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11 Indicted in Smuggling Deaths of Migrants in Texas Cargo Container Case
Seven illegal immigrants were found dead from extreme heat after being smuggled inside a shipping container.
‘Show Must Go On’: Trump Delivers Remarks at Correspondents’ Dinner
The rescheduled gala is taking place at the Waldorf Astoria.
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Wall Street Week: Tech Sell-Off Continues Amid Soaring AI Capex
Attention shifted from earnings and revenue beats to the rising cost of AI capital spending, casting doubts about future free cash flow.
Fifth Circuit Blocks Key Part of Texas Social Media Law Aimed at Protecting Minors
Judges ruled 2–1 that federal law supersedes state law’s monitoring and filtering requirement, but the age-verification provision is constitutional.
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US Embassies Across the Mideast Issue Travel Warnings for Americans
At least eight U.S. embassies issued alerts on Friday.
Education Department No Longer Requiring Race to Be Considered in K-12 Student Discipline
An agency official said this gives teachers more control over their classrooms.
Homebuyer Demand Remains Strong in High-Risk Areas: Report
Homeowners in high-risk locations pay a premium to protect their properties against possible damage from natural disasters.
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4 Minnesota Men Plead Guilty to $2.2 Million Housing Program Fraud
If convicted, each faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Democrats Pick South Carolina to Open the 2028 Presidential Primary
The decision is not yet final—the full DNC is scheduled to ratify the calendar at its August meeting.
49 Arrested in Florida Operation Targeting Drug Trafficking Network, Officials Say
‘Operation Ice Breaker II’ focused on drug trafficking across the central part of Florida, said the state attorney general’s office.
Candlelight Vigil Commemorates Falun Gong Victims of Persecution
Hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners attended the annual candlelight vigil in Washington.
DEA Seizes Nearly 3.2 Million Fentanyl Pills Across 4 States
In addition, more than 202 pounds of fentanyl powder were seized.
What to Know About Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain and Possible US Efforts to Attack It
President Donald Trump said, ‘We’ll be hitting that area pretty soon, and very heavily.’
Trump Says He’s Weighing ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran
‘They haven’t received enough pain yet,’ the U.S. president said.
Trump’s Iran Policy Is ‘a Head for an Eye,’ Rubio Warns, Urging Tehran to Deescalate
Trump has vowed to destroy one Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship Tehran targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy Department Issues Emergency Order to Mitigate Blackout Risks Amid Hot Weather Conditions
The DOE said the previous administration’s policies weakened the U.S. power grid, leaving Americans vulnerable during emergency events.
Trump Denounces Communism, Touts Trump Accounts for Children in Georgia Speech
The president held a rally-style event near Atlanta on Wednesday, while thousands of protesters lined the streets nearby.
US, Ukraine Sign Agreement for Drone Testing
Ukraine and Russian leaders also start discussing plans to restart peace agreements.
OpenAI Says Its Model Autonomously Hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI said the autonomous models penetrated Hugging Face’s servers while searching for secret information that could help them pass an evaluation.
Maduro Trial Start Date Set for June 2027
Oral arguments for pretrial motions are set for November 2026.
