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Rep. Mark Pocan faced backlash after suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's views on Cuba carry less weight because he has not visited the island, prompting a confrontation from Rep. Mike Waltz who defended Rubio and pointed out that Pocan's own family is also from Cuba.
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Prominent Kashmiri human rights activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj were released on bail from Indian authorities after years in prison on terrorism financing charges.
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Researchers have created virtual homes for robots to learn from their mistakes, allowing them to improve performance in complex tasks like putting away household items, such as coffee mugs. This innovation utilizes artificial intelligence to create realistic environments that help robots adapt and refine their actions.
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A subcontractor working on the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago has shut down amid a $4M dispute, laying off 25 employees.
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The European Union has approved Paramount's $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing another regulatory hurdle for the mega merger.
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President Donald Trump has placed a new condition on a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia: the country must also join the Abraham Accords.
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Former US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new initiative called 'Gold Eagle' that aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and fix cyber flaws in software updates before they reach users, providing an added layer of security for devices. The project is part of Trump's effort to stay involved in politics despite being out of office.
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan has requested that the Justice Department consider prosecuting special counsel Jack Smith, a move that could further escalate tensions between Republicans and Democrats in Washington.
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The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations through its setup of Google Play.
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St Helens head coach Paul Rowley has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Super League club with immediate effect less than a year into the role. The move comes just one day before the club's derby match against their rivals.
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India's Gen Z is using social media to counter Prime Minister Narendra Modi's online moves, creating a 'revolution' of their own by filming and sharing footage of police brutality and other anti-government actions. Young Indians are leveraging platforms like TikTok and Instagram to document and disseminate their resistance against the government.
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Congress may consider a new bill aimed at sanctions against Russia, but Senator Rand Paul warns that it won't deter Putin and will primarily harm American businesses and individuals instead.
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President Trump's future in the West and his legacy may be shaped by the outcome of his conflict with Iran, a situation that echoes Napoleon's struggles with the Islamic world centuries ago. The fate of the West hangs in the balance as America faces off against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers is confident in his chances against a specific Democrat, despite his overall uncertain outlook on the election.
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Nicaragua's parliament plans to eliminate elections to codify President Ortega's declaration that there will be no more elections in the Central American country.
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Democrats in Texas are capitalizing on public concerns about massive data center operations, often associated with Republicans, as they seek to boost their campaign's message of environmental stewardship. The backlash against data centers has become a key talking point for some Democratic candidates, including Gina Hinojosa, the nominee for governor.
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A suitcase arriving from Thailand was found to contain over 99 pounds of prohibited items, including meat, plants, and a monitor lizard, after a Customs and Border Protection agriculture detector alerted officers.
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Israel's UN envoy blasts New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a 'clown' for demanding federal authorities arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling his call to action a 'stunt'.
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A federal judge is questioning the Pentagon's testosterone policy in a trans ban lawsuit, amid defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone levels. The judge is seeking clarification on how the policy distinguishes between therapeutic testosterone treatment and the kind used in military operations.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has turned to a high-powered lawyer from Hunter Biden's past as federal scrutiny on his family and allies intensifies. The move comes amid investigations into financial and nonprofit matters involving the Newsoms.
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Voters are seeking significant changes amid economic and political discontent, according to a recent Fox News Poll, which could benefit Democrats in November. President Donald Trump's job approval remains near a record low.
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House Democrats largely rejected a bill that would have banned lawmakers' ability to profit from the stock market and implemented federal voter ID measures. The vote divided the party along party lines.
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The House passed its $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill despite bipartisan revolt over a provision expanding U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation, which was criticized as stoking Jew hatred.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has surged to the front of the 2028 Democratic presidential field in New Hampshire, surpassing Pete Buttigieg and leaving Kamala Harris behind.
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