President Trump has been negotiating with Iran, with a deadline of Tuesday evening for a ceasefire. Iran has rejected any proposal that doesn’t end hostilities completely. Trump has threatened a massive military attack on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, which could amount to war crimes, according to Iran. If attacks occur, Iran will retaliate forcefully. The U.S. is open to rebuilding Iran if a deal is struck. Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff are involved in the negotiations. The situation is tense, with Trump’s unpredictability and history of not bluffing raising concerns about potential military action.
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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