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Iran's president has sent a defiant message to Donald Trump, declaring that Iran will never 'bend the knee'. The remark, reported by BBC News, underscores continuing hostility between Tehran and Washington and comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear programme and regional influence. It signals Tehran's refusal to yield to US pressure, and observers are weighing what it means for diplomacy between the two countries.

Soccer's most striking free kicks and long-range shots are being explained through the Magnus effect, the physical principle that makes a spinning ball curve in flight. As players bend the ball around walls and goalkeepers, the phenomenon has drawn renewed attention as a way to understand how spin and air pressure shape the sport's most memorable goals.

A commentary published by The Bulletin and carried by the Bend Bulletin argues that Congress should intervene to correct what it calls a flawed nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The piece contends the deal as negotiated falls short on safeguards and oversight, and it calls on lawmakers to revise the terms before the arrangement advances further.

South Bend school board candidates have been asked how they would vote on the district's upcoming funding referendum. Their answers are being featured in a local 'Operation Education' report, giving voters a clearer picture of where each candidate stands before the election. The referendum's outcome could affect school funding decisions in the district.

The Eldridge family is looking to build a family-focused entertainment destination, according to the Great Bend Tribune. Details about the project's location, scale, and timeline have not been released, but the plans point to a new leisure attraction aimed at families. The project could bring new entertainment options and economic activity to the area once more information becomes available.

A cheesecake business in Bend, Oregon has launched a vending machine, allowing customers to buy its desserts around the clock. The Bend Bulletin reported the launch, which gives the small bakery a new way to sell products beyond regular store hours without added staffing costs. The move highlights how small food businesses are experimenting with automated retail to reach more customers.

South Bend Civic Theatre is staging August Wilson's play 'Fences', and the South Bend Tribune has published details on tickets, the show schedule and related events. Local audiences are being directed to box office information for performance dates and additional programming tied to the production.

Candidates running for the South Bend school board are speaking out about concerns over school funding ahead of the election. In a local news segment, the candidates discussed how budget pressures affect classrooms and what they would do to direct resources if elected. Voters are weighing the candidates' positions on finances as a key issue in the race.

Greece is calling on the European Union to show fiscal flexibility to help member states cope with high energy costs, according to a Bloomberg report. The request signals Athens' push for looser budget rules or support mechanisms so governments can shield households and businesses from expensive energy. It adds to ongoing debate in Brussels over how far EU fiscal rules should bend during the energy crisis.