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Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government on Thursday withdrew subpoenas that would have compelled three New York Times reporters to testify about their sources for articles about President Donald Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The withdrawals in U.S. District Court followed a remarkable back and forth between a visibly irritated Judge Arun Subramanian and government attorneys. They come at a time when the Trump administration is vigorously going after news organizations whose reporting and coverage it doesn’t like — and also trying to c

Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors

Ford to partner with Chinese automaker Geely in Spain in new joint venture

Senate committee postpones vote on whether to advance CDC director nominee

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Democrats say Social Security boss' message pushed misleading statements on Trump tax law's benefits

Some Democrats are squaring off with President Donald Trump's administration over one of the most potent political issues in the country ahead of this year’s midterm elections: Social Security. The social safety net program that financially supports more than 70 million people — mostly retirees but also those with disabilities — was at the center of a critical letter some Senate Democrats sent to Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano. The New Deal-era program carries significant weight with voters, millions of whom rely on it, making tal

Democrats urge IRS watchdog to find out why a top lawyer who clashed with White House left his job

Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher oil prices surface

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Laura Loomer meets Zelenskyy in Ukraine after her major reversal on the war

Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday after a dramatic turnaround on the war that could have political reverberations back in Washington. Loomer had spent years minimizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and amplifying Russian propaganda to her nearly 2 million followers. This week she had a change of heart. “Just experienced my first air raid in Ukraine. Sirens blaring. This is everyday for every Ukrainian," Loomer wrote on X

More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding

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US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak

The U.S. FDA has said it is investigating a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 72 cases tied to an as-yet-unidentified source.The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the U.S. Midwest, including Michigan and four other states. The Food and Drug Administration said it has initiated a traceback to identify the source of the latest outbreak.Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite. People can become infected after eating or drinking contaminated food or water and symptoms can include diarrhea, sto

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US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest symbolic rebuke of the Republican president from Congress.The vote was 214-208 in favor of the war powers resolution as four Republicans joined Democrats in voting for it.The resolution, introduced by Representative Pramila Jayapal, a Washington Democrat, directs Trump "to remove the use of United States Armed Forces from hostilities" against Iran unless Congress authorizes it. However, it was largely symbolic. Lawmakers have pa

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969

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House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran war powers

The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump’s war in Iran absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president’s handling of the conflict.Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was brought Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The vote was 214 to 208. Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick, Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson crossed party lines to support the resolution.The House resolution amounts to a significant rebuke. But even if it passed the Senate, it would not compel the administration to end the war. Concurre

Orioles halt Red Sox's franchise record-tying 15 game win streak with 5-1 win to split twinbill

The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston’s franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak behind Kyle Bradish’s six innings of one-run ball, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday. It was Boston’s first loss since a 10-2 setback to Washington at Fenway Park on July 1. The Red Sox won the opener 6-3 to match the club's 80-year-old record. Boston's 1946 team that won 15 straight was led by Ted Williams and won the American League pennant. This year's Red Sox streak was the longest in the majors since St. Louis also won 1

‘Got to be kidding me’: GOP officials pan Trump’s claims of shocking new election threats

Police fatally shoot man in Wisconsin who officials say was armed with knife

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With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options

Two weeks into a renewed bombing campaign against Iran, with US forces taking casualties and allies wary of the conflict escalating further, President Donald Trump insists that Iran is “desperate” to find an end to wave after wave of US attacks.But both the CIA and the Defense Intelligence Agency have recently assessed that the kind of bombing the US is currently carrying out is unlikely to shift the Iranian negotiating position, according to two US officials familiar with the assessments.At the same time, the key mediator between the two sides — Qatar — threatened to walk away from th

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The world’s most important market is flashing red about the Iran war

Rising oil prices, persistent inflation fears and shifting expectations for rate hikes are rattling the world’s largest bond market, sending Treasury yields higher and pushing up borrowing costs for consumers.The 10-year US Treasury yield on Thursday rose four basis points, to 4.71%, its highest level since January 2025. Prior to the war with Iran, which started in late February, the 10-year yield dipped below 4%.Renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran have pushed up oil prices once again, with Brent crude hitting $100 per barrel Thursday morning.The conflict has rocked the massive US

Trump places new condition on signed Saudi nuclear deal, says country must join Abraham Accords

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that

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How a royal scandal created one of the world’s greatest sacred masterpieces

Istanbul skies change with the seasons, the cloudless days and twinkling Bosphorus of summer edged out by the maritime fogs and flinty seas of the darker months.However, there’s one place in the city where the heavens always glow a rich cerulean: inside the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque.Signifying the sky and the infinite cosmos, blue holds deep spiritual meaning in Islamic culture, and it’s the defining hue inside this 17th-century masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.Step outside and the view is no less spectacular. Its six minarets and 13 domes are one of the de

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Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law

The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services, the first time the company has been penalized under the bloc’s landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA).The fines highlight Europe’s resolve to rein in the power of Big Tech, despite US President Donald Trump threatening to respond with “substantial additional tariffs” on European goods.The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said Thursday that Google had failed to comply with the DMA by promoting its own services, including for hotels, shopping

Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war

His restaurant put edible ants on the menu. Now he could face one year in prison

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Two states are the top contenders for the first spot on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar

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How working out at the gym replaced the home improvement project

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Trump greets the fallen as he faces a decision point on Iran

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A Super Bowl in Charlotte? David Tepper's $1.3B stadium renovation project could help pave the way

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The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the lowest since 1969

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US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel

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Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war

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Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

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From battlefield to bureaucracy, Ukraine's new military chief faces tests

Ukraine's new top general faces many challenges at a pivotal moment in the war with Russia, from fixing the military's manpower shortage and reforming its

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Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria reopens as a police station to deter Nazi pilgrimages

Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Austria has been inaugurated as a police station

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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