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Breaking Stories (US)

• Iran war: US will make Iran 'thrive' if it ditches nukes

  US President Donald Trump wants a "grand bargain" with Tehran, where the US can make Iran "thrive and prosper," according to Vice President JD Vance. DW has more.

  DW.com
• Hornets-Heat: 4 takeaways as Charlotte outduels Miami in Play-In classic

  LaMelo Ball steps up when needed while Coby White proves to be the perfect pickup in Charlotte's thrilling Play-In win.

  NBA
• Sony Xperia 1 VIII: Launch details of Sony's new flagship phone surface in the wild

  A new leak has now revealed some more information on what to expect from Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone. The Xperia 1 VIII will succeed last year's Xperia VII and could be scheduled to debut on the global market shortly.

  Notebookcheck
• In first for an Israeli, Avdija leads Portland to NBA playoffs with 41 points

  Lead changes several times throughout game with Phoenix; Trail Blazers to face San Antonio in first round of Western Conference playoffs

  The Times of Israel
• Israel-Lebanon talks unlikely to yield much until Iran undergoes fundamental change

  Beirut wants a ceasefire and Jerusalem wants to disarm Hezbollah. But as long as Tehran is able to keep backing its Lebanese proxy, both seem improbable

  The Times of Israel
• NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel

  NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort prompted an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet.

  Newsday
• Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose While on Livestream

  'Looksmaxxing' influencer and streamer Clavicular has been hospitalized after suffering a suspected overdose, a source tells THR.

  The Hollywood Reporter
• Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program

  Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U.S. spy agencies pore over foreigners’ calls, texts and emails.

  AP News
• At Turning Point event, Vance met with mostly empty arena and Iran concerns

  Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.

  AP News
• Pope Leo’s Challenge in Cameroon: Show African Catholics How Much They Matter

  Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, which Leo XIV will visit Wednesday, shows the divide.

  The New York Times