Massive Russia Drone and Missile Blitz Hits Kyiv Amid Major POW Swap
Russia escalated its assault on Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a large-scale missile and drone attack, causing multiple injuries and damage, just hours after beginning the largest prisoner exchange since the war began.
24 Hours Power outage disrupts Cannes amid sabotage probe + Ukraine and Russia swap hundreds of POWs amid attacks + Trump slashes National Security Council staff by half + Boeing escapes felony charges over 737 Max crashes + Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on Apple + Federal judge blocks Trump order targeting law firm + Billy Joel cancels tour after brain disorder diagnosis + Crypto investor charged with kidnapping, torture in NYC + Israel kills 9 of Gaza doctor's 10 children in strike + West Point grads hailed winners by Trump in fiery speech + Russian missile, drone attack hits Kyiv, injures 15 + Judge orders Trump to return wrongfully deported man + Massive power outage halts Cannes Film Festival events + Trump's 'big beautiful bill' faces key Senate changes + NY inmate recaptured after second escape amid manhunt + Planned Parenthood to close 8 centers amid funding cuts
Number 346 - Number of lives lost in Boeing 737 Max crashes avoided felony charges
Quote "We have a big deficit with them... Europe has taken advantage of weak US leadership" — President Donald Trump on EU trade

Power Outage Hits Cannes Festival Amid Sabotage Probe
Arson Suspected in Major Power Cut at Cannes
Lights Out: Cannes Film Festival Blackout Hits France
Power outages disrupt Cannes Film Festival amid sabotage and arson suspicions. Festival events, including the closing ceremony, faced interruptions in southeastern France, impacting thousands of households.

Russia, Ukraine Swap Hundreds More Prisoners Amid Kyiv Attacks
Kyiv Hit by Missile, Drone Barrage as Prisoner Exchange Proceeds
Russia Launches Massive Night Assault on Kyiv During POW Swap
Ongoing prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine continue amid renewed missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, marking a rare moment of cooperation despite sustained conflict.

Trump Slashes National Security Council Staff by Half
White House Cuts NSC Staff in Major Overhaul
Trump Admin Fires Dozens at National Security Council
President Trump orders a sweeping overhaul of the National Security Council, cutting staff in half to restructure the agency and reduce bureaucratic bloat in a major foreign policy shakeup.
Boeing Escapes Felony Charges Over 737 Max Crashes
Justice Dept. Ends Boeing Prosecution with $1.1B Deal
DOJ Strikes $1.1B Deal to Let Boeing Avoid Trial
Boeing secures a $1.1 billion deal with the U.S. Department of Justice to avoid prosecution over fatal crashes of its 737 Max planes that killed 346, ending a high-profile legal battle.

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on EU, 25% on Apple
Stock Markets Drop as Trump Threatens Apple, EU Imports
EU Vows to Defend After Trump Tariff Threats
Trump escalates tensions with EU and Apple by threatening steep tariffs of 50% on EU goods and 25% on Apple iPhones not made in the US, spooking markets and raising trade war concerns.

Federal Court Halts Trump’s Attack on Jenner & Block
Judge Slaps Down Trump Executive Order Targeting Law Firm
Federal judge blocks Trump executive order targeting Jenner & Block law firm, marking another legal defeat for the administration's controversial crackdown on major law firms.

Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Pianist Billy Joel Steps Back Due to Brain Condition
Music Legend Billy Joel Halts Shows Amid Health Battle
Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concerts after revealing diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a brain condition affecting cognitive functions.

Crypto Investor Charged with Kidnapping, Torture in NYC
Man Accused of Chainsaw Torture in Manhattan Hotel
Cryptocurrency Trader Held Without Bail after Torture Charges
Crypto investor John Woeltz arrested and charged with kidnapping and torturing Italian businessman in NYC, involving chainsaw and taser over weeks in a luxury apartment.

Israel Kills 9 of Gaza Doctor’s 10 Children in Airstrike
Gaza Doctor’s Family Hit in Deadly Israeli Strike
Tragic Toll: Doctor Loses Most Children in Gaza Airstrike
Israeli airstrike kills nine of Gaza doctor Alaa al-Najjar’s ten children, hospital reports, as civilians bear heavy toll amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Trump Defends Military in Hard-Hitting West Point Address
Trump’s West Point Speech Targets DEI, Praises Military Might
Trump delivers fiery commencement speech at West Point, praising graduates as winners and attacking diversity programs while touting military strength and America First agenda.

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv
Kyiv Hit By Heavy Russian Airstrikes, Several Injured
Russian Drones and Missiles Rain Down on Ukrainian Capital
Russia launches large-scale missile and drone attacks on Kyiv causing damage and injuries, intensifying Ukraine conflict amid prison swaps.

