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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.