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US Apprehends 64 Illegal Immigrants Traveling in Boat Near Puerto Rico
Fifty-eight of the illegals were from the Dominican Republic, with the remaining six from Haiti.
State Department Issues Alert for Americans in Ebola-Affected Areas
All Americans in the areas must go to a specific airport for screening, the agency said.
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.
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Federal Regulator Sues Minnesota Over State Ban on Prediction Markets
‘This Minnesota law turns lawful operators and participants in prediction markets into felons overnight,’ CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said.
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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US Removes UN Gaza Rapporteur Francesca Albanese From Sanctions List
A judge had blocked enforcement of the penalties after Albanese’s family said the measures left her effectively debanked.
Nike Struggles to Regain Footing Amid China Headwinds and Falling Sales
Nike stock has lost more than 75 percent of its value from its 2021 peak.
Transportation Department Pumps Another $200 Million Into New York’s Penn Station Rebuild
The U.S. Transportation Department chooses Halmar, a construction company based in Nanuet, and Swedish corporation Skanska to build the new station.
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.
Trump Says He Will Speak Directly With Taiwanese President as US Considers Arms Sales
No U.S. president has had a direct call with a Taiwanese president since Washington switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979.
South Carolina House Passes Redistricting Map Targeting Rep. Clyburn’s District
The state Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed congressional map on May 20.
US Targets Hamas Support Networks
All property in the United States belonging to individuals sanctioned as part of this effort is now frozen.
4 Takeaways From the May 19 Primary Elections
May 19 was the largest day of primary elections yet, seeing ballots cast across six states: Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.
DOJ Task Force Will Tour 15 Cities to Combat Anti-Semitism
The tour aims to tackle rising concerns head-on by encouraging more reports of bias.
NATO Commander Says Further US Troop Reductions Expected in Europe
The Pentagon recently ordered a reduction of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, and postponed a planned rotation of 4,000 U.S. troops through Poland.
‘Silent Harvest’ Aims to Break the Silence on Forced Organ Harvesting
The filmmaker and audience members say they hope to do more to make a difference at the documentary premiere in Washington.
OpenAI Verdict a Diversion From Coming Wave of AI Litigation, Lawyer Says
A jury swiftly rejected Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, clearing the way for the AI giant’s planned IPO and escalating debate over AI governance.
State Department Stops Visa Services for 3 African Nations Amid Outbreak
There have been at least 500 suspected cases and 131 suspected deaths associated with the outbreak, according to the World Health Organization.
New Fed Chair Pledges ‘Regime Change’ to Fight Inflation—Here’s What That Could Mean in Practice
‘The fatal policy error going back four or five years is still a legacy that we’re dealing with,’ Fed Chair Kevin Warsh stated.
