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Front Page · U.S.
Fate of historic slavery exhibit targeted by Trump hangs in the balance
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's order to remove some exhibits at national parks. One historic site targeted by that order faces an uncertain future.
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U.S.
Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.
U.S.
Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he's facing charges
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof "rent-a-hitman" website, according to the Department of Justice.
U.S.
Crowd at UFC Freedom 250 sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Trump
During UFC Freedom 250, the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to President Donald Trump as the UFC hosted a fight card on the White House’s South Lawn.
U.S.
Trump, bald eagles and Zac Brown Band: Inside the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest
Ahead of the UFC fight card on the White House lawn, thousands descended on Washington D.C. to celebrate the sport, country and President Trump.
World
U.S. and Iran announce a deal to end the war, reopen Strait of Hormuz
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.
World
Elite Ukrainian military unit uses drones to weaken Kremlin's war machine
NPR joins a Ukrainian military unit that launches long-range drones deep inside Russia, including Moscow, in an effort to weaken Russia's war machine.
World
Anti-G7 protest turns violent as demonstrators torch Tesla and smash UN office windows
Protesters set a Tesla vehicle on fire and smashed windows at a United Nations office in Geneva as they marched against an upcoming Group of Seven summit.
World
Israel fears Trump weary of ‘highly suspicious’ Netanyahu and could 'flip' amid Iran deal: analyst
An analyst says fears are growing in Jerusalem that President Trump could flip on Netanyahu amid U.S.-Iran deal tensions, with strikes in Beirut complicating talks.
World
Khamenei's 'target-rich' funeral is Iran’s biggest security gamble, sends message to US: expert
Iran's July funeral for Khamenei is a high-stakes bet that any peace deal with the U.S. will hold, creating a target-rich event, expert warns.
Business
Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
Business
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
Business
The US and Iran could have a deal. How quickly will things go back to normal?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
Business
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
Business
Kennedy Center removes Trump's name from the building
Workers finished removing President Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building.
Technology
Story update
A new government report warns that advanced Artificial Intelligence systems could pose an "extinction-level threat" to humans, and that the US must intervene. "I think we should be mindful of it," says Ret. Admiral James
Technology
Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.
Technology
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
Technology
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world's richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
Technology
Story update
Apple's Vision Pro headset is the first new product in seven years. CEO Tim Cook will have to prove that a device that blends both virtual and augmented reality, a technology that overlays virtual images on live video of
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