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Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Blast: Terror Probe Underway

A deadly explosion at a California fertility clinic in Palm Springs has killed one and injured several others. Authorities are investigating the blast as a possible act of terrorism amid widespread damage and community shock.

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24 Hours Palm Springs car explosion kills 1 injures 5 as terrorism probe launched + Trump orders Walmart to eat tariffs slams price hikes + At least 21 dead after tornado outbreak in Kentucky Missouri + Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail through toilet wall hole + Trump to talk Putin Zelensky Monday to end Ukraine bloodbath + Israel launches major new offensive in Gaza amid hostage crisis + FBI investigates explosion outside Palm Springs fertility clinic + Iran dismisses Trump threats pledges nuclear talks to continue + Cassie wraps explosive testimony in Sean Diddy Combs trial + Finland helicopter crash kills five in midair collision + Moody's downgrades US credit rating for first time ever + Pedro Pascal urges filmmakers to resist Trump at Cannes + Maryland Gov. vetoes slavery reparations commission + Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine with Zelenskiy + Armed Forces Day: Trump honors military sacrifice + Hamas Israel resume peace talks amid war intensification + New Jersey Transit strike talks set to resume Saturday + Wisconsin judge charged with aiding immigration evasion + Russian drone strikes kill 9 in Ukraine hours after talks + Austrian singer wins Eurovision Song Contest 2025

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Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Rocked by Deadly Car Explosion

FBI Probes Fertility Clinic Blast as Possible Terror Attack

One Dead Five Injured in Intentional Blast at California Clinic

A string of related incidents involve a deadly car explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. Authorities have launched a terrorism investigation as the blast killed one person and injured multiple others, severely damaging nearby buildings.

Ten Inmates Break Out of New Orleans Jail Through Cell Wall Hole

Manhunt Continues as Seven Escapees Remain Fugitive

Critics Slam Delayed Police Disclosure After Prison Break

Inmates staged an audacious escape from a New Orleans jail by breaking through a hole behind a toilet in their cell and scaling a wall while the lone guard was away. Several escapees are still at large despite three being recaptured, sparking widespread manhunt and criticism.

Trump Orders Walmart to Eat Tariffs, Blasts Price Hikes

Trump Threatens Walmart: 'I’ll Be Watching' on Tariffs

Retail Giant Warned as Trump Demands Tariffs Absorbed

President Trump has publicly lashed out at Walmart following the retailer's announcement of price hikes due to tariffs. Trump demands Walmart absorb the tariffs' cost instead of passing them to consumers and plans to monitor the situation closely.

Deadly Tornado Outbreak Claims At Least 21 Lives

Kentucky Tornadoes Leave 16 Dead Widespread Damage

Severe Storms Kill 21 Across Midwest South

Tornadoes and severe storms have devastated parts of the Midwest and Southern US, especially Kentucky and Missouri, causing extensive damage and at least 21 deaths. Officials continue search and response efforts amid the mass casualty event.

Leaked Biden Interview Audio Shows Memory Struggles

House Oversight Committee Launches Biden Autopen Probe

Biden’s Cognitive Decline Spotlighted by Newly Released Tapes

Democratic and Republican officials alike face fallout from leaked audio of Joe Biden’s 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur, showing memory lapses and speech hesitations, sparking investigations and bipartisan discourse on Biden’s mental fitness.

Trump to Call Putin and Zelensky to End Ukraine Bloodbath

Trump Confirms Monday Talks with Putin, Zelensky on Ceasefire

Trump Schedules Phone Talks to Push Russia-Ukraine Truce

President Trump announces planned calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday aiming to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war, signaling diplomatic engagement amid recent failures in peace negotiations.

Israel Launches Major Gaza Offensive 'Gideon's Chariots'

IDF Begins Extensive Strikes to Seize and Control Gaza

Israel Intensifies Attacks Pressuring Hamas Hostage Release

Israel has launched a significant new military operation dubbed 'Gideon's Chariots' in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release hostages, following intense air strikes resulting in hundreds of deaths amid ongoing hostilities and regional tensions.

Pedro Pascal Urges Cannes to Fight US Political Pressure

Actor Pascal Defies Fear Amid Trump Attacks at Cannes

Pascal Calls on Filmmakers to Resist Intimidation

Pedro Pascal, speaking at Cannes Film Festival, urged artists and filmmakers to resist political intimidation, specifically calling out pressures from the Trump administration, advocating for courage in creative expression amid heightened political tensions.

Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating for First Time Ever

US Loses Perfect Credit Rating as Debt Concerns Mount

White House Criticizes Moody's on Downgrade Decision

Moody’s has downgraded the United States' sovereign credit rating from AAA to AA1, citing rising debt and elevated interest rates, marking the first-ever downgrade by the agency and raising concerns about fiscal health amid ongoing economic challenges.

