CNN 5 Things Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more
Mar 25, 2026
Talks about diplomatic efforts to schedule talks aimed at ending the Iran war. Reports on arrests tied to a suspected antisemitic arson in London. Covers OpenAI’s decision to shut down a new AI video app amid copyright and compute concerns. Explains MLB’s rollout of automated ball-strike reviews and how robot umpires will work.
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U.S. Troops Poised As Iran War Talks Continue
- U.S. officials are preparing roughly 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne for potential Middle East deployment amid ongoing Iran war negotiations.
- CNN sources report talks may include a Pakistan meeting this weekend, though Tehran has not confirmed and calls planning fluid.
Arrests Made After Suspected Antisemitic Arson
- London police arrested two men, 47 and 45, after several ambulances tied to a Jewish volunteer rescue group were set on fire.
- CCTV suggests at least three people were involved and searches of the suspects' properties are underway.
Savannah Guthrie Shares Family Agony
- Savannah Guthrie described her family's anguish after her mother Nancy's abduction and told Hoda Kotb the family is "in agony."
- Guthrie did not say if she believes her mother is alive and may return to Today in April.