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Congressional Intern Shot Dead in DC

River North Shooting Kills 4, Wounds 14 After Rapper Party

4 Dead 14 Wounded in Chicago Shooting Outside River North Lounge

Tragic shootings in Washington D.C. and Chicago highlight rising urban violence and political impacts as officials and communities respond to recent deadly attacks involving congressional staff and party events.

Trump’s Megabill Passes Amid GOP Dissent

House Republicans Pass Trump’s Sweeping Domestic Bill

Trump to Sign ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ on July 4

President Trump's major tax and spending package, known as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ passes amidst GOP divisions and Democratic opposition, promising sweeping changes including Medicaid cuts, tax breaks for wealthy, and ICE funding boosts.

US Adds 147,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment Drops

June Jobs Report Shows Hidden Economic Weaknesses

U.S. Employers Added 147,000 Jobs Last Month

June jobs reports show surprising strength in US labor market with job additions exceeding expectations and unemployment rates dipping, though underlying economic concerns remain amidst geopolitical tensions.

Supreme Court to Hear Key Transgender Athlete Cases

SCOTUS Will Take Up Transgender Sports Bans

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cases Involving Transgender Athletes

Supreme Court focuses on key cultural cases involving transgender athlete bans, set to hear challenges concerning participation of transgender students in girls' sports across multiple states.

California Wildfire Grows Largest This Year

Wildfires Rage in Turkey Forcing Evacuations

Extreme Heat Shuts Down Nuclear Reactors in Europe

Environmental and wildfires crises escalate with the largest California wildfire spreading rapidly, and heatwaves impacting Europe, prompting evacuations and safety concerns.

ICE Arrests Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Over Cartel Ties

First Detainees Arrive at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Democrats Blast Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center

Controversies flourish as ICE enforcement intensifies with arrests of high-profile figures, protests erupt against harsh immigration policies and detention centers like Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ spark political outcry.

Dems Rail Against Medicaid Cuts in Trump Bill

Trump’s Megabill Slashes Medicaid, Sparks GOP Rift

Two Republicans Vote Against Trump’s Budget Bill

Ongoing political struggles emerge around the passage of Trump's massive budget bill featuring tax cuts, Medicaid and SNAP cuts, and increased homeland security funding amidst criticism from Democrats and GOP moderates.

Iran Vows Nuclear Development but Denies US Attack Plans

Pentagon Confirms US Airstrikes Setback to Iran Nuclear Program

Pentagon Confirms Up to 2-Year Nuclear Setback for Iran

U.S.-Iran tensions persist with Iran affirming continued nuclear development despite denying attacks on U.S., and U.S. airstrikes reportedly setting back Iran's nuclear program by up to two years.

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Gets Life for Murder Plot

Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders

CO Terror Suspect’s Family Can Be Deported, Judge Rules

Justice system and crime updates reveal life sentencing for pardoned Jan. 6 rioter linked to assassination plots, and the guilty plea of Bryan Kohberger in murders of four Idaho students.

Michael Madsen Dead at 67, ‘Kill Bill’ Star

Reservoir Dogs Actor Michael Madsen Dies at 67

Michael Madsen, Tarantino Star, Dies Aged 67

Michael Madsen, famed actor known for roles in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies at age 67, leaving a lasting mark on Hollywood with his tough-guy characters.

US Adds 147,000 Jobs in June, Unemployment at 4.1%

June Jobs Report Beats Expectations Again

Solid Jobs Report Keeps Fed Rate Cuts at Bay

The US labor market surprises with strong job additions surpassing 147,000 in June, decreasing unemployment rate, and steady employment gains despite economic uncertainties.

Supreme Court Declines to Revive Parental Consent Abortion Law

Supreme Court Will Decide Legality of Transgender Sports Bans

Judge Blocks Trump Order Suspending Asylum Claims

Judicial and Supreme Court updates include key rulings on abortion parental consent laws, transgender athlete bans, and limits on injunction powers affecting immigration and abortion cases.

Trump Trade Deal With Vietnam Raises Consumer Costs

China Opposes Trump-Vietnam Trade Deal, Threatens Countermeasures

US Trade Wars Fuel Global Jingoism

Global and US trade tensions continue as Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam, drawing criticism from China and concerns over tariff impacts on consumers and international relations.

US Measles Cases Near Record High

RFK Jr. and CDC Panel Cast Doubt on Hepatitis B Vaccine

Blueberry Recall Raised to Highest Risk Level by FDA

Public health alerts with measles outbreaks nearing record cases, vaccine controversies involving RFK Jr., and FDA recalls escalating concerning contaminated blueberries.

Elephant Kills Two Female Tourists in Zambia Park

Elephant Kills 2 Women from UK and New Zealand in Safari

Wildfires Injure Firefighters, Prompt Evacuations in Germany

Environmental and wildlife incidents highlight tragic elephant attacks on tourists in Zambia and radiation risks from wildfires affecting Europe and the US.

