with President Donald Trump's political influence on the ballot. A new NBC News poll shows Trump's approval rating at historic lows, with 77% of young voters, 64% of Latinos, and two-thirds of independents disapproving. Meanwhile, the FBI foiled an alleged plot to attack the White House during a UFC event, and the Supreme Court turned away a challenge to New York's firearms liability law.

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Business

SpaceX valuation hits $2.6 trillion days after blockbuster IPO

SpaceX's market valuation briefly reached $2.6 trillion on Tuesday, surpassing Amazon before settling back, just days after its historic IPO on Nasdaq. The company's stock debut on June 12 made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. In other business news, Pizza Hut was sold for $2.7 billion as it struggles with delivery competition, and analysts warn higher prices for gas, groceries, and flights will outlast the Iran war. Oil prices are plummeting on the US-Iran deal.

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Technology

ChatGPT's market share drops below 50% for first time as AI competition intensifies

OpenAI's ChatGPT has seen its market share slip below 50% for the first time, reflecting intensifying competition in the AI chatbot space. Google launched Android 17 with expanded Gemini AI features, while Anthropic faces a US government ban on its most powerful models. SpaceX announced plans to acquire AI startup Cursor for $60 billion. Salesforce acquired AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion. A survey found 60% of US consumers say 'AI' in brand messaging is a turnoff.

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Science

World's first AI-designed vaccine begins human trials

The world's first vaccine designed entirely by artificial intelligence has entered human testing, marking a milestone in medical science. In other science news, the dismantling of a key ocean monitoring network raises fears of a US retreat from marine science. A satellite demonstrated the ability to identify objects autonomously in orbit using onboard AI.

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Sports

World Cup 2026: France beats Senegal as Mbappe scores twice, makes history

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Senegal in its 2026 World Cup opener, avenging a historic upset from the previous tournament. Norway faced Iraq in another Group stage match, while Argentina prepared to face Algeria with Lionel Messi leading the attack. Serena Williams announced her Wimbledon comeback in doubles alongside sister Venus.

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Health

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to 50% lower risk of four cancer types, study finds

A new study finds that GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy slash the risk of four types of cancer by 50% or more, expanding their potential health benefits beyond diabetes and weight management. The FDA proposed banning bulk compounding of semaglutide and tirzepatide, and glucosamine supplements were linked to faster dementia progression in a separate study.

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Environment

Australia declares El Nino strongest in decades as climate impacts intensify

Australia has declared the current El Nino event the strongest in decades, with far-reaching consequences for global weather patterns. Youth and advocacy groups have sued the Canadian government over climate rollbacks. Scientists identified 64,000 square miles of coral reef capable of withstanding warming waters. A new wave energy program in California turns ocean movement into renewable electricity.

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