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The ongoing 10-week war between the US and Iran has driven energy prices higher, contributing to US consumer prices rising 3.8% from April 2025. President Trump is pushing for a suspension of the federal gas tax to ease the financial strain from high fuel prices, though he cannot implement this measure without congressional approval. The war's economic effects are also appearing in grocery stores with spiked prices for certain food items.

President Donald Trump departed for Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting comes amid ongoing conflict involving Iran and after weeks of U.S. efforts to persuade China to influence Iran regarding U.S. terms to end the war. Trump has given mixed messages about how prominently the Iran situation will feature in his discussions with Xi.

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Marty Makary has resigned from his position as FDA Commissioner under President Donald Trump's administration. The resignation was confirmed by White House officials and represents another leadership change within the Department of Health and Human Services. Makary is a surgeon and health researcher who was serving in the role.

More than 80 Labour MPs have called for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign, with four ministers having resigned from their positions. Starmer is scheduled to meet with Wes Streeting amid the growing pressure from within his own party. Despite the calls for his resignation, Starmer is maintaining a defiant stance and refusing to step down.

Australia's federal government has announced property tax reforms that restrict negative gearing tax benefits for existing homes purchased after budget night. The changes also involve modifications to capital gains tax arrangements for property investors. The Coalition opposition has vowed to oppose these reforms, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the measures.

FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday and was questioned by Democratic lawmakers about media reports alleging excessive drinking and other conduct issues. The questions were based on a recent story published by The Atlantic that alleged Patel has engaged in episodes of excessive drinking that concerned colleagues. Patel denied the allegations and clashed particularly with Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen during the hearing.

South Carolina's Republican-controlled state Senate rejected an initial attempt to redraw congressional maps that would have eliminated or weakened Democratic Rep. James Clyburn's district. Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, known as the 'blue dot' for its Democratic-leaning tendencies in a red state, is holding a Democratic primary to select a nominee to challenge the Republican incumbent. Both districts are considered key battlegrounds that could influence control of Congress.

A high-stakes trial is underway involving OpenAI's leadership and future direction. Sam Altman has testified about Elon Musk's past involvement with the company, including claims about ownership stakes. The trial's outcome could significantly impact OpenAI as the company considers a potential initial public offering.

A hantavirus outbreak has occurred among passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with ten passengers from Saint Helena and Ascension Island being flown to the UK for monitoring. The outbreak is presenting challenges for current U.S. health officials in their response efforts. The incident has prompted media coverage including personal accounts from previous hantavirus survivors.

Federal charges have been filed against two foreign companies and a supervisor in connection with the March 26, 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. The collapse occurred when the Dali container ship crashed into the bridge. Six construction workers died in the incident.

The city of Austin has agreed to pay $35 million to settle with three men and the family of a fourth who were wrongly accused in the 1991 rape and murder of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop. One of the men was initially sentenced to death row and another to life in prison before their convictions were overturned. The yogurt shop murders case became one of Austin's most notorious unsolved crimes.

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, has died at age 47 after battling brain cancer. Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has also died at age 29. Both deaths were announced by their respective families and teams on Tuesday.

Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey, rejected a $15 billion takeover offer from privately-held spirits company Sazerac. The Louisville-based company is controlled by members of its founding family. The rejected bid would have represented one of the largest deals in the spirits industry.