Astronomers may have finally cracked one of the most baffling mysteries about the Milky Way after decades of research. The breakthrough points to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our galaxy.
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Millions across the Midwest are bracing for an outbreak of severe storms today, with strong tornadoes, destructive winds and widespread power outages possible from Missouri through Indiana. Forecasters also expect Tropical Storm Arthur to form along the Gulf Coast within hours, making it the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Read more.
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World leaders resumed meetings today at the Group of 7 summit in France, where discussions about the US-Iran agreement have been “frank,” sources said. President Donald Trump has vowed to publicly release the text of the agreement with Iran within “a couple of days,” but a copy of it was obtained by CNN from a US official. Read the full 14-point memorandum.
