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official says Iran will now submit a written proposal on how to end the standoff.

But White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says she doesn't know how long Trump will give Tehran before acting.

And for today's recommended read, big food is shrinking portions and stripping back ingredients as weight loss drugs change how people eat.

Hear about all the things that companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are doing, like smaller pack sizes, reformulated snacks, as well as pushing protein and nutrient-dense products.

And even though their snack sales may get a hit, they have a plan.

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Ever since the idea of the ban was first announced,

Then Australia was seen as out there, launching into a social experiment that no one was sure would work.

So is it working?

And what lessons does it hold for the rest of the world?

You can find the link in today's show notes.

Hi, I'm Kim Vinnell in Whanganui, New Zealand.

It's Wednesday, February 4th.

Today, the U.S.

shoots down an Iranian drone, escalating tensions as the two rivals look to seal a nuclear deal.

Reuters' investigation reveals X's AI chatbot Grok is still making explicit images, despite saying it would crack down.