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There's confusion over the straight-up or moves.
“Iran says it's closed, because Israel keeps attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon.”
But Vice President Fan says there's no evidence it's closed again. Fan says on his way to Switzerland for talks with Iran over the ceasefire deal, Pakistan and Qatar are moderating those talks. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon overnight killed at least 16 people, despite the U.S. brokerage ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Iran backed Hezbollah yesterday.
And here is Jawad, Risqala, Hezbollah." The Lebanese army and announcing the soldiers' death said the Israel's attacks were aimed at obstructing efforts to restore stability in Lebanon. The Lebanese army has been tasked by the U.S. with replacing Hezbollah, the militant group Israel is fighting.
Hezbollah politician, member of parliament Hassan Fadlollah, said the group reserves the right to confront the Israeli forces advancing further into Lebanon. "You rejected claims Hassan Fadlollah violated the ceasefire. Saying its fighters were responding to an Israeli attempt to seize Ali Fahir, a strategic killtop.
Israel has made clear it will not withdraw its forces from border areas, and has been pushing beyond those further into Lebanon. Jawad Rasqallah and Piyan News, Beirut." Meanwhile, the fighting is raising new questions about the future of U.S. diplomacy in the region, and whether the tentative agreement between the U.S. and Iran can hold.
Trump here's Ron Elving says there's a lot at stake. "There's the fragile ceasefire that may or may not be holding for the moment. Then there's the fate of the MOU between U.S. and Iran. There's at least a short-term chance for peace in the region. Then there's the future of the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
“That's been so important to both for almost 80 years.”
So now the Trump administration wants to dial back, make a deal or at least start to make one." Trump here's Ron Elving reporting. A new survey shows half of all workers at small businesses in the U.S. are using artificial intelligence.
That's according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, along with the polling firm Ipsos. And here's Andrea Shou reports, "The majority say they're using it to boost productivity and not to replace humans." The findings come from a new survey called the Main Street AI Monitor.
The plan is to track AI adoption at small businesses over time.
The first report finds two thirds of small business employees who use AI are using it to
boost their personal productivity. Only 6% say they're using AI to automate tasks with minimal human involvement. The survey also looked at what people are doing with the time AI saves them.
“More than half are putting it into more work or better quality work, but others are working”
less. Just over a quarter of employees say AI is allowing them to avoid over time. And just under a quarter say they're using the time saved on breaks and personal tasks, and reassure and PR news. You're listening to NBR News.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency today to allow the military to remove road blockades, and restore freedom and supply lines in cities around the country that have faced fuel and food shortages. This emergency measure lasts up to 90 days to ensure supplies can get through without limiting constitutional rights.
The blockades have led to violent clashes, arrests, and injuries over the past couple of weeks. Some protesters are demanding positive resignation that we have gotten support from the Trump administration. Buzz Lightyear and his pals appear headed to Infinity and Beyond in Toy Story 5.
And here's Bob Mondello has more.
As a fifth-quel in Pixar's most popular storyline, the new Toy Story movie was always
expected to get kids out of the house. The story of Toy's vs. Tech has already sold $71 million worth of tickets in North America on its first day, including previews. That should set it up for a three-day total near $160 million. The biggest opening weekend of 2026 oversees ticket sales have also been brisk, so
the worldwide weekend total is expected to top a quarter of a billion dollars, Bob Mondello and PR News. In Raleigh, North Carolina today, the streets were packed with fans for a parade and a rally, celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes as the new Stanley Cup champs. They defeated the biggest golden night's last weekend for the title, and it's their
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