Nuclear First-Use Debate Intensifies

Tucker Carlson said any president who even considers first use of nuclear weapons should be removed from office immediately, turning a simmering Iran debate into a test of power and restraint.Story SnapshotCarlson urged immediate...
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Sworn Claim Shattered? New Letter Challenges The Testimony

A newly surfaced 2019 letter appears to flatly contradict Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sworn claim that his Samoa visit “had nothing to...
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Child Labor: Brooklyn Bridge Vending Returns

Children as young as 11 are working as illegal street vendors on the Brooklyn Bridge, selling souvenirs and snacks despite a citywide ban that has been on the books for more than two years.Story SnapshotUnlicensed vendors, including some children, are back in large numbers on the Brooklyn Bridge walkway.A New York City rule bans all vending on bridge walkways, effective since January 2024.Licensed sellers, including disabled veterans, say illegal vendors are taking their business.Fines for illegal vending are often $50 or less, doing little to stop the practice.Vendor advocates say strict bans ignore the fact that many sellers need...
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Heat Wave Slams Japan’s Power Market

Japan’s wholesale electricity price just hit its highest level since 2023, a heat-fueled spike made worse by costlier imported fuel.Story SnapshotNationwide day-ahead power price jumped 20% in a week to ¥25.18 per kilowatt-hour, the highest since January 2023.Intense heat lifted electricity demand while Middle East disruptions pushed up fuel costs.Japan’s heavy reliance on imported liquefied natural gas makes wholesale prices sensitive to fuel shocks.Past research links price spikes to supply tightness and fuel pass-through in Japan’s market design.What Happened In Japan’s Power MarketBloomberg reported that Japan’s nationwide next-day electricity price rose 20% from the prior week to ¥25.18 per...
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Ex-Deputy Convicted in Massey Killing Dies in Prison

A 32-year-old former sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey died in prison, his attorney confirmed, closing a case that gripped Illinois and the...
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U.S.-Canada Tariff War Threat Grows

Washington and Ottawa are bracing for a tariff clash that could slap 50% duties on key Canadian goods and trigger fast retaliation, risking higher prices and fresh strain on North American supply chains.Story SnapshotThe White House moved to impose 50% tariffs on selected Canadian goods under a long-dormant law.President Trump briefly paused the tariffs after talks showed progress, then reset a short deadline for a deal.Canada called the U.S. move a violation of the trade pact and vowed matching countermeasures.Both sides are using the threat of tariffs to force a fast agreement, with exemptions carved out and clocks reset.What...
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NYC Mom Slashed on Havasu Falls Trail

A 27-year-old New York City mother hiking to Havasu Falls was slashed in the neck and hand, and a quick-acting neighbor likely saved her life, authorities and family said.Story HighlightsA New York tourist was attacked on the Havasupai Reservation; a Ring camera captured the incident, reports say.Authorities identified the suspect as Taylor Nardo Paya, a Havasupai Tribe member, now in federal custody.Federal assault-with-a-dangerous-weapon charges apply because the attack happened on tribal land.The victim survived and is recovering at home, according to family and local reports.What Happened on the Havasupai TrailLocal outlets reported that a 27-year-old tourist from New York...
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Navy Denies Food Shortages Amid Sailor Claims

President Trump rejected reports of food shortages on the USS Abraham Lincoln as the Navy issued firm denials while families and lawmakers alleged severe...
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Key Gun Rules Struck Down as DOJ Skips Appeal

A federal judge struck key National Firearms Act rules for untaxed firearms, and the Justice Department let the first deadline pass without appealing.Story SnapshotA Texas federal court ruled core National Firearms Act provisions unconstitutional for untaxed firearms and issued a permanent injunction.The court stayed its order seven days; the Justice Department did not file an appeal before that initial window closed, allowing the injunction to take effect for the plaintiffs.Republican lawmakers urged the Attorney General to accept the ruling and broaden it through rulemaking.The order is not nationwide; nonparties still face the old rules unless courts or agencies expand...
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Trump Backs James Rival in NY AG Race

President Trump endorsed Saritha Komatireddy for New York attorney general, turning his long clash with Letitia James into a 2026 ballot fight.Story SnapshotTrump issued a “complete and total endorsement” of Komatireddy to challenge Attorney General Letitia James.The endorsement sharpens a yearslong Trump–James feud and moves it into voters’ hands this November.Komatireddy is a former federal prosecutor who has drawn support from some New York Republicans.The race tests public trust in law enforcement leaders amid claims of politicized justice on both sides.Trump’s Endorsement And MessagePresident Trump posted a direct endorsement of Saritha Komatireddy, calling her an “America First Patriot” and...
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