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US and Iran Hold High Stakes Talks in Oman... War Risk Looms

U S and Iranian delegations met in Oman for indirect nuclear talks described by both sides as a cautious first step The sessions aim to avert military escalation and both sides signaled willingness to continue negotiations under Omani mediation

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200 billion - Amazon's planned AI and data center spending announced this week

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"Praying it was fake because it's the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House." — Sen. Tim Scott

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