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ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Friday it is restricting the release of its new artificial intelligence model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration, the latest in an unprecedented government vetting of AI products that could pose cybersecurity risks. OpenAI said its new AI product, called GPT-5.6 Sol, would only be available for now to a “small group of trusted partners” approved by the Trump administration. “We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” OpenAI said in a statement

OpenAI limits its newest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

Utah governor restricts fireworks as largest US wildfire surges uncontained

Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services

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Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom

The Supreme Court is handing down major opinions at a rapid clip, but even with some of the biggest decisions yet to come there are signs of tension between the justices. One highly unusual exchange for the restrained and traditional atmosphere came Thursday, as the members of the nation’s highest court took the bench as usual to read a short summary of their decisions. Those rulings included two major immigration wins for President Donald Trump. After conservative Justice Samuel Alito finished his reading of the majority’s ruling limiting how people can seek a

Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

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Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of youth-led protests

Tanzania's interior minister, Patrobas Katambi, said on Friday the government was banning all political rallies, less than two weeks before youth-led protests planned for July 7.• Katambi told lawmakers in parliament that the ban was because of security threats and did not say how long it would last.• The protesters plan to gather on the July 7 public holiday to call for democratic reforms and justice for people killed in election violence last year.• A government-appointed commission of inquiry said in April that at least 518 people were killed in the unrest, which was driven by the ex

US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain

Trump adviser-turned-critic John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

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Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 96,300 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.Here are some details:• An instrument panel display that has failed to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, could increase the risk of a crash, NHTSA said.• The recall covers certain 2025-2026 model Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles.• The auto safety regulator said the instrument panel display software will be updated

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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles

A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again. Jurors said a day prior they had come to a standstill in deliberations in the trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht on three federal charges: arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame. “The court finds there is a manifest necessity to declare a mistrial because the jury is deadlocked,” Judge Anne Hw

FEMA official who claimed he teleported to Waffle House ousted from agency, sources say

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says 'fans deserve better'

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Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

The United States is celebrating its 250th year. And what better way to mark that anniversary than with an American summer staple — a trip to the nation's capital. But visitors to Washington will find that the city is undergoing tremendous change, courtesy of President Donald Trump’s takeover makeover. Since returning to office 17 months ago, Trump has demonstrated a continuing fixation with the District of Columbia. The Republican president has slapped his image and name on buildings, torn down storied structures, altered others, started massive construction

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A widespread, searing heat dome and an extreme fire threat are expected as a major US weather pattern change unfolds

A heat dome will bring dangerously hot and humid conditions to the eastern half of the United States next week in the region’s most widespread heat wave of the summer so far.The heat dome will build in response to a large shift in the jet stream that’s also bringing a big cooldown to the West. Powerful winds will accompany the cooldown and intensify already dangerous fire weather conditions in Utah, where a large, destructive fire is ongoing, and in neighboring states.Major cities including Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Dallas and Nashville could see thermometers climb to their highest leve

Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey

Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

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Trump chides Iran for ship attack after Tehran insists on control of the strait

U.S. President Donald Trump blamed Iran on Friday for an attack on a ship near Oman which he said had violated their ceasefire, after Tehran insisted it would control the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states not to side with Washington.The attack on Thursday highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. Two U.S. officials had told Reuters on condition of anonymity that Iran had fired on the ship. Trump said an Iranian drone had hit the upper deck."Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its way," he wrote on Truth Social. "We knocked down three other Dro

Volkswagen reportedly planning to axe 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen, one of the world’s largest automakers, is reportedly planning to axe as many as 100,000 jobs over the next few years, representing 15% of its global workforce.The job cuts would come alongside the planned closure of four factories in Germany and a 15% reduction in investment over the next five years, according to a report Friday by Manager Magazin, a German business magazine.The report added that Volkswagen – Germany’s biggest automaker and one of its major employers – is planning to spin off its main Volkswagen brand and auto parts business into separate entities. The comp

Trump says Iran strike in Strait of Hormuz is a ‘foolish violation’ of agreement

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

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Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy

A distant star-forming galaxy nicknamed the “Shadow Blaster” could have sent a ghostly cosmic particle hurtling toward Earth.Astronomers believe they have traced the particle‘s origin to 11 billion light-years away, marking a step forward in understanding the mysterious neutrinos.Neutrinos are abundant across the universe, earning a reputation as ghost particles because they possess no electric charge, have little mass and don’t seem to interact with other types of matter.Supernovae, stellar nuclear reactions and the breakdown of heavy particles can create neutrinos. But tracing exactl

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After Supreme Court’s TPS decision, more than a million immigrants face scramble to stay in US

Until Thursday morning, hundreds of thousands of Haitians were legally living and working in the United States, along with thousands of Syrians. Now, their work permits are set to expire and their deportation protections will be terminated, throwing them in legal limbo.The abrupt change in fate stems from the Supreme Court decision which found that the Department of Homeland Security had broad discretion in determining when to extend or terminate a form of humanitarian relief known as Temporary Protected Status.It was a major victory for the Trump administration and its mass deportation pledge

Saudi doctor given life sentence for deadly car rampage on German Christmas market

'Pride Match' organizers highlight Seattle's inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt

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India’s viral youth movement has moved from memes to the streets. Their leader tells CNN why

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Power outages, fuel bans and no summer camps: Crimea placed under state of emergency as Ukraine steps up pressure on Putin

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Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'

House lawmakers are questioning billionaire investor Leon Black as part of their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and the powerful people around him

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Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

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Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and the nation's capital is undergoing significant changes under President Donald Trump

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International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands in earthquake aftermath

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Iran strikes vessel, pausing UN efforts to evacuate ships from Hormuz

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Takeaways: Supreme Court hands Trump massive wins on immigration agenda

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Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

The devastating 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday have killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured

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From LA to Scottsdale: The Founder Behind AdDynamix Is Building the Bridge Between AI and Business Tools

An LA digital advertising veteran of 28 years has moved to Scottsdale and is building what he calls the missing piece between business software and the AI assistants people now use every day. SCOTTSDALE, AZ. When Benoit Pecqueur talks about his latest company, he sounds less like a founder pitching a product and more like an operator who got tired of watching the same problem repeat itself. “Most small business owners are watching the AI revolution from the sidelines,” he says. “Not because they don’t want it. Because their tools don’t talk to ChatGPT or Claude. Their accountant still pulls