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Trump pushes Gaza ‘freedom zone’ amid ceasefire stall

Trump visits US troops in Qatar, touts pay raises

Trump touts ‘freedom zone’ plan for Gaza in Qatar

President Trump pushes his controversial 'freedom zone' plan for Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks and visits US troops in Qatar where he promises military pay raises.

Missouri lawmakers OK repeal vote on abortion amendment

Missouri vote set to undo pro-abortion amendment

Missouri Lawmakers OK Vote to Repeal Abortion Protections

Missouri lawmakers advance a referendum aiming to repeal the state's abortion-rights amendment, challenging voters' approval from six months prior.

Supreme Court weighs Trump birthright citizenship order

SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship cases

Trump’s decree on birthright citizenship hits Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on President Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, a policy that could reshape immigration law.

Putin no-shows Ukraine peace talks in Turkey

Russia skips Turkey peace talks, Zelensky calls out no-show

Zelensky arrives Turkey; Putin absent for peace talks

Tensions rise as Russian President Putin skips peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey; Zelenskyy criticizes the move while diplomatic talks remain uncertain.

Trump secures $2T deals on Middle East trip

White House confirms $1.2T economic pact with Qatar

Boeing lands largest order ever from Qatar during Trump visit

Trump visits the Middle East, finalizing nearly $2 trillion in deals, including massive Boeing jet purchases by Qatar, boosting US economic ties in the region.

Justice Dept probes UnitedHealth for Medicare fraud

UnitedHealth shares plunge on fraud probe report

Dow futures fall as UnitedHealth plunges on DOJ probe

UnitedHealth Group faces a criminal investigation for alleged Medicare fraud, sending stock prices tumbling amid scrutiny from the Justice Department.

Diddy accuser Cassie faces tough cross-exam today

Cassie prepares for defense cross-examination in Diddy trial

Cassie recounts abuse in ongoing Diddy sex trafficking trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' sex trafficking trial continues with emotional testimony from accuser Cassie Ventura, who faces intense cross-examination.

Walmart to raise prices amid tariff cost pressures

Walmart warns prices to climb amid trade war tariffs

Walmart warns price hikes 'likely' in June from tariffs

Walmart warns of upcoming price hikes due to high costs from tariffs impacting supply chains, indicating inflation pressures for consumers in coming weeks.

China pauses sanctions on U.S. firms in trade war step back

China signals trade truce by easing penalties on U.S. firms

Beijing softens stance on U.S. trade amid tariff talks

China announces easing of sanctions on U.S. companies as a signal toward trade de-escalation amid ongoing tariff disputes with the United States.

Coinbase cyberattack costs may hit $400M

Hackers bribed Coinbase staff in data breach

Coinbase refuses $20M ransom after cyber breach

Coinbase reveals a cyberattack involving bribed staff led to theft of customer data, expects losses up to $400 million and refuses to pay a $20 million ransom demand.

Officials reveal last year's Newark air traffic outages

New details expose Newark airport control failures

Transport Secretary blames Newark woes on prior neglect

Newark Airport faced serious air traffic control outages last year, raising concerns about aviation safety and prompting calls for system improvements.

Starbucks baristas stage strike over dress code

More than 1,000 Starbucks workers protest new dress rules

Starbucks faces strikes as dress code enforcement sparks walkouts

Starbucks faces strikes from over 1,000 baristas at multiple U.S. stores protesting a newly imposed dress code, signaling labor unrest in the retail sector.

Biden aides hid cognitive decline, new book alleges

Tapper spills Biden health cover-up details in new book

CNN's Jake Tapper faces backlash over Biden decline exposé

Jake Tapper's upcoming book alleges Biden aides shielded the president from Cabinet members during his declining cognitive period, stirring controversy over Biden's health.

Satellite images show Russia military buildup near NATO border

Russia increases troop presence near Finnish border

Tensions rise as Russian forces creep in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troop buildup continues at NATO border amid escalating tensions in Eastern Europe, fueling concerns over potential broader conflict.