Dem Democrats Backpedal on Biden's Mental Decline

GOP Infighting Threatens Passage of Trump’s Big Tax Bill

McCarthy Calls for Schumer Jeffries to Resign Over Biden Cover-Up

The Democratic Party faces internal discord over President Joe Biden's mental fitness and declining support among younger members. Meanwhile, Republicans face divisions on key policy bills, threatening to derail Trump’s legislative agenda in Congress.

FBI Investigates Fertility Clinic Blast as Possible Terrorism

South Africa Manhunt After 8 Killed in Tavern Shooting

US DOJ Charges Woman Supporting Jalisco Cartel Terrorists

Multiple attacks and investigations related to terrorism and violent crime have emerged worldwide, including FBI probing fertility clinic explosion, mass shooting in South Africa, and terrorism charges filed against individuals aiding Mexican cartels.

Cassie Testifies in Sean Diddy Combs Sex Trafficking Trial

Key Moments from First Week of Diddy Trial Revealed

Entertainment Attorney Calls Cassie Testimony Tip of Iceberg

Prominent figures including Sean 'Diddy' Combs face legal battles as his sex trafficking trial progresses with explosive testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie. Public controversies and testimonies highlight the dark facets of entertainment industry scandals.

Two Helicopters Collide in Finland Killing Five

Five Dead in Midair Helicopter Crash in Finland

Officials Probe Finland Helicopter Smash

Severe helicopter crashes in Finland have resulted in multiple fatalities after midair collisions, raising concerns about aviation safety. Emergency responders continue investigations into the catastrophic incidents as mourning and review of protocols ensue.

Romania Presidential Run-Off Could Deepen EU Rift

Poland Presidential Election Heats Up as Opposition Gains

UK PM Starmer Eyes EU Security Deal Amid Political Pressure

Political tensions rise in Europe and North America as leaders face contentious elections and major policy debates. Romania and Poland hold crucial votes with implications for EU relations, while UK Prime Minister Starmer seeks new deals amid immigrant controversies.

Crime Surges 70% in AOC’s District Amid Calls for Action

Minnesota Dems Fight to Keep Free Health Care for Illegals

GOP Infighting Jeopardizes Trump-Led Tax Reform Bill

Federal and state officials face challenges addressing surges in crime, controversial immigration policies, and political scandals. Rising crime in AOC’s district and debates over healthcare for illegal immigrants spark national attention alongside GOP infighting.

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Use of Alien Enemies Act

Trump Rants Over Immigration Ruling Calls It Dangerous

Federal Appeals Court Allows End to Collective Bargaining Rights

The United States sees growing debate over immigration enforcement policies amid Supreme Court rulings blocking expedited deportations. President Trump criticizes court decisions and pushes controversial measures targeting birthright citizenship and federal worker unions.

Trump Calls Out Comey Over Cryptic ‘8647’ Post

President Trump Slams Biden's 'Autopen' Scandal

Trump Rages Over Biden Audio; Blasts Media Cover-Up

President Donald Trump continues his aggressive political messaging attacking media, former officials, and opponents. His social media posts include accusations against James Comey, conspiracy theory promotions, and criticism of Biden's mental fitness, stirring national controversy.

Coinbase Data Breach Leads to $400M Customer Reimbursement

MIT Disavows Student AI Productivity Paper

S&P 500 Nears Record Highs Amid Furious Market Rally

Notable developments in the tech and economic sectors include attacks on Coinbase resulting in significant reimbursement, changes in AI research stances at MIT, fluctuating stock markets poised near records, and controversies over Meta’s new AI data center using natural gas power.

Iran Defies US Threats Keeps Nuclear Negotiations Open

Kim Jong Un Oversees Air Drills Calls for War Prep

Israel and Hamas Agree to Renewed Hostage Negotiations

Multiple military and geopolitical developments unfold as Iran’s nuclear talks continue despite US threats, Kim Jong Un directs heightened war preparations in North Korea, and the US considers advanced defense strategies while Hamas and Israel expand hostilities amid truce talks.

Three Iranians Charged with UK Espionage After Raid

House Panel Eyes Nationwide Injunction Reform

James Comer Launches New Investigation Into Biden

Political figures and institutions face scrutiny amid controversies including charges against Iranian spies in the UK, intense criticism of Biden’s fitness, and calls for investigating nationwide injunction practices. Legal battles reflect heightened tensions in judiciary and governance.

Tornado Outbreak Kills Over 20 in Kentucky Missouri

Five Dead After Helicopters Collide in Finland

Emergency Declared as Arizona Blaze Spreads

Disasters and emergencies continue to impact the US and around the world. Tornadoes kill dozens in US heartland, a helicopter collision kills multiple in Finland, wildfires rage in Minnesota and Arizona, and radiation leak fears emerge after damage to Chernobyl dome following Russian strikes.

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