In the last 24 hours, regional powers — particularly the UAE — have signaled a hardening of their stance toward Iran despite apparent efforts by the White House to find an off-ramp from the conflict, touting peace talks with the Islamic Republic, which denies negotiations are taking place.
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Holly Ellyatt,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Maduro has pleaded not guilty and denies being involved in drug trafficking.
Harvard waives tuition entirely for undergraduates whose families earn $200,000 or less annually.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
The University of Chicago waives tuition for students who are the first in their families to attend college, or who are from families with income under $125,000.
Nabilah Parkes abruptly resigns her state Senate seat.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Peter Attia resigns from CBS News Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned from his new contributor position at CBS News following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
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Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
When the state abdicates its duty, the people must step in.
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William Morris,
Des Moines Register,
17 Mar. 2026
When the federal government abdicates its responsibility for public health, states, localities, and communities of experts can still try to fill the void.
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