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Zombie Home Foreclosure Numbers Increase in 38 US States
Georgia had the largest quarterly increase in such properties, followed by North Carolina and Indiana.
Interior Department Nets $4 Billion With Oil Lease Sale in 2 States
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Trump was committed to putting the country’s resources to work for the benefit of its citizens.
NATO Has to Be Good for All Allies: Rubio
Marco Rubio had said in March that the United States must reexamine its relationship with NATO because members did not help in the Iran conflict.
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US Blacklists 9 Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Officials
The sanctions marks the first time Washington has sanctioned sitting Lebanese government security officials.
Surgeon General Advisory Warns About Screen Time for Children
‘Harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern,’ the advisory states.
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Texas Sues Meta, WhatsApp Alleging Misleading Claims About Security Features
Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges the app misleads users on security and is seeking to ban unauthorized message access.
US Approves Potential $108.1 Million Sale of Hawk Missile Equipment to Ukraine
The proposed sale would not affect the military balance in the region nor the defense readiness of the United States, the U.S. State Department said.
3 Dead in New Mexico and First Responders Decontaminated After Exposure to Unknown Substance
Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders had to be quarantined and assessed Wednesday.
Oil Market Could Hit ‘Red Zone’ in July and August, IEA Says
Summer travel could trigger a global energy crisis, according to the International Energy Agency.
US Invests $2 Billion in IBM, Other Firms to Boost Quantum Computing
IBM, GlobalFoundries, and several emerging firms are set to benefit from one of the government’s largest quantum-related investments to date.
Minnesota Fraud Mastermind Sentenced to Nearly 42 Years in Prison
Prosecutors sought a five-decade sentence for Aimee Bock, calling her ’the central figure' in the nation’s largest COVID-19 pandemic scam.
US Launches New Anti-Fraud Registration System for Truckers
The current registration system is a ‘low-barrier, minimal-validation framework’ that enables fraud to easily take place, the Transportation Department said.
Trump Says No Escalation With Cuba After US Indicts Raúl Castro
Castro was charged with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, two counts of destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder.
Who Is Raul Castro, the Recently Indicted Cuban Politician?
Raul Castro was charged with the 1996 killing of four people on a humanitarian mission.
US Marines Board Iranian Tanker in Latest Blockade Enforcement
According to U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces have diverted 91 vessels since the start of the blockade against Iran on April 13.
Federal Government Launches Operation to Find Missing Foster Children, 13 Recovered
The operation builds on ‘Project Hope,’ a similar initiative launched during President Donald Trump’s first term.
EU Advances US Trade Deal Ahead of Trump’s July Deadline
The agreement covers trade, energy, AI chips, and defense procurement.
Keisha Bottoms Wins Democratic Nomination for Georgia Governor
The former Atlanta mayor will face either Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or billionaire Rick Jackson in the race for the governor’s mansion.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Rick Jackson Head to GOP Runoff for Georgia Governor
Trump-endorsed Jones and healthcare executive Jackson are eyeing the governor’s mansion in the battleground state.
