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What recent developments have occurred in U.S.-Iran relations?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. President Trump says he's extending his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy plants to April 6th. Iran and the U.S. appear to be at an impasse, with each side hardening their positions and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war. NPR's Aya Batraoui has more on what Iran is saying.
They're not even saying that there are talks. And what they're saying is that, first of all, that Iran will end this war when it decides to do so on its own conditions. And it says those conditions include attacks on Iran ending. They also want sanctions relief. They want reparations for what's happened. And, you know, they've made clear even before this war began that missile production to them was a matter of national defense and sovereignty. So that seems to still be off the table.
NPR's Aya Batraoui reporting, federal prosecutors have charged two people for allegedly planting a bomb outside a military base in Tampa. Carrie Sheridan of member station WUSF reports one suspect fled to China.
The improvised explosive device was left outside MacDill Air Force Base. That's the headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which is overseeing the bombing campaign in Iran. U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe says the device did not go off.
But I will tell you that it could have been potentially very deadly.
The suspects are a brother and sister, Alan and Anne Mary Zhang. She is in custody and allegedly helped her brother escape to China. Kehoe says U.S. officials are exploring every avenue to get him back in the U.S. Both are U.S. citizens and face 30 to 40 years behind bars if convicted. For NPR News, I'm Keri Sheridan in Tampa.
The federal government could soon loosen restrictions on a handful of peptide therapies for wellness and longevity. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has signaled the FDA will soon reclassify some of these peptides so that compounding pharmacies in the U.S. can make them. NPR's Will Stone has more.
Kennedy made the comments about a month ago on Joe Rogan's podcast. He said to expect an announcement on about 14 of these peptides in a few weeks. The peptides in question are big in the world of biohacking and longevity, used for immune function, skin health, tissue repair, and more. Scott Bruner with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding hopes Kennedy makes the changes, but says it will take time for the supply to be available. They're going to have prescribers and patients dashing to their compounding pharmacy only to be frustrated. A sketchy market for peptides has flourished under the FDA restrictions, but researchers also warn there is very little human clinical data on safety and efficacy of these therapies, which haven't been approved by the FDA.
Will Stone, NPR News.
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to 6.38 percent, the highest in more than six months. It was under 6 percent four weeks ago. That drives up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers during what's supposed to be the home-buying season. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. The Trump administration is seeking an exemption from the Endangered Species Act for expanded oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as it wages war on Iran. Environmental groups argue the government hasn't followed proper procedure. and they're seeking to block the move before the Endangered Species Committee meets next week. New research finds AI chatbots tend to flatter users and validate their viewpoints or feelings.
As Ari Daniel reports, that can have problematic outcomes.
Researchers found that numerous AI models affirmed someone's problematic or wrong behavior about half the time.
What charges have been brought against suspects in the Tampa bombing case?
To consider the impact, they had 800 participants interact with an AI about a real conflict from their lives. Those who'd interacted with an affirming AI were 25% more convinced they were right and 10% less willing to do something to fix the situation. Stanford University computer science PhD student Myra Chang says that companies and policymakers should work together to fix the problem.
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