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Undo Wrongful Deportation
Admin Forced to Take Back Guatemalan Deported to Mexico
Court Mandates Trump Return Deportee Fleeing Persecution
Federal judge orders Trump administration to return deported Guatemalan man to U.S. citing wrongful removal and risk of persecution in Mexico.
House GOP Warn Senators: Don’t Weaken Trump’s Agenda Bill
Senate Set for Big Rewrite of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Key Issues Could Decide Fate of Trump’s Massive Budget Bill
House GOP pushes to maintain full scope of Trump’s massive spending and tax bill while Senate prepares significant revisions with deeper cuts and changes.

More Arrests in New Orleans for Helping Jail Escapes
Tip Leads to Second Capture of Escaped Louisiana Inmate
Manhunt Intensifies for 5 Fugitives After New Orleans Jail Break
New Orleans authorities arrest multiple individuals aiding jailbreak fugitives as manhunt continues for remaining escaped prisoners.

Planned Parenthood to Close 8 Centers Amid Funding Crisis
Fed Funding Freeze Forces Planned Parenthood Clinic Closures
Controversy grows as Planned Parenthood announces closing 8 centers in Iowa and Minnesota, attributing closures to federal funding freeze.

Trump Admin Starts Easing Syria Sanctions After Decades
U.S. Moves to Lift Sanctions, Speed Recovery in Syria
Trump’s Syria Sanctions Rollback Brings ‘Positive Step’ Says Damascus
Trump administration announces easing of sanctions on Syria aimed at humanitarian relief and economic recovery after decades of penalties.

Kraft Scion Dumps $2 Million Into Boston Mayoral Bid
Nephew of billionaire Patriots owner enters Boston mayoral race with $2 million personal fund, signaling serious challenge in upcoming primaries.

Trump Executives’ Orders Facing Court Rebuffs
Supreme Court Allows Trump to Dismiss Agency Heads
Multiple federal judges block or pause Trump administration’s controversial orders targeting universities and law firms amid ongoing legal battles.

Trump’s Harvard Moves Face Major Court Setbacks
Harvard Lawsuit and Visa Ban Clash Continues in Court
Trump’s barrage on higher education intensifies as federal judge blocks enforcement of international student enrollment bans against Harvard.

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Clears House in Narrow Vote
Inside House Speaker Johnson’s Fight to Pass Trump’s Mega Bill
GOP’s Budget Bill Seen as Key to 2026 Midterms
President Trump and Republicans pass sweeping budget bill hailed as the ‘big, beautiful bill’, marking major legislative victory while opposition scrutinizes impacts.

Hegseth Clamps Down on Pentagon Press Access
Pentagon Media Restrictions Spark Journalists’ Backlash
Press Association Calls Hegseth’s Media Clampdown a Direct Attack
Multiple reports highlight issues with media restrictions under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, tightening access to military information and press movements.

Trump's Memecoin Gala Slammed as 'Trash' by Attendee
Trump’s Crypto Dinner Sparks Corruption Accusations
Investors Walk Away from Trump Meme Coin After Fraud Concerns
Trump faces criticism for private meme coin dinner with high-paying crypto investors amid allegations of corruption and security lapses at event.

One Dead After Boat Explosion on Hudson During Fleet Week
Sewage Barge Blast Claims Life, Injures Two in NYC
Man Dies in NYC Hudson River Boat Explosion
Tragic explosion on Hudson River boat during NYC Fleet Week kills one worker and injures others; official investigation underway into cause.

Judge Demands Trump Return Deported Guatemalan Man
Court Orders Trump Admin to Undo Deportation Mistake
Federal Judge Slams Trump Deportation, Calls for Reversal
Judge orders Trump administration to facilitate return of Guatemalan deportee facing danger in Mexico, marking another rebuke of immigration enforcement errors.

X Suffers Outage Affecting Tens of Thousands Globally
Thousands Report Unable to Access Elon Musk’s Platform X
X Social Network Down Amid Data Center Fire
Elon Musk’s social media platform X suffers major outages globally, affecting tens of thousands of users amid technical failures and data center issues.
Israel Investigates Use of Palestinians as Human Shields
Soldiers and Detainees Confirm Israeli Human Shield Use
Israeli use of Palestinians as human shields in Gaza under investigation amid reports from soldiers and detainees detailing widespread systematic practices.

Kyiv Sustains Massive Airstrikes Amid War’s Deadliest Day
Heavy Russian missile and drone assault injuries reports continue in Kyiv, escalating urban combat crisis and challenging Ukraine’s defenses.

Trump Admin Sees Universities as Liberal Strongholds
Harvard Faces Pressure Over Foreign Student Enrollments
Trump administration continues to battle US universities, accusing them of liberal bias and taking measures against international students amid legal struggles.
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