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Iranian official describes US's 15-point plan as 'maximalist' as state television outlines five conditions for peace.

President Trump will soon nominate a permanent director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, its acting chief, National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya, told agency employees at a Wednesday staff meeting.According to a recording obtained by KFF Health News, Bhattacharya at one point suggested to CDC staff that Mr. Trump could name a new leader for the agency as soon as Thursday. “But if not, I don’t think much will change,” he said.Though his official position as acting director was set to expire Wednesday, Dr. Bhattacharya will continue to lead the agency until the top spot is…

new video loaded: How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran WarKharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks.By Peter Eavis, Gilad Thaler, Edward Vega, Lauren Pruitt and Joey SendaydiegoMarch 25, 2026

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Graphic body camera video and a bloodstained rock prosecutors say was used in a brutal cliffside attack were shown to jurors Wednesday as the attempted murder trial of Hawaii doctor Gerhardt Konig entered a critical new phase.An evidence specialist and responding officers testified on the fourth day of Konig’s trial, walking jurors through the scene and the immediate aftermath of the alleged attack, including video showing Arielle Konig bloodied and disoriented.The video played in court showed people helping Arielle, who had blood dripping down her face and a bandage on her head…

The family of Mila Barberi marked her birthday earlier this month around the same time police revealed the man wanted for her murder had been arrested in Mexico after nine years on the run. “She just spent her eighth heavenly birthday. She passed away nine years ago,” said Mila’s father, Alessio Barberi. “It’s just resurfacing. Everything is coming back again.”Hamilton police say Daniel Tomassetti was taken into custody in August 2025, and efforts are underway to extradite him to Canada.“I never thought I’d see the day. I didn’t think this was going to happen,” said Mila’s mother, Elvira Barberi.Tomassetti was…

Wall Street closed higher on Wednesday as easing oil prices and hopes of a potential ceasefire between the United States and Iran lifted investor sentiment, even as uncertainty around the conflict persisted.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 305.43 points, or 0.66%, to close at 46,429.49. The S&P 500 rose 0.54% to 6,591.90, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.77% to end at 21,929.83.A decline in crude prices supported markets and renewed optimism that diplomatic efforts could ease tensions in the Middle East, a key driver of volatility in recent sessions.Oil declines as ceasefire hopes emergeInvestor sentiment improved after reports that the United…

(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved “NCIS” director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with “CBS Mornings” about a shocking twist in the series in the show’s 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.

A jury on Wednesday found that Meta and YouTube are liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users, a landmark decision that could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.  The jury awarded $3 million in compensatory damages and $3 million in punitive damages to the lead plaintiff in the case, a woman named Kaley. Identified in court filings by her initials “KGM,” she alleged that using YouTube and Instagram from a young age led to addictive use of the platforms and contributed to her mental health problems, including…

Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of Inside India — your one-stop destination for stories and developments from the world’s fastest growing large economy. This week, I dive into the world’s largest furniture retailer, Ikea, and its big plans in India even as it contends with sluggish sales in key markets as well as store closures in China.Enjoy!Any thoughts on today’s newsletter? Share them with the team.The big storyIkea, the world’s largest furniture retailer, has seen a slowdown in sales globally. And while it has closed several large stores in China, the Swedish…

Former Vanuatu Daily Post editor Dan McGarry has died after falling ill on a reporting trip to Papua New Guinea last month.