Trump says US close to nuclear deal with Iran

US and Iran near accord despite remaining gaps

Trump warns Iran of ‘violence’ if deal collapses

US and Iran edge closer to a nuclear agreement after months of negotiations, despite some key sticking points remaining, potentially easing Middle East tensions.

Meta smart glasses get AI-powered detailed vision

Meta AI aids visually impaired with smart glasses

Ray-Ban Meta glasses upgrade boosts accessibility

Meta releases smart glasses update using AI to enhance vision for blind users, integrating camera and AI features to assist detailed scene descriptions.

Judge: Trump unlawfully canceled grants to ABA

Court rules Trump admin’s funding cuts to ABA unconstitutional

Federal judge sides with ABA against grant cancellation

Federal judge rules Trump administration unlawfully retaliated against American Bar Association by canceling grants, marking a legal setback for the administration.

Chicago posts nation’s 7th largest population increase

Chicago area growth bucking national trends

Population boom lifts Chicago and suburbs

The Chicago metropolitan area experiences significant population growth, posting one of the largest gains nationwide amidst ongoing urban shifts.

Supreme Court to rule on district judges' national injunction power

SCOTUS examines scope of federal injunctions in birthright case

Trump fights court rulings blocking his birthright order

Supreme Court justices consider limits on district judges' power to block enforcement of federal policies, including Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order.

US wholesale prices plunge marking sharpest fall since 2020

Producer prices show unexpected decline in April

Wholesale inflation cools but uncertainty remains

US wholesale prices see biggest monthly drop since April 2020, indicating easing inflation pressures despite ongoing tariff impacts.

NOAA suffers critical staffing shortfalls before hurricane season

Democrats warn of NWS unpreparedness for storms

Trump admin reassigns NOAA staff to fill critical gaps

High attrition and delays threaten NOAA and National Weather Service’s readiness for the upcoming hurricane season, raising concerns among Democrats.

EU finds TikTok in breach of ad transparency rules

European Commission warns TikTok over Digital Services Act violation

TikTok may face fines for missing ad transparency

FCC targets TikTok for breach of digital services rules by failing to provide searchable ad library, potentially facing fines for noncompliance.

Cassie relives traumatic ordeal at Diddy trial

Cassie details abuse amid Diddy trial testimony

Witness exposes Diddy’s alleged violence in court

Cassie Ventura's testimony at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial exposes graphic details of abuse, intensifying the high-profile case.

NJ Transit engineers plan strike, impacting 350,000 riders

Commuter chaos looms as NJ rail strike nears

New Jersey transit strike threatens regional commute

New Jersey Transit faces potential strike that threatens daily commutes for over 300,000 riders in New York and New Jersey areas, potentially disrupting transit.

Duffy blames prior neglect for aviation issues

FAA pushes new air traffic control reforms after Newark outages

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticizes previous administrations for neglect amid ongoing aviation problems as new aviation control system plans are pushed.

Retail sales slow sharply after tariff-fueled surge

Consumer spending eases in April amid tariff costs

US retail sales barely rise, signaling cautious consumers

U.S. Wholesale and retail sales data reveal consumer spending slows after tariff-driven purchasing surge, hinting at cautious economic sentiment.

Russian Harvard scientist charged with smuggling frog embryos

Harvard Russian researcher held by ICE on smuggling charges

Georgetown scholar released after ICE detention ruling

Russian-born Harvard researcher held by ICE faces smuggling charges involving biological material, highlighting national security and academic espionage concerns.

Trump complains about Apple moving iPhone production to India

President tells Tim Cook: Don’t build in India

Trump slams Apple’s India production plans again

Trump sharply criticizes Apple CEO Tim Cook over plans to expand iPhone production in India, signaling tensions over trade and U.S. manufacturing priorities.