President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, citing the need for a unified Iranian proposal and the influence of Iran on global energy markets. The decision followed a reversal from his earlier threat of military action. Meanwhile, a gerrymandering referendum in Virginia, named after Elbridge Gerry, aimed to amend the state constitution to allow temporary redistricting for fairness. The referendum, expected to pass due to Virginia’s political alignment, highlights the influence of Northern Virginia, which has grown significantly due to height restrictions in Washington, D.C.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
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