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Trump says not to rush as details of a potential Iran deal begin to emerge

CAIRO — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday, though U.S. President Donald Trump said he told representatives “not to rush into a deal.” Trump said negotiations were “proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner,” and the relationship with Iran was becoming “much more professional and productive.” He pushed back against criticism by some fellow Republicans seeking a tougher ...

U.S., Iran near deal to open strait, end war

CAIRO (AP) — The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. They said details and timelines would be worked out later. Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium, a key demand of U.S. President Donald Trump, who on Saturday said a deal had been “largely negotiated,” after calls with Israel and other regional allies. The sides have previously seemed close to a deal in recent weeks only to ...

Maplewood seniors learn about raising livestock

MECCA — Maplewood High School seniors learned what is involved in raising chickens, pigs, cattle and other animals as part of a new livestock science class. Many students in the school district have farms where they already have various livestock to raise. Sarah Holbrook, science ...

Data center tax break carries hefty price

Ohio’s biggest tax break for data centers is more expensive than once thought. A lot more expensive. In 2024, the state sales tax exemption for data centers cost Ohio about $555 million in revenue, four times more than the state Department of Taxation forecasted. In 2025, it cost a whopping $1.6 billion, eleven times more than the original estimate of $136 million And that’s to say nothing of the local sales taxes – another $166.8 million in lost revenue in 2024, according to new actual cost data provided this week by Ohio Department of Taxation spokesperson Andrea ...

Polivka eyes a run for Trumbull Democratic chairman

WARREN — Dan Polivka, who lost the 2022 election for Trumbull County Democratic Party chairman to Mark Alberini, said he is considering a run for the seat he previously held for 12 years. Polivka said he hasn’t made a final decision, but “many have encouraged me to run that aren’t happy with the dismantling and direction, lack of effective fundraising, not fielding candidates in (a number of) races, no written notification other than email to precinct committee (members) about filing this year,” which led to several write-in candidates and empty seats. Of the 212 precinct ...

Lakeview trounces Northwest to capture second straight district title

ALLIANCE — When Dave Kelm took over the Lakeview softball program four years ago, he envisioned building the Bulldogs into one of the area’s perennial powers. After capturing its second straight district championship Thursday, it is safe to say Lakeview has arrived. Sticking to their ...