Russia and Ukraine Swap Nearly 800 Prisoners in Biggest POW Exchange
In a rare move of cooperation amidst intense conflict, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged nearly 800 prisoners, marking the largest prisoner swap of the war so far, even as heavy attacks continue in Kyiv.
24 Hours Trump greenlights US Steel Nippon partnership jobs promised + Russia Ukraine swap nearly 800 prisoners largest yet + Boeing avoids prosecution in 737 Max crashes deal + Supreme Court blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign students + Trump signs orders to boost US nuclear energy production + Hamburg stabbing injures over a dozen suspect arrested + Power outage disrupts Cannes Film Festival events + DOJ deals with Boeing to drop felony charges + NYC yanks license of anti-Israel Queens community garden + Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs on EU imports + Russian attacks hit Kyiv amid prisoner swap + Judge blocks Trump exec order against Jenner law firm + Trump admin eases sanctions on Syria first steps + White House halves National Security Council staff + Harvard sues Trump admin to keep foreign student visas + Memorial Day weekend sees record US travel volumes
Number 800 - Number of prisoners exchanged in largest Russia-Ukraine war swap
Quote "We have a big deficit with them… Europe has taken advantage of weak US leadership" — President Donald Trump on EU trade

Trump Endorses US Steel Nippon Deal Creating Jobs
Trump Supports US Steel Nippon Partnership Boost
Trump Greenlights US Steel Nippon Merger Amid Trade
President Trump advances major industrial deal supporting American steel jobs and partnerships with Nippon Steel, which is seen as a significant move for US manufacturing and trade.

Russia Ukraine Swap Nearly 800 Prisoners in Major Exchange
Kyiv Struck by Heavy Russian Attack as Prisoners Exchanged
Russia Ukraine Renew Prisoner Exchange Amid Missile Strikes
Russia and Ukraine execute a large-scale prisoner exchange marking a rare act of cooperation in their ongoing conflict despite heavy attacks on Kyiv.

Boeing Avoids Prosecution in 737 Max Crash Case
DoJ Cuts Deal Lets Boeing Dodge Felony Charges
Boeing Reaches $1.1B Settlement to Avoid Trial
The Justice Department and Boeing reach a deal that allows the aerospace giant to avoid criminal prosecution in fatal 737 Max crashes, sparking backlash from victims’ families.

Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Harvard Foreign Students
Federal Judge Slams Trump Order Against Jenner Law Firm
Judge Permanently Halts Trump Order Punishing Jenner & Block
Federal judges block several key executive orders from the Trump administration targeting law firms and foreign student visas at Harvard, upholding constitutional rights and academic freedoms.

Trump Signs Orders to Unleash US Nuclear Renaissance
Trump Advances Nuclear Power with New Executive Orders
Trump Aims to Boost US Nuclear Energy and Speed Approvals
President Trump signs multiple executive orders designed to boost and streamline US nuclear power production, aiming to create a nuclear renaissance amidst growing energy demands.

Over a Dozen Injured in Hamburg Train Station Stabbing
Suspect Arrested After Mass Stabbing at Hamburg Station
Twelve Hurt as Knife Attack Rocks Hamburg Train Hub
Mass stabbing attack at Hamburg train station injures multiple people, with police detaining a female suspect amid ongoing investigations.

Power Outage Strikes Cannes Festival, Traffic Chaos Follows
Cannes Film Festival Keeps Rolling After Sudden Blackout
A major power outage disrupts events at the Cannes Film Festival and affects traffic in southeastern France, with organizers switching to backup power and resuming festivities.

New Orleans Arrest Tied to Massive Jail Break
Fear Grows as Several More Fugitives Evade Capture in NOLA
Another Arrest in New Orleans Jail Escape Probe
The New Orleans jail escape unfolds with new arrests but several inmates remain at large, fueling public anger and calls for action regarding prison security failures.

Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs on EU Imports
Tariff Threats Rip Markets as US Targets Apple and EU
EU Vows to Defend Against Trump’s Tariff Threats
President Trump intensifies trade tensions with threats of high tariffs on European Union imports and Apple products, prompting responses from global economic leaders.

Harvard Sues to Keep Foreign Student Program
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Ban Harvard Foreign Students
Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Harvard Visa Ban
Harvard University files lawsuits and wins temporary court injunctions to block Trump administration efforts to revoke its ability to enroll international students amid political disputes.

Record Millions Travel This Memorial Day Weekend
Gas Prices Hit Lowest Memorial Day Rate Since 2021
Travel Maps Warn of Worst Memorial Day Traffic Spots
Memorial Day weekend leads to historic travel volumes with millions of Americans hitting the road, alongside the lowest gas prices since COVID to fuel holiday trips nationwide.

