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Senate Advances Funding Bill as Crypto Legislation Faces Hurdles

U.S. Senate Democrats are preparing to restart discussions on long-awaited crypto market legislation, signaling a renewed effort to reduce uncertainty around digital assets. Meanwhile, Arizona is advancing a proposal that could make XRP a state reserve asset.

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US Politics

Trump Faces Congressional and Diplomatic Challenges as Iran War Rages On

The U.S. House passed a resolution rebuking President Donald Trump’s Iran war, with bipartisan support despite Senate hurdles. Meanwhile, international diplomatic and economic tensions continue to rise.

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US Politics

Hilton and Becerra Lead California Governor’s Race

In California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra led the race with 27% and 26% of early votes counted, according to USA Today.

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Big Tech

2026 FIFA World Cup: Host Nations, Groups, and Merchandise

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Spain is the Opta supercomputer’s top pick to win, while the tournament will see the potential final appearances of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Politik & Recht

Ein-Tonnen-Cocain-Fund: Geheime US-Mexiko-Röhre entdeckt

Vier Verdächtige sollen mehr als eine Tonne Kokain für die Drogenkartell Jalisco New Generation über eine geheime Röhre zwischen San Diego und Tijuana geschmuggelt haben.

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Diplomacy & Trade

China Dredges 6 sq km Land at Antelope Reef in South China Sea

Antelope Reef, once nearly submerged, has been transformed into a 6-sq-km landmass through massive dredging operations by China, according to BBC.

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Middle East

Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ in Tense Phone Call

Donald Trump reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'effing crazy' during a recent phone call, complicating ongoing US-Iran negotiations, according to a BBC report.

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US Politics

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution by a 215-208 vote on Wednesday to halt military operations in Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of President Donald Trump’s war policies. The vote, the fourth of its kind this year, saw four Republicans join Democrats in dissent.

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Policy & Law

One-ton Cocaine Bust Reveals Secret US-Mexico Tunnel

Federal prosecutors have charged four suspects with trafficking more than one ton of cocaine for the Jalisco New Generation cartel using a fake retail store in San Diego as a front for a sophisticated tunnel that ran across the border to Tijuana, Mexico, according to a federal criminal complaint.

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Policy & Law

Dead But Deportable: Immigration Judge Orders Ejection of Teen Murder Victim

A U.S. immigration judge recently issued a deportation order for a young man who was killed in 2024, citing his failure to appear in court. According to The Guardian, the case highlights broader concerns about the U.S. immigration system.

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Public Health

DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Have Began as Early as January

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, the World Health Organization's director-general said. The virus has given responders 'a big head start' according to the WHO chief.

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Middle East

Israeli Strikes Kill Nine in Lebanon Amid Cross-Border Rocket Fire

Israeli strikes killed nine people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, including two paramedics, as Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, according to local authorities.

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Movies

Wim Wenders Withdraws 1975 Film Over Nastassja Kinski Scene

German director Wim Wenders has withdrawn his 1975 film 'Wrong Move' from all public access after appeals from actress Nastassja Kinski, who was 13 when she appeared topless in the film. According to a statement from Wenders.

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Conflicts & Security

Scott Pelley Accuses CBS of Pressuring Him to Add ‘Falsehoods’

Scott Pelley, the longtime 60 Minutes correspondent, accused CBS News of pressuring him to inject 'falsehoods and bias' into his reporting, according to The Guardian.

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Unternehmen

1,6 Mrd. Euro: ITV und Sky in Gesprächen

ITV und Sky verhandeln über einen möglichen Kauf des Medienbereichs. Ein Fahrer in Katalonien verursachte zwei Verkehrsverstöße innerhalb von 30 Sekunden.

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