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Trump Slams Military Drag Shows and Woke Agenda at West Point

Trump Calls West Point Graduates Winners in Fiery Speech

Trump Vows to End DEI and Social Projects in US Military

President Trump delivered a forceful commencement speech at West Point, emphasizing a return to traditional military values, denouncing DEI policies and military drag shows. He pledged a military buildup and criticized foreign interventions.

Ukraine and Russia Exchange Hundreds in Massive POW Swap

Russia and Ukraine Swap Hundreds More Prisoners Amid Kyiv Attacks

Russia Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv

Russia and Ukraine conducted large-scale prisoner swaps amidst ongoing drone and missile attacks on Kyiv. This rare cooperation marks significant developments in the prolonged conflict.

NYC Sewage Boat Explodes Killing Worker on Hudson River

One Dead in New York Sewage Boat Explosion

Explosion on Hudson River Boat Kills One City Worker

A NYC sewage boat exploded on the Hudson River during Fleet Week, killing one city worker and injuring others. Authorities are investigating the cause amid fleet activities in New York City.

Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torture in NYC

NYC Crypto Trader Arrested for Kidnapping Italian Businessman

Crypto Investor ‘Tortured’ Italian Victim for Crypto Passwords

A cryptocurrency investor in New York has been charged with kidnapping and torturing an Italian businessman over weeks in a luxury apartment, aiming to obtain crypto passwords. Multiple arrests linked to the brutal case have been made.

Iranian Director Jafar Panahi Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes

‘It Was Just an Accident’ Takes Top Prize at Cannes Film Fest

‘Un Simple Accident’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Festival

Iranian director Jafar Panahi received the Palme d’Or at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for his film ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ marking a major cultural achievement amid his history of censorship and imprisonment.

Trump Greenlights US Steel Merger Despite Campaign Promise

Trump Backs US Steel Deal, Headquarters to Stay in Pittsburgh

US Steel Shares Surge After Trump Supports Nippon Partnership

President Trump approved a partnership for U.S. Steel with Japanese Nippon Steel, signaling a reversal of his campaign promise to scrap the deal, aiming to keep U.S. Steel headquarters in Pittsburgh amid economic and trade tensions.

German Defense Minister Signals Possible Military Draft Return

Germany May Reinstate Draft Amid Volunteer Shortages

Draft Could Return If Volunteers Fall Short, German Minister Says

Germany's defense minister warns of possible return to compulsory military draft if volunteer enlistment falls short, reflecting growing security concerns and recruitment challenges facing European armed forces.

Pentagon Cracks Down on Media Access Amid Leak Fears

SecDef Hegseth Imposes Pentagon Press Restrictions

Pentagon Press Association Calls Restrictions Direct Attack

Pentagon imposes stricter controls on press access to prevent leaks amid national security concerns, drawing backlash from journalist groups who see it as an attack on press freedom covering the U.S. military.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Doctor’s 9 Children in Gaza

9 of Gaza Doctor’s 10 Children Killed in Israeli Strike

Horrific Strike Kills Nearly Entire Family of Gaza Doctor

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill nine of a doctor's ten children, causing outrage and raising humanitarian concerns over civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.

House Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ by Thin Margin

Senate GOP Eyes Changes to Trump’s Massive Spending Bill

Gingrich Urges Senate GOP to Copy House, Pass Trump Bill

House narrowly passes Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill’ advancing his economic priorities. Senate prepares for battle over amendments as intra-party tensions rise over Medicaid and tax provisions.

Masked ICE Agents Arrest Immigrants Post-Court in Phoenix

ICE agents in Phoenix arrested immigrants right after court appearances, raising concerns of due process violations by immigrant advocacy groups and civil rights defenders.

Power Outage Hits Cannes Festival, Arson Investigated

Major Power Cut Disrupts Cannes Film Festival’s Closing Day

French Police Probe Possible Arson in Cannes Power Outage

Power outage disrupted events and traffic in southeastern France including the Cannes Film Festival's final day. Police investigate possible arson causing the blackout, threatening the prestigious event’s closing ceremonies.

California Girl Uses Jiu-Jitsu to Fight Off Attacker

Teen Breaks Attacker’s Ankle in Self-Defense Fight

In California, a 13-year-old girl used jiu-jitsu self-defense to break attacker’s ankle and fight off assault, police search ongoing for suspect, highlighting youth empowerment amid rising crime concerns.

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on EU Imports

Trump Targets Apple with 25% Tariff Threat

President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on all European Union imports, plus 25% on Apple iPhones, escalating trade tensions with Europe and potentially sparking a major international trade dispute.

Judge Orders Trump Admin to Return Deported Guatemalan

Federal Judge Demands Return of Wrongfully Deported Man

Trump Admin Ordered to Undo Another Deportation

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan man who was wrongfully deported to Mexico, citing the man's safety concerns and lack of due process in the deportation.

NYC Crypto Investor Charged in Kidnapping, Torture Case

Crypto Investor Held Without Bail for Kidnapping Plot

Crypto Investor ‘Tortures’ Italian Rival for Password

A New York City crypto investor was charged with kidnapping, torturing, and threatening an Italian tourist for weeks in an effort to steal cryptocurrency passwords. Police arrested multiple suspects.

Oregon Man Sails to Hawaii with Cat, Welcomed by Fans

Man Quits Job to Sail with Cat, Arrives in Hawaii to Cheers

An Oregon man quit his job to sail with his cat and was greeted by cheering crowds upon arrival in Hawaii, highlighting an adventurous lifestyle choice amid economic uncertainties.

Trump Admin Begins Easing Sanctions on Syria

US Lifts Some Sanctions on Syria Aiming to Speed Recovery

Syrian President Meets Erdogan Amid Sanctions Lifted

The US government began easing sanctions on Syria as part of efforts to help humanitarian and economic recovery in the war-torn country, signaling potential shifts in policy and diplomatic engagement.

Teen Arrested Over Fatal Flare Gun Shooting in Huntington Beach

A teenage boy was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Huntington Beach involving a flare gun, marking a unique and deadly use of an unconventional weapon in violent crime.

Hegseth Faces Backlash Over Pentagon Media Crackdown

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after imposing strict restrictions on Pentagon press access citing national security leaks, drawing criticism from journalists as a direct attack on freedom of the press.

One Killed in Hudson River Boat Explosion During NYC Fleet Week

An explosion on a boat docked in New York City's Hudson River killed one person and injured two others, prompting investigations; the blast occurred during a busy weekend event in the city.