Hakeem Jeffries Delays Trump Bill with Record Speech

Trump Naysayers Again Proven Wrong by Jobs Report

Political tensions rise as Democrats and Republicans clash over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ with dissenting votes, fierce speeches, and heated debates affecting legislative progress.

Putin Tells Trump Russia Won’t Back Down on Ukraine Goals

Trump, Putin Speak in Sixth Conversation This Year

Trump to Speak with Putin After U.S. Pauses Weapons to Ukraine

International affairs spotlight US-Russia diplomacy with multiple high-level phone calls, ongoing Ukraine war disputes, and attempted ceasefire talks as tensions remain high.

NYPD Seeks Federal OK to Take Down Dangerous Drones

French Air Traffic Control Strikes Hit Thousands of Passengers

Nissan Recalls Over 480,000 Vehicles for Engine Failure Risk

Transportation and public safety issues include struggles with dangerous drones in NYC, airline strikes disrupting travel during holiday, and recalls of vehicles due to engine failure risks.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Sentencing After Partial Conviction

FBI Supervisor Hired Prostitutes on the Job: DOJ Report

ICE Agents Caught Urinating on School Grounds in California

High-profile legal and criminal updates include Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs facing sentencing after partial conviction, and Federal investigations into FBI misconduct and immigration enforcement abuses.

Crete Declares State of Emergency as Wildfires Rage

Massive Wildfires Cause Evacuations in Greece

Heatwave Drives Wildfires Across Greece and Germany

Wildfire emergencies escalate with Crete under state of emergency, forced evacuations, and hundreds fleeing as Greece battles severe heatwave-fueled flames.

Nvidia Set to Become World’s Most Valuable Company

Stock Markets Hit Records After Strong Jobs Data

Trump’s Tax Bill Could Increase Debt More Than Expected

Economic and market news highlights include Nvidia nearing trillion-dollar valuation, surprising market reactions to jobs data, and debate over the impact of Trump’s budget on national debt.

Teen Faces 40 Charges Including Rape at Gunpoint

Four Killed in Chicago Nightclub Shooting

Chelsea Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Battery

Crime and public safety concerns heighten with teen facing 40 charges for violent rapes, shootings at malls and nightclubs, and police officer involved in domestic battery arrest.

University of Pennsylvania Settles on Trans Athlete Policies

Staffers Leave Public Colleges After DEI Video Sting

Controversies in education policy involving Supreme Court rulings on transgender athletes and abortion laws alongside college debates on diversity and free speech.

Israel Strikes Gaza School Kills Over 300 Palestinians in 48 Hours

US Contractors Say Live Rounds Fired At Gaza Aid Seekers

Amnesty International Accuses Israel of Using Starvation as Genocide

Global conflicts flare as Israel strikes target Gaza schools, US contractors report live fire at aid workers in Gaza, and UN experts condemn ongoing humanitarian crises with genocide allegations.

James Carville Warns Trump Could Declare Martial Law for Midterms

Trump Faces Criticism Over Harsh Immigration Enforcement

Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Trump’s Russia Sanctions Pause

High-level US politics amid debates over Trump’s immigration policies, authoritarian accusations, and preparations for 2026 election challenges include warnings of possible martial law.

Michael Madsen Dies at 67, Hollywood Icon

Elephant Kills Two Tourists from UK and New Zealand in Zambia

At Least 39 Killed in Israeli Attack on Gaza Beach Cafe

Notable deaths and tragedies with multiple fatalities including the loss of Michael Madsen, the killing of British and New Zealand tourists by elephant attacks, and victims at Gaza beach cafe strike.

Record 72M Americans Expected to Travel This July 4th

Storms Likely to Disrupt Travel This Holiday Weekend

USA travel and weather reports warn of travel disruptions during the July 4 holiday amid storms, with a record of 72 million people expected to travel nationwide.

Large Language Models Improve Rapidly With Human-Like Decision Skills

CoreWeave Deploys Nvidia’s Next-Gen AI Chips Commercially

Managers Using AI To Decide Raises, Layoffs And Promotions

Technology updates include breakthroughs in AI economic impact, new AI chip deployments, and AI systems designed to simulate human decision-making with expanding capabilities.

Wrongfully Deported Man Alleges Torture in El Salvador Prison

Terror Suspect’s Family Can Be Deported After Judge Ruling

Trump Administration Expands ICE Enforcement Funding and Powers

Immigration enforcement controversies grow with claims of abuse in deportation prisons, political backlash, and challenges to deportation orders by terror suspects and others.

Measles Outbreaks Spread Amid Vaccine Access Doubts

New Warnings Issued Over COVID-19 Vaccine Heart Damage

Trump Bill Could Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

Health and public safety updates with rising measles outbreaks, Covid-19 shot warnings, and concerns about health coverage cuts in Trump’s budget impacting millions.