Supreme Court asked to intervene in White House ballroom fight
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a legal fight over a White House ballroom, arguing the project is vital for national security.
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American Missionary Freed After 9 Months in Niger
American missionary Kevin Rideout released after nine months in captivity in Niger.
Japan’s Deadly Rainfall Disaster
Japan faces deadly floods after record rainfall overwhelms defenses near Tokyo.
US claims China uses tariff arbitrage to dodge Trump-era levies
The US accuses dozens of countries of helping China bypass Trump-era tariffs, costing the US tens of billions annually.
Record Rain in Japan Kills 6, Strands Thousands
Record rainfall in Japan has killed at least six people and left thousands stranded at Tokyo's airport during the Bon holiday week.
SEC Cancels Key Crypto Rulemaking Meeting
The SEC cancels a meeting on proposed crypto offering rules after the Senate recesses without voting on the CLARITY Act.
Uber, Pony.ai Partner for 2,000 Europe Robotaxis
Uber partners with China's Pony.ai to deploy 2,000 robotaxis across Europe, marking a significant step toward commercial viability.
Ryanair Window Blowout: Blade Failure Details
A fan-blade-out failure on a Ryanair flight smashed a cabin window, injuring a passenger.
OpenAI’s Ultrafast Mode: 14x Speed for GPT-5.6 Sol
OpenAI launches Ultrafast, a new API tier powered by Cerebras that runs GPT-5.6 Sol at 14x speed and 750 tokens per second.
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke Retires After 30 Years
After 30 years of service, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke retires, leaving a legacy of four missions, 549 days in orbit, and nine spacewalks.
What If: Matthew McConaughey Turned Down Joel
Matthew McConaughey reveals why he passed on playing Joel in HBO's The Last of Us.
Kennedy Center board restores Trump’s name on facade
The Kennedy Center board of trustees voted Thursday to add President Trump's name to the building's facade, reversing a federal judge's order.