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Israeli strikes kill Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida

Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza ahead of offensive

Israel targets Hamas spokesman in Gaza strike

Tensions escalate in Gaza amid Israeli attacks, killing key Hamas figures including spokesman Abu Obeida, as the Israeli security cabinet plans further offensives. International voices call for peace amid dire humanitarian conditions.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion again

US Powerball jackpot rises over $1 billion

Powerball jackpot grows after no winner

US Powerball jackpot surges past 1.1 billion with no winner yet, sparking massive public interest as players await next draw with huge stakes at risk.

Chicago mayor blocks cooperation with Trump law crackdown

Mayor Johnson signs order to resist Trump crackdown

Chicago vows fight against Trump clampdown

Chicago braces for federal crackdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson vows non-cooperation with Trump’s planned law enforcement deployment amid rising violent crime and immigration tensions.

Trump slams Illinois governor over Chicago crime

Trump warns Pritzker fix crime or federal troops come

Trump attacks Pritzker after Chicago violence surge

President Trump intensifies feud with Democrat leaders over rising violent crime, threatening federal intervention and demanding action on Chicago and Illinois governors.

Judge blocks Trump deportation of migrant children

Federal judge halts fast-track deportations expansion

Court strikes down Trump global tariffs

U.S. judiciary sees pushback and legal battles over Trump’s immigration and tariff policies, including blocked deportations of migrant children and major tariffs struck down by courts.

Bernie Sanders calls for RFK Jr resignation amid chaos

Ex-CDC official sounds alarm on RFK Jr policies

Health chief RFK Jr fueling public health turmoil

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces mounting criticism and calls for resignation amid public health chaos, vaccine skepticism, and disruptive HHS leadership changes.

China hosts SCO summit with Putin and Modi

Putin, Modi & Xi meet in China amid global tensions

Xi urges SCO to keep peace in region

China hosts Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit with leaders including Putin and Modi, aiming to promote regional ties and counter Western influence amid trade tensions.

Pope calls to end ‘pandemic of arms’ after shooting

Pope prays for Minnesota shooting victims

Pope denounces gun violence after school massacre

Pope Leo XIV publicly condemns the growing 'pandemic of arms' following the Minneapolis school shooting, urging for an end to gun violence and praying for victims.

China and India pledge stronger ties amid tariffs

India commits to improved China ties ahead of summit

Rivals Xi and Modi pledge closer ties

China and India make diplomatic progress as Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi pledge to rebuild ties amid ongoing tariffs by the U.S. and global economic uncertainty.

East Coast beaches warn of toxic contamination

US beaches close due to fecal contamination

Swimmers face bacteria warnings at US beaches

Fecal contamination warnings force beach closures along U.S. coastlines just before Labor Day weekend, posing health risks for swimmers and disrupting holiday plans.

Trump fires Fed governor Lisa Cook amid backlash

Fired Fed governor sues Trump—may win case

How Fed independence loss could hit Americans

Federal Reserve independence is under threat as President Trump moves to fire Governor Lisa Cook, sparking lawsuits and raising alarms over the Fed's role and stability.

Grand juries reject felony indictments in DC cases

Trump's crime crackdown clashes with courts

No indictments in multiple Trump administration cases

U.S. courts show increasing reluctance to indict cases brought under Trump’s crackdown on crime in Washington D.C., highlighting challenges the administration faces in law enforcement.

Firefighters arrested amid Washington wildfires

Two firefighters detained by immigration agents

Federal agents arrest firefighters combating Washington wildfires as part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, raising concerns about enforcement during emergencies.

Trump blasts subcontractor for damaging Rose Garden

Trump slams ‘stupid’ contractor over limestone gash

President shares video of damaged White House stone

Trump publicly clashes with contractors over damages to White House Rose Garden limestone during renovations, sharing security footage to expose alleged sabotage.

Trump cancels $679M for offshore wind ports

Administration pulls funding for wind projects

The Trump administration moves to halt $679 million in federal funding for offshore wind projects, redirecting funds towards maritime infrastructure amid policy shifts.

DOJ fires staffer for flipping off National Guard

EPA fires employees over Trump's environmental policy

Multiple federal departments including DOJ and EPA fire employees for misconduct and dissent, reflecting growing administrative shakeups and tightening control under Trump.

Russian drone attacks cut power in Odesa

Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours

Russian strikes damage Ukrainian power sector

US and allies face new security threats as Russia carries out drone attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, increasing conflict intensity and regional instability.

Federal court stalls Trump immigration moves

Federal judges temporarily block Trump’s attempts to expedite deportations and immigration crackdowns, complicating administration’s aggressive enforcement agenda.

Senator Joni Ernst to retire in 2026 midterms

Fed nominee Lisa Cook faces fraud allegations

Missouri governor calls special session for redistricting

Prominent political and judicial figures face scandals, legal battles, or retirements affecting key policy and political landscapes across US and abroad.

Trump to mandate voter ID for every US vote

Trump announces voter ID executive order plans

Trump warns of tough election ID rules ahead

Trump aggressively pushes voter ID and election restrictions via executive orders, sparking controversies within the GOP and nationwide debates over voting rights.

DHS awards $110M to boost church security

Faith groups receive US security grants

The Department of Homeland Security boosts security funding for faith-based organizations following nationwide attacks on churches, emphasizing religious site protection.

Trump slashes over 500 VOA jobs

VOA parent agency lays off 500 employees

Homeland fires 24 FEMA workers over data breach

US departments and agencies face turmoil with layoffs at Voice of America and firing of senior officials amid administrative overhauls and political tensions.

Putin, Modi, and Xi meet as trade tensions rise

China to welcome Putin, Kim, and Iran officials

SCO summit spotlights global power shifts

Major geopolitical conferences and summits gather leaders from China, Russia, India, and others to discuss power balances, trade wars, and regional security dynamics globally.