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U S military prepared to strike Iran as soon as this weekend

U S forces are on heightened alert as planners brief the White House on options for strikes against Iran with timelines as short as days. Officials warn the move could trigger sustained campaigns and widen regional conflict if ordered

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75,000 - Verified Gaza deaths in first 16 months according to new studies

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"Pure bullsh*t" — Emmanuel Macron

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U S military prepared to strike Iran as soon as this weekend

U S national security officials and senior aides report the administration is weighing military strikes on Iran with forces placed on short notice. Multiple sources warn the risk of direct conflict has spiked as planning and timelines circulate.

Independent data verify Gaza death toll exceeds 75,000

Independent research and major medical journals publish new tallies showing Gaza’s civilian toll far higher than earlier official counts, renewing calls for accountability and a humanitarian response.

BREAKING: U S begins full withdrawal of troops from Syria

The U S is moving to end a decade long military presence in Syria as the White House pursues new regional diplomacy and troop posture. Officials say withdrawals will be phased but rapid, prompting allied concern.

White House details how 5 billion will be spent for Gaza

President Trump’s new Board of Peace meets as world leaders and donors weigh commitments to Gaza reconstruction. The initiative promises large pledges but faces skepticism over enforcement, disarmament, and international buy in.

Vatican says it will not join Trump’s Board of Peace

The Vatican and the Pope decline direct participation in President Trump’s Board of Peace, signaling diplomatic distance and underscoring the initiative’s struggle to attract key religious and global partners.

U N Security Council meets on Gaza ahead of Trump Board of Peace

The U N Security Council holds high level sessions on Gaza and attempts to sequence diplomacy around the White House convening. Meetings are being shifted to avoid overlap and to manage international optics.

Iran expected to submit written proposal in Geneva talks

Negotiators report incremental progress in U S Iran talks in Geneva while both sides prepare contingency plans. Officials say written proposals and guiding principles are being exchanged but major gaps remain.

Massive Potomac sewage spill sparks political flashpoint

A massive sewage line collapse near Washington DC spills hundreds of millions of gallons into the Potomac, triggering an ecological emergency and a political fight over responsibility and cleanup.

BREAKING: Eight skiers found dead after Castle Peak avalanche

Authorities confirm one of the deadliest avalanches in U S history after a backcountry tour was overwhelmed near Lake Tahoe. Rescue teams continue recovery operations amid scrutiny of trip planning and warnings.

Newark Airport suddenly closes after reported aircraft emergency

Newark Liberty International Airport halted operations following an onboard aircraft emergency and a JetBlue return, forcing ground stops and widespread flight disruptions across a major Northeast hub.

FBI contacts Mexican authorities in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

The search for missing Nancy Guthrie widens as federal investigators expand inquiries across borders. Authorities say ransom claims and DNA leads are being followed while the probe remains active.

Zuckerberg grilled on Meta targeting of teenagers in addiction trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces intensive questioning in a landmark trial about whether social platforms engineered features that harm young users. Testimony could reshape regulation and corporate liability for tech products.

Defense Department and Anthropic clash over AI safety for battlefield use

The Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic clash over the use of machine learning in defense settings, raising questions about governance, safety, and the role of private AI companies in battlefield systems.

Microsoft vows 50 billion to fight global AI inequality

Microsoft announces a multi decade, multibillion dollar commitment to address global AI inequality and expand access in low income countries, signaling major private sector spending to shape AI geopolitics.

FDA will drop two study requirement for new drug approvals

The FDA signals broad changes to drug approval and vaccine review processes, moving to speed access by easing traditional clinical trial requirements and agreeing to reconsider an mRNA flu shot application.

Congress deposes Les Wexner in Epstein probe

Congress probes Jeffrey Epstein ties as a major retail billionaire testifies and the Justice Department’s disclosure practices come under fire. Lawmakers press for accountability as fresh files spark international investigations.

Agencies like FEMA and TSA could be strained if partial shutdown continues

The partial government shutdown is straining agencies that respond to disasters and manage travel and security. Officials warn that prolonged funding gaps could limit FEMA, TSA, and DHS operations at critical moments.

Trump admin responds after sick 2 month old baby deported to Mexico

Immigration enforcement and detention practices are under intense scrutiny after reports of deportations of sick infants and a rise in deaths in custody. Senators and advocates demand answers and legal reforms.

Fed minutes show no rush to restart rate cuts

Federal Reserve minutes underscore a split among policymakers with officials signaling no hurry to cut interest rates and some openness to future hikes if inflation fails to fall, shaping markets and the economic outlook.

Transportation Department orders more than 550 driving schools closed

Federal investigators order the closure of hundreds of commercial driving schools after finding widespread safety violations, a move that will disrupt training pipelines for truckers and bus drivers nationwide.

DOJ lawyers admit violating court orders in New Jersey immigration case

Reports show Justice Department lawyers have ignored court orders in immigration cases and internal critics call for accountability over prosecutorial conduct, raising legal and political alarms about enforcement practices.

Mamdani threatens massive property tax hike if wealth tax fails

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces mounting fiscal and political pressure as he pursues wealth and property tax options and reshapes city boards, triggering pushback from state leaders and vocal critics.

Deep sea tech deployed to find sunken fishing boat off Massachusetts

Authorities deploy deep sea technology to search for a missing fishing boat off Massachusetts while other maritime and recovery teams coordinate intelligence and mapping to find wreckage and victims.

FCC chair accuses media of being misled in Colbert controversy

A media and regulatory fight erupts as CBS and Stephen Colbert clash over an unaired interview and the FCC signals probes into network conduct and alleged equal time issues, intensifying debate over broadcast rules.

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