Behind the bluster, Donald Trump desperately needs a peace deal with Iran. Here’s a solution | Rajan Menon

Washington and Tehran will have to make compromises and the current deadline must be extended. But with the will there’s clearly a way The failure of the Islamabad talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran was hardly surprising, given the stark differences between Washington’s 15-point proposal and Tehran’s 10-point equivalent. The 2015 Joint Comprehensive … Read more

Mamdani’s wife ‘truly sorry’ for controversial anti-Israel social media posts

Rama Duwaji, wife to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, apologized for old social media posts that included racial slurs and celebrations of Palestinian terrorists in an interview published Wednesday. Duwaji, a Texas-born Syrian-American, expressed her regret for language she used in old social media messages during an interview with online publication Hyperallergic, her first … Read more

Kennedy testifies he hopes to achieve ‘lasting, generational reform’ at HHS

At a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used his opening statement to discuss the health initiatives the Trump administration has tackled. The secretary also discussed efforts to address “integrity” in the department and issues facing the country, such as the closure of rural hospitals.

Utah passes new law to combat overcharges at dollar stores after Guardian investigation

Investigation of Family Dollar and Dollar General prompts lawmakers to double penalties for retailers that repeatedly charge more at checkout than prices listed on shelves Utah lawmakers have voted to stiffen penalties on retailers who chronically overcharge customers. The new state law, which takes effect on 6 May, was introduced in direct response to a … Read more