55 m. ago Trump Threatens More Sanctions on Russia if It Does Not Agree to an Extended Truce

President Trump made his threat in a post on Truth Social that came after a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

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91 m. ago What it was like inside St. Peter's Square when the new pope was announced

As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the new pope is from the United States.

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1 hour ago Meet Pope Leo, and Why Bill Gates Is Giving Away His Money Faster

Plus, a Friday news quiz.

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1 hour ago Migrant children languish in custody for months because of new federal rules, lawsuit says

Migrant children languish in custody for months because of new federal rules, lawsuit says  Los Angeles Times

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1 hour ago Whether it’s his plan or not, Trump’s policies so far closely align with Project 2025

Whether it’s his plan or not, Trump’s policies so far closely align with Project 2025  Los Angeles Times

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2 h. ago FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced. The shake up comes weeks before the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

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2 h. ago Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff, Will Face a Fractured American Church

Pope Leo’s relationship with the ascendant Catholic right in the U.S. could be a prominent issue in his papacy.

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2 h. ago The Biggest Medicaid Cut Left for House Republicans Would Hit Red States Hardest

Now, Trump’s big budget bill might require particularly painful cuts in the South.

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2 h. ago U.S. v. Google: What Both Sides Argued in a Hearing to Fix Its Search Monopoly

The Justice Department and Google are wrapping up a three-week hearing that could have a major impact on the search giant and how people gather information online.

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2 h. ago How iPhone Apps Are Changing After a Recent App Store Ruling

A federal judge’s recent ruling has made it possible for apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store without having to pay a commission.

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2 h. ago How Apple Created a Legal Mess When It Skirted Judge’s Ruling

Court documents show the company commissioned a sham report and lied on the stand to justify its actions, which will cast a shadow over future lawsuits.

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2 h. ago Trump Seeks to Strip Away Legal Tool Key to Civil Rights Enforcement

President Trump has ordered federal agencies to halt their use of “disparate-impact liability,” which has been used to assess whether policies discriminate against different groups.

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2 h. ago ‘How Do I Survive?’: Tariffs Threaten U.S. Market for Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dispensary owners say a protracted trade war would harm a niche but popular sector in which imported herbs are prescribed to treat colds, pain and other ailments.

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2 h. ago A fight over Medicaid cuts is threatening GOP plans for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

GOP lawmakers in swing districts insist they will not vote for any proposal that strips benefits, placing them at odds with more conservative lawmakers looking to secure deep cuts in spending.

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2 h. ago Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities

The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.

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2 h. ago Casey Means, Trump's new pick for surgeon general, faces pushback

Casey Means, President Trump's new pick for U.S. surgeon general faces questions about her medical qualifications. And despite RFK Jr's support, some in the MAHA movement are lobbying against her.

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2 h. ago Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters

A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress.

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2 h. ago Who didn't wear what to the Met Gala? And, write your own quiz questions!

Met Gala watchers will get at least one question right! And if you paid attention to retiring CEOs, horse racing, airport delays and theme parks, you'll at least score a 4.

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2 h. ago Ginseng has linked America and China for centuries. A new graphic novel digs into why

Craig Thompson, author of the award-winning graphic memoir Blankets returns with its spiritual successor. It's a look at his childhood growing up on ginseng farms, and the intricate balance of the global ginseng trade.

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2 h. ago This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out

Applications are almost closed, and you have until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to reserve your exhibitor table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, our premiere industry event that’s happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. Imagine walking into a room filled with 1,200+ investors, founders, enterprise leaders, and journalists — all hunting for the next […]

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