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Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act.

Nancy Guthrie sheriff defends pace of investigation more than 4 months into search

The sheriff overseeing the Nancy Guthrie suspected abduction case blames lab work and scientific protocols for delays as it enters month four.

Republicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections and more top headlines

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Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act.

Nancy Guthrie sheriff defends pace of investigation more than 4 months into search

The sheriff overseeing the Nancy Guthrie suspected abduction case blames lab work and scientific protocols for delays as it enters month four.

Republicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections and more top headlines

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Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act.

Around the world

Iranians speak out over possible Trump-regime deal

Iranians inside Iran express fear and frustration that a potential U.S.-Iran deal could leave the Islamic Republic intact despite economic devastation.

Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg oil terminal before city hosts Russian economic forum

Ukrainian long-range drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, setting it ablaze, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Hezbollah's 'game changing' night-hunting weapon punches through Israel's defenses: expert

Drone expert warns Hezbollah's nighttime drone capabilities are game changing, using thermal sensors to target IDF troops under cover of darkness.

Three wounded in Swiss train station 'bladed weapon' attack, phrase 'Allahu Akbar' allegedly shouted

Police say a 31-year-old was arrested after allegedly wounding three people using a bladed weapon at train station in Switzerland.

Raúl Castro turns 95 as Cuba celebrates enigmatic figure

Raúl Castro has turned 95, a landmark birthday for a man still helping lead one of the last communist countries in the world.

Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine

A drone entered Romanian airspace and struck an apartment building, causing an explosion and fire that injured multiple people, authorities said.

US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

The Trump administration is proposing double-digit tariffs on products from dozens of major U.S. trading partners after an investigation into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labor.

Technology

Why AI can’t match human creative work

It’s hard for people to tell the difference between AI-generated advertising and writing. So why do they respond better to the human-made stuff? AI vs. Mad Men Ipsos, along with faculty members from Syracuse University’s S.I.

Windows 11 Smart App Control explained

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has introduced various new features in Windows 11 designed to protect users from modern workplace threats.

WWDC, Apple, and AI: Waiting for the gift

I will sit right down (waiting for the gift of sound and vision) And I will sing (waiting for the gift of sound and vision) — David Bowie Apple is planning to sponsor and present 14 AI research papers at the annual IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) in Denver next

Intel stakes new claim in physical AI with robotics chips

Intel is invading the physical AI space with a reentry into the robotics market it quit many years ago amid financial struggles. The robotics strategy is part of the company’s larger plan to establish AI on the “edge,” in which devices have the computing capability to run AI locally.

IBM unveils tool to track sovereignty risks for cloud workloads

IBM has launched a tool designed to help customers assess cloud-sovereignty risks and meet regulatory compliance requirements.  The Sovereignty Risk Profile launch comes as digital sovereignty becomes a higher priority for organizations concerned about where data is stored and processed.

Meta considers becoming a hyperscaler

Meta has raised the possibility that it could be joining the likes of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in offering cloud services at some point in the future — although potential customers shouldn’t be adding the company to their suppliers list just yet.

DNS-AID will make AI agents easier to discover, says Linux Foundation

As AI agents become more numerous and more communicative, keeping track of where to find them is becoming increasingly important.

Sports News

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

In a bid to end its decades-long wait to win a second World Cup, England has put its fate in the hands of a German.

Angels outfielder Jo Adell misplays flyball into home run off his head, much like Canseco in 1993

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell misplayed a flyball into a bizarre home run off his head Tuesday night, a play reminiscent of José Canseco’s embarrassing gaffe 33 years ago.

Sean McVay doesn't shoot down speculation on Aaron Donald returning to Rams alongside Myles Garrett

While the Los Angeles Rams would never close the door on Aaron Donald’s possible return to the NFL, coach Sean McVay confirms it’s entirely up to the superstar defensive tackle to open that door if he wants to play alongside Myles Garrett.

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been announced Tuesday as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27.

Tomas Hertl scores game-winner as Golden Knights rally to beat Hurricanes in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Vegas Golden Knights erase a 2-0 deficit to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Tomas Hertl's late winner.

Why Myles Garrett Waived His No-Trade Clause To Finalize Move To The Rams

Les Snead was concerned that Myles Garrett would exercise his no-trade clause after the Rams and Browns had agreed to a deal.

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

In a bid to end its decades-long wait to win a second World Cup, England has put its fate in the hands of a German.

Politics News

Missing GOP congressman reveals he's 'more energized than ever' to return to Washington

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he is more energized than ever and plans to return to in-person work within weeks after months away from Capitol Hill.

The Latest: Trump called Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy," and that he's unhappy that Israel's fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding back peace talks with Iran.

Montana Senate showdown emerges as Trump-backed Republican faces independent challenge

Montana's Senate race features a three-way battle between Kurt Alme, Seth Bodnar and Alani Bankhead after Sen. Steve Daines dropped his reelection bid.

Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn move on to November.

Hilton, Becerra in the lead with votes still being counted in battle for California governor

With votes still to be counted, Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are in the driver's seat to grab the two spots in California's general election for governor.

Klobuchar, Schwarze notch convention wins in key races

On long opening days of their political party conventions, DFLers backed Amy Klobuchar for governor and Republicans favored Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate. Delegates at both conventions make more picks on Saturday.

DOJ expands indictment against SPLC, alleging $4M secretly funneled to KKK and extremist groups

The DOJ announced a superseding indictment against the SPLC, alleging the nonprofit secretly funneled over $4 million to extremist groups like the KKK.