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Mexican Navy Ship Slams Brooklyn Bridge - 2 Dead, Dozens Injured

A Mexican Navy training ship lost power and crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge, snapping its masts and killing two crew members. A federal investigation is underway as dozens are injured and rescue operations continue.

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24 Hours Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge killing two + FBI labels Palm Springs fertility clinic blast an act of terrorism + Severe storms kill at least 27 across Kentucky and Missouri + Israel launches extensive new ground operation in Gaza + Russia hits Ukraine with biggest drone attack since war began + President Trump to call Putin and Zelensky on ceasefire talks + House Republicans delay Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ vote + Treasury Secretary Bessent warns tariffs could return to ‘Liberation Day’ levels + FDA approves Novavax COVID vaccine with unusual use restrictions + Pope Leo XIV inaugurated as first American pope in historic Mass + Multiple inmates escape New Orleans jail through toilet hole + Mogadishu suicide bomber kills at least 10 at army base + Romanians vote in tense runoff between nationalist and pro-EU + Trump threatens Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ amid price hikes + Trump administration plans to allow rapid-fire gun devices + Maryland Governor vetoes slavery reparations study bill

Number 273 - Number of drones launched by Russia in largest attack on Ukraine since 2022

Quote "Make no mistake. This is an intentional act of terrorism." — FBI on Palm Springs fertility clinic blast

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Mexican Navy Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge - 2 Dead, Dozens Hurt

Ship Power Failure Blamed for Brooklyn Bridge Crash - 2 Killed

Federal Probe Launched After Mexican Warship Hits Brooklyn Bridge

A Mexican Navy training ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, killing two crew members and injuring more than a dozen others. Investigations reveal the ship lost power before the impact, causing masts to snap and prompting a federal probe.

FBI Declares Fertility Clinic Blast Act of Terrorism - 1 Dead

Deadly Bombing Rocks Palm Springs Fertility Clinic - Terror Probe Underway

One Dead in Explosion at California Fertility Clinic - Intentional Act

An explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California is being investigated as an act of terrorism. The blast killed one person and injured several others, heightening fears of domestic terror threats targeting reproductive health facilities.

Deadly Storms Ravage Kentucky and Missouri - 27 Dead

Tornadoes and Severe Weather Kill 21 in Midwest States

Power Outages Hit 200,000 as Storms Leave 18 Dead in Kentucky

Severe storms spanning Kentucky, Missouri, and Virginia have resulted in significant casualties and damage. At least 27 people have died with thousands left without power as recovery efforts continue amidst tornado aftermath.

Israel Launches Major New Ground Offensive in Gaza

Peace Talks Resume as Gaza Death Toll Rises Amid Israel Strikes

Israel Kills 130 Palestinians in Hours as Talks Continue

Israel has launched an extensive new ground offensive in Gaza aiming to press Hamas into releasing hostages. The military operations are accompanied by intense airstrikes, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties as ceasefire talks continue in Doha.

Russia Strikes Ukraine With Biggest Drone Attack Yet

Ukraine Hit by Massive Drone Barrage Before Planned Trump-Putin Talk

Russian Drone Blitz Kills Civilians Ahead of Peace Talks

Russia has carried out its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began in 2022, with over 270 drones hitting Kyiv and Donetsk areas. This escalation comes ahead of expected ceasefire talks involving Presidents Trump, Putin, and Zelensky.

Trump to Call Putin and Zelensky to End Ukraine Bloodbath

Trump Announces Monday Talks with Putin and Zelensky

President Trump Vows to Broker Ceasefire in Ukraine via Calls

President Donald Trump announced plans to hold phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss ceasefire and end the 'bloodbath' in Ukraine's ongoing conflict, signaling a possible diplomatic effort.

House Committee Blocks Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill

McCarthy Blasts GOP for Budget Bill Stumble

GOP Lawmakers Meet Late to Save Trump Budget Push

House Republicans have faced internal conflict after a key committee blocked President Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Former Speaker McCarthy criticizes this move, while GOP leaders prepare for a late-night session to revive the budget initiative.

Treasury Warns Tariffs Could Return to ‘Liberation Day’ Levels

Bessent Calls Moody’s Credit Downgrade a ‘Lagging Indicator’

Tariff Talks Could Yield Regional Deals, Treasury Chief Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that tariffs suspended during trade negotiations may return to their original 'Liberation Day' rates if countries fail to reach agreements. He also downplays concerns about inflation and Moody's credit downgrade.

FDA Approves Novavax COVID Shot with Stringent Restrictions

Novavax Vaccine Gains FDA Nod Despite Usage Limits

FDA Gives Conditional OK to Novavax COVID Vaccine

The FDA has approved the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions, reflecting skepticism from certain officials. The approval comes after prolonged clinical trials and introduces limits on the vaccine's authorized use.

Pope Leo XIV Inaugurated as First American Pontiff

Historic Mass Sees Pope Leo Call for Church Unity

Pope Leo XIV Opens Papacy Urging Peace and Unity

Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated as the first American pope in a historic Mass attended by world leaders and tens of thousands of Catholics. He called for unity in the Church and peace in war-torn regions including Gaza and Ukraine.

Ten Prisoners Break Out of New Orleans Jail Through Toilet Hole

Manhunt Underway for New Orleans Jail Escapees

Authorities Search for Seven Fugitives After Jail Break

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail overnight by squeezing through a hole behind a toilet and climbing a wall. Authorities launched a large-scale manhunt as seven of the escapees remain at large, some facing serious charges.

Suicide Bomber Hits Mogadishu Army Base - 10 Dead

Blast at Somalia Recruitment Center Kills Dozens

Deadly Suicide Attack Rocks Somali Capital

A suicide bombing at a military recruitment base in Mogadishu, Somalia killed at least ten people, escalating fears of ongoing violence by Islamist militant groups destabilizing the region.

Romanians Vote in Tense Runoff Between Nationalist, Pro-EU

Poland Holds Close Presidential Election Amid Security Fears

EU Establishment Fumes Over Far-Right Romanian Candidate

Runoff presidential elections in Romania and Poland highlight escalating nationalist and pro-European divides. Romania faces a tight contest between a hard-right nationalist and a pro-EU centrist, with European establishment anxious about the outcome.

Trump Tells Walmart to Eat Tariffs, Stop Price Hikes

President Blasts Walmart Over Tariff-Driven Cost Increases

Trump Rages at Walmart for Raising Prices Amid Tariffs

President Trump escalates rhetoric against Walmart over price hikes tied to tariffs, ordering the retailer to absorb costs instead of passing them to consumers. This public spat highlights ongoing tensions over the impact of Trump's trade policies.

Trump Admin Legalizes Controversial Rapid-Fire Gun Devices

The Trump administration agreed to settle a lawsuit allowing the sale and possession of rapid-fire gun modification devices, which critics say turn some semiautomatic weapons into machine guns, raising gun control and public safety concerns.

Maryland Governor Vetoes Slavery Reparations Study Bill

Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed a bill to create a commission studying reparations for slavery, diverging from other Democratic governors and signaling political resistance toward reparations initiatives in some states.

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