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Trump Warns Iran It Needs to Move Fast on Deal or Attacks Will Ensue
‘There won’t be anything left,’ the president warned in a social media post on Sunday.
US Issues Travel Advisories Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo
The World Health Organization declared the virus a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’
Maduro Ally Alex Saab Extradited to US From Venezuela
The Venezuelan regime said Saab was deported after being implicated in the commission of various crimes in the United States.
3 People Killed, Several Others Injured After Driver Crashes Into Pedestrians in Oakland, California
FDA Leadership Shakeup Continues as Hoeg Replaced
Tracy Beth Hoeg, acting director of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug research center, said she was fired from her position.
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YouTube, Snap, and TikTok Settle Kentucky School District’s Social Media Addiction Claims
The Breathitt County School District still plans to take Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to trial next month.
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
The Ivy League institution continually violated federal Civil Rights laws despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision, the department’s investigation found.
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Port Jervis Restaurant Wins Best Burger in New York
The New York Beef Council called the burger: ‘Elevated. Indulgent. Unforgettable.’
Trump Reaffirms ‘Ironclad’ US–Japan Alliance in Call With Takaichi After Beijing Summit
For Japan, Taiwan is closely tied to its own security debate and to the U.S. military posture in the western Pacific.
Consumers Sue Amazon for Not Refunding Trump Tariff Costs
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon has refused to seek tariff refunds due to political and commercial interests.
Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters, Former County Elections Clerk
Peters, who alleged fraud in the 2020 election, was convicted of lying to state officials. Trump said he pardoned Peters, but that power lies with Gov. Polis.
US Factory Output Grows at Fastest Pace in a Year
Price pressures persist for U.S. firms due to soaring global energy costs.
Trump Announces Washington Site for National Garden of American Heroes
The planned monument park would feature 250 life-sized statues honoring figures from U.S. history as part of events tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump Says Taiwan Was Major Topic in Xi Talks, Does Not Predict War
The president said he has not yet decided whether to move ahead with a major U.S. arms package for Taiwan.
EPA Proposes Rolling Back Restrictions on Wastewater From Coal-Fired Power Plants
The EPA cited growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers and manufacturing as key reasons for the move.
High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to US
Jose Enrique Martinez Flores will make his first federal court appearance on May 15.
Louisiana Senate Passes New Congressional Map That Removes Majority-Black District
Redistricting efforts started after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of race when drawing boundaries for Louisiana’s electoral districts.
Pill Prevents COVID-19 After Exposure to Infected People: Study
Ensitrelvir is approved in Japan.
US Retail Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month on Higher Gas Prices
Consumer spending remained robust, even excluding the pain at the pump.
