Kyiv Under Heavy Russian Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a massive, combined drone and missile attack from Russia, causing widespread explosions and fires amidst ongoing conflict and prisoner exchanges marking the deepest escalation since the war began.
24 Hours DOJ cuts Boeing deal on 737 Max crash charges + Kyiv blasted in massive Russian drone strike + Federal judge blocks Trump ban on Harvard foreign students + Trump slams Apple with threat of 25% tariff + Trump orders major cuts, overhaul at National Security Council + Harvard sues Trump administration over student visa ban + Trump backs US Steel-Nippon Steel partnership deal + Billy Joel cancels all tour dates citing brain disorder + Prisoner swap begins between Russia and Ukraine + New stabbing attack injures dozen at Hamburg station + Trump hosts exclusive dinner for top meme coin investors + Columbia University found violating Jewish students’ civil rights + Judge halts Trump executive order targeting Jenner & Block + Massive restructuring hits White House National Security staff + FDA issues norovirus warning over frozen oysters + Gas prices at lowest Memorial Day weekend level since 2021
Number 346 - Deaths linked to Boeing 737 Max crashes settled by $1.1 billion deal
Quote "The right-sizing of the National Security Council is necessary to sharpen American foreign policy focus." — Marco Rubio

Boeing $1.1B Settlement Ends 737 Max Prosecution
DOJ Deal Lets Boeing Dodge Felony Charges Over Crashes
Justice Dept Drops Boeing Prosecution With Billion-Dollar Deal
Boeing reaches deal with DOJ to avoid felony prosecution over two deadly 737 Max crashes that resulted in 346 deaths. The company will pay $1.1 billion as part of the settlement, drawing criticism from victim families and lawmakers.

Kyiv Under Heavy Russian Drone and Missile Attack
Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap Underway Amid Missile Strikes
Massive Russian Drone Assault Rocks Kyiv Amid Prisoner Exchange
Kyiv faces major Russian drone and missile attacks causing explosions and fires across the city. These strikes coincide with a significant prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

Judge Permanently Blocks Trump Order Targeting Jenner Law Firm
Trump Executive Order Against Jenner Firm Ruled Unlawful
Federal Judge Slaps Down Trump’s Retribution Orders on Law Firms
Federal courts repeatedly block President Trump’s executive orders targeting major law firms, including Jenner & Block, citing constitutional violations and First Amendment concerns.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Harvard Foreign Students
Harvard Sues to Stop Trump Admin’s International Student Ban
Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Move to Bar Harvard Foreign Visas
The Trump administration and Harvard University clash over the ban on enrolling international students, which has been temporarily blocked by judges amid lawsuits citing First Amendment rights.

Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple iPhones Made Abroad
Trump Hints at 50% Tariffs on European Union Imports
Markets Drop as Trump Rekindles Trade War With EU and Apple
President Trump threatens steep tariffs on Apple and the European Union, escalating trade tensions with proposed 25% tariff on foreign-made iPhones and 50% on EU goods starting June 1.

Trump Orders Major Slash of National Security Council Staff
White House Cuts Half of National Security Council Positions
More Layoffs Hit White House National Security Council
White House undertakes sweeping cuts and restructuring of the National Security Council, with over 100 staffers placed on leave as Trump shifts authority to State and Defense departments.

Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel Pulls All Shows Amid Neurological Health Scare
Music Legend Billy Joel Halts Tour With Brain Condition
Singer Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concerts due to normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder affecting hearing, vision, and balance, forcing him to step back from touring.

Russia, Ukraine Swap Nearly 800 Prisoners in Major Exchange
Ukraine, Russia Exchange Hundreds in Largest Prisoner Swap
Russia and Ukraine begin the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the start of their conflict, swapping hundreds of soldiers and civilians as tensions remain high.

At Least 12 Hurt in Stabbing at Hamburg Train Station
Woman Arrested After Mass Stabbing at German Railway Hub
Multiple Wounded in Knife Attack at Hamburg Central Station
A stabbing attack at Hamburg's central train station injures at least a dozen people, with several in critical condition. Authorities have arrested a female suspect in connection with the attack.

Trump Hosts Lavish Dinner for Top Meme Coin Investors
Crypto Investors Attend Trump’s Exclusive Gala Amid Protests
Top Buyers of Trump Meme Coin Dine at Private White House Event
President Trump hosts an exclusive black-tie dinner for the highest-paying investors in his personal meme coin cryptocurrency, amid outside protests over alleged corruption and lavish spending.

Columbia Found Civil Rights Violator Over Jewish Student Harassment
Trump Dept Probes Columbia’s Failure on Antisemitism Claims
Federal Probe Slams Columbia University for Civil Rights Failures
Federal investigation finds Columbia University violated civil rights law by showing deliberate indifference towards antisemitic harassment of Jewish students, prompting calls for reforms.

