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Trump meets Syria’s president in historic Middle East visit

Qatar signs $96B Boeing deal amid Trump’s Gulf tour

Trump’s Middle East tour boosts US-Gulf partnerships

President Donald Trump's significant diplomatic and economic engagements in the Middle East spotlight his visit to Syria's president for the first time in decades and a record-breaking Boeing aircraft deal with Qatar signaling deeper US-Gulf ties.

Missouri GOP moves to repeal abortion rights amendment

Lawmakers approve referendum reversing Missouri abortion protections

State GOP targets voter-approved abortion safeguards

Controversial legal and political developments around abortion rights in Missouri highlight the GOP’s push to repeal recent pro-abortion amendments passed by voters, sparking a tense referendum battle in the state.

RFK Jr admits no one should take medical advice from him

Kennedy sparring with Congress over 2026 budget cuts

Protesters disrupt RFK Jr’s Senate hearing over vaccine policies

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s tenure as Health and Human Services Secretary is marked by confrontations with lawmakers, major staffing cuts, and controversial statements about vaccines, stirring political controversy and public debate.

Cassie testifies detailing abuse by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Singer Cassie reveals $20M settlement with Diddy in trial

Cassie describes blackmail, violence in Diddy sex trafficking case

The trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs draws dramatic testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura who accuses him of sexual and emotional abuse, revealing graphic details and civil settlement amounts, underpinning high-profile court proceedings.

Over 1,000 Starbucks workers strike over dress code

Starbucks baristas walk out at 75 US stores against new rules

Baristas protest new dress standards at Starbucks nationwide

Amid strikes and labor disputes, Starbucks baristas protest new dress code policies, disrupting operations in numerous US locations, highlighting worker unrest in major service industries.

US drug overdose deaths fall 27 percent in 2024

CDC reports sharpest drop in overdose fatalities since 2019

Overdose deaths decline to lowest level in five years

US overdose deaths have declined sharply in 2024, marking the largest one-year drop ever recorded, indicating a positive turn in the opioid crisis with potential policy impacts.

Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving cars after reported collisions

Software glitch triggers recall of 1,212 Waymo robotaxis

Waymo recalls automated taxis following low-speed crashes

Waymo issues a recall for over 1,200 autonomous vehicles following a series of minor crashes involving collisions with gates and barriers, underscoring ongoing challenges in self-driving car safety.

House GOP advances sweeping tax bill with Medicaid cuts

SALT tax fight roils Republicans amid 'big, beautiful bill'

Senator warns 'big, beautiful bill' won't become law as is

House Republicans advance a major tax and budget bill dubbed the “big, beautiful bill” including steep Medicaid cuts, triggering internal party disputes and resistance from some GOP senators over the scale and impact of the reforms.

Qatar’s $400M jet gift to Trump draws bipartisan fire

Senate Democrats call for probe into Trump’s Qatar plane gift

House Speaker defers on Trump’s acceptance of Qatar luxury jet

Controversies surrounding President Trump's acceptance of a lavish $400 million private jet gifted by Qatar spark bipartisan criticism and calls for investigations in Congress and the Pentagon, amid concerns over legality and conflicts of interest.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act enforcement

Key Supreme Court ruling narrows path for Voting Rights lawsuits

Judge curtails private challenges under Voting Rights Act

Federal courts make significant rulings impacting the Voting Rights Act, limiting private enforcement in several states and ushering a potential shift in election law enforcement.

Judge orders release of detained Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri

Federal judge orders Georgetown scholar freed from ICE custody

Judge blocks Trump admin from detaining Georgetown academic

Landmark legal developments emerge as multiple federal judges order the release of detained Georgetown University scholars amid immigration enforcement controversies and claims of wrongful detention.

Trump admin allows cartel relatives into US in surprise border deal

Mexico confirms cartel family members crossed into US under Trump deal

Trump opens borders to cartel families while targeting students

The Trump administration's policy moves spark outrage and debate, including shifts on immigration enforcement, tariff adjustments, and controversial deals with cartel families, fueling political challenges and allegations.

NJ couple arrested for prolonged torture of six foster children

New Jersey couple and adult daughter charged in foster child abuse

Teen escapes house of horrors in New Jersey after years of abuse

In New Jersey, a horrific case unfolds as a couple faces arrest for allegedly torturing and abusing foster children for years, with detailed accounts of captivity and prolonged abuse bringing attention to child welfare issues.

Wisconsin judge claims immunity in immigration aid case

Judge Hannah Dugan cited immunity defenses against prosecutions

Judge files motion to dismiss federal charges citing immunity

Legal turmoil surrounds Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, indicted for allegedly aiding in evading immigration enforcement, filing motions citing judicial immunity and referencing presidential immunity rulings amid her federal obstruction charges.

Max streaming service reverts name to HBO Max this summer

Warner Bros Discovery revives HBO Max brand globally

HBO Max rebrand reversal brings back familiar streaming name

The streaming service Max returns to its original HBO Max branding after a confusing and clumsy prior rebrand, responding to customer feedback and reinstating one of the media industry's most recognized names.

Democrat pulls Trump impeachment push after party backlash

Three New Jersey Dems may face expulsion after ICE facility protest

House Dems clash with ICE over detention center incident

Political drama unfolds with House Democrats clashing over impeachment efforts against President Trump and controversies around member behavior during protests at ICE detention centers, highlighting deep divisions within the party.

