Trump doubles down: Iran nukes obliterated by strikes
President Trump adamantly defends his claim that U.S. airstrikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear facilities, despite conflicting intelligence reports suggesting limited damage. The administration vows to maintain pressure while preparing talks with Iran next week.
24 Hours Trump insists Iran strikes 'obliterated' nuclear sites + Zohran Mamdani stuns Cuomo in NYC Dem mayoral primary + CIA says Iran nuclear program 'severely damaged' + Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon, trial canceled + NATO agrees to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP + Senate Republicans split on Trump's big spending bill + FBI probes leak of Iran strike damage report + Trump to meet Iran next week amid ceasefire + US sanctions Mexican banks over cartel money laundering + Lifeguard hospitalized after beach umbrella impalement + Truck driver killed in Metrolink train collision + Diddy prosecutors drop some serious charges + Trump administration sues entire Maryland federal judiciary + Senate Minority Leader Schumer hospitalized for dehydration + Bumble to cut 30% of workforce amid financial struggles + DoorDash exec among 8 dead in Lake Tahoe boating accident + Meta wins AI copyright case over book training + Federal judge blocks Trump EV charger funding freeze + Andrew Cuomo to quit NYC mayor race after loss + Texas lawmaker pushes fetal remains flushing ban
Number 5% - NATO members agree to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.
Quote "I didn’t call him daddy!" — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte

Trump insists Iran strikes obliterated nuclear sites
CIA says Iran nuclear program severely damaged
Trump to meet Iran next week amid ceasefire
President Trump and U.S. officials fiercely defend the success of recent airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, amid conflicting intelligence reports and media leak investigations. While Trump claims 'obliteration' and meeting with Iran is planned, some reports question the extent of damage.

Zohran Mamdani stuns Cuomo in NYC Dem mayoral primary
Mamdani wins Nadler’s endorsement to unify Democrats
Mamdani’s victory sparks national Democratic debate
Zohran Mamdani scores a stunning upset in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. His win has sparked mixed reactions across national Democrats, local business elites, and political commentators, highlighting shifts in party dynamics and future implications.

NATO agrees to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP
Trump gets NATO to pony up after detractors doubted
Trump’s NATO visit far friendlier than first term
At the NATO summit, President Trump claims victories including NATO members committing to increased defense spending targets, despite prior tensions. The NATO Secretary-General referred to Trump affectionately, and the administration pushes forward on alliances and military funding.

Senate Republicans split on Trump's big spending bill
Senate GOP leaders make opening offer on hospitals fund
GOP senator warns big bill could cost him his job
Senate Republicans face internal divisions over President Trump’s big spending and tax bill, with concerns raised about Medicaid cuts, hospital relief funds, and broader impacts on party unity and upcoming midterm elections.

Trump administration sues Maryland federal judges
Trump administration sues entire Maryland federal judiciary
Trump admin threatens California over transgender sports
The Trump administration aggressively pushes immigration enforcement, with lawsuits against Maryland judges and California’s policies, deportation controversies, and efforts to limit visa holders and manage migrant populations amid political resistance.

Mississippi executes longest-serving death row inmate
Longest-serving Miss. death row inmate thankful after execution
Vietnam veteran executed in Mississippi after decades
Several high-profile death row executions occur, including Mississippi’s longest-serving inmate, sparking renewed discussions on justice and legal proceedings with related court rulings and public reactions.

Pete Hegseth spirals over leaked Iran strike report
Hegseth to hold press conference on Operation Midnight Hammer
Trump slams media over Iran strike coverage
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump push back hard against media reports challenging the scope of U.S. strikes on Iran, with Hegseth announcing a Pentagon press conference and labeling leaks as criminal acts in the wake of intense media scrutiny.

DoorDash exec among 8 dead in Lake Tahoe boating accident
Pickles incident on Lake Tahoe leaves exec, parents dead
Who is Josh Pickles dead in boat capsizing
The tragic boating accident on Lake Tahoe claims the lives of eight individuals including DoorDash executive Josh Pickles, prompting investigations and mourning within the business and local communities.

Trump judicial nominee faces scrutiny in hearing
Trump DOJ sues Maryland court system over deportation
Judge ordered release of mistakenly deported immigrant
Federal courts and judges are central to multiple legal battles involving Trump administration nominees, immigration policies, and lawsuits targeting judges over immigration orders, reflecting heightened judicial-political tensions.
Meta wins AI copyright case over training on books
Judge dismisses authors' copyright lawsuit against Meta
Federal judge sides with Meta on AI training suit
Meta secures major legal victory in AI copyright lawsuits, with federal judges ruling AI training on copyrighted books as fair use, although cautions remain on future legal challenges, marking a key development in technology and intellectual property law.

Nvidia shares hit record high on AI optimism
Micron reports earnings beat, strong revenue forecast
Stock futures little changed as S&P nears record
Stock markets show resilience with Nvidia shares hitting record highs amid AI optimism, even as geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties persist. Experts remain cautiously optimistic about various sectors in the current market environment.

Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella in Jersey Shore
17-year-old fatally shot in Bronx after water gun fight
Santa Monica shooting leaves officer injured
Serious assaults, shootings, and violent crimes reported across the country including Jersey Shore lifeguard impaled by umbrella, multiple shootings in Bronx, Santa Monica officer injured, and attacks in Minnesota, showcasing ongoing concerns over public safety.

Pam Bondi grilled over DOJ budget cuts and ICE tactics
Rep. LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to ICE assault
Trump slams ‘communist lunatic’ Zohran Mamdani
Significant political confrontations occur with multiple lawmakers and officials criticized or indicted over corruption, racial and ideological conflicts, and controversial public statements reflecting deep divisions within the U.S. political landscape.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisory panel under tough scrutiny
FDA updates rare heart risk warnings on COVID vaccines
CDC nominee grilled on vaccine policies in hearing
Growing public health controversies surround vaccine policies and new advisory panels appointed by RFK Jr., raising concerns among medical experts as new vaccine schedules and warnings are debated in government hearings.

HUD to move headquarters from D.C. to Virginia
HUD HQ moving to Alexandria saves taxpayers millions
Federal judge blocks Trump’s freeze on EV charger funds
Housing and urban development shifts with plans to relocate HUD headquarters from DC to Virginia, government agency budget cuts, and efforts to address local infrastructure and economic policies amid political and financial challenges.

At least 8 dead in Kenya protests over police brutality
Rescuers retrieve body of Brazilian hiker from volcano
Lightning strike injures 20 at South Carolina beach
Incidents of violence, disasters, and tragedies occur, including Kenyan protests with deaths and injuries, Brazilian tourist's fatal fall in Indonesia, lightning strikes causing injuries, and a semi-truck collision with a Metrolink train killing the driver.

Trump to limit classified intel sharing with Congress
White House moves to limit classified info after leak
Congressional Democrats rage over intel sharing limits
President Trump and administration officials face intense scrutiny and criticism over intelligence sharing limitations with Congress, alleged media manipulation, leaks, and legal battles concerning Iran nuclear strike details and other classified information.

Emil Bove faces contentious Senate hearing
Prosecutors drop some charges in Diddy trial
DJ Sean Combs trial nears end as charges dropped
Major legal and political developments unfold with investigations into Trump administration officials, ongoing trials, and lawsuits related to immigration, election laws, and high-profile public figures, highlighting ongoing political volatility.

AI impact summit highlights new tech trends
Meta wins AI copyright case but warns of future lawsuits
Quantum computing breakthroughs herald industry shift
Tech and AI sectors see rapid developments including AI impact summits, legal disputes over copyright and AI training, advancements in quantum computing, and the introduction of AI-generated features in social media and apps, reflecting ongoing innovation and challenges.

Switzerland glaciers resemble Swiss cheese from warming
Cargo ship carrying electric vehicles sinks off Alaska
Overfishing cuts cod size in half since 1990s
Climate and environmental concerns intensify with reports on glacier melting, potential ecological disasters from sunken EV cargo ship, and studies on the impact of overfishing, marking growing awareness of environmental challenges worldwide.

Toddler dies after being left in hot car
Lightning strike injures dozens at South Carolina lake
Indoor heat wave sends ER visits soaring
Significant health and safety incidents highlight risk and tragedy, including a Florida toddler dying in hot car, reports on dangerous health trends, and multiple lightning strike injuries as extreme weather persists across the U.S.

GOP senator warns tax bill could cost them majorities
Bernie Sanders praises Zohran Mamdani’s strategy
Dem fears rise after Mamdani’s NYC primary upset
Emerging political controversies involve Republican and Democratic leaders confronting ideological battles, primary challenges, and internal disputes as they face changing voter sentiments and party dynamics.
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