Iran defiant as Trump’s deadline day arrives

Morning Report is The Hill’s newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: Iran is showing no signs of backing down as President Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is just hours away, leaving the commander-in-chief ready to either massively escalate the war or once again walk back his ultimatum. The Iranian Foreign…

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Iran war upends spring housing

FILE PHOTO: A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture…

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Sam Altman's 'New Deal' for superintelligence

{Beacon} Technology Big Story Sam Altman’s ‘new deal’ for superintelligence OpenAI unveiled a series of policy proposals on Monday, with the hope that the conversation will lead to a new “social contract” in an artificial intelligence world. © AP Photo The policy blueprint, published on Monday, suggests superintelligence, an AI that would surpass even the…

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