Smartmatic accuses Fox News of destroying election evidence

Federal appeals court limits enforcement powers of Voting Rights Act

Court denies some election-related discovery requests in voting case

Legal and legislative efforts mount against issues of election integrity, including cases involving Smartmatic suing Fox News, challenges to voting rights enforcement, and disputes over the legitimacy of election processes.

CoreWeave reports massive growth in first quarterly earnings

Capital One sued over customer 'cheating' in savings payments

Starbucks baristas strike disrupts over 75 stores nationwide

Consumer and corporate news feature major recalls, lawsuits, and financial earnings from CoreWeave’s AI infrastructure surge, Capital One’s legal battle, and Starbucks disruptions amid dress code protests.

Maniac arrested for random attack on 70-year-old grandma in subway

Florida nurse faces charges for torturing vulnerable patient

Online threats against US judges soar by over 300 percent

Shocking violent and criminal incidents highlight societal dangers including a mob attack on a NY elderly woman, a nanny accused of abusing a non-verbal patient, and threats made online against US judges, raising safety and security alarms.

Senator Ron Johnson slams GOP's Medicaid cuts in tax bill

Republican infighting threatens Trump’s big tax and spending bill

House GOP faces internal battle as ‘big, beautiful bill’ advances

Political infighting heats up as Republicans and Democrats spar over tax bills, Medicaid proposals, and internal party conflicts, reflecting challenges to advancing President Trump’s policy agenda in a divided Congress.

ICE director defends funding despite protester clashes in Congress

House Judiciary launches probe into ICE threats amid protests

ICE controversies spark calls for accountability after protests

Significant developments surround immigration enforcement and migrant policies, including ICE operational controversies, deportation protests, and legislative responses to oversight and funding challenges.

Apple tests Vision Pro eye-tracking scroll feature

Microsoft lays off 3% workforce amid rising AI costs

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok spouts ‘white genocide’ rants

Technology and AI news feature Apple's development of eye-tracking controls for Vision Pro, Microsoft’s workforce cuts amid AI investments, and unusual glitches with Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok involving controversial content.

Kraft-Heinz unveils $3 billion US factory upgrade amid tariffs

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 SUVs over brake loss risk

China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause

Major supply chain and manufacturing announcements include Kraft-Heinz investing billions in US factories, Ford recalling vehicles due to brake issues, and shipments rebounding after tariff pauses with impacts observed in multiple sectors.

Republicans push to codify Trump executive orders

DOJ deputy vows probe into potentially corrupt last-minute pardons

Senate GOP probes Biden-era IRS office for possible abuses

Legal battles and political investigations heat up with GOP efforts to codify Trump’s executive orders, scrutiny over DOJ's handling of controversial pardons, and investigations into alleged targeting of IRS units for ideological reasons.

Newsom proposes freezing immigrant health care expansion amid deficit

Dem congresswoman demands Homeland Security Secretary resign

Political divisions deepen as House GOP and Democrats clash over immigration policies including health care for undocumented immigrants, deportations, and enforcement, with high-profile protests and heated congressional hearings intensifying the debate.

Michigan judge strikes down abortion waiting period laws

Supreme Court to hear arguments on birthright citizenship limits

South Carolina Supreme Court upholds fetal heartbeat abortion ban

Major court and legislative rulings affect abortion policies, with state courts striking down waiting periods and Supreme Court taking up high-profile birthright citizenship cases, signaling key battles in reproductive and immigration law.

Israel strikes kill 70 in Gaza as air raids target Hamas HQ

Israeli fire hits UN base in Lebanon for first time since ceasefire

Houthi missiles fired at Israel amid warnings of Gaza offensive

Tensions and violence persist internationally with Israel conducting deadly airstrikes in Gaza, targeting Hamas, and missile attacks fired from Yemen, as aid and ceasefire talks remain fraught, impacting civilians and humanitarian conditions.

Man pleads guilty to murder-for-hire killing in New York

Three Nazi extremists convicted for planning race war attacks

Physical safety and crime concerns mount with a spate of violent incidents, including a man charged with murder-for-hire, subway attacks, and other violent outbursts raising alarm among law enforcement and communities.

Marjorie Taylor Greene and fellow GOP lawmaker feud over taxes

GOP lawmaker mocks colleague in heated tax fight spar

House GOP clashes spill into social media over tax positions

Political and social controversies escalate with lawmakers feuding publicly over tax issues and committee disputes, reflecting deep partisan conflicts that complicate legislative processes.

Trump ends sanctions on Syria, meets with new president

Trump’s foreign policy reshapes Middle East with bold deals

Trump calls on Syrian president to join Abraham Accords

Trump's aggressive diplomatic outreach to Syria and the wider Middle East, including sanctions removal and peace initiatives, marks a significant geopolitical recalibration with potential widespread ramifications.

Trump lawyers seek fast Supreme Court help for second term agenda

DOJ’s new deputy vows probe into Biden’s last-minute ‘autopen’ pardons

Trump’s legal strategy dubbed to overwhelm courts with cases

Legal controversies intensify as Trump's legal teams pursue expedited Supreme Court approvals for their agenda and accuse Biden's pardons of corruption while claims and defenses emerge around key political investigations.

Meta unveils AI data set to accelerate scientific breakthroughs

Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains breakthroughs in animal organ transplants

AI chatbots glitch with offensive ‘white genocide’ content

Major scientific and technological advancements emerge with AI enhancing scientific research, medical breakthroughs in xenotransplantation, and precision agriculture innovations, alongside concerns about AI mishaps and false information.