The 7 Two Iran narratives; Trump’s ballroom plans; tiny habits to live longer; and more
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Mar 31, 2026 Conflicting U.S. and Iranian accounts about direct talks take center stage. New renderings reveal controversial White House ballroom plans. Military probes follow helicopter flybys near a celebrity’s home. A discrimination lawsuit targets a women-only networking event. Small daily habit tweaks are linked to longer life. Celine Dion announces Paris comeback shows.
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Conflicting Iran Negotiation Narratives
- The U.S. and Iran present sharply different narratives about talks to end the war.
- Trump says direct talks and progress on 15 demands while Iran says only intermediaries exchanged messages and calls demands unrealistic.
War Escalation Sends Gas Prices Up
- As talks and retaliatory strikes escalate, energy markets are reacting sharply.
- Early-morning U.S. gas prices spiked above $4 per gallon for the first time since summer 2022 after attacks on energy facilities.
Trump Shows Redesigned $400M White House Ballroom
- President Trump unveiled redesigned renderings for a proposed $400 million White House ballroom during remarks on Air Force One.
- He defended the project, removed criticized stairs in the new design, and referenced a New York Times critique that irked him.