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Day in Photos: Protest on Alleged Police Mishandling, Genocide Remembrance Ceremony in Paris, and Cuba Hotel Pullback
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Signs Order Seeking Voluntary Review of Top AI Models: What to Know
Critics have called on Congress to make the government review process mandatory instead of voluntary.
Amazon’s Ring Doorbell Hit With $5 Million Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Feature
The ‘Familiar Faces’ feature was designed to alert homeowners about who is approaching their front door, the company said.
June 4 Museum in California Vandalized Days Before Tiananmen Massacre Anniversary
The attack came ahead of the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, as overseas memorials preserve a history censored in China.
‘Green’ Bank Co-Founder Gets 14 Years for Defrauding Lenders, Investors in $250 Million Scam
Joe Sanberg invested in the Blue Apron delivery service and helped establish the California Earned Income Tax Credit before the fraud scheme.
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‘We’ll Fly Again Before the End of This Year,’ Says Blue Origin CEO
NASA also expressed confidence that some of the company’s upcoming moon base missions could still go ahead as planned.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
Alphabet Plans to Raise $80 Billion in Stock Sale to Fund AI Spending
In April, the company adjusted this year’s capex forecast to as much as $190 billion, from the previous estimate of $175 billion.
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Schumer Reaffirms Platner Endorsement as Some Democrats Voice Concerns
Recent reports about Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s messages have divided Democrats days before the primary.
Most Legal Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave US to Get Green Card: DHS
The policy will not prevent aliens ‘from obtaining a green card who legitimately and properly qualify,’ a Department of Homeland Security official said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants Property Tax Relief for Floridians—What to Know
Supporters say it can rein in local government spending, but critics warn it will hamstring Florida’s cities.
Another Hurricane Season Is Underway: What to Know
NOAA forecasts eight to 14 named storms in the Atlantic Ocean this season, and looks to drones and AI to improve prediction accuracy.
Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalism Reported in Los Angeles Days Before Election
People who may see suspicious activity involving ballots or election matters are advised to report it to the LA County Clerk and Registrar’s Office.
US Coast Guard Eliminates Race-Based Enlistment Preferences
The update is applicable to a Coast Guard program that only accepted students from minority-serving institutions.
Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions at ICE Tent Camp
Civil rights organizations file a federal lawsuit accusing ICE of abusing detainees at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas.
New Jersey Governor: Outside Agitators Are Fueling ICE Protest Violence
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill said out-of-state protesters are creating problems at an ICE detention facility.
US Commander Meets With Cuban Military Leaders During Guantanamo Bay Visit
Trump has been steadily raising pressure on Havana in recent months and has hinted at a military action against the communist-led state.
FBI Arrests Man Who Threatened to Kill ICE Officer, Family Members
ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
US Airlines Enter New Competitive Phase: What It Means for Consumers
Carriers are increasingly competing on product rather than price, aviation industry insider William Swelbar said.
Treasury Blacklists Iranian for Stealing Military-Grade Technology for Tehran
Ali Majd Sepehr allegedly defrauded dozens of U.S. IT vendors of millions of dollars’ worth of restricted goods.
