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SpaceX Starship explodes over Indian Ocean on latest test

Starship flight 9 ends in failure after booster loss

SpaceX rocket spins out of control, third failure in a row

SpaceX suffered its third consecutive Starship test flight failure when the rocket exploded over the Indian Ocean after losing control shortly after launch. Despite previous setbacks, the company continues launching in hopes of future success.

Israeli warplanes strike Houthi-held Sanaa airport again

Israel claims hits on Houthi targets including last plane at Sanaa

Israeli military actions intensify with repeated airstrikes targeting Houthi positions, including an attack on Sanaa's airport, amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Putin demands NATO halt enlargement for Ukraine peace

Tensions escalate as Putin sets conditions for Ukraine peace, demanding a halt to NATO enlargement, underscoring stalled diplomatic efforts amid ongoing conflict.

China flexes military muscle with East Asian naval activity

China increases military presence in East Asia, conducting naval activities as regional tension rises amidst geopolitical rivalries.

Dozens wounded after chaotic surge at Gaza aid site

Shots fired as Palestinians storm US-Israel backed Gaza aid center

Aid distribution in Gaza turns chaotic as thousands overrun a US and Israeli-backed hub, resulting in dozens wounded after Israeli gunfire, drawing criticism from UN and humanitarian groups.

Trump set to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley

Donald Trump pardons reality TV’s Chrisleys after prison term

Trump officially pardons reality couple Todd and Julie Chrisley

President Trump prepares to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley convicted of fraud and tax evasion, fueling controversy over his clemency decisions.

Trump claims Canada mulls 51st state offer for missile shield

Trump says Canada considering statehood to dodge $61B fee

Trump offers Canada free 'Golden Dome' if it joins the US

Donald Trump claims Canada is considering becoming the 51st US state in exchange for free protection under his proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, escalating tensions with Canada and drawing royal rebukes.

Trump admin halts scheduling of new student visa interviews

US stops scheduling student visa interviews amid vetting plans

Trump administration freezes all new student visa interviews

Trump administration halts new student visa interviews globally as it plans to expand social media vetting, impacting foreign students applying to US colleges.

Ukraine warns of 50,000 Russian troops massing at northern front

Zelenskiy says Russia massed tens of thousands for offensive

Escalating conflict in Ukraine with reports of 50,000 Russian troops massing on the northern front, while diplomatic efforts face deadlock, signaling looming intensification.

US won’t seek death penalty for El Chapo’s son in Chicago

US prosecutors won’t seek death penalty for El Chapo’s son

No death penalty for El Chapo’s son declared by prosecutors

Federal prosecutors decide not to seek the death penalty for Joaquin Guzmán López, son of drug lord El Chapo, in a high-profile Chicago trial related to multiple criminal charges.

Two Secret Service agents suspended after brawl outside Obama home

Secret Service suspends officers caught fighting outside Obama’s

Newly Released Video Shows Secret Service Agents Brawling Near Obama Residence

Two Secret Service agents have been suspended following a physical brawl outside former President Barack Obama’s Washington D.C. residence, raising concerns about discipline within the agency.

SpaceX launches ninth Starship test flight despite prior failures

SpaceX Starship test flight 9 blasts off aiming for success

SpaceX launches 9th Starship test flight following previous mishaps

After multiple explosions and failed attempts, SpaceX continues its Starship test flight program, hoping to achieve successful launches for future space missions including Mars colonization.

Judge blocks Trump effort to end NYC congestion pricing program

Federal judge halts Trump bid to stop New York congestion toll

US judge temporarily bars Trump from ending NYC congestion pricing

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s attempt to stop New York City’s congestion pricing program, securing continued operation of the toll scheme amid a legal battle.

Trump DOJ sues North Carolina over faulty voter registration rolls

Justice Department sues North Carolina over inaccurate voter rolls

Trump administration sues NC elections officials for voter list claims

The Trump administration sues North Carolina’s election officials over alleged failure to maintain accurate voter registration rolls, escalating political fights over election integrity.

US consumer confidence jumps after 5 months of decline

Consumer confidence rebounds in May amid tariff easing

U.S. consumer confidence bounces back after five straight months slide

US consumer confidence rebounds sharply after five months of declines, signaling improved economic sentiment among Americans amid tariff relief and market optimism.

Tesla sales slump 49% across Europe amid latest update woes

Tesla shares tumble as problems mount in European market

Tesla experiences sales decline in Europe amid backlash and disappointing updates, although it remains the leading electric vehicle brand globally.

Explosion at Chinese chemical plant kills 5, 19 injured

Search continues after deadly chemical plant blast in China

Five dead and several missing after China chemical plant explosion

Chemical plant explosion in China’s Shandong province kills at least five, injures 19, and leaves six missing with emergency services conducting ongoing search and rescue operations.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces bid for Alabama governor

GOP Sen. Tuberville officially launches Alabama governor campaign

Tuberville to run for governor, leaves Senate seat open

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville announces a run for governor in 2026, opting not to seek Senate reelection, shaking up the state's political landscape.

NPR sues Trump administration over federal funding cuts

National Public Radio files lawsuit against Trump over funding

NPR challenges Trump's executive order cutting public broadcast funds

NPR, joined by Colorado Public Radio stations, sues the Trump administration over an executive order cutting their federal funding, citing First Amendment violations and illegal retaliation.

Olympic icon Mary Lou Retton arrested over DUI charge

Mary Lou Retton faces DUI suspicion after West Virginia arrest

Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnastics legend, arrested on suspicion of DUI in West Virginia, drawing attention to her legal troubles.

Supreme Court won’t hear case on student’s two genders T-shirt

Alito and Thomas dissent as Supreme Court refuses to review case of a middle schooler banned for wearing 'There are only two genders' shirt, highlighting ongoing free speech debates.

Federal judge blocks Trump order targeting WilmerHale law firm

Judge strikes down Trump executive order against WilmerHale

Judge rules Trump order punishing top law firm unconstitutional

Judge blocks Trump administration attempt to punish law firm WilmerHale, marking another judicial check on the president’s aggressive legal actions.

Russia-US agree prisoner swap as Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’

Russia and White House agree on prisoner exchange: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says Russia and US agreed on prisoner swap, while Trump calls Putin 'crazy' amid escalating drone and missile attacks in Ukraine.

Trump ramps up pressure with tariffs, Harvard funding cuts and threats

Trump threatens to pull federal funds from California over trans sports

Trump administration escalates funding cuts to Harvard University

Multiple reports reveal Trump’s escalating confrontations over tariffs, funding cuts, institutional policies targeting Harvard, NPR, and California’s trans athlete rules, amid increasing conservative policy pushes.