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Russia Launches Brutal Drone-Missile Assault on Kyiv

Kyiv Hit by Deadly Missile Strikes for Second Night

Russia’s Largest Air Raid Against Ukraine Kills 12

Escalating Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities have inflicted casualties and damage amid ongoing diplomatic prisoner exchanges between Moscow and Kyiv, underscoring the conflict's persistence despite peace efforts.

Russia-Ukraine POW Swap Continues With Hundreds Freed

More POWs Exchanged Amid Russian Missile Attacks

Russia and Ukraine Swap Hundreds in Major Exchange

Russia and Ukraine have engaged in ongoing large-scale prisoner swaps, exchanging hundreds of POWs despite the continuing hostilities and devastating attacks, signaling rare moments of cooperation amid the war.

Trump Rips Drag Shows in Fiery West Point Speech

Trump Calls West Point Cadets 'Winners' in Rousing Commencement

Trump Vows Military ‘Golden Age’ at West Point Graduation

At the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, President Trump delivered a commencement address, highlighting a return to traditional military values while denouncing progressive policies like drag shows and warning cadets of new challenges.

Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Harvard’s Foreign Students

Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin to Return Deported Guatemalan

Trump Demands Harvard’s Foreign Students’ Names Amid Ban

Legal battles and policy moves targeting foreign students and immigration continue under the Trump administration, including a federal judge blocking the removal of international students from Harvard and orders to return deported individuals.

Crypto Investor Arrested for Torturing Man in NYC Apartment

Manhattan Crypto Boss Charged Over Kidnap and Torture Plot

Crypto Trader 'Tortures' Italian Businessman for Password

Shocking criminal cases in New York involve cryptocurrency investors accused of kidnapping and torturing victims to extort bitcoin passwords, highlighting a disturbing rise in crypto-related crime in urban centers.

Power Outage Hits Cannes Festival—Possible Arson Probe Underway

Major Power Cut Halts Cannes Events Amid Arson Investigation

Art House Cannes Clash: Iranian Film Wins Palme d’Or

The Cannes Film Festival faced a major power outage, suspected to be arson, disrupting events and raising security concerns on the festival’s final day.

Trump’s Big Bill Slips Past House; Senate Eyes Changes

Gingrich Urges Senate to Move Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Senate GOP Poised to Rewrite Trump’s Massive Tax-Spending Bill

President Trump’s sweeping domestic spending and tax bill narrowly passed the House amid Republican warnings about potential changes in the Senate, signaling a contentious legislative path ahead.

Israeli Strikes Kill 9 Siblings in Gaza Amid Growing Crisis

Gaza Pediatrician Mourns 9 Children Killed in Airstrike

Israel May Soften Gaza Aid Strategy Amid Hunger Concerns

Israel’s airstrikes on Gaza have escalated, with one attack killing nine children from a single family, as humanitarian conditions deteriorate in the conflict-ravaged enclave.

Elon Musk Promises 24/7 Focus After X Outages

X Platform Outages Hit Thousands; Musk Vows Major Fixes

Musk Resumes Work ‘24/7’ on Tesla and X Amid Downtime

Elon Musk commits to intensified focus on Tesla, X, and other ventures following recent technical outages on the X social media platform.

FEMA Chief Fired Preceding Fallout With Trump

Gov. Calls FEMA Broken As Hurricane Season Approaches

NC Governor Declares FEMA Broken Ahead of Storm Season

FEMA faces criticism and internal shakeups, with the previous chief set to be fired ahead of a public break with President Trump and state leaders calling agency broken before hurricane season.

Texas House OKs Bill Mandating Sheriffs Collab With ICE

Texas Moves Closer to Blocking Abortion Legal Challenges

Texas Republicans advance controversial legislation requiring local sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration officers in enforcing ICE policies, intensifying the state’s strict stance on immigration enforcement.

German Defense Minister Eyes Return of Military Draft

Germany Prepares Draft Plan As Volunteer Numbers Wane

Militaries Ready for Draft if Volunteering Fails, Germany Says

Germany's defense minister warns that if volunteer numbers fall short, compulsory military draft may be reinstated, signaling mounting concerns over military recruitment and readiness amid geopolitical tensions.

Explosion on NYC Sewage Boat Kills One, Injures Two

NYC Hudson River Sewage Barge Blast Claims One Life

Worker Dies in Hudson River Sewage Boat Explosion

A sewage boat explosion on the Hudson River in New York City killed one city worker and injured two others, highlighting safety concerns during urban infrastructure work.

Senator Fetterman: Media 'Weaponizes' My Mental Health Struggles

Fetterman Takes On Critics Using His Health as Political Weapon

Fetterman Claims His Health Issues Are Political Pawn

Senator John Fetterman faces ongoing scrutiny over his mental health, claiming political opponents have exploited his condition to question his capability, as he increases his participation in Senate activities.

NATO Jets Scramble After Russia Pounds Kyiv for Second Night

Russian Drone Assault Sparks NATO Fighter Jet Alert

Massive Russian Strikes Force NATO Military Vigilance

NATO scrambled fighter jets in response to repeated massive Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, emphasizing ongoing high tensions across Eastern Europe and flashpoints in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Remove Trans Medical Papers

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to remove medical research papers that mention transgender topics from government databases, marking a setback for the administration’s efforts to curb gender ideology promotion.

