Trump Sends 700 Marines, 2,000 More Guards to LA Protests
President Donald Trump has escalated the response to anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles by deploying 700 Marines and authorizing 2,000 additional National Guard members amid ongoing unrest and violence, raising tensions with California officials.
24 Hours 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles amid immigration protests + Trump authorizes additional 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles + LA protests spread nationwide against ICE raids + House Dems mostly oppose resolution condemning Boulder terror attack + RFK Jr. fires entire CDC vaccine advisory panel + Austria school shooting kills at least 9 including gunman + Meta to pay nearly $15 billion for Scale AI stake + US-China trade talks continue in London + Paramount to cut 3.5% of U.S. staff amid cable TV decline + Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies on Capitol Hill amid LA protests + FBI identifies suspect throwing rocks during LA anti-ICE riot + World Bank sharply cuts global growth forecast citing trade tensions + California sues Trump over National Guard deployment in LA + Los Angeles transit hub shuts down due to fire emergency + LA police arrest dozens amid ongoing anti-ICE protests + Sen. John Fetterman condemns Democrats for ignoring LA riot violence
Number $15 billion - Meta's investment in Scale AI alongside new AI lab launch.
Quote "We believe ICE agents should be allowed to be safe" — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Trump Sends 700 Marines, 2,000 More Guards to LA Protests
LA Protests Spread Coast to Coast After ICE Raids
Hegseth Orders Marines to Quell LA Anti-ICE Riots
The escalating unrest in Los Angeles due to anti-ICE protests has led to deployments of National Guard troops and Marines, political clashes between Trump and California officials, and rising violence impacting the city.

RFK Jr. Fires Entire CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Removes All 17 CDC Vaccine Advisors
RFK Jr. Boots Entire CDC Vaccination Panel Amid Controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dramatically removed all members of the CDC vaccine advisory committee, sparking concerns and debate over impacts on public health and vaccine policies in the U.S.

At Least Nine Dead in Austrian School Shooting
Austria School Shooting Leaves 10 Dead, Including Gunman
Mass Shooting in Austrian City Claims Lives of 9
A deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria, resulted in the deaths of at least nine people including the suspected gunman, prompting an ongoing investigation and a massive police response.

Meta Shells Out $15B for Scale AI Stake and CEO
Meta to Create New AI Lab Led by Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang
Meta Offers Huge Pay to Build AI ‘Superintelligence’ Team
Meta makes a substantial $15 billion investment in Scale AI, bringing the tech startup's young CEO into a leadership role in Meta's expanding artificial intelligence initiatives.

US-China Trade Talks Resume in London
Commerce Secretary Says US-China Talks ‘Going Well’
U.S., China Meet Again to Break Trade Deadlock
Trade talks between the United States and China continue in London, aiming to ease tensions over tariffs and rare-earth mineral exports amidst a backdrop of disrupted global trade and economic slowdown.

Paramount to Cut 3.5% of U.S. Staff Amid Cable Declines
Paramount Plans Additional 3 Percent U.S. Staff Layoffs
Paramount to Slash Hundreds More Jobs in Latest Round
Paramount Global announced plans for a 3.5% reduction in its U.S. workforce amid ongoing declines in cable TV revenues and a challenging economic environment for the entertainment company.

Hegseth Faces Congress Amid LA Protests and Signal Leaks
Defense Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Capitol Hill
Hegseth to Testify as Marines Are Mobilized for LA Protests
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified on Capitol Hill amid scrutiny over his handling of military deployments to Los Angeles, including use of Marines and responses to immigration protests and controversies.

House Democrats Support Colleagues Fighting Trump’s ICE Crackdown
Democrats Rally to Defend Colleagues Facing ICE Backlash
California Democrats Battle Trump Over Immigrant Raids
House Democrats in California face pressure as their colleagues combat immigration enforcement policies amid protests and rising tensions over President Trump's ICE raids in Los Angeles.

World Bank Slashes Global Growth Outlook Amid Trade Wars
Trade Disruptions Prompt Sharp Cut in World Growth Forecast
World Bank Warns of Weakest Decade for Economy Since 1960s
The World Bank issued a stark downgrade of global economic growth forecasts, highlighting the impact of trade tensions and President Trump's tariffs on international markets and economic output.

Deadly Shooting at Austrian High School Claims Multiple Lives
Austria Mourns After School Shooting Kills at Least 8
At Least Eight Dead in Austrian School Shooting
Multiple deaths and injuries have been reported in recent school shootings in Austria, sparking national mourning and raising concerns about security at educational institutions.

LA Police and Military Clash with Anti-ICE Protesters
Marines Deployed to LA as Protests Escalate
LAPD Blames Anarchists for Chaos at ICE Protests
Increasing violence and political unrest in Los Angeles have raised concerns over law enforcement responses, deployment of military forces, and the escalating clashes amidst anti-immigration protests.

UK and Allies Sanction Far-Right Israeli Ministers
UK Imposes Historic Sanctions on Hardline Israeli Officials
Sanctions Target Israeli Ministers for West Bank Violence
The United Kingdom and allied countries have imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers over their role in inciting violence in the West Bank, signaling a diplomatic shift amid rising Middle East tensions.

Third Chinese Scientist Charged with Smuggling Bio-Materials
Chinese National Arrested Over Illegal Biological Imports
Chinese Researcher Busted for Smuggling Biological Material
Federal officials arrested multiple Chinese nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle biological materials into the United States, raising concerns over national security and technological espionage.

Fire Sparks Emergency at NYC’s Grand Central Station
A major fire at New York City's Grand Central Terminal caused a large emergency response, suspending train services and blocking streets in the busy Manhattan transportation hub.

113 House Democrats Oppose Condemning Boulder Terror Attack
Democrats Split on Resolution Denouncing Boulder Attack
Democrats Vote Divided on Antisemitism Condemnation
House Democrats narrowly passed a resolution condemning an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, despite significant opposition from within their ranks, highlighting internal party divisions over issues of homeland security and law enforcement.

Senator Criticizes NIH Director Over Research Cuts
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Testifies on Funding Concerns
Lawmakers Warn of Damage from NIH Budget Slashes
The National Institutes of Health faces scrutiny from lawmakers over proposed cuts to medical research funding, with experts warning of impacts on critical health advances and the future of scientific discovery.

Video Game Actors Strike Could End Soon After Tentative Deal
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Deal With Major Game Companies
Game Acting Strike Nears End After Contract Agreement
The video game actors’ strike over artificial intelligence and contract negotiations nears resolution as unions reach a tentative agreement to end the long-running labor dispute with major gaming companies.

Johnson Demands Action on California Gov Amid LA Unrest
House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican lawmakers push for strong consequences against California’s Democratic leadership amid ongoing LA riots, highlighting partisan tensions over the crisis response.

World Bank Forecast Warns of Worst Decade for Global Economy
Trade Wars Slash Growth, World Bank Says
The World Bank warns of a grim economic decade due to trade wars, with President Trump’s tariffs expected to cause significant setbacks in U.S. and global growth, underscoring the urgent need for policy shifts.

Russia Launches Major Drone and Missile Attacks on Ukraine
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Cities in Intense Overnight Barrage
Russian Drone Blitz Kills Civilians in Ukraine
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities continue to intensify, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage as the conflict prolongs with significant military engagement.

Anti-ICE Protests Spread Across US Cities
US Cities Join LA Protests Against Immigration Raids
Thousands Rally Nationwide in Support of Immigrants
Multiple protests against immigration raids have taken place nationwide, with large demonstrations spreading from Los Angeles to cities including New York and San Francisco, highlighting widespread contestation of federal immigration policies.
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