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NextEra to Acquire Dominion in $67B Deal

NextEra Energy announced on Monday its acquisition of Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $67 billion . This merger aims to create the world's largest regulated utility business, driven by rising electricity demand from AI and data center growth. The combined company will se...

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PoliticsLegislation

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 15, 2024 rejected an appeal from Virginia Democrats seeking to reinstate a congressional map designed to enhance their party's prospects in the November midterm elections. The justices declined without comment to halt a ruling by Virginia’s top court that had blocked th...

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WorldDiplomacy

US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver

The Trump administration has extended a 30-day sanctions waiver for the third straight month, permitting the sale and delivery of Russian oil already loaded onto tankers at sea. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension on social media, stating it would provide temporary access to str...

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HateCrime

Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Three men were fatally shot outside the Islamic Center of San Diego , California, on Monday morning by two teenage suspects who later took their own lives. The attack is being investigated as a suspected hate crime. The shooting occurred at approximately 11:40 AM local time. Police Chief Scott Wahl ...

Yesterday 3:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Pentagon Reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe

The Pentagon has announced it is reducing the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe from four to three, according to multiple reports. This decision comes as President Donald Trump pressures NATO allies to increase defense spending and take a larger role in their own defense. As ...

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Security

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

Former Mayor Eileen Wang of Arcadia, California, resigned after agreeing to plead guilty to federal charges of acting as an illegal agent for China. According to multiple reports, Wang admitted working with Chinese government officials and her former fiancé Yaoning 'Mike' Sun from at least 2020 thro...

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Elections

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

Georgia's primary elections on Tuesday have set the stage for high-stakes runoff races that could shape the political landscape of the state and potentially influence control of Congress. The Republican nominations for both governor and Senate will be decided in runoffs on June 16, with significant ...

Yesterday 1:34 AM ET·3 min read

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Accident

NTSB Hears on Cracks in UPS Cargo Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) began a two-day hearing Tuesday to investigate the fatal crash of a UPS cargo plane in Kentucky last November that killed 15 people. The investigation focuses on cracks found in a key part of the left engine mount, which sheared off during takeoff from...

May 19, 9:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

Rep. Thomas Massie lost his re-election bid in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District primary to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by President Donald Trump. The race was the most expensive House of Representatives primary in history, with over $32 million spent on campaign advertising. The co...

May 19, 9:46 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

NAACP Launches Boycott of Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights

The NAACP has launched a campaign urging Black athletes, recruits, fans, and donors to boycott athletic programs at public universities in eight Southern states over concerns about voting rights. The 'Out of Bounds' campaign targets Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, ...

May 19, 7:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Bolsonaro Faces Scandal Over $26M Film Funding Deal

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a leading right-wing presidential candidate in Brazil, is facing significant scrutiny after leaked recordings revealed him asking jailed banker Daniel Vorcaro for $26.8 million to fund a film about his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. The revelations have sparked ba...

May 19, 5:43 PM ET·4 min read

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Accident

Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in NYC

A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole on a busy New York City street Monday night around 11:30 p.m., according to police and utility officials. The incident occurred near the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. The woman, identified a...

May 19, 5:42 PM ET·1 min read

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SexualAbuse

Surrey Police Probe Epstein-Linked Child Abuse Allegations

Surrey Police are investigating two separate allegations of "non-recent child sexual abuse" linked to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein's files, according to multiple reports. The incidents in question occurred between the mid-1980s and 2000 across Surrey and Berkshire. The force stated that one ...

May 19, 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Fraud

Spain Acquits Shakira of Tax Fraud

Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to refund her €55 million (£48m, $64m) plus interest. The court ruled that authorities failed to prove she spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011, which is required for residents to pay personal inco...

May 19, 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Homicide

UK to Charge Up to 77 Over Grenfell Tower Fire

British police announced plans Tuesday to seek criminal charges against up to 77 individuals and organizations for their roles in the deadly Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in June 2017. The Metropolitan Police will submit evidence files by the end of September, with charging decisions exp...

May 19, 3:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States where he faces new federal money laundering charges. This development marks a stark reversal for Saab who was pardoned by President Joe Biden in late 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange. Saab a...

May 19, 3:27 PM ET·4 min read

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Corporate

DOJ Drops Fraud Charges Against Adani After $10B US Investment Pledge

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani saw criminal fraud charges against him dropped by the U.S. Justice Department after he pledged $10 billion in investments and 15,000 jobs in the United States. The charges, filed in November 2024 during President Joe Biden's administration, accused Adani and his assoc...

May 19, 3:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington DC for a daylong prayer rally Sunday, billed as a 'rededication of our country as One Nation Under God.' The event featured prominent Republican officials including Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and House Spea...

May 19, 3:26 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, according to multiple polls released this week. The New York Times/Siena poll and a separate survey from Reuters/Ipsos both indicate widespread discontent with Trump's presidency, driven by economic concern...

May 19, 3:24 PM ET·2 min read

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NextEra to Acquire Dominion in $67B Deal

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver

Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Pentagon Reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

NTSB Hears on Cracks in UPS Cargo Plane Crash

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

NAACP Launches Boycott of Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights

Bolsonaro Faces Scandal Over $26M Film Funding Deal

Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in NYC

Surrey Police Probe Epstein-Linked Child Abuse Allegations

Spain Acquits Shakira of Tax Fraud

UK to Charge Up to 77 Over Grenfell Tower Fire

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

DOJ Drops Fraud Charges Against Adani After $10B US Investment Pledge

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

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NextEra to Acquire Dominion in $67B Deal

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver

Three Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting

Pentagon Reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

NTSB Hears on Cracks in UPS Cargo Plane Crash

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

NAACP Launches Boycott of Southern College Sports Over Voting Rights

Bolsonaro Faces Scandal Over $26M Film Funding Deal

Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in NYC

Surrey Police Probe Epstein-Linked Child Abuse Allegations

Spain Acquits Shakira of Tax Fraud

UK to Charge Up to 77 Over Grenfell Tower Fire

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

DOJ Drops Fraud Charges Against Adani After $10B US Investment Pledge

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

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