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Today is the last day of the ceasefire agreement between America, Israel and Iran. The future of peace talks remains uncertain. A temporary ceasefire continues in Lebanon, but people there are closely monitoring the situation between the US and Iran.
Travelers walk past a giant billboard referring to the Strait of Hormuz on a busy street in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday.
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- 🎧 NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf, in south Lebanon, tells first up there is a feeling that If US-Iran talks fail, there would also be a temporary ceasefire that would stop fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. life has not returned to normal For Lebanese residents, as Israel continues to capture significant land along the border to stop Hezbollah attacks. Many of the more than one million people displaced by this war cannot return home. People Lonsdorf spoke to questioned how long Israel would hold on to land, even if the ceasefire were extended. The last time Israel occupied southern Lebanon, it did so for nearly two decades.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemar has resigned amid an internal investigation into alleged misconduct. She is the third member of Trump’s cabinet to step down during his second term. White House communications director Steven Cheung announced that she was leaving Ax, saying that Chávez-DeRemer had “done a phenomenal job in her role.” Cheung said Chávez-Deremer plans to transition to a role in the private sector.
- 🎧 The Chávez-Deremar investigation lasted for months, NPR’s Andrea Su says several of his senior staffers have either resigned or been fired in the past few months. report from New York Post and other media outlets alleged that there were complain that he had an affair With a subordinate. He also faces complaints about drinking alcohol on the job and taking employees to strip clubs. Chávez-DeRemer reportedly used taxpayer-funded travel for trips to Las Vegas and other locations to stay with family and friends. NPR has not independently confirmed these claims, but knows the investigation is ongoing. Labor Department sources say that while Chavez-DeRemer was leading the department, she was not in Washington much as she began the America at Work listening tour that took her to all 50 states.
Kevin Wersh, President Trump’s pick to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, is getting ready for a tough confirmation hearing today. Before the Senate Banking Committee. As soon as Varsh enters the hot seat, he is are likely to face questions about Inflation, borrowing costs and how he would handle Trump’s expectations for the new Fed chair to lower interest rates. Senator Thom Tillis, R-N.C. Said he was prepared to block the vote on Warsh until the Justice Department closed its investigation into the Feds.
- 🎧 Tillis, along with current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a federal judge, claim the investigation is part of a pressure campaign. NPR’s Scott Horsley says Powell was pushed by Trump to lower interest rates or step aside. But Horsley has added that This may have the opposite effect. Although Powell’s term as Fed chairman is set to end next month, he may stay on for a long time. The administration could find a way to end the investigation so Warsh can replace Powell, but Horsley says the White House and the Justice Department show no signs of moving in that direction. Warsh, who previously earned a reputation as an inflation hawk during his tenure on the Fed’s Governing Board, now argues that the Fed has room to cut rates without stoking inflation. He says this is thanks to artificial intelligence, which he believes will make workers more productive in the future. Horsley says his changing stance has raised concerns among Democrats on the committee that Warsh will bend to the wishes of the White House.
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The Tijuca National Forest covers approximately fifteen square miles in Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest urban rain forest in the world. Hiking trails, waterfalls and dense forests provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Rio de Janeiro is home to the world’s largest urban rainforest, filled with towering tree canopies, waterfalls and miles of hiking trails. NPR’s Brian Mann takes an adventurous tour through Tijuca National Park, starting with a packed tram that took tourists up Mount Corcovado, more than 2,000 feet above the city. “I have come to taste the wildness,” said Mann. They opted to explore steep, often ankle-twisting trails, battle the steamy heat and take breaks near streams to refill their water bottles. Mann says that as he descended, the forest became increasingly wild. listen to Sounds of Mann’s Enterprise Or read more about his trek.
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Shark Attack drives on the dirt track during the Monster Truck Wars in Levelland, Texas on February 14, 2026.
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Monster trucks are one of the fastest growing areas of family entertainment, with shows aimed at young children. Recently, the Mallet Event Center and Arena in Levelland, Texas was filled with families wearing protective earmuffs and sporting shirts for famous monster trucks like “Grave Digger” and “Bigfoot.” In 1979, the first monster truck was a modified Ford F-250 pickup. Today’s monster trucks feature custom components such as large tires made from a rubber/plastic blend. The vehicles can weigh up to 6 tons and cost up to $300,000. As more shows pop up across the country, the stunts become more extreme. Take a look at an exciting recent incident.
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In this photo illustration, The Onion website is displayed on a computer screen, showing a satirical story titled Why I Decided to Buy ‘Infowars’ in Pasadena, California, on November 14, 2024.
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- The Onion has struck a new deal to take over Infowars, the far-right media company of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. If a Texas judge approves the deal, the satirical website could resume turning Jones’ platform into a parody of itself.
- Tim Cook, 65, announced in a letter yesterday that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple. The company’s new leader, John Ternes, will take charge in September.
- A thief stole more than two dozen rare books from the Long Island estate of John Hay Whitney between 1982 and 1989. Yesterday, one of Whitney’s grandchildren announced that 17 books that resurfaced last year Will be returned to the family and auctioned off. After this the income received will be donated. (via Gothamist)
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