Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained a week after the United States and Iran said they would facilitate vessel passage under a two-week ceasefire agreement. Instead, tens… [+6879 chars]

Even with a U.S. blockage, geography gives Iran an edge in the Strait of Hormuz, shaping control of a vital global chokepoint.

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How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade - The Washington Post

BEIRUT, TEL AVIV and WASHINGTON Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years in Washington, D.C. The talks are aimed at preparing negotiations to resolve I… [+5249 chars]

An official briefed on Israel's strategy for the talks described Tuesday's meeting as "preparatory" and aimed at laying out a framework for future negotiations.

Israel and Lebanon set to meet for first direct talks in more than 30 years - NPR

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The majority of people who start taking GLP-1 medicines with the hope of losing weight, the drugs can quiet cravings and help them shed stubborn pounds. But research is also continuing to reveal GLP-1 medicines’ benefits independent of weight loss — even if p…

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway - CNN

A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered US District Judge James Boasberg to end his efforts to hold Trump administration officials accountable for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immi… [+6251 chars]

A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered US District Judge James Boasberg to end his efforts to hold Trump administration officials accountable for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immigration case.

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How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade - The Washington Post

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