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Middle East ceasefire faces extreme skepticism
“The first two days of the ceasefire have been shaky with strikes of varying severity happening in Lebanon, Iran, Israel, and the Gulf Arab states. The Iranians I spoke to at the border didn't wanna be named fearing reprisal upon their return, and none of them believed that the temporary truce would hold.”
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Netanyahu authorizes direct negotiations with Lebanon
“Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to give the ceasefire a boost Thursday. He said he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah militants. Lebanese authorities have not yet responded.”
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Melania Trump denies any Epstein ties
“Melania Trump also denied that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump and said that she is not one of Epstein's victims. She urged congress to hold public hearings for them. Melania Trump's statement seemed to come out of the blue.”
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Artemis II astronauts set for splashdown
“The Artemis two astronauts are preparing for Friday evening's return to Earth. The three Americans and one Canadian are now under 150,000 miles from home after setting a new distance record during Monday's lunar flyby. They're aiming for a splashdown in the Pacific off the coast of San Diego.”
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Seeing and imagining share neural circuits
“The scientists found that the same neurons that fire when someone looks at an object also fire when a person imagines that object. The finding supports earlier evidence from brain scans suggesting that seeing and imagining activate the same circuits.”
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“Pro Iran groups are using AI to create slick Internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against The US and Israel. The videos often come in the form of cartoons that lambast US officials. They appear to be coming from groups linked to the government in Tehran and are part of a strategy of leveraging its limited resources to inflict damage on The US.”
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NATO allies surprised by US strikes in Iran
“When it came time to provide the logistical and other support The United States needed in Iran, some allies were a bit slow, to say the least. In fairness, they were also a bit surprised. To maintain the element of surprise for the initial strikes, president Trump opted not to inform allies ahead of time, and I understand that.”
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Artemis II faces high-risk atmosphere reentry tomorrow
“During their fiery reentry, the astronauts will be protected by their spacecraft's heat shield. But for it to work, flight controllers have to make sure that the capsule comes in at exactly the right flight path angle. Let's not, beat around the bush. We have to hit that angle correctly. Otherwise, we're not gonna have a successful reentry.”
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Iran utilizes AI for anti-US narrative memes
“Pro Iran groups are using AI to create slick Internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against The US and Israel. The videos often come in the form of cartoons that lambast US officials. They appear to be coming from groups linked to the government in Tehran and are part of a strategy of leveraging its limited resources to inflict damage on The US.”
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Legal settlement preserves federal library grant institute
“The agreement resolves litigation from last year challenging the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services through executive action. It ensures that grants will continue, workers will keep their jobs, and it puts an end to attempts by the administration to further target the institute.”
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US gas prices hit four dollars seventeen cents
“US stocks rose today even though oil prices did too. The national average for a gallon of regular gas is $4.17. It's NPR. Pro Iran groups are using AI to create slick Internet memes in English to try to shape the narrative during the war against The US and Israel.”
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Wartime energy spikes drove inflation to 3.3%
“Consumer prices in March were up 3.3% from a year ago. That's the biggest annual increase in almost two years. Prices jumped nine tenths of a percent between February and March with a spike in gasoline prices accounting for nearly three quarters of that increase.”
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US and Iran begin ceasefire talks in Pakistan
“High level talks are set to begin in Pakistan this weekend as US and Iranian officials meet to discuss a ceasefire plan. Security is tight in Islamabad where authorities are locking down parts of the capital ahead of the meetings.”
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USPS seeks postage hikes to offset fuel costs
“The cash strapped US Postal Service is seeking approval to raise the price of first class mail beginning in July. The agency received temporary approval to raise prices for priority mail deliveries later this month by 8% to offset the cost of fuel.”
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Artemis two capsule splashes down tonight
“Returning from space is risky. The spacecraft will reach speeds up to 25,000 miles per hour and could experience temperatures of up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit once it hits the atmosphere. It will take thirteen minutes for the capsule to splash down under a canopy of parachutes.”
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Lufthansa strikes paralyze major German airports
“Lufthansa flights are facing a major disruption today after cabin crew staged another one day strike. Operations at Frankfurt and Munich airports have been hit especially hard with tens of thousands of passengers affected by delays and cancellations.”
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