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Almost a month after the US and Israel bombed IranPresident Trump said yesterday that currently intensive talks are going on with Iran. Trump’s comments on the talks came as he backed down from a threat to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz by tomorrow. The President has postponed his deadline to attack Iran until the end of the week. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said, “There is no dialogue between Tehran and Washington.”
Commercial ships were seen in the bay near the Strait of Hormuz in Ras Al Khaimah, northern Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
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- 🎧 An Israeli official tells NPR that the US plans to negotiate It is going to happen in Pakistan in the coming days. Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the US contacted the country seeking discussions to end the conflict. Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan are actively involved in efforts to de-escalate tensions and officials from the three countries met in Saudi Arabia last week to discuss overcoming the war. NPR’s Aya Batravi explains first up One of the challenges facing the talks is that No trust between Tehran and Washington. Furthermore, with top Iranian leaders killed in the conflict, it is uncertain who will represent Iran in the talks. Trump has set tough conditions for peace, including Iran not pursuing nuclear enrichment, a demand Iran rejected before the war. Israel also wants conditions that could lead to regime change.
- 🎧 Trump said Iran has expressed a willingness to negotiate a deal and the US is talking to a “top person”. In governing the country, but Trump did not reveal their identities. The President said that the person the US was talking to agreed that Iran would never pursue nuclear weapons. NPR’s Franco Ordonez says it’s clear Trump is eager for a quick dealEspecially as the midterms approach and the oil market is struggling. Ordonez says that if the US and Israel can quickly resolve the war before gas prices rise, then Trump and his party can successfully handle this conflict.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived at nearly a dozen airports Across America tomorrow. The agents were deployed to airports after many transportation security agents called in sick or resigned after going without pay for more than a month due to the partial government shutdown. Despite the presence of ICE agents, many travelers still faced long security lines on the first day of their appointment.
- 🎧 ICE agents have been seen roaming near key security checkpointsAccording to Sophie Gretas of Georgia Public Broadcasting, primarily patrolling the area rather than assisting in security lines. In Atlanta, the mayor said ICE would focus on crowd control in domestic terminals and report directly to TSA officials. The TSA union opposes agents performing security functions, arguing that they lack the necessary training to perform that role. The union also expressed Disappointment that ICE agents are being paid Whereas TSA officers are not. Gratus says most of the passengers he spoke to questioned the need for ICE at the airport, as they were mostly seen wandering around. One passenger expressed support for the ICE presence in Gretas and praised the President for sending them.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Senator Markway Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security. The 54-45 confirmation vote puts the Oklahoma Republican in charge of immigration enforcement, a key priority for Trump in his second term. Mullin will replace Kristi Noem, making her the second secretary to lead the agency during this Trump administration. He takes over the leadership amid a shutdown that has forced 100,000 of the department’s more than a quarter-million employees to work without pay.
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Healthy Choice Chicken Fried Rice A portion of a frozen meal, consisting of chicken, rice, carrots and edamame in sesame sauce. Healthy Choice, a ConAgra brand, has a line of frozen meals labeled “On Track” that are geared toward GLP-1 users.
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Some large food companies, such as Nestlé, are beginning to market some products as “GLP-1 friendly” to people using popular GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs. The labels target individuals taking medications, such as Zepbound and Wegovi, who are looking for healthy, prepared foods that can help reduce the side effects of the medications. But what does it actually mean to follow a GLP-1-friendly diet? Nutritionists help us understand that concept.
- 🍽️ Suzy Badraco, nutritionist and CEO of marketing research firm Culinary Tides, says “GLP-1 friendly” foods lack a regulated definition and standard, making such labels completely unmarketable.
- 🍽️Protein should be included in the diet to prevent muscle loss as weight falls rapidly. Eat fiber from fruits and vegetables to combat slow digestion, which can lead to constipation or intestinal blockage.
- 🍽️ According to nutritionist Alison Wiseman, the best foods for people using GLP-1 medications are unlabeled foods, like fruits, vegetables, and water.
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Fans of K-pop boy band BTS cheer during BTS’ comeback concert near Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea on March 21, 2026. The free concert is the band’s first performance in nearly four years.
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South Korea’s most famous band, BTS, celebrated their reunion over the weekend with a huge free concert in front of the former royal palace, Gyeongbokgung. The group’s seven members took the stage to greet fans after a hiatus of more than three years to conduct their mandatory military service and launch their solo music projects. A day before the concert, BTS released a new album, ArirangWhich shares its name with a beloved Korean folk song. NPR’s Anthony Kuhn met with BTS fans in Seoul to discuss the group’s growth over the past few years and their new music. pay attention excerpts from his new music And what fans say About the influence of K-pop groups.
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A statue of explorer Christopher Columbus stands on the grounds of the White House at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) in Washington, DC, on March 23, 2026.
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- Over the weekend, the Trump administration installed a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds, doubling down on its efforts to celebrate the 15th-century explorer.
- Architectural and cultural organizations are suing Trump and the Kennedy Center board over the planned renovation of the arts complex. The lawsuit, filed yesterday, seeks compliance with historic preservation laws and congressional approval before changes can take place.
- A new report finds that the number of abortions in the US is set to remain flat in 2025 compared to last year, despite anti-abortion rights advocates pushing laws and court cases restricting access to them.
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