House GOP Passes ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill, Senate Looms
Senate Eyes Major Rewrite of House Trump Tax Bill
Senate GOP Plans Cuts to Trump’s Reconciliation Bill
Political tension escalates as House Republicans push through President Trump's major reconciliation bill, stressing Senate to preserve key elements amid party clashes.

White House Slashes National Security Council Staff by Half
Trump Admin Fires Over 100 National Security Council Staff
NSC Restructuring Ongoing Amid White House Shakeup
President Trump's National Security Council faces massive staff cuts and restructuring, sparking debate on the impact to US foreign and security policy operations.

Trump’s Meme Coin Dinner Draws Corruption Charges
Crypto Investors Meet Trump in Exclusive Gala
Trump’s Top Meme Coin Investors Feted at Private Dinner
President Trump hosts provocative private dinner for top investors of his meme coin, drawing widespread criticism for perceived corruption and lavishness.

Teen Arrested in Fatal Long Beach Homeless Shooting
Kansas Cop Sued Over Fatal Shooting Despite Valor Awards
Police Officer Dies by Suicide After Surgery Complications
Violent crime continues to impact major cities with several shootings and gang-related violence making headlines, while police departments face lawsuits and public scrutiny.

Trump Amplifies War on Harvard and Foreign Students
China Slams Trump Administration’s Harvard Visa Ban
Harvard Students Call Foreign Enrollment 'Poker Chips'
Controversy surrounds the political and legal battles involving Harvard University and foreign student enrollment amid accusations of racial and political bias.

Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple iPhones
Trump Expands Tariff Threat to Samsung Over iPhones
Trump Warns Apple Price Hike Coming Without US Production
President Trump escalates tensions with tariff threats on Apple and Samsung, pushing for US-made iPhones amid strained relations with tech giants.

ICE Arrests Migrants Leaving Courthouses Amid Crackdown
Federal Judge Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Guatemalan
ICE Arrests Crackdown Raises Legal and Humanitarian Flags
Growing tensions over immigration laws and enforcement with ICE's new strategy of arrests at courthouses and fast-track deportations, triggering legal and civil rights concerns.

Memorial Day Weather to Bring Heavy Rain and Storms
Millions Bracing for Rain on Memorial Day Travels
Rain Expected to Drench US Holiday Travelers This Weekend
Memorial Day weekend forecasting shows gloomy weather with heavy rains expected, potentially disrupting holiday travel and outdoor plans across parts of the US.

Judge Blocks Another Trump Exec Order Targeting Law Firm
Federal Judge Slams Trump Over Law Firm Executive Order
Judge Permanently Halts Trump Order Against Jenner & Block
Legal and political battles intensify around Trump’s executive orders against law firms and universities, with courts repeatedly issuing injunctions and blotting out overreach.

Trump Suffers Triple Legal Blow in One Day
Trump Executive Order Battle Rages in Courts
Multiple legal and political challenges continue to pile up for President Trump, including court rulings, lawsuits, and opposition from lawmakers and federal judges.

Scientists Develop Contact Lenses to See in the Dark
COVID Vaccines Linked to Reduced Female Fertility Study
Study Questions Processed Foods' Health Claims
New medical and scientific developments reported amid controversies, from infrared contact lenses granting night sight to debates on processed foods and vaccine impacts.

Suspect Charged in Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers
Pro-Hamas Fans Cheer Cold-Blooded Israeli Killing in DC
Georgia Man Accused Leading White Supremacist Bomb Plot
Emerging violence and terror cases surface, with investigations into assaults, hate crimes, and politically motivated violence escalating across the globe.

Chicago Mayor Investigated for Racial Hiring Discrimination
NYC Curfew Imposed Amid Young Mob Violence Over Holiday
Riots and Unrest Toss Spotlight on Urban Crime Rates
Major US cities grapple with crime, social unrest, and political controversies, as mayors face investigations and political attacks surface over racial hiring and public safety.

Trump Admin Accelerates Immigrant Deportations and Court Arrests
Judge Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Guatemalan Man
ICE’s New Strategy: Arrests At Court After Hearings
President Trump’s aggressive immigration policies spark widespread legal challenges, public outcry, and escalating deportation efforts across the United States.

GOP Bill Bans Medicaid Coverage of Transgender Care
Critics Slam Big Spending Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP
Dems Launch Ads Blasting GOP Medicaid Cuts in Battlegrounds
Controversy swirls around public health and social welfare reforms, Medicaid and nutrition program cuts in Trump’s 'big, beautiful' bill, triggering heated political battles.

Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel Calls Off Shows Amid Lingering Health Concerns
Legendary Musician Reports Crushing Brain Condition
High-profile figures suffer health setbacks with cancellations and disclosures, notably singer Billy Joel revealing a neurological condition forcing him off tours.
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