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1. Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

   President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

2. A mine despoiled the beauty of the rainforest. This Goldman Prize winner took action

   "We women are the land guardians and keepers," says Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea, recognized for her efforts to repair the environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine.

3. U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal launches

   U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.

4. The Sonoran Desert teems with wildlife. These 3D scans could help protect its future

   A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.

5. Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him

   The Trump administration asserts that a nearly 50-year-old law requiring the preservation of presidential records is unconstitutional. Historians warn important papers could be destroyed.

6. Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms

   Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.

7. Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

   The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smartwatches or an Oura Ring, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.

8. Voters say they feel confused and misled on Virginia's redistricting vote

   Contradictory election mailers, conflicting TV ads and vague wording on the ballot have Virginia voters saying that the campaigns on either side of the redistricting vote are muddying the waters.

9. Spanish speakers learn strategies to pass English-only driving test in Florida

   A new English-only driving test rule in Florida is fueling a surge in strategy lessons for Spanish speakers where they learn to figure out the questions without having to take English language courses.

10. Morning news brief

    Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds.