1 hour ago Yemen’s Houthi Militia Took Sailors Hostage After Red Sea Attack, U.S. Says

The Yemeni militia, backed by Iran, said it had sunk a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea. Liberia said the attack killed two crew members.

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2 h. ago Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the pause last week to allow the Pentagon to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise. The post Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago California lawmaker behind SB 1047 reignites push for mandated AI safety reports

California State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday introduced new amendments to his latest bill, SB 53, that would require the world’s largest AI companies to publish safety and security protocols and issue reports when safety incidents occur. If signed into law, California would be the first state to impose meaningful transparency requirements onto leading AI […]

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3 h. ago Lower crime and birth rates mean America's prisons are emptying out

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Keith Humphreys, professor at Stanford, about the falling prison population in the U.S., and the reasons behind that trend.

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3 h. ago ‘Everything we do, we do together’: Inside a family’s move to self

‘Everything we do, we do together’: Inside a family’s move to self-deport from the US  CNN

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3 h. ago Red state will require new teachers pass PragerU 'America First' test to keep license

Oklahoma partners with PragerU to implement new teacher assessment to ensure educators who have relocated to the state align with its America-first educational standards.

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3 h. ago American tennis star Ben Shelton suffers crushing defeat in Wimbledon quarterfinals, Jannik Sinner advances

Ben Shelton lost in straight sets to top-ranked men's tennis pro Jannik Sinner, who moves on to face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of Wimbledon.

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4 h. ago Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump

It is unclear whether the moves will lead to charges, but they suggest that President Trump’s appointees intend to follow through on his campaign to exact retribution against his perceived enemies.

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4 h. ago Trump says 'very close' to securing Israel, Hamas ceasefire, returning hostages

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have said they believe a 60-day deal to return half the hostages and a temporary ceasefire in Gaza will happen soon.

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4 h. ago Semiconducting polymers and collagen combine to create safe, green wearable tech

The world of wearable technology—such as sensors and energy-producing devices—is expanding, thanks to new research into a unique combination of materials that are flexible, safe to use on or inside the human body, and environmentally friendly.

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4 h. ago Trump seethes that Dems floating bill requiring the unmasking of ICE, CBP agents must 'hate' America

President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic senators for bill that would require federal immigration officers to have visible IDs and not wear face masks.

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4 h. ago Now, Wizz Air Advances With Delta, American, Alaska, Lufthansa, Air France

Now, Wizz Air Advances With Delta, American, Alaska, Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, Ryanair in Rolling New Digital Innovations, Promising Smoother Summer Travel, New Update You to Know  Travel And Tour World

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4 h. ago $1 Billion Washington, DC, Rail Bridge Project Moves Forward

$1 Billion Washington, DC, Rail Bridge Project Moves Forward  Newsweek

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5 h. ago Report: Paramilitary Terrorist Groups Thrive in Colombia Under Ex

Illegal armed groups in Colombia have significantly expanded their territorial control and added thousands of members to their ranks in the past three years of the administration of far-left President Gustavo Petro, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The post Report: Paramilitary Terrorist Groups Thrive in Colombia Under Ex-Guerrilla President Gustavo Petro appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago ‘Everyone else has moved on’: Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling even worse now

‘Everyone else has moved on’: Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling even worse now  Los Angeles Times

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7 h. ago D.C., Commanders push for 2030 stadium debut, but council delay could affect World Cup bids

D.C., Commanders push for 2030 stadium debut, but council delay could affect World Cup bids  Sports Business Journal

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8 h. ago 'America First' national parks plan from Trump slaps higher fees on foreign tourists

President Trump's new executive order aims to "Make America Beautiful Again" by raising national park fees for foreign visitors while maintaining affordability for American families.

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9 h. ago After Decades as Enemies, Syria and Israel Now Share a Common Foe

The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.

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9 h. ago SCOOP: Oklahoma gubernatorial race heats up early with $1.6M ad buy for 'America First' candidate

Oklahoma Conservative Coalition invests $1.6 million ad buy for Charles McCall's 2026 governor bid, highlighting his work with Governor Kevin Stitt and President Donald Trump.

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9 h. ago Greetings from Damascus, Syria, where a crowded bar welcomed post

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

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