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Markets Rebound as Hopes for Iran–U.S. Dialogue Ease Geopolitical Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as signs of potential diplomatic movement in the Iran–U.S. standoff helped calm volatile markets. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose about 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 0.2% after a turbulent prior session.  The shift in sentiment followed reports that Iran has quietly approached the United States to discuss terms for ending the escalating conflict , a development that helped cool fears of further disruption in global energy markets. This diplomatic signal contributed to a rebound after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, when concerns over widening conflict and rising oil prices rattled investors.  The conflict, now in its fifth day, has seen continued strikes and mounting casualties, adding to market unease. Iran is preparing for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in recent attacks, while regional tensions remain high.  Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Wednesda...
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Cloudy Water, Delayed Care: Lawyers Sound Alarm on Texas Family Detention Center

Immigrants seeking asylum walk at the ICE South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, August, 2019.

Attorneys representing immigrant children are raising urgent concerns over conditions at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, which reopened in March. Families held there report cloudy, foul-smelling tap water that causes stomach issues, delayed medical treatment, and prolonged detention periods beyond federal guidelines.

Court declarations describe children and adults competing for clean water, with bottled water sold at $1.21 from the commissary. Basic hygiene items and over-the-counter medicine carry steep prices, while some detainees wait hours for medical attention — including a child with appendicitis who was not hospitalized until after vomiting.

The accounts emerged in a lawsuit challenging the government’s bid to end the Flores Settlement Agreement, which limits detention time for minors and mandates safe, sanitary conditions. While federal data shows most children are held under 72 hours, attorneys say some remain in custody for weeks or months without clear justification.

Advocates warn that without the settlement’s oversight, transparency and accountability inside such facilities could vanish, leaving vulnerable families at greater risk.

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