Judge Blocks Trump Order Against Jenner & Block Firm
Trump Executive Order Punishing Law Firm Overturned Again
Federal Judge Slams Trump’s Law Firm Punishment Attempt
A federal judge blocks another of President Trump's executive orders targeting the Jenner & Block law firm, declaring it unconstitutional retaliation against the legal system.

Pentagon Imposes Tightened Press Restrictions Amid Leak Concerns
Defense Secretary Hegseth Clamps Down on Pentagon Media Access
New Pentagon Media Rules Limit Journalist Access Without Escort
The White House imposes new restrictions at the Pentagon, limiting reporters' access to certain areas in an effort to crack down on leaks and control media reporting.

FDA Issues Norovirus Warning on Frozen South Korean Oysters
Oyster Recall Hits Multiple States Over Contamination Fears
The FDA issues a warning about possible norovirus contamination in frozen oysters imported from South Korea, prompting recalls and consumer alerts in multiple states.

Gas Prices Hit Four-Year Low for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2021 as Millions Travel
Gasoline prices in the US have fallen to their lowest level for the Memorial Day weekend since 2021, easing travel costs for millions as holiday travel surges.

Trump Clears Joint Deal Between US Steel and Nippon
Trump Backs Nippon-US Steel Partnership, Vows Jobs Growth
US Steel Shares Surge After Trump Endorses Nippon Deal
President Trump endorses and clears a major partnership deal between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, promising job creation and confirming the company's American headquarters.

Chief Justice Roberts Halts Discovery in DOGE Records Case
Supreme Court Pauses Orders for Trump Admin Doggy Department Records
John Roberts Shields DOGE From Legal Record Demands Temporarily
Supreme Court grants temporary relief to the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, pausing demands to release records amid ongoing litigation.

Trump Signs Orders to Accelerate US Nuclear Power Industry
President Trump Unleashes Nuclear Power ‘Renaissance’ Push
Trump Executes Sweeping Plan to Boost Nuclear Energy Production
The Trump administration has announced several executive orders aimed at accelerating the production and easing regulations on nuclear energy to stimulate a US nuclear renaissance.

Federal Judge Temporarily Bars Trump From Ending Harvard Visas
Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Harvard International Student Program
Judge Issues TRO Stopping Trump Move on Harvard Foreign Students
Judge blocks Trump administration’s attempt to terminate student visas and restrict Harvard’s enrollment of international students, issuing temporary injunctive relief.

Families Slam DOJ for Letting Boeing Dodge Crash Charges
DOJ Agreement Lets Boeing Avoid Felony Plea Over Deadly Crashes
Boeing Deals to Avoid Prosecution Spark Legal and Public Outcry
The Justice Department faces backlash from families of victims over its deal allowing Boeing to avoid criminal prosecution for the deadly 737 Max crashes, amidst criticism and legal challenges.

ICE Launches Fast-Track Deportations After Court Hearings
Immigration Raids Expand to Courthouse Exits to Boost Deportations
Trump Admin Targets Illegal Immigrants at Courthouse Departures
Federal immigration enforcement intensifies with ICE arresting migrants at courthouses post hearings, using fast-track deportation policies to speed removals amid increased raids.

Israeli Embassy Staffers Murdered in D.C. Shooting Attack
Suspect Charged in Fatal Killing of Two Israeli Embassy Workers
Jewish Leaders Demand Action After Deadly DC Embassy Shooting
The tragic shooting of Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. sparks widespread outrage, investigations, and brings renewed discussions on antisemitic violence across the nation.
Judge Blocks Trump Order Against Law Firm Jenner & Block
Repeated Judicial Strikes Against Trump’s Law Firm Crackdown
Republican-Appointed Judge Halts Trump Retaliation Orders
Federal courts and judges continue to block and override Trump administration efforts to revoke law firms’ security clearances and limit their operations, citing constitutional and legal concerns.

Five Suspects Arrested in New Orleans Jail Escape Investigation
Authorities Round Up Accomplices in New Orleans Jail Break
New Arrests as Manhunt Continues for New Orleans Jail Fugitives
Multiple arrests made in connection to a massive jailbreak from a New Orleans jail, as authorities pursue remaining fugitives and alleged accomplices in the ongoing manhunt.

Twelve Injured in German Train Station Stabbing, Suspect Held
Drive-By Shooting Hits Rapper Skilla Baby, Injured in NYC
Woman Arrested After Hamburg Knife Attack Leaves Dozens Injured
Multiple arrests made in coordination with investigations into violent crimes, including a high-profile stabbing spree in Germany, and brutal drive-by shooting assault on rapper Skilla Baby.

Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on EU Goods and Apple Devices
Trade War Escalates as Trump Targets EU and Apple With Tariffs
Trump Tariff Threats Roil Global Markets and Economic Stability
The Trump administration expands its trade war, threatening sweeping tariffs on the European Union and major technology companies, disrupting markets and drawing widespread concern.
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