Idaho Firefighters Ambushed, Two Killed, Shooter Dead in Standoff
In a shocking attack, a gunman ambushed firefighters responding to a wildfire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, killing two and wounding another. Authorities found the shooter dead after an intense standoff, highlighting grave dangers faced by first responders.
Number $3.3 trillion - Projected deficit increase from Senate GOP megabill over next decade.
Quote "This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters." — Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris

Idaho Firefighters Ambushed, Two Dead, Shooter at Large
Multiple Firefighters Killed in Idaho Sniper Ambush
Suspect Found Dead After Deadly Idaho Firefighter Shootout
Firefighters in Idaho were ambushed while responding to a wildfire, resulting in multiple deaths and ongoing manhunt for suspects. Authorities confirm the shooter started the fire to lure responders into an ambush, raising security concerns.

Senate Marathon Vote Set for Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Senate GOP Nears Vote on Trump’s Massive Megabill
Senate Votes to Advance Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Senate Republicans advance debate and push voting on President Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending package known as the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. The legislation faces fierce opposition but remains on track for a vote before July 4 deadline.

Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Suffer Severe Damage, Not Total
U.S. Strikes Cripple Iranian Nuclear Site But Threat Persists
Iran’s nuclear program faces ongoing challenges after recent US and Israeli strikes. UN nuclear watchdog warns Tehran could resume uranium enrichment within months despite severe damage to facilities.

Canada Drops Digital Tax To Restart US Trade Talks
Canada Rescinds Digital Services Tax Over US Tensions
Trade Talks with US Resume After Canada Pulls Digital Tax
Canada reverses course on digital services tax targeting US tech firms, removing barriers to resume stalled US trade talks. The move follows pressure from the Trump administration and aims to restart broader trade negotiations.

Israel Steps Up Gaza Bombardment Amid Ceasefire Talks
Hundreds Displaced as Israeli Air Strikes Hit Gaza
Israel Military Prepares for Gaza Offensive Escalation
Israel intensifies air strikes on Gaza amid ongoing conflict with Hamas, just as US and Israel hold talks on a possible ceasefire. Palestinians report heavy bombardment and mass displacement in northern Gaza.

Iran Cleric Declares Death Fatwa on Trump and Netanyahu
Top Ayatollah Calls Trump, Netanyahu ‘Enemies of God’
Fatwa Issued Against Trump and Israeli PM in Iran
Top Iranian cleric issues a fatwa calling for the deaths of President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, labeling them enemies of God. The declaration escalates tensions amid ongoing Iran-US and Israel conflicts.

Senator Tillis Quits After Opposing Trump’s Megabill
Thom Tillis to Retire Amid Trump Feud and Senate Pressure
Tillis Pulls Out of 2026 Senate Race After Budget Clash
Senator Thom Tillis announces retirement following clashes with President Trump over the 'Big Beautiful Bill'. His departure reshapes the 2026 Senate race in the battleground state of North Carolina.

Moderna’s Flu Vaccine Shows Promise in Late Trial
Moderna Advances Covid-Flu Combo Shot After Trial Success
Moderna announces success in late-stage clinical trials for its mRNA flu vaccine, boosting hopes for a combined Covid-flu shot on the horizon, marking a breakthrough in vaccine development.
Sinaloa Cartel Hacked Phones, Cameras to Kill Informants
El Chapo’s Hacker Helped Target FBI Informants
Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel used hackers to infiltrate phone data and Mexico City surveillance cameras to track and assassinate FBI informants, exposing the cartel’s high-tech operations and the ongoing law enforcement challenges.

Two Shot Near Stonewall Inn After NYC Pride March
More Injuries Reported After Stonewall Vicinity Shooting
Teens Among Victims in Greenwich Village Shooting Post-Pride
Multiple individuals were shot near the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City following Pride month celebrations, with some victims in critical condition, highlighting rising violence in the city’s Greenwich Village neighborhood.

Trump Threatens To Cut NYC Funds Over Mamdani Win
Zohran Mamdani Shrugs Off Trump’s Communist Label
Mamdani Defends Tax Hikes and Govt Supermarkets
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist NYC mayoral candidate, faces intense criticism and warnings from President Trump including threats to cut federal funding if elected. His policies and statements ignite political debate and polarization.

Turkey Wildfires Spread, Tourists Evacuate Hotspots
Thousands Battle Wildfires as Turkey Declares State of Emergency
Wildfires rage across Turkey's Izmir province forcing mass evacuations and disrupting travel, with arrests made for suspected arson and hundreds of firefighters battling the blazes amid scorching heatwave conditions.
Senate GOP Slashes Medicaid in Big Beautiful Bill
Deal Reached on Five-Year AI Regulation Moratorium
Medicaid Cuts Face Fierce Pushback in Senate Debate
The Senate debate on President Trump's megabill includes contentious provisions on Medicaid spending cuts and AI regulation moratorium, sparking opposition from some GOP senators and Democrats who warn of widespread consequences.

DOJ Fires Prosecutors in Capitol Riot-Related Cases
Biden DOJ Accused of Weaponizing Justice Against Peter Navarro
President Trump’s administration faces internal challenges including turnover of prosecutors linked to Capitol riot cases and allegations of weaponization of justice, reflecting ongoing political and judicial tensions.

Tropical Storm Barry Hits Mexico’s Gulf Coast
Flossie Strengthens Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Tropical storms Barry and Flossie form near Mexico’s east and west coasts, bringing heavy rains and threats of flooding as weather systems activate both Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons.

Jury Deliberates on Deadly Mushroom Murder Trial
Diddy Trial Moves to Jury Deliberations Phase
High-profile trials including the Australian deadly mushroom case and rapper Sean Combs’s racketeering trial proceed to jury deliberations, spotlighting justice system drama and public attention on criminal conduct cases.

OpenAI Scrambles After Meta Poaches Key Talent
OpenAI responds to Meta’s poaching of senior researchers by recalibrating compensation packages to retain talent amid intensifying competition in the AI sector.

Heckler Interrupts Senate Debate on Trump Megabill
Police Probe Glastonbury Acts Over Anti-Israel Chants
Senate proceedings feature disruptions and protests, including hecklers interrupting debate over Trump’s megabill and calls for arrests related to controversial performances at major festivals.

Southern Europe Roasts Under Dangerous Heatwave
Heatwave Sparks Wildfire Warnings Across Europe
Severe heat waves grip Southern Europe with record temperatures, aggravating wildfire risks and causing widespread health and environmental alerts across multiple countries.

IDF Eliminates Top Hamas and Hezbollah Leaders
Israel Steps Up Security Operations Amid Gaza War
Israel reportedly kills key terrorist leaders amid ongoing tensions in Gaza, emphasizing continued security operations against Hamas and Hezbollah threats despite ceasefire discussions.
US-Canada Trade Talks Revive Stocks, Futures Gain
S&P 500 Nears New High Amid Trade Optimism
Stock markets show gains on renewed US-Canada trade negotiations and optimism around ongoing political developments, with futures rising and indexes approaching record highs.
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