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Edition from 2025-06-29, 2 PM UTC

Senate narrowly advances Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — crucial step to passing his agenda

The U.S. Senate in a dramatic, tightly contested vote cleared a key procedural hurdle to advance President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill. This step sets the stage for intense floor debate and potential final passage as early as July 4, marking a major legislative win for Trump amidst fierce opposition and political drama.

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24 Hours Senate moves to advance Trump big bill with narrow GOP vote + Trump calls for Gaza deal amid Israel Hamas ceasefire talks + Russia launches largest airstrike on Ukraine war yet + Iran reports 71 killed in Israel strike on Tehran prison + Elon Musk slams Trump megabill as utterly insane + Republicans drop public lands sell off from GOP bill + John Roberts warns of dangerous rhetoric against courts + At least 40 die as buses crash and catch fire in Tanzania + Iran could renew uranium enrichment in months warns IAEA + Hong Kong last active pro democracy party disbands + Ukraine pilot killed in massive Russian aerial assault + Ice raids in LA spark protests over immigrant detentions + Senate GOP deal aims for July 4 passage of Trump megabill + Israel kills Hamas co founder in targeted Gaza airstrike + Thousands defy Hungary ban at Budapest Pride march + Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center faces lawsuits

Number 537 - Number of drones and missiles Russia launched in record Ukraine airstrike

Quote "It becomes wrapped up in the political dispute—and it can become very dangerous" — Chief Justice John Roberts on heated rhetoric against judges

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Trump’s megabill narrowly clears key Senate hurdle

Senate advances Trump tax and spending cuts bill

Senate Republicans ram megabill through procedural vote

The U.S. Senate is advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, known as the 'Big, Beautiful Bill', amid narrow GOP votes and heated political battles, as Republicans push for its passage possibly by July 4.

Israel kills Hamas co-founder in Gaza airstrike

Israel strikes kill over 60 across Gaza amid ceasefire talks

Trump urges deal in Gaza as war and hostages loom

Intense developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict include continued Israeli strikes killing dozens, targeted assassination of Hamas military leaders, and U.S. President Trump advocating for a ceasefire and peace deal in Gaza.

Russia launches biggest air attack on Ukraine war

Moscow fires 537 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight

NATO scrambles jets after massive Russian aerial strike

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine with the largest aerial assault since the war began, launching hundreds of drones and missiles, resulting in casualties and prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets.

Iran says 71 killed in Israeli Tehran prison strike

IAEA chief warns Iran may restart uranium enrichment soon

UN nuclear watchdog chief barred from Iran amid tensions

Iran suffers heavy losses in the recent conflict with Israel, including over 70 killed in Israeli strikes on Tehran’s notorious Evin prison, and the UN nuclear watchdog warns Iran could resume uranium enrichment in months.

Socialist Mamdani leads NYC mayor race amid police backlash

Two major NYC labor unions drop Cuomo for Mamdani

Conservative pundits surprisingly praise Mamdani’s debate

Political upheaval and controversy surrounds New York City mayoral race as socialist Zohran Mamdani emerges as front-runner, triggered reactions from unions, police, and both conservative and liberal commentators.

Serbian police clash with mass antigovernment protesters

LA protests shift tactics amid aggressive ICE detentions

Environmentalists sue to block Florida ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Humanitarian and security concerns highlight unrest, including mass protests in Serbia demanding elections, ICE raids sparking violent opposition in Los Angeles, and environmental lawsuits against Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center.

SCOTUS clips activist judges and limits nationwide injunctions

Chief Justice Roberts slams heated attacks on courts

Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivers win on birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court issues major rulings impacting religious freedom, nationwide injunctions, and birthright citizenship, handing significant wins to conservatives and President Trump while drawing sharp political and public reactions.

At least 40 die as buses collide and burst into flames in Tanzania

Three killed, dozens injured in crowd surge at Indian festival

Severe tornadoes haunt North Dakota night skies

Tragic accidents and disasters claim multiple lives globally including bus crashes with dozens dead in Tanzania and India, a New Hampshire teen critically injured in a beach accident, and wildfires and tornadoes causing damage and evacuations.

Heat bomb hits Southern Europe with record temperatures

A third of Tuvalu applies for Australia climate visas

Climate change worsen heat waves, experts warn

Environmental and climate concerns mount with Southern Europe hit by intense heat waves, Tuvalu residents seeking climate visas in Australia, and warnings over climate-fueled extreme weather impacting vulnerable populations.

ICE arrests surge nationwide as new raids spark backlash

DHS raids LA home linked to Iranian human smuggling ring

Haitians to lose TPS status as deportations resume

A surge in ICE immigration enforcement under the Trump Administration sparks legal challenges and community protests nationwide, while policy changes end protections for certain immigrant groups including Haitians under TPS.

Trump’s Iran strikes redraw global use of force calculus

Legal experts debate Trump’s Iran bombing legality

Iran’s nuclear sites damaged but can restart enrichment soon

The ongoing Iran nuclear crisis and U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities dominate geopolitical tensions, with debates about legality, international law, and Iran’s potential to resume nuclear enrichment within months.

Trump threatens to back primary challenger against GOP senator

Trump escalates whip operation to pass Megabill

Trump rages on GOP dissenters amid Senate push for megabill

President Trump aggressively pressures senators to support his legislative agenda, including threats to primary opponents and public calls for party unity, with both GOP support and defections shaping the fate of his tax and spending bill.

