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Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast

Iran has dismissed the US ceasefire proposal, presenting its own set of demands amid ongoing military actions in the region.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Life

Briefing: Shell-cracking turtles defied mass extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period

Strategic angle: The mass extinction at the boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods was catastrophic, wiping out much of life on Earth.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Travelers are facing the longest TSA wait times in history

Strategic angle: Wait times are exceeding four hours at some major airports, leading TSA officers to call out at rates of 40 to 50%.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Politics

Briefing: Italy's PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries

Strategic angle: Italy seeks to enhance gas supply stability amid shifting energy partnerships.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Life

Briefing: California considers seal of approval for foods that are not ultra-processed

Strategic angle: A California bill would allow 'not ultraprocessed' labels on foods, even as scientists debate definitions and courts question the legality of similar laws.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Sports

Briefing: Phils' Crawford, son of ex-major leaguer, to start

Strategic angle: Rookie Justin Crawford, the son of ex-major leaguer Carl Crawford, will be the starting center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies as this season gets underway.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Sports

Briefing: KU's Self denies retirement rumors as 'bad info'

Strategic angle: Kansas coach Bill Self addresses speculation about his future with the Jayhawks.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Money

Briefing: White House says Trump will meet Xi in China in May

Strategic angle: A long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Money

Briefing: Space stocks rally on reports of SpaceX's imminent IPO filing

Strategic angle: Space stocks, including AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab and Firefly Aerospace, rallied after a report that SpaceX may file to go public this week.

Editorial Staff Mar 25

Life

Briefing: Amazon wildfire emissions may be up to three times higher than estimated

Strategic angle: Fires in central South America are intensifying due to drought and deforestation, with 2024 marking a peak in wildfire activity.

Editorial Staff Mar 25