Texas Advances Full Ban on All Non-Medical THC Products

The Texas Legislature advances a bill that would ban all non-medical THC products, intensifying state regulations on cannabis markets.

Masked ICE Agents Raid Courthouses, Groups Cry Violation

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Return Deportee from Mexico

The Trump administration faces mounting legal and public pressure over immigration enforcement policies, including courts ordering returns of deported individuals and controversy over masking agents arresting immigrants in courthouses.

Harvard Faces Legal Backlash Over Foreign Student Ban

Former Harvard President Slams Trump Actions on Campus

Trump’s Harvard Ban Could Cost Economy, Experts Warn

High-profile legal disputes and controversies surround Harvard University due to Trump administration restrictions on foreign students and allegations of foreign influence, sparking debates on academic freedom and national security.

Notable Provisions Could Decide Fate of Trump’s Budget Bill

Trump’s Big Bill Faces Senate Hurdles Over Key Issues

Senate Republicans are debating key provisions in President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending 'big, beautiful bill,' with potential changes risking dilution of the original agenda.

Two Arrested for Kidnapping and Torturing Crypto Partner

Teen Arrested in Fatal Flare Gun Shooting in California

Father Accused of Aiding Teen in LA Drive-By Shooting

Several Texas and Colorado crime stories involve arrests and charges over violent crimes including shootings, assaults, and kidnappings highlighting ongoing public safety concerns.

Pelosi Predicts Rahm Emanuel Presidential Run in 2028

Republican Veterans Quit GOP Over Trump’s Ukraine Policy

Democrats Question Biden’s Future as Polls Slide

Leadership and political shifts take shape as Pelosi hints Rahm Emanuel may run for president, and notable Democrats face criticism while GOP members express concern over Trump policies causing party departures.

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on EU Goods Starting June

Apple’s Stock Dips After Trump Tariff Threat

Trump’s Tariffs Aim to Restore American Economic Edge

President Trump’s trade policies and tariff threats against the EU and Apple kindle new tensions with trade partners while signaling a protectionist economic agenda focused on American manufacturing and market realignment.

House Oversight Demands Testimony on Biden Cancer Cover-Up

Lawmakers Push for Probe into Biden’s Health Transparency

Former Aide Admits Avoiding Biden Decline Discussion to Win

The Biden administration faces new scrutiny as officials call for investigations into its handling of the president's health and alleged cover-ups, with Republican leaders demanding transparency.

Cities Mark George Floyd’s 5th Death Anniversary

Floyd’s Legacy Spurs National Protests and Reflection

Minneapolis Police Chief Recalls Watching Floyd Video

Powerful rallies, protests, and memorials are held across the U.S. marking the 5th anniversary of George Floyd's murder, reflecting ongoing national discourse on racial justice and police reform.

Russian Hacker Indicted for Massive Cybercrime Ring

Crypto Crime Sweeps Global Markets; Kidnappings Up

Crypto Kidnapper Ordered Held Without Bail in NYC

Cybersecurity concerns intensify with Russian hacker indictment for massive cybercrime and an increase in crypto-related crime, including kidnapping and ransomware attacks tied to digital currencies.

Severe Storms Threaten Holiday Travel Across Southern US

Power Outage Hits Cannes Film Festival; Possible Arson

Storms Could Disrupt Memorial Day Travel Rushing Millions

Environmental and public safety concerns emerge with NOAA predicting severe weather during Memorial Day weekend risking travel disruptions, and regional power outages affecting events and communities.

Pentagon Clamps Down on Press Amid Security Leak Fears

Journalists Decry New Pentagon Restrictions Under Hegseth

Defense Sec. Hegseth Tightens Media Access at Pentagon

Controversy swirls around Pentagon press access as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth imposes new restrictions citing national security concerns, raising alarms among military reporters about transparency.

Trump Approves US Steel Deal Despite Past Scrutiny

Big Spending Bill Faces Bond Market Turmoil

Economic moves under President Trump hint at maintaining US industrial base with the greenlighting of major steel mergers while facing financial market anxieties as big spending bills meet bond market resistance.

Trump Admin Lifts Sanctions on War-Torn Syria

US Envoy Praises Syrian President’s Counter-ISIS Steps

The United States announces easing of sanctions on Syria and signals new engagement with Middle East after meetings with the Syrian president, reflecting strategic shifts in foreign policy.

Gaza Children Targeted Amid Israeli Military Campaign

Protests Erupt Over Israeli Hostage Crisis and Leadership

The fallout from Israel’s conflict with Gaza worsens as families mourn brutal losses and rapid escalation in hostilities continues, raising alarms about civilian suffering and international humanitarian responses.

Southeast France Power Cut Suspected Arson, Cannes Halts

Major Power Outage Disrupts Cannes Festival Finale

Massive power outages in southeastern France, including the Cannes region, led to event disruptions and investigations into possible arson, highlighting vulnerabilities in public infrastructure and event security.