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Iranian authorities have delivered a response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the latest
mid-East War and given it to Pakistani mediators, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency. NPR's "Dear Hadid" reports. State-run agency, the Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting, says Iran's response remains consistent with previous positions, readiness to continue a ceasefire that is largely
held since early April, and exchange for the opening of the state of Hormuz, that's
“a key global shipping route, and ending hostilities.”
The war began on February 28, when Israeli-Nighted states launched airstrikes on Iran. Iran subsequently blocked the state of Hormuz, and then the U.S. imposed its own blockade. It's unclear if Iran's response will be acceptable to the Trump administration, which has given various reasons for launching the war, including ending Iran's nuclear program. Iran's deputy speaker, told state-run media that military operations would not open
the straight. "Dear Hadid" and "Piyon News." U.S. lawmakers are urging President Trump to ask for the release of in prison Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, and more than a dozen arrested Christian leaders when the President traveled to China this week.
NPR's Emily Fang reports the "family of an imprisoned journalist" is also hoping for good news. The family of Chinese journalists don't use, says his health condition is dire, and they're asking China to release the editor. Doneness currently serving a seven-year prison sentence with Chinese prosecutors arguing during his 2024 trial that his meetings with foreign journalists and Japanese diplomats
were evidence of espionage.
“Dons family has always denied these charges, and they say the case is an example of sharply”
worsening conditions for foreign and domestic press in China. Hong Sun says his father is forced to work long hours in prison making clothes, and that doctors discovered a lung tumor recently. Emily Fang and Pernus passenger is aboard the Dutch cruise ship tied to the deadly hunt of virus outbreak,
are making their way back to their home countries for evaluation. The vessel arrived near Spain's Canary Islands today, where public health officials coordinate at medical screenings and charter flights, and Piyon's Miguel Maseous reports. The M.V. Honda's cruise ship arrived early Sunday at a seldom-used port in Dennerife, the largest island of the archipelago.
It did not dock and it will remain at a distance. Medical staff are evaluating passengers on board who will then be transported in small groups to the port, from there to the airport, about 10 minutes away, where they will be flown to the countries of origin. The complex operation involving the Spanish Army and two national ministries has caused
“a political firestorm in Spain, with the central government taking measures to overrule”
the opposition of local authorities. Miguel Maseous and Pernus Civil Spain. This is NPR News. Search teams in Indonesia today found the bodies of two hikers missing after a volcano erupted Friday.
The body of a third hiker was located yesterday.
They had set out to climb Mount Dukono despite safety restrictions, and became stranded after the volcano erupted. Canvas, an education technology platform that provides services to millions of students around the globe, was hacked last week. The timing amid final season and the sensitive nature of student data prompted outrage and
concern. NPR Secure Corrillo reports. Students and teachers saw a black screen when they logged on to Canvas on Thursday, with a message stating that a ransomware group had hacked the platform, demanding money and exchange for students' data.
This is just the latest, in a recent string of cyber attacks targeting young people, dozens of school districts have reported hacks in the last few years. Canvas is back online and for immediate concerns, like whether students will get their grades on time or if exams can take place, things seem to have gone back to normal. But cybersecurity experts say just because a platform is back up does not mean the data breach
is over. Canvas is still investigating the extent of the attack. It's a quiet Corrillo and pianists. In time for Mother's Day, the Social Security Administration has released the list of the most popular baby names in 2025.
Olivia leads for the girls for the seventh year in a rose.
Charlotte is in second place, ending Emma's six year run in that spot.
She's now third. On the boy side, Liam is number one, also with the seventh year in a row, followed by Noah and Oliver. I'm Nora Rom, NPR News. Every single complex society is as ever existed in the history of the world so far, has collapsed.
Do we think we're indifferent? Are we doomed? The new podcast about the end of the world? I don't like where this is headed. I'm Ben Bradford.
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