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Chapter 1: What were the outcomes of the recent US-Iran negotiations?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Negotiations between the US and Iran have wrapped up in Oman with no conclusive outcome. Iran's foreign minister described the discussion as a good start and both sides will meet again at a later date. NPR's Jackie Northam reports the talks come amid a U.S. military buildup in the region.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, left the meeting and Oman without talking to the press or issuing a statement. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Adachi, said the discussions were strictly limited to the nuclear issue, which is what Tehran wanted. And he added that the trust between the two sides remained an issue.
You know, last year, Witkoff and Adachi held a number of face-to-face meetings, but these latest ones were mediated by Oman. Its foreign minister shuttled between the two sides, delivering messages.
Chapter 2: How is the Department of Homeland Security addressing immigration detainee rights?
That's NPR's Jackie Northam reporting. A federal judge in Minneapolis is giving the Department of Homeland Security until Thursday to craft a plan to ensure that immigration detainees have access to attorneys. Matt Sepik of Minnesota Public Radio reports the judge on Friday heard arguments in a lawsuit from a human rights group.
A Honduran asylum seeker alleges she was detained without access to a lawyer after ICE agents arrested her. Attorney Jeffrey Dubner says his client has since been freed, but ICE continues to violate the rights of many others.
All that we're seeking is what the Eighth Circuit has long said is required for people in detention. which is a reasonable opportunity to seek and receive the assistance of attorneys.
A DHS lawyer said detainees get unlimited attorney phone calls, but she did not provide evidence. Judge Nancy Brazel ordered lawyers from both sides to visit the Minneapolis Detention Center to assess conditions there. She promised to rule Thursday if the parties don't reach a deal.
Chapter 3: What factors contributed to the recent decline in Bitcoin prices?
For NPR News, I'm Matt Sepik in Minneapolis.
President Trump promised to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world, yet Bitcoin prices have slumped since hitting a record high in October. NPR's Rafael Nam explains.
At one point this week, Bitcoin hit around $60,000, or about half of its all-time high last year. That fall came after a month of decline. The reason is that Trump's crypto promises led to big speculation. Investors not only bought cryptos, they also borrowed heavily to magnify their wagers. That did well when prices were up.
But as soon as markets hit some volatility, that borrowing magnified losses and made investors very cautious.
Chapter 4: How is President Trump impacting commercial fishing regulations?
After all, crypto has long been known for its volatility. So even as stocks are doing well, with the Dow at a record high, Bitcoin is still down. And there's no certainty about when it might recover. Rafael Nam, NPR News.
This is NPR. President Trump has issued an order that reopens a large section of the Atlantic Ocean to commercial fishing. The order affects a nearly 5,000-square-mile preserve east of Cape Cod that was created by former President Barack Obama. Trump rolled back protections in the area during his first term and President Joe Biden later restored them.
The White House says the decision is part of a broader effort to reduce federal regulations on fishermen. The hit Broadway show, Moulin Rouge!
Chapter 5: What is the significance of the closing of Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
The Musical, will be closing this summer. Jeff London reports the show won 10 Tony Awards.
When Moulin Rouge! closes on July 26th, it will have played 2,265 performances, making it the 36th longest-running Broadway show of all time.
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Using 71 pop songs, the lavish musical opened in July of 2019 and was the first show to close because of the COVID pandemic when several cast members got sick. It was one of the first Broadway shows to reopen 18 months later and in a shortened season was named Best Musical on the Tony Awards. There have been 15 productions of the show worldwide. For NPR News, I'm Jeff London in New York.
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Chapter 6: What changes are being made to Pizza Hut's U.S. restaurant locations?
restaurants in the first half of this year. Its parent company, Yum Brand, says it's targeting underperforming locations as it considers selling the chain. I'm Windsor Johnston, NPR News, in Washington.