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“Their nuclear program such as it is, the enrichment facilities that they've that they had before, they've been destroyed. But the simple question is, do we see a fundamental commitment of will for the Iranians not to develop a nuclear weapon, not just now, not just two years from now, but for the long term? We haven't seen that yet. We hope that we will.”

“A three judge panel for the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled two to one to allow construction to proceed through next Friday, while the district court further reviews the case. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop construction last December. It argued the president lacked the statutory authority to undertake the project.”

“57 of 77 forest surface labs nationwide are on a list to shutter. Scientists at these labs study everything from pollinators to wildfires. The agency said this week the closures don't mean an end to research, It's just relocating small teams to other spaces.”

“Victor, Christina, and Jeremy, we are we are bonded forever, and no one down here is ever gonna know what the four of us just went through. And it was the most special thing that will ever happen in my life.”

“Inmates pledged to give up drugs and to undergo frequent drug tests. In return, they're moved to special drug free wings where access to gardens, music lessons, and other perks are on offer. The Ministry of Justice says reoffending rates are down by forty four percent, and acts of violence and self harm down thirty percent inside those prisons participating.”

“Apollo was when I was a child, and to be here now and say we actually did this. We've gone back, and we're gonna go, build a moon base. We are going to have an enduring presence on the moon. Just incredibly powerful.”

“I will find out what's going on. They're militarily defeated, and now, we're gonna open up the Gulf with them with or without them. But that'll be open. We're gonna be, or the straight as they call it. And I think it's gonna go pretty quickly.”

“The submitted plans from the Harrison Design Firm show a structure very similar to the model that Trump showed off at a fundraising dinner at the White House last October. The proposed arch bears a striking resemblance to the Arc De Triomphe in Paris and is topped with two eagles and a winged crowned figure reminiscent of the Statue Of Liberty.”

“The jury in the civil trial against concert giant Live Nation finished its first day of deliberations on Friday. 34 states have charged that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, have driven up the cost of watching live music across the nation.”

“Rory McIlroy has set a PGA Masters tournament record. After 36 holes, he holds a six stroke lead over Sam Burns and Patrick Reed, who were tied for second with two rounds left. McElroy is the defending champion.”

“Iran shot down those two planes over southwestern Iran. That's near the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway controlled by Iran through which much of the world's oil supply passes, fighting there has led to really a spike in energy prices. These are the first US planes downed in this war, and it could mark a turning point.”

“Hundreds of TSA workers resigned during the recent pay disruption, and experts say it can take months to hire and train replacements. That means staffing levels can vary by airport and even by the time of day, creating unpredictable wait times for travelers.”

“Canadian space agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen said he was struck by seeing the Earth wax and wane as they traveled through space and their view of the planet changed. It was a half Earth, then it was a full Earth, and then it was a no Earth.”

“The Prime Minister warned of extremely difficult times ahead as the Iran war continues to affect oil costs, noting that current prices are almost double the estimates indicated in Senegal's current budget. Several African countries have put in place measures to try and mitigate the impact of increased oil prices, including reducing fuel taxes and increasing subsidies.”

“President Trump's new proposed 2027 budget is calling for more passenger screening at airports to be done by private companies instead of TSA agents, as is the case now. Supporters of the idea say it would ensure screeners continue to get paid during a government shutdown and the White House says it will save the federal government money and that privately operated screeners are more efficient.”