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California regulators kill charity fireworks for America’s 250th, sparking outrage

A Long Beach businessman claims the California Coastal Commission denied his fireworks permit despite years of spotless environmental studies and reports....

Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins

The DOJ reportedly taps former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to oversee a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and Trump-Russia investigation origins....

Trump renews bridge, power plant threat against Iran in push for deal, mocks 'tough guy' IRGC

President Donald Trump mocks Iran for claiming a Strait of Hormuz blockade already in place and warns of devastating strikes if Tehran rejects a deal with the U.S....

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican....

Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video

Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sang and read with children at a Bronx childcare center during their first in-person meeting on Saturday....

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'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink....

U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says

The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said....

How private credit's cracks are threatening to deepen private equity's woes

Private credit's rapid rise was key to global dealmaking over the past decade. Now, signs of strain in the $3 trillion market are spilling into private equity....

European stocks set to slump as Gulf tanker attacks threaten ceasefire

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as traders assess a re-acceleration in U.S.-Iran tensions....

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sees shares jump nearly 4% on first ever warship export deal

This will be Japan's first ever warship export project, and the first ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029....

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U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea....

Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November

Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville....

Harry Keyishian, Lead Plaintiff in Academic Freedom Case, Dies at 93

He was one of five University of Buffalo faculty members fired for not signing loyalty oaths. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor....

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term....

Muslim Southerners Face a Fresh Wave of Hateful Political Rhetoric

Some Muslim voters were once drawn to Republican positions on family values and individual liberty, but as Southern politicians stoke anti-Islamic sentiment, many feel threatened....