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Diddy Guilty on Prostitution, Cleared on Worst Counts

Judge Denies Bail for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Diddy Faces Jail as Bail Denied Ahead of Sentencing

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial concluded with a mixed verdict, finding him guilty of lesser charges but acquitting him on major sex trafficking and racketeering accusations. Bail was denied, meaning he will remain jailed pending sentencing.

Kohberger Pleads Guilty to Quadruple Idaho Murders

Kohberger Finalizes Plea, Skips Death Penalty

Idaho Murders Case Ends with Killer’s Guilty Plea

Bryan Kohberger admitted guilt to the murders of four University of Idaho students in a plea deal that avoids the death penalty, sparking mixed reactions from victim families and extensive media coverage.

Trump Pushes 'Big Beautiful Bill' Despite House Revolt

House GOP Rebelling as Leaders Scramble to Pass Trump Bill

Megabill Vote Delayed Amid GOP Holdouts and Chaos

President Trump escalates pressure to pass a massive tax and spending package dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' facing opposition within the House GOP and delays caused by intra-party disputes and procedural issues.

Pentagon Freezes Some Weapons Aid to Ukraine

US Halts Precision Weapons Shipments to Kyiv

House Demands Emergency Briefing on Ukraine Aid Freeze

U.S. government halts some military aid shipments to Ukraine amid concerns over dwindling stockpiles, prompting criticism from Ukraine hawks and raising questions about continued support.

Trump Seals Trade Deal with Vietnam, Tariffs Hit Imports

US-Vietnam Trade Pact Announced Amid Tariff Talks

Trade Deal Sparks Stock Gains; Vietnam Gets 20% Tariff

President Trump announces a new trade agreement with Vietnam involving a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods entering the U.S., a significant development amid ongoing trade tensions.

Seven Missing After Massive California Fireworks Blast

Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Sparks Wildfire, Evacuations

California Fireworks Blast Leaves Seven Unaccounted For

A fireworks warehouse in Northern California exploded, causing a massive blaze, forcing evacuations, and leaving seven workers unaccounted for, with emergency services responding to the disaster.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Ban at Border

Judge Halts Implementation of Trump’s Asylum Policy

Trump’s Asylum Ban Ruled Illegal; Appeals Pending

Federal judges repeatedly block President Trump’s immigration policies restricting asylum claims at the southern border, issuing rulings that deem such actions unlawful and allowing appeals.

Trump Deportations Slam Modelo Beer Sales

Modelo Owner Blames Sales Drop on ICE Crackdown

Tariffs and Deportations Hit Constellation Brands Hard

Constellation Brands, owner of Modelo and Corona beer, reports sales decline attributed to President Trump's aggressive ICE deportation policies and tariff pressures hurting the business.

Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Biggest Layoff Wave

Xbox Hit Hard in Microsoft’s Massive Layoffs

Massive Xbox Game Cancellations Amid Microsoft Layoffs

Microsoft announces layoffs totaling approximately 9,000 employees, its largest cut in years, affecting multiple divisions including Xbox gaming studios as the company adjusts for future efficiency.

Del Monte Files for Bankruptcy as Sales Slide

Canned Goods Giant Seeks Buyer in Bankruptcy Move

Del Monte Files Chapter 11, Plans Sale

Del Monte Foods, a historic canned food company, files for bankruptcy protection amid declining sales and changing consumer habits, beginning efforts to find a buyer for the iconic brand.

Freedom Caucus Slams Senate’s GOP Megabill

Conservative Rebels Target ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

House Freedom Caucus Circulates Critique of GOP Bill

The House Freedom Caucus releases a sharp memo criticizing the Senate-passed GOP spending bill, signaling growing opposition among conservative Republicans to the large fiscal package.

CDC Lowers RSV Vaccine Age to 50s

CDC expands access to RSV vaccine for some adults in their 50s, signaling a shift in vaccination strategy under the Trump administration aimed at broader immunization coverage.

Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Deport Haitians

Haitian Deportation Protections Upheld by Court

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to revoke deportation protections for Haitians, maintaining legal safeguards for over 500,000 residents amid ongoing immigration controversies.

House Vote on Trump Megabill Faces GOP Resistance

House Leadership Scrambles to Pass Tax and Spending Bill

Megabill Hits Procedural Snag as GOP Dissents Grow

House and Senate grapple with procedural hurdles and internal dissent as Republicans attempt to fast-track President Trump's massive domestic policy and tax bill known as the 'Big Beautiful Bill.'

Judge Blocks Trump Asylum Ban with Appeal Window

Court Pauses Trump Immigration Rule, Citing Overreach

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Federal judge grants temporary block on Trump administration policy barring migrants at the southern border from claiming asylum, ruling it exceeds presidential authority and allowing time for appeal.

