War Looms: Trump Weighs US Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites
As Israel intensifies airstrikes against Iran's nuclear and military targets, President Trump weighs a potential US military strike. The US embassy in Israel begins evacuations amid rising tensions and Iran vows never to surrender. The conflict risks broadening with grave global implications.
24 Hours Trump weighs Iran strike as tensions soar + Supreme Court upholds Tennessee transgender care ban + Karen Read acquitted of murdering Boston cop + US embassy in Israel evacuates diplomats + Federal Reserve holds rates amid inflation fears + Honda recalls 259K cars for brake defect + Israel hits 1,100 Iranian targets in strikes + Iran warns US against military intervention + Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs next month + TikTok sale deadline extended by Trump + US imposes sanctions on Mexican cartel leaders + Apple plans folding iPhones for next year + Amazon opens robotaxi plant to challenge Waymo + Tesla launches driverless Robotaxi in Austin + 5 charged in largest US jewelry heist ever + Defense chief Hegseth testifies on Israel-Iran + Trump installs massive flags at White House + FDA approves twice-yearly HIV prevention shot + Air India crash survivor mourns brother + DHS limits lawmakers' access to immigration sites
Number 259,000 - Honda vehicles recalled in US for brake pedal defect.
Quote "Iran will never surrender, any US intervention would cause irreparable damage" — Ayatollah Khamenei

Trump weighs Iran strike amid rising Middle East tensions
US embassy in Israel evacuates diplomats as conflict escalates
Israel hits 1,100 Iranian targets in ongoing military strikes
Tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran escalate with military strikes, threats, and strategic moves. Key developments include US embassy evacuation in Israel, Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, and Iran's harsh warnings against US intervention, raising fears of broader war.

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee transgender care ban
US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care
Supreme Court delivers major blow to transgender rights
The US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, marking a significant legal blow to transgender rights and influencing similar laws nationwide with a 6-3 conservative majority ruling amid widespread debate.

Karen Read acquitted of murdering Boston cop
Jury clears Karen Read in Boston officer death retrial
Karen Read found not guilty of second-degree murder
Karen Read is acquitted of second-degree murder charges for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend but found guilty of lesser drunk driving charges. The verdict ends a high-profile retrial that spurred widespread legal and public attention.

Fed holds rates steady amid inflation worries
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Fed holds US interest rates steady despite Trump’s demands
The US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite President Trump's pressure, warning of rising inflation and forecasting slower growth. The Fed's cautious stance maintains current borrowing costs while signaling economic challenges ahead.

Honda recalls 259,000 US cars over brake pedal hazard
Honda issues massive recall for brake defect in US vehicles
Honda to recall over 259K US vehicles for brake issue
Honda announces recall of over 259,000 vehicles in the US due to a brake pedal defect posing safety risks. The recall affects multiple models and urges owners to seek repairs promptly to avoid accidents.

Microsoft to cut thousands of sales jobs next month
Meta offers $100M to lure AI talent from OpenAI
Trump family launches 'Made in USA' smartphone amid doubts
Tech giants face major shifts: Microsoft plans thousands of job cuts primarily in sales; Meta invests heavily in AI, poaching top talent; and Trump family launches a 'Made in USA' smartphone with supply chain doubts.

Amazon opens robotaxi plant to challenge Waymo
Waymo robotaxis to return to New York City streets
Tesla launches driverless Robotaxi in Austin showdown
Amazon expands autonomous vehicle efforts, opening a robotaxi factory challenging Waymo, while Tesla launches its own driverless Robotaxi service in Austin, escalating competition in the self-driving car market.

ICE arrests dozens in Louisiana raid amid anti-illegal protests
Trump deploys 2,000 more National Guard troops to Los Angeles
ICE detains immigrant protesters and journalists amid unrest
US government intensifies crackdown on immigration with extensive ICE raids across states like Louisiana and Nebraska, arrests of illegal immigrants, and increased deployment of National Guard troops to cities like Los Angeles amid protests and unrest.

FDA approves twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
New powerful HIV prevention drug cleared by FDA
World’s only semiannual HIV injection gets FDA nod
FDA approves groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, a potential game-changer in the fight against the epidemic, offering easier treatment with wider anticipated global rollout.

Republicans split over Trump’s Iran war plans
Senate hearing on Biden’s mental fitness meets Democrat boycott
Trump criticized for immigration enforcement and ICE raids
US political scene remains fraught with debates over Trump's Iran policies and Supreme Court rulings. Trump faces internal party divisions, while Senate Republicans and Democrats clash over Biden's mental fitness hearings and immigration policies.

