NYTIMES (Jonathan Guyer) - How Trump’s ‘Dealmakers in Peace’ Failed in Iran
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff thought they could broker peace like a business deal. The war in Iran proves how wrong they were.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Associated Press) - Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility after DUI arrest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. A representative for Spears said in an email to the Associated Press on Sunday that the 44-year-old pop superstar had voluntarily checked herself [...]
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NEWSNATIONNOW (JESSICA HILL, Associated Press) - Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plant win wage increases in deal with JBS USA
(AP) — Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants who staged a multiweek strike have reached an agreement with plant owner JBS USA, the company and labor union representatives announced Sunday. The Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, will immediately return to normal operations after weeks of uncertainty, JBS USA said in [...]
NPR (Jon Marcus) - More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows
As one Vermont college finishes its last semester, an estimated 442 others may be in trouble.
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NPR (Sam Gringlas) - How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE
Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
NPR (Maria Godoy) - Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow up? Here's the science
Wellness influencers tout the therapy's power for everything from rejuvenating skin and hair to boosting longevity. Devices sold for at-home use abound. We look at the evidence behind the hype.
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NPR (Anusha Mathur) - 2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations
The year began with many people becoming U.S. citizens, but by December, fewer people were doing so, driven by ramped-up scrutiny of applications and eroding trust in the system.
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NPR (Joel Rose) - The FAA takes a rare step to head off a traffic jam at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Federal regulators want airlines to cut the number of flights at O'Hare Airport in Chicago this summer. It's an unusual move, sparked by a turf war between two major airlines with hubs at the airport.
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ABCNEWS - Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran debate rages and members face expulsion
House and Senate Dems plan to force votes on Iran war powers resolutions.
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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - "The door is not closed": Mediators rush to revive U.S.-Iran talks
Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators will continue talks with the U.S. and Iran in the coming days in an effort to bridge the remaining gaps and reach a deal to end the war, according to a regional source and a U.S. official. Why it matters: All parties still believe a deal is possible. The mediators hope that narrowing the gaps could enable another round of negotiations before the ceasefire expires on April 21. The big picture: President Trump is considering resuming strikes if a U.S. naval blockade doesn't make Iran change course, sources said. - Targets could include infrastructure he threatened to attack before the ceasefire was announced. - The blockade, like the U.S. decision to walk away from the talks in Pakistan, is…