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2 Arrested After Leading Officers on Chase Through North Houston
Houston police tried to pull over a vehicle overnight after reports of shots fired near the North Freeway and Cottage Street. The driver refused to stop, triggering a chase through north Houston. That pursuit ended with the vehicle stopping and two people being taken into custody, though officials haven’t yet disclosed specific charges.
Trump Says Iran Wants to Negotiate as the Death Toll in Protests Rises to at Least 544
In Iran, ongoing nationwide protests have continued despite a severe government crackdown, with activists reporting hundreds of deaths. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders have signaled a willingness to engage in talks with Washington, even as he stands firm on demands tied to the country’s nuclear and missile programs. This development comes amid rising international tension over how Tehran has handled the unrest.
As Protests Rage, Iran Pulls the Plug on Contact With the World
Iran has dramatically limited its international communication as protests spread across the country. Officials cut off significant channels of contact with the outside world in an apparent attempt to control the flow of information, complicating efforts by journalists and observers to verify what’s happening on the ground. This blackout has disrupted everything from internet access to phone services.
US Futures Slip While Asian Shares Surge as Fed Chair Powell Faces Legal Threat
Wall Street futures dipped as markets reacted to multiple pressures, including ongoing legal concerns surrounding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. At the same time, Asian stock markets posted gains, reflecting a mixed global economic picture. Investors are watching central bank actions and broader economic signals for clues about how markets might move in the weeks ahead.
Some Flu Measures Decline, but It’s Not Clear This Severe Season Has Peaked
Public health data shows certain indicators of flu activity, like hospitalizations and doctor visits for flu-like symptoms, have eased slightly. However, experts say it’s too soon to tell whether this severe flu season has reached its high point, as trends can shift and new strains can emerge before the season ends.