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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.
CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Trump Says US Should Take Control of Iran’s Uranium, Will ‘Probably Destroy It’
Iran is believed to possess about 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, officials say.
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US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean as Trump Admin Pressures Cuba
The move was confirmed by the U.S. Southern Command on Wednesday, the same day ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted in the United States.
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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Senate, House Democrats Oppose GOP Spending Bill Over ICE Funding, Affordability Concerns
Schumer, Jeffries, and Democratic lawmakers said the bill funnels billions to immigration enforcement without guardrails while ignoring affordability concerns.
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.
What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
A five-person committee will hand out funds from a nearly $1.8 billion settlement to Americans claiming to be victims of weaponization of government agencies.
Vance Says Iran’s Negotiating Position Still Unclear, Warns Military Is ‘Locked and Loaded’
‘The Iranians aren’t themselves quite clear in what direction they want to go,’ the vice president said Tuesday.
NPR Cuts Newsroom Jobs Due to Federal Funding Loss, Expected Drop in Sponsorship Revenue
The job cut announcement comes after Trump ordered a halt to taxpayer subsidies for public broadcasters amid allegations of bias.
