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Trump says the US and Iran have ‘sort of’ agreed on the terms for a nuclear deal
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have “sort of” agreed to terms on a nuclear deal, offering a measure of confidence that an accord is coming into sharper focus.
Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship Restrictions
The Supreme Court on Thursday weighed whether to allow President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship to temporarily take effect in most of the U.S., even if they might ultimately be found to violate the Constitution.
Rubio: Trump-Putin meeting ‘only way’ to end war in Ukraine
A meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is the “only way” to move forward with talks on ending the war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday.
US, Qatar Push for Hostage Deal Before Israel Launches Gaza Offensive
The U.S. and Qatar are reportedly raising the pressure on Hamas and Israel to reach a new ceasefire deal before Israel starts its large-scale offensive in Gaza, which could come as soon as U.S. President Donald Trump wraps up his trip to the Gulf.
Johnson Huddles With Rival GOP Factions on Budget Bill, Seeking to Satisfy Both
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson met with competing groups of Republican lawmakers Thursday morning on issues that could decide whether or not the GOP’s “big, beautiful” budget bill passes the House.
Latter-Day Saint News
Watch: BYU–Hawaii hula dancer performs with choir at Carnegie Hall
Fifty-four students from Brigham Young University–Hawaii recently lent their voices to a historic performance at New York City’s esteemed Carnegie Hall. Under the baton of Dr. Erica Glenn, the university’s Ho’olōkahi Chamber Choir joined four professional opera singers, the New England Symphonic Ensemble, and choral singers from across the globe for the world premiere of a new requiem.
In memory of her grandson, grandma seeks to comfort children in palliative care in Uruguay
Throughout Uruguay, a growing number of women are working as hard as they can to bring comfort to children in palliative care.
Bright lights, brighter minds: Solar-light donation fuels learning in Papua New Guinea
As the sun sets over the remote village of Gavuone, Papua New Guinea, darkness usually brings an end to the day’s activities. For many students, it means closing their books and setting academic success aside until dawn.
‘It’s all about the children:’ The Church strives to improve education in Pacific Islands
In a 2010 BYU-Idaho devotional then as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, President Russell M. Nelson, now President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, taught, “Education is a religious responsibility.”
Tuning in to faith: Weekly radio show brings gospel to Ecuador
For nearly two centuries, missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have found creative ways to share the message of Jesus Christ. From street corner preaching in bustling city streets to social media contacting, they have sought to reach people where they are.
National
House progressive backs down from Trump impeachment push after pressure from fellow Dems
A lone House Democrat pushing to impeach President Donald Trump has backed down from his effort to force a vote on the measure after pressure to do so from fellow liberals.
Communication outage reported at Denver airport
Air traffic controllers’ radio at Denver International Airport experienced an outage for a minute-and-a-half this week, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Supreme Court rules 9-0 to broaden the standard for suing police over unreasonable force
In a case making it easier to challenge police unreasonable force in court, the Supreme Court Thursday unanimously permitted the mother of a Houston man killed in a traffic stop to continue an excessive force court claim.
Harvard updates lawsuit after Trump cancels additional $450M in funding
Harvard University on Tuesday filed an update to its lawsuit against the Trump administration after another $450 million of research funding was cut.
FBI Warns Government Personnel About Safety Threat
An FBI Alert points to a new and dangerous internet safety threat that has been targeting Americans employed by a governmental agency.
House Panel Seeking Details on Pfizer’s COVID Shot Timing
The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information based on a former Pfizer scientist’s reported claims that he was part of efforts to “deliberately slow down” testing of the drugmaker’s COVID-19 vaccine until after the 2020 presidential election.
Justice Thomas Exposes The Absurdity Of Nationwide Injunctions With One Simple Question
On Thursday, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas injected a healthy dose of reality into Supreme Court oral arguments over the issue of nationwide injunctions on President Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride in Florida water systems
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed legislation Thursday making Florida the second state in the country to ban fluoride from public water.
Porn would become crime under Republican proposal
A new bill introduced by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) could make porn a crime in the United States.
Wisconsin Judge Pleads Not Guilty to Helping Illegal Immigrant Avoid Arrest
A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges that she helped an illegal immigrant evade federal authorities.
World
What Makes US-Israel Relations Special?
The relationship between the United States and Israel is usually seen as “special” because of technical matters.
Business
UnitedHealth Group shares plunge 13% on report of DOJ probe into possible Medicare fraud
Shares of UnitedHealth Group plunged more than 13% on Thursday following a report that the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into the health-care giant over possible Medicare fraud.
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker in $2.4 billion deal
Dick’s Sporting goods said Thursday it plans to buy Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion deal.
CVS Bids for Rite Aid Stores, Patient Data
Healthcare conglomerate CVS Health has bid for a significant number of stores and patient data in the Pacific Northwest from bankrupt pharmacy chain operator Rite Aid, Bloomberg News reported Thursday.
Coinbase: Cyber crooks stole customer data, demanded $20M ransom
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said Thursday cyber criminals stole customer data and demanded a $20 million payment from the company to not publicly release the sensitive information.
Walmart to Raise Prices Because of Trump Tariffs
Walmart said Thursday it plans to raise prices on some goods beginning later this month, in response to President Trump’s tariffs.
Health
Broken Heart Syndrome Deadly, Especially for Men
Men are more likely to die from “broken heart syndrome” than women are, according to a new study published.
FDA Approves Self-administered Migraine Treatment
Amneal Pharmaceuticals said on Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its self-administered migraine drug, sending its shares up 6% in premarket trading.
Alzheimer’s Drug Safe When Administered in Clinics
The 2023 approval of the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease came with no small amount of concern from skeptics.
Economy
April wholesale inflation falls 0.5%; biggest drop since 2020
U.S. April wholesale inflation experienced its biggest drop since 2020, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report Thursday.
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