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The lawsuit alleges that the leased land is zoned exclusively for agricultural use and that the federal government violated laws requiring state and county notification, as well as procedural steps required before beginning construction. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Newsom is an idiot.
While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can. LA Times
If convicted, he could face up to 20 years behind bars for the alleged in-flight outburst . New York Post
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Permits, building codes, inspections, and regulations are tacking on huge costs to build new single-family homes, which are inevitably passed along to homebuyers. New York Post
A total of 450,000 went missing under former President Joe Biden — and "nearly 300,000" are still unaccounted for. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Biden should be charged.
President Trump on Thursday canceled the impending US strikes to take Iran’s Kharg Island after receiving Tehran’s latest, finalized proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and began nuclear negotiations, he said in a post to Truth Social. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Seeing is believing - Iran will cheat.
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success. New York Times
The crowd at Madison Square Garden was forlorn as the New York Knicks fell far behind in Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals. After they won, it was electric. New York Times
Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering. New York Times
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The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation has revealed its initial concepts for an installation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to honor those who served in more than two decades of conflict in the Middle East after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. OANN
Republican lawmakers won the Annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity for a sixth year in a row, beating Democrats by 11-2. OANN
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced that eight pro-Palestine "activists" were indicted following an alleged year-long campaign of intimidation, vandalism and threats aimed at University of Michigan officials, businesses and law enforcement in an effort to compel them to "cut ties with Israel." OANN
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President Donald Trump has announced that more than 100 million barrels of oil and over 200 commercial ships have transited through the Strait of Hormuz. OANN
Defense Department officials ordered a partial shelter-in-place Thursday after the Pentagon's systems detected an "air quality issue" that required additional precautionary measures. Washington Times
Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports with more potentially severe weather expected Thursday. Washington Times
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President Donald Trump has named Brian Johnson as his choice to be the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, turning to a former official who helped run the CFPB during his first term to now run the bureau for the test of his second term in office. Washington Times
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Wednesday against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. Washington Times
Two foreign nationals working for the National Institutes of Health are facing criminal charges for allegedly smuggling in mpox into the U.S. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They ahould receive harsh sentences.
Prediction market platform Kalshi said Tuesday that it added measures, including verification of employment for certain wagers, to stop insider trading. Washington Times
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying. CBS
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With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies. CBS
A multi-day severe storm threat widened to more than 100 million Americans. In addition to tornadoes, forecasters are looking out for hail storms, damaging winds and temperatures soaring into the triple digits. CBS
ICE has extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened process that has now been scrapped. CBS
VOA VIEW: They should be well vetted and trained.
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The recall affects certain Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Acura MDX vehicles sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia. CBS
The Consumer Price Index rose last month at a 4.2% annual rate amid a spike in U.S. energy prices. CBS
VOA VIEW: They will soon go down.
President Donald Trump promised more attacks on Iran after strikes resumed this week. Earlier this week, he said a deal to end the war was near. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It has been heard many tmes.
India's gas purchases from the U.S. have grown steadily, driven by Washington’s push to sell more American energy to the South Asian country. CNBC
The cost of attendance at a growing number of colleges is now more than six figures a year. CNBC
Long waits when calling the Social Security Administration's 800 number have been a legacy issue. Commissioner Frank Bisignano said he's changing that. CNBC
Private credit is facing liquidity-related “growing pains,” but higher-for-longer interest rates could create attractive yield opportunities. CNBC
Karmelo Anthony's family fundraiser raised nearly $634,000 before being taken down following his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence. FOX News
FBI Director Kash Patel announces the first arrest from DOJ's Most Wanted Fraudsters list as a Minneapolis grocery owner faces fraud charges. FOX News
Former Louisiana mayor Misty Roberts was sentenced to 90 days in jail for having sex with her teen son's 16-year-old friend at a drunken birthday party. FOX News
Violent transit attacks in Atlanta, New York and Charlotte by accused repeat offenders spark outrage over justice system tracking of criminals. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Liberal stupidity are the main causes.
Three men, including a U.S. Navy veteran, are charged with allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS and allegedly plotting violence against troops. FOX News
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released its recommended maternal vaccine schedule Wednesday, breaking with the CDC. UPI
The U.S. military said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday because the ship violated the U.S. Navy's blockade, Centcom said. UPI
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pushed back against bipartisan criticism of his choice of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. UPI
The Pentagon's top officials conducted far fewer press briefings and interviews during a period of major combat operations than they have in decades. UPI
VOA VIEW: Liberal deception.
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Elon Musk on Monday settled a lawsuit filed against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission for $1.5 million after the agency accused him of breaking securities laws. The settlement was chump change.
The SEC alleged in January 2025 that Musk cost Twitter shareholders $150 million because he delayed disclosing his purchase of more than 5% of shares in the company within the 10 days required by law. Musk's purchase of Twitter led to a series of lawsuits because of how he purchased the company, which has since been renamed to X, which saw him become its biggest shareholder before he launched a successful hostile takeover, The Washington Post reported.
In the settlement, which still needs to be approved by a judge, would see Musk pay a $1.5 million penalty while allowing him to admit no wrongdoing, CNBC reported. "A trust vehicle has agreed to a small fine for being late on one filing," Musk attorney Alex Spiro said of the agreement, which will see one of his client's revocable trusts paying the fine. Musk made a play to buy Twitter in 2022, first buy purchasing more than 5% of the company, which he did not disclose and was the reason the SEC filed suit, which allowed him to put other investors in a poor position before he launched his takeover.
