The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that could end hostilities in the Middle East, officials confirmed. The framework would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and require Tehran to discuss disposing of its highly enriched uranium. However, Iran’s nuclear stockpile, enrichment program and missiles remain undiscussed, and many lawmakers are skeptical of any agreement that would reopen the vital shipping lane while negotiations continue.

The Trump administration separately created a $1.8 billion fund to distribute taxpayer dollars to the president’s political allies, raising constitutional questions. Meanwhile, the autism therapy industry has grown into a multibillion-dollar sector, with employees alleging clinics are prioritizing profits over children’s care by increasing workloads and shortening rest periods.

In business developments, Spanish experts created a “Fire Wine” designation for vineyards that adopt fire-prevention practices after a 2017 wildfire damaged a winery. The Vatican also released an encyclical warning of artificial intelligence risks, marking one of the most significant papal statements on technology.