Senate passes bipartisan stablecoin regulation bill
Fed signals higher inflation while holding rates steady
Republican senators raise concerns over Trump’s megabill
Significant US economic and policy moves include Senate passage of stablecoin regulations, inflation concerns despite steady Fed rates, and debates over Trump's 'big, beautiful' budget bill affecting Medicaid and taxes amid political disagreements.

US sanctions five leaders of Mexico’s Jalisco cartel
Trump Treasury ramps up pressure on Mexican drug cartels
US imposes sanctions on Mexican cartel leadership
US government steps up sanctions and law enforcement actions against Mexican drug cartels, including sanctioning five cartel leaders amid ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking and related violent crime.

Karen Read acquitted in Boston cop death case
Tyler Perry sued for $260M over sexual harassment claims
Justice Dept seizes $225M in crypto scam crackdown
High-profile legal cases and trials dominate with Karen Read's acquittal on murder charges, Tyler Perry facing a $260M sexual harassment lawsuit, and the Justice Department pursuing massive crypto seizures linked to scams.

Pentagon boosts presence in Middle East amid Iran conflict
Hegseth testifies as Trump weighs Israel-Iran involvement
Trump extends federal control over California National Guard
US military and defense updates include deployment of troops near Iran-Israel conflict zones, debates over national guard control, and scrutiny of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Senate hearings amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz clash over US role in Iran war
Republicans divided on Trump’s Iran war approach
Democrats seize on Trump in heated Senate hearings
Political tensions rise with divisions within GOP over Trump's Iran stance, Democrat and Republican clashes in Senate hearings, and rivals such as Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz sparring over US intervention in the Middle East.

Two arrested in hit-run at ‘No Kings’ protest
NYC comptroller arrested during immigration protest
Federal agents face criticism over protester arrests
Social and political protests across the US see numerous arrests, hit-and-run attacks on protesters, and increasing law enforcement scrutiny, highlighting ongoing unrest related to immigration and government policies.

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender medical care
Judge blocks Trump’s passport sex marker limits
Court rules EPA must restore environmental justice grants
Significant legal rulings and controversies involve the Supreme Court’s decisions on transgender care, blocking of Trump’s passport sex markers policy, and federal judges challenging government actions on environmental grants and vaccine policies.

Fed warns inflation to worsen despite steady rates
Trump presses Fed for aggressive interest rate cuts
US CEO economic outlook plunges amid trade tensions
Inflation, trade, and economic outlook dominate with Fed warnings of rising prices, Trump pressuring for rate cuts, economic sentiment among CEOs at lows, and ongoing debate on tariffs’ impact on consumer prices as markets stay volatile.

Foreign students face harsher US visa social media checks
DHS restricts lawmakers' access to immigration facilities
Trump administration expands travel restrictions globally
US government policies targeting immigration tighten with new visa rules for foreign students requiring social media checks, DHS limiting congressman visits to detention centers, and expansion of travel restrictions and deportation efforts.

Two stabbed in rush hour attack at NYC Grand Central
Man charged with attempted murder of US attorney in Albany
Seven charged in largest US jewelry heist ever
High-profile criminal cases and violent incidents include multiple stabbing attacks at NYC Grand Central, arrests for attempted homicide of a US attorney, and charges in the largest jewelry heist in US history.

Break-in at home of murdered Minnesota lawmaker
GOP senator slams federal agents for wrestling Sen. Padilla
Political and social unrest in the US is highlighted by break-ins at homes of slain politicians, protests linked to immigration enforcement, and sharp rhetoric between political figures on national security and immigration policies.

OpenAI cuts ties with Scale AI after Meta investment
Amazon rebuilds Alexa with massive AI integration
Tech and AI sectors in flux with OpenAI ending data deal with Scale AI, Meta's billion-dollar investment in AI startups, and Amazon rebuilding Alexa using extensive AI tools amidst rising competition in artificial intelligence.

Republicans challenge Biden cognitive fitness in Senate
Senate GOP backs Medicaid cuts in ‘big, beautiful’ bill
Supreme Court upholds parental rights against trans care
US judiciary and politics see Republicans challenging Biden over cognitive decline, Senate Republicans pushing Medicaid cuts in new budget bills, and Supreme Court rulings reinforcing conservative views on gender and parental rights.
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