Colorado funeral home owner sentenced for hiding 190 bodies

Reality TV star charged in grisly murder and beheading case

Man arrested in pregnant woman’s murder in Northern Ireland

Human trafficking and murder investigations make headlines, including a Colorado funeral home owner sentenced for body stashing, and a reality TV star charged with murder after a brutal beheading, highlighting crime issues.

Thousands mourn slain Minnesota lawmaker and husband

Iran holds state funeral for top military commanders

Former Minnesota speaker’s funeral marks somber political moment

Notable funerals and memorials take place, including Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband, Iranian military leaders killed in conflict, and public mourning for prominent figures amid ongoing political tensions.

OpenAI loses four top researchers to Meta

Nvidia execs sell over $1 billion in company stock

OpenAI faces lawsuit and key researcher departures

Major tech firms face shifts in AI research staff, legal battles, and market moves, including Meta poaching top OpenAI researchers, OpenAI losing staff, and Nvidia executives selling over $1 billion in stock.

FBI cameras hacked by cartel linked group

Notorious hackers target Hawaiian Airlines systems

Cybersecurity incidents increase as hackers target critical sectors; a cartel-backed group compromises FBI resources, and a hacker group launches attacks on Hawaiian Airlines IT systems.

Scientists find horrid chemicals in vape clouds

School pilots sun safety lessons to tackle skin cancer

Public health warnings grow with discoveries of chemical toxins in vape clouds, rising lone star ticks causing meat allergies, and the need for better sun safety programs in schools to help prevent skin cancer.

World economy faces pivotal moment amid global tensions

South Korea tops Asian markets on reform promises

China’s economy spirals with no clear end in sight

Global economic concerns rise as central banks warn of pivotal moments due to geopolitical tensions; South Korea leads Asian markets amid policy reforms while tariffs and trade disputes continue to trouble markets.

FBI arrests spike for violent criminals in 2025

DOJ fires three prosecutors linked to Jan 6 cases

DOJ abruptly removes high-profile Jan 6 prosecutors

The FBI increases violent crime arrests under the Trump administration as political interference in DOJ prosecutors handling January 6 cases raises concerns and spurs abrupt prosecutor firings.

Medicaid cuts in megabill spark GOP and hospital opposition

Trump's budget cuts threaten cancer research progress

Louisiana hospitals plead over Medicaid provisions in megabill

Healthcare challenges marked by debates over Medicaid cuts in Trump's megabill, medical layoffs feared to derail cancer research progress, and Medicaid recipient concerns rise amid debates in Senate.

Dave Parker, baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 74

Mikayla Raines, devoted animal rescuer, dies at 30

Paul Simon cancels shows due to intense back pain

Notable deaths and memorials occur, including sports Hall of Famer Dave Parker, animal rescuer Mikayla Raines, and musician Paul Simon, highlighting losses in diverse fields.

Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy group disbands under pressure

Thousands of Iranians arrested under Trump deportation drive

States fight Trump funding freezes with counter laws

Multiple immigration and refugee issues arise worldwide including the collapse of Hong Kong's last pro-democracy party, mass Iranians arrested in US deportation drive, and new asylum restrictions in US states.

Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish, divisive Venice bash

Protesters flood Venice streets against Bezos wedding

‘Kisses yes, Bezos no’ chants roil Venetian wedding crowds

High-profile billionaires Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez marry in a lavish Venice ceremony amid protests and controversy, stirring debates over extravagance and social inequalities.

Hungary Pride march defies government ban with massive turnout

California warned over removing gender ideology from schools

Supreme Court alters internet age verification rules

Controversies in education and social policies grow with bans on Pride events in Hungary defied, efforts to remove gender ideology from schools in California, and privacy debates on internet law following Supreme Court rulings.

NATO scrambles jets after Russian spy plane patrols Baltic

Russian military instructs China on beating US and NATO weapons

Russian drone strikes intensify on key Ukrainian cities

Military and national security developments include NATO scrambling jets after Russian spy plane incursions, Russian military guidance to China on US-NATO weapons, and ongoing drone attacks on Ukraine's key locations.

DHS posts AI meme of alligators in ICE hats sparks fury

Trump administration taunts migrants with ICE alligator memes

Tensions rise over immigration policies with reports of a Department of Homeland Security meme using alligator images to mock immigration opposition amid ICE raids and political disputes.

UK seizes massive cocaine shipment worth $132 million

Smucker plans to remove artificial colors from jams by 2027

Chrysler recall covers over 250,000 vehicles for airbag defect

Major shipments and recalls affect the food and automotive sectors, including a massive cocaine bust in the UK, J.M. Smucker’s plan to remove artificial colors from products, and a large Stellantis vehicle recall for airbag issues.

Man stabbed multiple times on NYC subway survives ordeal

Woman bitten by juvenile shark at Jones Beach

Toddler fights for life after over 150 wasp stings in Florida

Public safety and crime rise featured in headlines including a stabbing survival on New York subway, a shark attack at a New York beach, and a toddler critically injured after massive wasp stings.

Irish rap group Kneecap faces backlash over Palestine chants at Glastonbury

Marilyn Manson tour opener canceled amid protests in UK

Radical debate over transgender policies hits courts and schools

Controversies in the arts and media spotlight issues from Glastonbury festival political chants to celebrity scandals and debates on gender identity in various cultural and political forums.

Hundreds of flights canceled at Atlanta airport after storm

Semi-truck carrying 10,000 whiskey bottles tips over but no spill

Lightning and hailstorm disrupt major travel hub in Atlanta

Natural and man-made disasters cause flight disruptions and transport accidents, including hundreds of flight cancellations at Atlanta airport from severe weather and a semi-truck spill accident narrowly avoiding disaster.

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