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Trump's news conference may prompt questions about whether a president with a penchant for showmanship might assume an unusually active role in planning the Olympics. LA Times
VOA VIEW: If not him, who.
An immense solar-plus-storage power plant in the desert is now pumping out inexpensive clean electricity at full bore. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Let's see for how long.
A massive wildfire has injured four people across central California, as this latest blaze is the biggest one to hit the state this year. New York Post
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A whopping 965 new NYPD cops filed into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday for their police academy graduation in a hopeful sign the department is turning a corner on its persistent staffing crisis. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Good news.
The possibility that the president will seek to intercede could inject an element of unpredictability into an already fractious contest. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It's a hard call.
As New York’s mayor was dealt another setback in his long-shot campaign for re-election, Andrew Cuomo met with business leaders to argue that he’s a better choice for centrist voters. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Anyone but Mamdani.
President Trump has been stymied for months in his efforts to find a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, after more than three years of war. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Putin started the invasion on a sovereign nation.
Three staff members from the National Science Foundation were evacuated from a U.S. research base after a medical emergency. The mission is one of the most challenging for the air force. New York Times
U.S. Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford has been identified as the suspect in the shooting incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Wednesday, in which he discharged his weapon -- injuring five soldiers. OANN
VOA VIEW: Madness!
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President Donald Trump intends to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face as early as next week. OANN
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is eliminating the age requirement for new hires and existing officers. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!
Adulting is getting harder for young people, according to a new Census Bureau study that finds more of them delaying marriage and childbirth as they prioritize achieving financial independence. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Needed these days.
An American who served in the Israel Defense Forces was the target of an antisemitic attack in which an assailant set fire to three cars and graffitied "Death to the IDF" outside the victim's home in the St. Louis suburbs. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The lowlifes should pay dearly.
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President Trump has been berated by critics who fear he will defy the courts, but in recent weeks, federal judges have tested the boundaries of the law, with a series of rulings that seem to challenge Supreme Court pronouncements. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They should all be defrocked.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton set a Friday deadline for Democratic state lawmakers to return to work in the Legislature or else face removal from office. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The Dems will come back.
Dozens of people gathered Tuesday evening at a funeral service for famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, who died last month at 71. Washington Times
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CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience." CBS
VOA VIEW: Liberal is as liberal does.
The new investment would increase Apple's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, according to a White House official. CBS
VOA VIEW: Sounds like another victory for Trump.
Meta says it has shut down nearly 7 million WhatsApp accounts linked to scammers just in the first half of 2025. To keep users safe, WhatsApp has now launched new AI-powered safety features to combat scams, including suspicious message detection and group invite warnings. CBS
A White House official said the five were fired because of their exorbitant salaries and ineffective oversight. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
The House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton and former Justice Department officials for testimony about Jeffrey Epstein. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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Trump last week said that India would pay a tariff of 25%, in addition to a "penalty" over the country's purchase of military equipment and energy from Russia. CNBC
VOA VIEW: India should wake up.
Trump said he will initially impose a "small tariff" on pharmaceuticals, but then in a year to a year and a half, he will raise that rate to 150% and then 250%. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A good start to get them back to the US.
Man arrested at Palm Beach County airport after authorities found loaded AR-15 rifle and knives in rental vehicle parked in restricted area. FOX News
VOA VIEW: All facts will be known.
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President Trump warns he will take federal control of Washington, D.C., following brutal assault on a former DOGE team member, citing rising crime and inadequate local response. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As he should.
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FBI and local detectives probe Clayton, Missouri, incident involving antisemitic graffiti reading 'Death to the IDF' and three vehicles damaged by intentional fire. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The left is getting more violent.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced her candidacy for governor of Tennessee Wednesday. She said she plans to make Tennessee "America's conservative leader." UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
As a deadline for U.S. secondary sanctions on Russia's trading partners approaches, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir. UPI
VOA VIEW: Putin should wake up and smell the roses.
Russia has announced it is ending its self-imposed moratorium on the development of short- and medium-range nuclear missiles, deepening a nuclear weapons stalemate between Moscow and Washington. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia is costing themselves more loses.
mRNA technology is credited with ending the COVID-19 pandemic But Department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says it's ineffective. UPI
President Donald Trump hinted at more changes to the White House grounds while walking along its rooftop with aides, Secret Service agents and an architect. UPI
VOA VIEW: What is Trump planning?
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