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25 States Sue Over Trump Student Loan Caps

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging new federal student loan caps imposed by the Trump administration. The plaintiffs argue that the limits will disproportionately impact critical healthcare sectors, making it harder for students to pursue deg...

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DisasterAccident

Sinkhole Shuts LaGuardia Runway

According to multiple reports, a sinkhole discovered near Runway 4/22 at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Wednesday has caused significant travel disruptions. The runway was immediately closed after the sinkhole was spotted during a routine inspection around 11 a.m. EDT. The Port Authority of New Yor...

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EntertainmentComedy

Josh Johnson's HBO Special 'Symphony' Blends Music and Comedy

Josh Johnson's new HBO special 'Symphony' , premiering Friday, marks a departure from his usual topical comedy by blending music with stand-up to create timeless themes. Filmed at the Wiltern theater in Los Angeles earlier this year, the special focuses on universal human experiences such as family ...

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Conflict

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery Amid Escalating Drone Attacks

Ukrainian forces conducted a drone strike on Russia's Rosneft-owned Syzran oil refinery in Samara region overnight, according to Ukrainian military officials and President Volodymyr Zelensky. The attack caused a large fire at the refinery, which has an annual processing capacity of 7 to 8.9 million ...

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Outbreaks

Air France Flight Diverted Over Ebola Concerns

An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal on Wednesday after authorities discovered a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had boarded in error. The diversion came amid U.S. entry restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of Ebola, which has caused over 130 deat...

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Government

Queen Elizabeth Pushed Andrew for Trade Envoy Role

Queen Elizabeth II was 'very keen' for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to become a trade envoy in 2001, according to newly released government files. The documents reveal that the Queen wanted him to take on a prominent role in promoting national interests. The files were released by the UK gover...

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HomicideCONFLICTING REPORTS

San Diego Mosque Attack Leaves Three Dead

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, with authorities investigating the attack as a potential hate crime. The two suspects, aged 17 and 18, were found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds shortly after the incident. The shooting occurred ju...

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Conflict

Israel Deports Flotilla Activists Amid Global Backlash

The Israeli government announced Thursday that hundreds of activiststrying to breach its naval blockade of Gaza have been released and deported, according to multiple reports. This came amid international outrage over their treatment, which prompted several countries to summon Israeli envoys. Prim...

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Natural

NOAA Predicts Below-Average Atlantic Hurricane Season

NOAA has forecasted a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, predicting eight to fourteen named storms. Of these, three to six are expected to become hurricanes, including one to three major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. The agency emphasized that even during below-average ...

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Policy

Trump Delays Biden Refrigerant Rules

The Trump administration announced plans to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. According to Reuters, this move is part of a broader effort to unwind the former president's environm...

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Google Overhauls Search with AI-Powered Features

Google has rolled out a major update to its search engine, introducing an AI-powered 'intelligent search box' that transforms the traditional search experience. According to multiple reports, this feature, driven by Google's Gemini 3.5 Flash model, allows users to engage in continuous conversations ...

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Climbing

274 Climbers Summit Everest in Single Day

A record-breaking 274 climbers successfully summited Mount Everest from Nepal's side in a single day, setting a new milestone for the world's tallest peak. As reported by CBS News , this unprecedented number of ascents occurred on Wednesday, taking advantage of clear weather conditions. The previous...

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Protests

Cockroach Janta Party Gains Millions in India

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) , a satirical online movement, has rapidly gained popularity in India, amassing nearly 15 million followers on Instagram in just five days. This surpasses the official account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has fewer than ...

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Policy

Kennedy Jr. Fires USPSTF Leaders Amid Panel Reforms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the chair and vice chair of the Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an influential panel that determines what preventive medical care should be provided at no cost to patients, according to letters sent earlier this month. The firings come as pa...

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Policy

NHS Trust Sacks Staff Over Inappropriate Access to Attack Victims' Records

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has dismissed 11 employees and taken disciplinary action against a further 14 for inappropriately accessing the medical records of victims from last year’s fatal attack. The incident on June 13, 2023, resulted in the deaths of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’M...

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Football

Middlesbrough to Face Hull City in Championship Play-off Final

Middlesbrough will face Hull City in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday after Southampton was expelled from the tournament for spying on opponents. The English Football League (EFL) upheld its decision against Southampton, which admitted to breaches of regulations related...

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Accident

Paris Court Convicts Airbus, Air France of Manslaughter in 2009 Crash

A Paris appeals court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash, which resulted in the deaths of all 228 passengers and crew on board. The verdict marks a significant milestone in a lengthy legal battle involving two of France's most emblemati...

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Elections

Swing Voters Divided on Trump Amid Economic Concerns

Swing voters in North Carolina are expressing a mix of frustration and support for President Trump as the midterms approach, according to NPR . While half disapprove of his handling of the economy, others appreciate his immigration policies and view him as a strong leader. The focus groups, conducte...

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Legislation

Hanson Proposes Norway-Style Gas Policy

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has proposed replacing Australia's offshore gas profits tax with a Norway-inspired policy designed to extract greater returns for taxpayers. The plan, announced at a major gas industry conference in Adelaide, includes abolishing the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT...

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OutbreaksMIXED REPORTS

DR Congo Moves World Cup Prep Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country. According to BBC , preparations have been moved to Belgium amid the upsurge, which is thought to have killed more than 130 people. The World Health Or...

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Diplomacy

Trump to Attend G7 Summit Amid Strained Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France from June 15-17, according to multiple reports. The summit, hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains, aims to build consensus on future agreements rather than finalize deals. The White House announced that Trump plans to discuss artificial i...

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Burglary

7 Charged in LA Valley Burglary Surge

Seven individuals have been charged in connection with a surge of residential burglaries across the San Fernando Valley, according to authorities. The suspects are accused of participating in at least 20 home break-ins, stealing high-value items such as wallets, handbags, watches, and jewelry. The L...

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Climate

UN Approves Climate Crisis Resolution

The United Nations General Assembly voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution supporting an International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion that states have legal obligations to address climate change. The resolution, brought by Pacific island nation Vanuatu, affirms the court's July 2025 advisory opinion that...

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Labor

Australia's Unemployment Rises to 4.5%, Rate Hike Odds Drop

Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in April, reaching its highest level since November 2021, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This unexpected increase has led markets to reduce the likelihood of an interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), as...

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