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World

‘Time for diplomacy over escalation’ in Middle East war: Guterres

As the war in the Middle East continues, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a passionate call for “serious negotiations” between the US and Iran to resume, warning that re...

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Apr 19, 2026

World

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end

Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would...

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Apr 19, 2026

World

Cyprus: Global politics felt at Candidates chess tournaments

But tension relating to Russia and the war in the Middle East was never too far away. Cyprus: Global politics felt at Candidates chess tournaments. DW reports this development as p...

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Apr 19, 2026

World

Trump announces reforms to accelerate access to psychedelic drug treatments

President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaineDonald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to m...

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Apr 19, 2026

Science

Eye on the Milky Way (April 19, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-04-19 is titled "Eye on the Milky Way." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer from NAS...

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Apr 19, 2026

Politics

Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce…

The Secretary of Education (Secretary) proposes to amend the regulations governing institutional eligibility, general provisions regulations, and the William D. Ford Direct Loan (D...

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Apr 19, 2026

Economy

Average hourly earnings update for March 2026

Average hourly earnings update was 37.4 index points in March 2026. That is a 0.1 change from the prior month and offers a direct read on short-term labor and wage momentum. The BL...

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Apr 19, 2026

Economy

Inflation rose 3.3% year over year in March 2026

U.S. CPI for March 2026 was 330.213, with inflation at 3.3% year over year. Month over month, CPI changed 1.0% from February 2026 to March 2026. Compared with the same month a year...

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Apr 19, 2026

Politics

Rescission of the Suspension of All Direct Commercial Passenger and Cargo…

This notice informs the public that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has determined that conditions in Venezuela no longer threaten the safety and security of passengers,...

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Apr 18, 2026

Health

Acting NCEZID Director

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-04-16 titled "Acting NCEZID Director". CDC posted an official health update with operational guidance, context for affected communi...

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Apr 17, 2026

Health

Areas at Risk for Chikungunya

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-04-16 titled "Areas at Risk for Chikungunya". Countries with evidence of chikungunya transmission. Some U.S. travelers may consider...

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Apr 17, 2026

World

What's behind Israeli attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

Israel is pushing forward with plans to remove Lebanese homes and residents from between the Litani River and its own border, creating a buffer zone. Why is the area strategically...

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Apr 17, 2026