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Iran rejects U.S. proposal; Google and Meta; CDC : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The Iranian government rejected President Trump’s proposal to end the war. In the 15-point proposal, the U.S. offered sanctions relief in exchange for Iran ending its nuclear…
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Mobs vandalise Muslim homes after beef found in Assam village
Representative Image Mob violence erupted in Kokrajhar, Assam, on Wednesday, March 25, as houses belonging to Muslim families were targeted over allegations of cow slaughter. Despite police presence, property was destroyed in the Nayasara village after suspected beef and animal remains were found in the courtyard of a resident. Some villagers claimed it had been deliberately placed there, while others…
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Week 10 of the 2026 Session
Other Bills With Action During Week 10 Senate Substitute (Sub.) for House Bill (HB) 2004, as recommended by the Senate Committee on Government Efficiency and passed by the Senate Committee of the Whole, would require, upon written request, that the Secretary for DCF provide data to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Secretary of KDHE provide data to…
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10 Movies That Did Fan Service the Worst, Ranked
The 21st century has proved to be the era of IP-driven blockbuster filmmaking, and that pretty much always comes with fan service. This is content deliberately (and, in the best of cases, carefully) added to movies purely to appeal to fans of the IP, even if such content doesn’t necessarily contribute to the story. At its best, fan service can…
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Telangana health, education will remain priority, says CM Revanth
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday declared that healthcare and education across Telangana will remain the top priorities of his government, assuring that there will be no cuts in funding for either sector. Higher allocation, a possibility Replying to the debate on demands for grants in the Assembly, the Chief Minister stated that the government is committed to…
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DHS shutdown live updates as Senate holds test vote on funding bill
6m ago Thune says discussions ongoing, indicates willingness to tweak offer Thune told reporters that Republicans haven’t received a formal response from the Democrats to their offer, but he said “the vote is indicative” of their opposition, referring to the DHS vote that remains open but has only received support from one Democrat. The majority leader expressed openness to…
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Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war has unleashed a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health — and will leave behind environmental damage and health risks that could persist for decades, experts said. “All the…
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What you do in midlife could reveal how long you’ll live
By the time animals reach midlife, their everyday habits can offer clues about how long they are likely to live. This conclusion comes from a new study supported by the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience at Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Researchers continuously monitored dozens of short-lived fish throughout their lives to better understand how behavior connects to aging. Even…
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Paramount Plus April 2026 Movies, TV Shows, and Sports
Paramount has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports coming to Paramount+ in April. The Paramount Plus April 2026 schedule includes high‑stakes competition and must‑watch moments across sports, documentaries, and exclusive films. The Octagon heats up with UFC 327: Procházka vs. Ulberg (April 11) and UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal (April 25), while the world’s top…
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Iran and US appear at an impasse as each side hardens its position
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war. Thousands more U.S. troops neared the region, while Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Sirens over Israel warned of…
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