Iran and US agree on ‘guiding principles’ of nuclear deal, Tehran says

WASHINGTON — American and Iranian negotiators have hashed out “guiding principles” for an agreement during the second round of talks on Tehran’s nuclear program, according to Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “We were able to reach a general agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will proceed from now on and move toward drafting a potential agreement,” Araghchi told state TV from Geneva, where the talks were held. “This does not mean that we can quickly reach a final agreement, but at least the path has begun.” A US official agreed that “progress was made, but…

Goldman Sachs poised to drop DEI as factor when choosing board members: report

Goldman Sachs is reportedly planning to scrap race, gender identity, sexual orientation and other diversity metrics when evaluating potential board members, responding to pressure from conservative activists amid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on corporate DEI programs. If approved at a shareholder meeting in April, the proposed policy change would mark…

Doing this after being diagnosed with cancer can lower your risk of dying

A new hope for those with cancer. Cancer survival rates have reached new heights, with 70% of patients diagnosed hitting the five-year survival mark. Now, new research shows one particular habit could greatly help both those recently diagnosed and people in remission by adding a few more years to their…

French tech company Capgemini to sell US unit linked to ICE

French IT company Capgemini will sell its US subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions, it said on Sunday, after coming under pressure to explain a contract the latter signed with US immigration enforcement agency ICE. French lawmakers, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, had asked the company to shed light the contract amid concern over the tactics…

Ford held talks with China’s EV maker Xiaomi over partnership: report

Ford has held talks with electric-vehicle maker Xiaomi about forming a joint venture to manufacture EVs in the US, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. A Ford spokesperson denied the FT report, calling it “completely false” in an X post. A Xiaomi spokesperson also dismissed the report. “Xiaomi does…

This common drug can prevent long Covid: study

A common drug may be able to cure a common illness. Around one in four people have developed long-haul symptoms of COVID-19, experiencing fatigue, brain fog, chronic cough, chest pain and more for three months or longer. Now, new research shows a widely used diabetes medication can significantly reduce the…

Dodgers must find a new leader to replace Kershaw’s personality

Dodgers FanFest 2026 is an annual reminder for fans that baseball is right around the corner. However, on Saturday at Chavez Ravine, the loudest presence was an absence.  Clayton Kershaw wasn’t there. For the first time since he was a wide-eyed 19-year-old draft pick, the Dodgers gathered without the man…

Phil Mickelson missing two LIV Golf events over ‘family health matter’

The HyFlyers GC will be without captain Phil Mickelson to start the 2026 LIV Golf season. The six-time major champion announced Sunday he will not participate in the Saudi-backed circuit’s opening tournaments in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Adelaide, Australia, citing a “family health matter.” “I will not be able to…

Popular weight loss supplement no good at busting belly fat: study

It’s a tough pill to swallow. There are countless supplements and pantry staples out there that swear to help people slim down, from apple cider vinegar shots to “nature’s Ozempic”. But one popular pill may not live up to its claims of shedding pounds and busting belly fat, according to…

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