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AWS outage cripples major websites and sparks global economic alarm

A massive Amazon Web Services outage knocked hundreds of major sites and apps offline worldwide, disrupted financial services and raised alarms about the internet’s fragile dependence on a single cloud provider

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480000 - DHS arrests of illegal immigrants in nine months under Trump administration

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"He's not gonna pass" — Sen. John Thune

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AWS outage cripples major websites worldwide

A widespread Amazon Web Services outage disrupted major websites and apps globally, triggering recoveries and warnings about a potentially large economic hit as companies and financial markets scramble to assess damage.

Crews demolish White House facade for Trump ballroom

Construction crews began tearing down portions of the White House East Wing to make way for President Trump's privately funded ballroom project, prompting political backlash and questions about historic preservation and cost.

Authorities prevent possible mass shooting at Atlanta airport

Authorities say a family tip helped stop a planned mass shooting at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and led to the arrest of a man found with an assault rifle, as investigations continue.

States warn SNAP benefits may stop in November amid shutdown

The partial federal government shutdown is deepening hardships as states warn SNAP benefits may halt, federal agencies furlough workers and Senate staffers miss paychecks, raising risks for vulnerable Americans and critical services.

Trump signs major rare earths deal with Australia

The US and Australia signed a large critical minerals and rare earths agreement to reduce dependence on China, sparking share gains in Australian miners and plans for a multibillion dollar project pipeline.

Brazen seven minute jewelry heist at the Louvre

An audacious daytime heist at the Louvre saw thieves smash display cases and steal Napoleonic crown jewels in minutes, closing the museum and triggering an international manhunt and security reviews at cultural sites.

Ceasefire tested in Gaza as Israel and Hamas accuse each other

A fragile Gaza ceasefire is under strain as both Israel and Hamas report violations, hostage handovers continue and U.S. envoys scramble to salvage a multi point deal amid warnings from Washington.

Trump vows to reach a fantastic deal with China

President Trump renewed outreach to Beijing promising a future meeting with Xi and a 'fantastic deal' while also threatening steep tariffs should talks fail as trade tensions and strategic competition continue.

How Trump Zelensky meeting turned acrimonious over demands

New accounts describe a strained White House meeting between President Trump and Ukraine President Zelensky including reports of shouting and disputes over territorial concessions even as Zelensky called parts of it productive.

Appeals court allows Trump to deploy National Guard to Portland

A federal appeals panel repeatedly cleared the way for President Trump to federalize and deploy Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, a major legal win that reshapes the administration's domestic deployment powers.

James Comey asks judge to dismiss indictment as vindictive

Former FBI Director James Comey filed motions seeking dismissal of his indictment, alleging selective and vindictive prosecution and submitting evidence his team says shows improper motives at the Justice Department.

Leaked texts show nominee boasted of a Nazi streak

A Trump judicial nominee and a separate pick for the Office of Special Counsel have faced backlash after leaked texts and revelations of offensive comments, prompting senators to urge withdrawals and imperil confirmations.

DOJ defends keeping Alina Habba as New Jersey US attorney

The Justice Department defended creative appointment moves to keep Alina Habba in place as New Jersey US attorney while appeals judges pressed the administration and legal fights intensified over the appointment's legitimacy.

Biden finishes radiation treatment for prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden completed another round of radiation therapy for his aggressive prostate cancer, officials said, as supporters praised his resilience and the White House provided limited medical updates.

Argentina signs twenty billion dollar currency swap with US

Argentina and the United States signed a $20 billion currency swap to stabilize Buenos Aires even as the peso tumbled and Trump faced domestic criticism from farmers over proposed meat import plans.

Colombia recalls ambassador after US naval strike dispute

Diplomatic tensions flared as Colombia recalled its ambassador to the United States after clashes over U S strikes on suspected narcotics vessels and harsh rhetoric from the White House strained bilateral ties.

Agency overseeing nuclear stockpile begins mass furloughs

The agency overseeing the US nuclear stockpile and related defense organizations began furloughs and staffing cuts tied to the shutdown, raising national security and oversight concerns about the nuclear deterrent.

NASA chief warns SpaceX is behind on moon mission

NASA warned SpaceX is behind schedule on Artemis moon plans and will reopen lunar lander contracts, signaling a potential shift in the agency's approach to crewed lunar missions.

Europe moves to end Russian gas imports by 2028

European ministers agreed to push for a phased end to Russian gas imports by 2028, a major step in reducing energy reliance on Moscow amid the war in Ukraine and broader geopolitical shifts.

Japan set to elect first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi

Japan is poised to make history with the likely appointment of Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister amid a hardline conservative turn and coalition maneuvering in parliament.

OpenAI and Google Brain alumni launch Periodic Labs in $300M frenzy

Top AI researchers have spun out new startups and VC funding is surging as companies race for compute and talent, fueling a new wave of investment and competition in generative AI infrastructure.

DHS reports over 480000 arrests since start of Trump administration

The Department of Homeland Security reports nearly half a million arrests since January and Trump administration deportation drives and policies continue to produce record enforcement numbers and political controversy.

Russian spy chief warns world faces most fragile security moment since WWII

Russia's spy chief warned the world faces its most fragile security moment since World War Two, echoing wider concerns about escalating global conflicts, energy shocks and great power rivalry.

Dow jumps 500 points as Apple leads market rally

Wall Street rallied on strong tech earnings and Apple momentum as markets reacted to company results and policy signals, closing with major indices pushing higher and investor optimism returning.