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Markets and oil prices react to Trump’s claims of a breakthrough in peace talks with Iran

Brent crude dropped 4.5% to $86.31 per barrel.

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The Pentagon and Pete Hegseth are facing a lawsuit from 9 renewable energy groups. Here’s why

Groups filed a lawsuit in Oregon against the Pentagon and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over wind farm reviews.

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Taylor Swift is officially the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Stevie Wonder has the distinction of being the youngest musician to ever have been inducted.

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Trump calls off military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate

The president suggested that progress has been made in talks to extend the fragile ceasefire.

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Long-term mortgage rate hits 6.52%, just below its high this year

Despite the increase, the average rate remains below 6.84%, where it was a year ago.

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The 2026 World Cup is here, and so are the germs. This virus is experts’ No. 1 concern

An Ebola outbreak isn’t the main worry for infectious disease experts.

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Storms knock out power for nearly 390,000 residents in the Midwest, as severe weather moves east

Damaging storms put flights on hold at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport.

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Knicks make record-breaking comeback from 29 points down, beating Spurs 107-106

It seemed impossible, but the Knicks came roaring back after halftime.

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Directors in Hollywood close in on a 4-year deal with studios and streaming services

The tentative deal follows a similar contract agreement between SAG-AFTRA and studios.

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SpaceX stock will be available to regular investors. Here’s what to know before clicking on ‘buy’

SpaceX could make 30% of its IPO available to retail investors.

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Bill Gates is the latest high-profile figure to testify in the Epstein investigation

The House Oversight Committee will be questioning the Microsoft cofounder behind closed doors.

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The Pentagon just blacklisted tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD. Here’s why

This year’s Pentagon list has expanded to 188 Chinese businesses, up from nearly 130 in 2025.

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AI stocks resume sell-off and drag Wall Street lower from record highs

Another sell-off for high-flying artificial-intelligence stocks is dragging Wall Street sharply lower on Tuesday. The S&P 500 dropped 1.7% after...

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How the South Lawn at the White House will be transformed for Trump’s 80th birthday

Until now, ‘America’s backyard’ was known for low-contact sports or events like the annual Easter Egg Roll.

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Why Repair Cafes are becoming more popular amid the anti-consumerism movement

The ‘right to repair’ movement wants consumers to be empowered to fix their own products.

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This new poll reveals how Americans are feeling about the U.S. as its 250th birthday approaches

A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about 25% of Americans think the U.S. is exceptional.

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The Middle East is facing the threat of a full-scale war as Israel and Iran trade strikes

Officials from the region are pressuring the White House to rein in Israel’s strikes on Iran and Beirut.

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SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI

The contract with studios and streamers also addresses better pay and benefits.

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$70B bill passes in the Senate, securing ICE funding through the end of Trump’s term

Trump’s unrelated $1.8 billion settlement fund was on track to derail the bill.

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U.S. labor report for May shows a surprising 172,000 jobs added to the economy

Unemployment stayed at 4.3% for the month of May.

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Dow gains 900 points as oil prices ease, while AI stocks keep Wall Street in check

Stocks got a boost from a 2.8% drop for the price of Brent crude oil to $95.10 per barrel.

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A look at the biggest AI players barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts

In a bid to access more capital for AI, tech giants are looking to take their shares public.

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Melinda Gates pledges another $215 million to improve women’s health around the world

In the past two years, the philanthropist’s donations for women’s health have exceeded $600 million.

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Oil prices inch back toward $100 a barrel as U.S. stocks retreat from records

Stocks remain near their records, even with all the pressure on the global economy created by higher inflation.

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Trump amends steel, aluminum, and copper tariffs, offering farmers some relief

The temporary changes go into effect Monday and will expire at the end of 2027.

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6 key ways Trump is using the presidency to benefit himself, his familly, and allies

Trump’s spokeperson Anna Kelly insists ‘there are no conflicts of interest.’

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Trump’s $1.8 billion settlement fund is on shaky ground as GOP senators deliver swift backlash

The fund could potentially go to Trump supporters who were involved in the January 6 insurrection.

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As the U.S. faces a worsening shortage of care for the elderly, can robots fill the gap?

The oldest baby boomers in the U.S. are turning 80 this year and there aren’t enough home care aides for them.

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The Pentagon is pushing for AI on the battlefield. This top military leader is urging caution

Adm. Frank Bradley, who oversees the military’s most dangerous operations, wants safeguards for AI in warfare.

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Major League Baseball is proposing a salary cap for players, the first since 1994

The last time a salary cap was proposed, players carried out a 7 1/2 month strike.

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How this vegetable became the latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

According to the most recent Consumer Price Index, tomato prices have skyrocketed nearly 40%.

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U.S. and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks

Among the first issues to be negotiated during the 60-day ceasefire is what will happen to Iran’s highly enriched uranium.

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Prediction markets and sports betting apps are luring in teens. Here’s why experts are concerned

Polymarket and Kalshi are using memes to attract users as young as 18.

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A cure for hepatitis B has been elusive, but this experimental drug gets close

Hepatitis B can hide in the body and spring back to life if treatment stops.

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If you think it’s hot now, wait til you see the U.N.’s climate projections

The planet is on track to break its hottest year record within the next 5 years.

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LEGO’s foundation just pledged $97 million to fund childhood education in conflict zones

The funds will expand programs for play-based learning in East Africa and the Middle East.

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Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending is shattering records in the California race for governor

According to AdImpact, Steyer has so far spent or booked over $195 million in media ads.

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NASA reveals the phase one details for its expansive base on the moon

Fresh off the heels of its historic Artemis mission, NASA is ordering equipment for a moon base.

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How this wearable AI technology is helping NBA, NHL and athletes everywhere prevent injuries

Data gathered by Plantiga, an AI-powered platform, helps NHL team captain Gabriel Landeskog stay ahead of new injuries.

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Congressional Black Caucus is ‘putting corporate America on notice’ as GOP seeks to redraw legislative maps

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus sent a letter to over 200 companies to gather support in the fight against GOP gerrymandering.

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Screens are saturating U.S. classrooms, fueling a backlash on school-issued devices

According to Ballotpedia, proposals limiting screen time in classrooms have been introduced in over a dozen states.

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U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is ‘largely negotiated’, Trump says. Here’s what to know

Trump commented following calls with Middle East allies, but it’s not yet clear when or how the deal might be finalized.

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Jim Henson’s once-hidden puppet studio is now open for public tours in New York City

The tours, which take place on Saturdays, cost $150 per person.

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50,000 California residents are waiting to see if officials can keep this chemical tank from exploding

Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency following the evacuation of Garden Grove residents, in Southern California.

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New York’s iconic pizza and bagels could soon change if this suspect ingredient gets banned

Pizza historian Scott Wiener estimates nearly 80% of pizza and bagel shops rely on potassium bromide, an additive already banned around the world.

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IRS is ‘forever barred’ from examining Trump. What to know about the immunity deal that’s shocking experts

The Internal Revenue Service is dropping its audit of Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization.

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Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ ends after 11 seasons with surprises from Paul McCartney and others

Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Tim Meadows interrupted Colbert’s final monologue for the CBS show.

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Trump cancels AI executive order over concerns of slowing U.S. tech innovation

Trump’s ambitions for AI have collided with the fears of voters over the impact of the technology on life.

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Long-term mortgage rate hits 6.51%, reaching its highest level in nearly 9 months

Rates have been mostly trending higher since the war with Iran began.

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Trump administration eases refrigerant rule in response to surging grocery costs

With voter concerns over the cost of living spiking before pivotal elections in November, the Republican administration is trying to address...

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