US to Release Billions of Flies to Fight Flesh-Eating Maggots

Government Plans Mass Fly Drop Over Mexico and Texas

US Beetle Fly Program Aims to Halt Devastating Pest

The U.S. government is breeding billions of flies to combat the spread of flesh-eating maggots threatening livestock, drawing on previous success with screwworm fly eradication programs.

Israeli Strike Kills Gaza Hospital Director and Family

Palestinians Face Deaths at Israeli Aid Centers

Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Unless Fully Disarmed

The Bloodshed continues in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill hospital staff and civilians amid talks of ceasefires, leaving the humanitarian crisis deepening and global tensions rising.

Trump DOJ Uncovers $14B in Healthcare Fraud

DOJ Eyes Criminal Charges for Election Officials

States Fight Over Trump-era Medicaid Data Release

Federal and state investigations intensify over election integrity and healthcare fraud, with DOJ exposing $14 billion in Medicare and Medicaid fraud and considering charges against election officials.

Democrats Disrupt House Over Trump Budget Bill

Rash GOP Bills Split Congress, Fuel Protests

House GOP Faces Rebellion Over Trump’s Spending Plan

House and Senate vote on Trump-backed bills cause drama and conflict as Democrats protest while Republicans push through controversial agenda affecting healthcare, education, and immigration.

Wisconsin Court Overturns 176-Year-Old Abortion Ban

State Supreme Court Kills Historic Abortion Ban

Wisconsin’s Ancient Abortion Ban Ruled Null and Void

The Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down a 176-year-old abortion ban, a landmark ruling that affects reproductive rights and overturns archaic legislation.

House GOP Leaders Scramble to Pass Trump Megabill

Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Republican Holdouts

Megabill Vote Hangs as GOP Leaders Lobby Hard

House GOP leaders seek to win support for Trump’s megabill amid holdouts and strategic obstacles, with intense lobbying and pressure campaigns underway to ensure passage.

Lawsuits Challenge Trump Immigration Raids and Data Sharing

Paramount Settles Trump Lawsuit With $16M Payment

States Sue Over Trump Administration Medicaid Data Leak

The Trump administration faces multiple legal challenges including lawsuits over immigration enforcement, data privacy violations, and media settlements over politically charged lawsuits.

Illegal Border Crossings Drop to Record Lows

Border Encounters at All-Time Low Thanks to Trump

Border Patrol Sees Steep Decline in Illegal Crossings

Multiple reports emerge on plummeting illegal border crossings due to Trump's hard-line immigration policies, contrasting sharply with previous years under Biden administration.

Dalai Lama Vows to Reincarnate After His Death

Tibet’s Spiritual Leader Defies Beijing on Succession

Dalai Lama Plans 15th Incarnation, Snubs China

The Dalai Lama confirms plans to reincarnate and continues his succession plans despite Chinese government’s interference, maintaining Tibetan Buddhist traditions.

Microsoft Trims 9,000 Jobs in Major Cutback

Xbox Studio Cuts Hit Hard in Microsoft Layoffs

Microsoft’s Biggest Layoffs Since 2023 Confirmed

Microsoft cuts about 9,000 jobs in its largest layoffs since 2023, impacting various divisions including Xbox gaming, as the tech giant restructures amid AI investments and market pressures.

Conservative Rebels Threaten to Sink Trump Tax Bill

Freedom Caucus Demands Changes to Megabill

House Freedom Caucus and conservative hardliners threaten to block or delay President Trump’s large tax and spending bill, demanding further negotiations and conservative provisions.

Pentagon: Iran Nuclear Program Set Back up to Two Years

Intelligence Confirms Delays to Iranian Nuclear Ambitions

The Pentagon assesses U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites delayed Tehran's program by one to two years, contrasting with international agencies suggesting quicker recovery.

Florida Opens ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Prison

Critics Blast Trump-Backed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Center

DeSantis Defends ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as Effective Detention

Illegal immigrant detention center in Florida, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' is drawing political controversy, with criticism and support regarding its security measures and use.

Trump Admin Freezes $6B in After-School Program Funds

Funding Freeze Sets Back Summer Programs Nationwide

Federal government pauses over $6 billion in funding for after-school and summer programs, prompting warnings of disrupted services for low-income American youth.

Biden Admin Placed Migrant Kids with Unvetted Criminals

The Biden administration faces accusations of severe failures in migrant children placement with unvetted and criminal sponsors, raising serious concerns of child exploitation and abuse.

Mixed Reactions to Diddy Trial Verdict

Legal Community Dissects Sean Combs Split Verdict

Sexual Assault Advocates Respond to Diddy Acquittal

Sean Combs’ trial verdict divided public and legal experts, with his acquittal on serious charges seen as a blow to prosecutors and mixed messages for sexual assault survivors.