Three men were killed during a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, with two teenage suspects later found dead after apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Authorities are investigating the attack as a hate crime following the discovery of anti-Islamic writings in their vehicle. T...

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EducationPolicy

Harvard Faculty Caps A Grades at 20% to Combat Grade Inflation

Harvard University faculty voted overwhelmingly to cap the number of A grades awarded to undergraduate students at 20%, plus four additional per class. The measure passed by a vote of 458-201 and will take effect in fall 2027, as reported by CBS News and confirmed by Harvard University. The policy a...

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PoliticsDiplomacy

US Threatens Palestinian UN Envoy Visa Over Vice Presidency Bid

The Trump administration has threatened to revoke visas for Palestinian diplomats if their ambassador, Riyad Mansour, does not withdraw his candidacy for vice president of the UN General Assembly. According to an internal State Department cable seen by Reuters and NPR , the U.S. claims that Mansour'...

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Immigration

Trump Admin to Admit 17,500 White Afrikaners as Refugees

The Trump administration announced plans to admit up to 17,500 white Afrikaners as refugees by the end of the fiscal year in September. According to a State Department notice sent to Congress and obtained by multiple outlets including AP News and The Guardian, this decision is based on claims that '...

May 19, 7:33 PM ET·3 min read

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Space

SpaceX Preps Starship V3 Debut Flight Ahead of IPO

SpaceX is preparing for the debut test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket from Starbase in Texas. This critical milestone comes as Elon Musk's company gears up for an anticipated initial public offering (IPO) with a potential valuation of $1.75 trillion. The fully reusable rocket system, cons...

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Elections

Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff

President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn ahead of the May 26 election. The endorsement, posted on Truth Social, described Paxton as a 'true MAGA Warrior' who has always delivered for Texas. The race is...

May 19, 12:58 PM ET·4 min read

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Television

Colbert Ends Late Show Run

Stephen Colbert will host the final episode of The Late Show on Thursday, May 21, concluding an 11-season run. According to multiple reports, CBS announced the cancellation last year, citing financial reasons as the primary factor though many have speculated about potential political motivations beh...

May 5, 3:11 PM ET·6 min read

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Diplomacy

Putin and Xi Strengthen Ties Amid Global Shifts

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on May 19 for a two-day state visit to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This summit followed closely U.S. President Donald Trump's high-profile visit to China, highlighting the growing significance of Sino-Russian relations amid global tensions...

May 16, 11:52 AM ET·3 min read

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Legal

Ex-prosecutor charged with stealing Trump documents report

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor in Florida, has been charged with sending a sealed special counsel report on President Donald Trump's classified documents case to her personal email account. According to an indictment made public on Wednesday, Lineberger faces charges includi...

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Trade

UK Secures £3.7bn Trade Deal with Gulf States

The UK has struck a £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—as reported by multiple outlets including BBC , The Guardian , Reuters , and CNBC . The agreement concludes four years of negotiations led by successive prime ministers...

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Outbreaks

UK Student Dies in Meningitis Outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that a student from Henley College in Oxfordshire has died due to suspected meningitis. Two pupils from different schools in Reading—Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School—and a junior school pupil from Westwood Farm Junior School are c...

May 15, 6:40 AM ET·2 min read

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Taxation

Bezos Proposes Zero Income Tax for Bottom Half of Earners

Jeff Bezos proposed eliminating federal income taxes for the bottom half of U.S. earners during a CNBC interview, arguing this would alleviate financial burdens and foster entrepreneurship among lower-income individuals. The bottom 50% of taxpayers currently contribute about 3% of federal income t...

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Elections

Massie Leads in Kentucky GOP Primary

Ed Gallrein leads Rep. Thomas Massie by 5.2 percentage points in the closely watched Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, with nearly 8% of respondents undecided or unsure about their choice. The May 19 election has drawn national attention as a test of President Donald Trum...

May 15, 5:06 PM 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 ...

May 14, 7:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger

Senator Bill Cassidy lost his re-election bid in Louisiana's Republican primary on August 6th, according to multiple sources. Trump-backed challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a runoff election scheduled for June 27th. Initial results showed Letlow leading with just over 44% of the ...

May 14, 7:39 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump-Xi Summit Focuses on Trade, Taiwan Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stakes talks focusing on trade, Taiwan tensions, and global conflicts. The summit emphasized cooperation but highlighted significant differences over Taiwan. The meeting was marked by ceremonial pomp at the Grea...

May 14, 3:32 AM ET·5 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump-Xi Summit Produces Mixed Trade Results

President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to China with mixed results on trade and economic cooperation, leaving key details of agreements unclear while raising concerns in Taiwan about America's commitment to the island's defense. The White House announced that China committed to purchasi...

May 14, 5:38 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Burnham Cleared for Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has been cleared by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to seek selection as the party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, potentially setting up a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer. The seat became vacant on Thursday when Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to ma...

May 15, 9:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Russian Jets Intercept British Spy Plane Over Black Sea

Two Russian military jets intercepted a British surveillance aircraft over the Black Sea last month, in what the UK's Ministry of Defence described as a dangerous incident that raised the risk of potential escalation between NATO and Russia. The Royal Air Force (RAF) Rivet Joint aircraft was unarmed...

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Conservation

National Trust Lists 11 Endangered Historic Equality Sites

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of America's most endangered historic places, themed around equality ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The 11 sites , announced Wednesday, include Stonewall National Monument in New York City, Philadelphia's President's...

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Legal

Jury Clears Altman in Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit

A federal jury in Oakland, California has cleared Sam Altman and OpenAI of Elon Musk's claims of unjust enrichment and breach of contract. The unanimous verdict came after less than two hours of deliberation. The ruling allows OpenAI to proceed with its plans for a public offering at an estimated $1...

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Violations

Man Arrested for Driving Cybertruck into Lake Using Wade Mode

A man was arrested in Texas after intentionally driving his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to use the vehicle's 'wade mode' feature, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred at Grapevine Lake on Monday evening when the driver, identified as Jimmy Jack McDaniel by CBS News, drove the Cybert...

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Legislation

House Passes Housing Affordability Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill on Wednesday, aiming to address the nation's housing crisis by encouraging homebuilding and limiting corporate landlords' ability to buy more than 350 houses. The bill passed with an overwhelming vote of 396 to 13. The ...

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Corporate

Samsung Faces Largest Strike Over Bonus Dispute

Samsung Electronics is on the brink of its largest-ever strike as wage negotiations with its labor union collapsed over bonus payouts and structural issues within its semiconductor divisions. The dispute has been exacerbated by the global AI boom, which has significantly increased demand for memory ...

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