The US Department of Justice has dropped its criminal probe of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, bringing an end to a long-running investigation. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is set to visit Pakistan in a step towards resuming talks with the US. In other international news, Hezbollah has defied a ceasefire extension with Israel, while Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been treated for early-stage prostate cancer.
In the US, Intel's stock has extended its spectacular run, with the company's shares potentially seeing their best day in four decades. The HPV vaccine is also gaining attention for its importance for boys and men, according to a doctor. In sports news, the NFL Draft has seen several notable picks, including the Giants' selection of Arvell Reese and Francis Mauigoa. The US is also facing a challenge in eliminating measles, with new testing methods suggesting significant silent spread of the disease.
In other news, Microsoft Gaming has reverted to the Xbox branding, while Meta is laying off 8,000 employees amid tech's AI-driven cuts. The EU has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine, and the US is facing a potential $500M bailout for Spirit Airlines. The mystery of the 'Golden Orb' found at the bottom of the ocean in 2023 has also been solved.
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