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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.
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DOJ Not Moving Forward With $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund: Blanche
The fund, now tied up in the courts, was included in Trump’s settlement of a lawsuit with the IRS.
Two Meteors Seen Over Great Lakes, New England: NASA
A confirmed fireball exploded over Cape Cod on May 30, and another was reported above the Great Lakes and Midwest on June 1.
Make the SAT, ACT Required Again, STEM Professors Urge University of California Leaders
An open letter says many UC Berkeley students aren’t prepared for calculus, while some University of San Diego students can’t even do middle school math.
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Iran Has Showed Willingness to Negotiate Aspects of Nuclear Program: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and Tehran are close to a deal, but he warned that progress is slowed by fractures in Iran’s leadership.
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.
USTR Proposes 25 Percent Tariff on Brazil Imports Due to Unfair Trade Practices
The USTR also said the U.S. government would continue to ‘engage intensively’ with Brazil to address its concerns.
Trump Signs Proclamation to Adjust Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports
The tariff rate on agricultural equipment will be lowered to 15 percent.
DOJ Says It Will Comply With Court’s Block on ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked disbursements from the $1.8 billion fund.
Former Election Clerk Tina Peters Released From Prison
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence in May.
US Moves to Restrict China’s Access to Advanced AI Chips
The guidance comes amid broader debate over Nvidia chip sales to China and U.S. efforts to protect advanced semiconductor technology.
Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew After Fiery Clashes Outside ICE Detention Center
The curfew near Delaney Hall will remain in effect between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. until further notice.
US Strikes Narcoterrorist Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3
It was the seventh such strike in May.
Trump Rescinds 50-Year-Old Rules Banning Off-Road Vehicles on Federal Lands
The president revoked regulations that he described as vague, burdensome, and an obstacle to legitimate access.
New Jersey State Police Set up Protest Zone Outside Immigration Detention Center
State police will assume responsibility for the area outside the Delaney Hall after ICE officers agreed to stand down.
Three Debates Americans Have Had for 250 Years
Americans declared their freedom in 1776 and ratified it in 1788. They’re still arguing about what it means.
Trump Says He Will Transfer Kennedy Center to Congress After Judge Blocked Planned Closure for Renovation
The president appointed himself as the chairman of the venue’s Board of Trustees in February 2025.
