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Border agents uncover $20M cocaine stash hidden beneath truck floorboards in massive bust

A commercial truck carrying 269 bundles of rebar concealed 366 packages of cocaine worth over $20 million beneath its wooden floorboards at Calexico, officials said.

Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

An investigation has turned up allegations of sexual misconduct against nearly 50 people who were formerly affiliated with a prestigious Michigan fine arts school.

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle mass shooting killed three, sparking scrutiny over his frequent travel.

No charges for Arizona parents in case of toddler who was alive after being declared dead

No charges will be filed against the parents of an Arizona toddler who was declared dead after being found in a family pool but was breathing hours later at a hospital morgue.

Border agents uncover $20M cocaine stash hidden beneath truck floorboards in massive bust

A commercial truck carrying 269 bundles of rebar concealed 366 packages of cocaine worth over $20 million beneath its wooden floorboards at Calexico, officials said.

Investigation revealed 'devastating' reports of sexual misconduct at school supported by Epstein

An investigation has turned up allegations of sexual misconduct against nearly 50 people who were formerly affiliated with a prestigious Michigan fine arts school.

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was in Dallas when the Bite of Seattle mass shooting killed three, sparking scrutiny over his frequent travel.

Around the world

Hamas taps 'ultimate institutional survivor' as terror chief, sending message to Israel: expert

Khalil al-Hayya, whose four sons were killed in Israeli strikes, takes over as Hamas political chief in a move experts say signals continuity over change.

Freed American reveals brutal Iran prison ordeal, warns hostages face greater danger

Morad Tahbaz describes harsh Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detention in Evin Prison and warns that the U.S.-Iran war could make Americans still held in Tehran more vulnerable.

Europe will one day thank Trump for 'shaking' it out of its 'complacency': UK defense chief

Wes Streeting says Europe will ultimately thank President Trump for forcing NATO allies to end their overreliance on the U.S. for defense and security.

Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

George Clooney says his family has been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire.

French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors

A husband in France found five decomposing babies in cardboard boxes after arguing with his wife, who had given birth at home to a baby boy the day before.

Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25

The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 25 people.

Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hours after Zelenskyy warns of major strike

Multiple explosions rocked Kyiv after Russia launched ballistic missiles, hours after Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a massive overnight assault.

Technology

Up to 50% of data center capacity slated for 2026 could be delayed

A recent market outlook from energy intelligence firm Currence estimates that between 30% and 50% of the large-scale data center capacity expected to come online in 2026 will likely be delayed, due to mounting power constraints, construction bottlenecks and increasingly unreliable project timelines.

New US space robot with arms could one day 'close-combat' enemy satellites to mitigate space debris

Northrop Grumman launches MRV satellite servicing spacecraft, whose robotic arms have also sparked debate over possible military applications.

AMD raises the AI stakes with Helios, Venice and robotics

AMD executives took to the stage at its Advancing AI 2026 event in San Francisco today to detail the company’s next generation of AI infrastructure solutions, from Instinct MI455X AI accelerator GPUs and 6th Gen EPYC “Venice” CPUs, to Pensando networking, ROCm.

Atos launches sovereign cloud service to power comeback

Atos has launched a new sovereign cloud platform aimed squarely at European public sector bodies, healthcare providers and defense organizations. It’s the latest effort by European companies in their fight back against US dominance.

How to watch Women's Open 2026: Free Live Streams, TV Channels & Preview

All the ways to watch Women's Open 2026 live streams for free from anywhere, with Ryu Hae-ran and Nelly Korda chasing glory at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

People are paying $59 to make their phones worse. The reason speaks volumes about the tech world right now

In late 2023, two computer science graduates in Germantown, Wisconsin, started selling a gray square about the size of a teabag. Called the Brick, it was 3D-printed in a basement. Tap your phone against it, and the apps you’ve chosen become blocked until you tap it again.

How to watch Commonwealth Games for free in the UK

How to watch Commonwealth Games for free in the UK, as Glasgow 2026 serves up thrilling athletics, swimming, boxing and track cycling action.

Sports News

Kevin O'Connell Reveals How Vikings Will Split Reps Between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

The starting quarterback audition that will shape this season for the Minnesota Vikings and perhaps define multiple careers is the featured attraction during training camp.

San Diego Padres favored over Giants as Robbie Ray likely makes final start before trade deadline

Robbie Ray may be making his final Giants start before the trade deadline as San Diego's Padres look to capitalize on his struggles on the road.

NFL employees’ troubling driving incidents mount, costing jobs and putting others at risk

From Tony Romo's OWI arrest to Kyle Shanahan's collision, the NFL has recorded 21 driving incidents since 2024 among its personnel, or about one per month.

Ex-BYU football star Curtis Brown, family grieving after 2-year-old son died in drowning accident

A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $77,000 after former BYU football player Curtis Brown's 2-year-old son Haze drowned in a pool in Clovis, California.

European nations vow to boycott World Cup, other FIFA tournaments over Infantino private equity plan

UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

Kevin O'Connell Reveals How Vikings Will Split Reps Between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy

The starting quarterback audition that will shape this season for the Minnesota Vikings and perhaps define multiple careers is the featured attraction during training camp.

San Diego Padres favored over Giants as Robbie Ray likely makes final start before trade deadline

Robbie Ray may be making his final Giants start before the trade deadline as San Diego's Padres look to capitalize on his struggles on the road.

Politics News

State lawmakers to push for anti-ICE laws

Lawmakers from Minnesota and other states met in Chicago Wednesday to discuss plans to introduce laws designed to hold ICE officers accountable for violating people’s rights.

War powers resolution fails as Senate Republicans stand by Trump on Iran

Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution as munitions dwindle and Sen. Bill Cassidy draws a hard line on ground troops in Iran.

Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cleared a hurdle in the Senate.

Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Rand Paul Senate hearing

Anthony Fauci declined to answer any questions before a Senate committee focused on the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday morning.

St. Paul mayor says she's cooperating with sexual harassment investigation

In April, the city hired a law firm to investigate the mayor after the police chief filed a complaint.

Dream Con brought Black nerd culture to Texas, but to keep it, founders say support is needed

Dream Con, one of the country’s largest Black-owned pop culture conventions, is at risk of looking elsewhere to find financial support and resources.

Senator targets alleged China-linked Singham network in fiery floor speech

Sen. Jim Banks says Neville Roy Singham's $278 million nonprofit network advances CCP interests from Shanghai while funding anti-ICE and pro-Iran groups.