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Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon Thursday, adding that he hoped to host a historic meeting between the leaders of the two countries in coming days. Trump said that Hezbollah was included in the ceasefire, but according to the US

Army chief firing hovers over Driscoll hearing: 5 takeaways

The recent firing of the Army’s well-respected chief of staff, Gen. Randy George, hovered over the House Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing on Thursday, with lawmakers from both sides grilling Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and the Army’s acting chief of staff, Gen.

Reed Hastings to Exit Netflix Board

Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings, who served as CEO for 25 years, is leaving the streaming giant’s board of directors. Hastings is leaving the Netflix board when his current term expires at the annual meeting in June, “in order to focus on his philanthropy and

Opioids and other drugs accumulating in freshwater fish

Fish living downstream of wastewater treatment plants are accumulating antidepressants, opioids and other drugs of abuse in their bodies, according to a new study. Using a new analytical method they developed, a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered

‘Law & Order: SVU’ Renewed for Season 28 at NBC

“Law & Order: SVU” has been renewed for Season 28 at NBC, Variety has learned. As per usual, the renewal comes as little surprise, as the now flagship show in the “Law & Order” franchise continues to drive strong numbers for NBC even so late in its run. “Law & Order,”

Bernie Sanders, labor leaders warn of AI risks for workers

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the leaders of several major labor unions warned Thursday about the risks AI poses to workers amid concerns about the technology’s ability to replace jobs. Sanders, who is pushing for a moratorium on data center construction, argued that AI could

Uranus's two outer rings show starkly different origins

Astronomers using the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea, Hawaiʻi Island are revealing new insight into the composition and origins of Uranus's two outer rings. Using data from the Keck Observatory Archive (KOA), combined with observations taken by the Hubble Space Telescope

DOJ investigating Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) over allegations of sexual misconduct, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill. Five women have come forward so far with allegations of sexual assault or misconduct they said occurred over the

Navigating the past with ancient stone compass needles

Magnetic rocks with iron oxide concentrations act as natural chroniclers of Earth's past continental movements. Using small samples of rocks, scientists can isolate magnetic grains that were frozen in orientation as the rock solidified. The magnetization of these grains acts as

Trump says he may go to Islamabad if Iran deal reached

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that if a deal with Iran to conclude the war is reached and signed in Islamabad, he might go, and that Iran has agreed to almost everything. Trump struck an optimistic tone about Iran