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Trump renames Lake Ontario Lake America amid Canada trade row
Donald Trump has officially renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America”, according to the article, after raising the idea during an escalating trade dispute with Canada. The move is largely symbolic, as Canada contains most of the lake’s surface area and Canadian officials say they will continue to use its established name. The reported renaming follows the…
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Democrats hand Trump one power they spent years fighting
Senate Democrats largely supported a Russia sanctions package that includes limited new tariff powers for President Trump, despite having repeatedly criticised his broader use of tariffs. The vote has drawn renewed attention after Trump imposed 50% tariffs on around $20 billion of Canadian goods, with opponents arguing that tariff authority can raise consumer prices and…
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China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
US authorities said they disrupted a China-linked hacking operation that had allegedly stolen sensitive data from more than 300 organisations and infiltrated several US government and research networks. The case highlights the scale of state-linked cyber activity and the use of commercial-style hacking services to target critical infrastructure, public bodies and private institutions. The FBI…
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Police raid home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s son as guns and ammunition are seized
Minneapolis police arrested Abdulrahman Abdi, the roommate of Representative Ilhan Omar’s son Adnan, after a firearm was found in a vehicle during an impoundment. Reports cited by the article said officers later searched the Marquette Avenue flat shared with Adnan Omar and seized guns and ammunition; Adnan Omar was not reported to have been arrested…
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China-linked research claims as Kusama dies and US Open drama
Australian universities face claims of defence-linked Chinese research, while two are arrested after a Queensland pursuit. Artist Yayoi Kusama has died aged 97, and Muchova and Mensik take the US Open mixed doubles title.
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Leaked audio reveals where Ohio governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy stands on congressman accused of abusing his wife and 2-year-old
Leaked audio reportedly shows Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy saying he supports “everyone up and down the ticket” when asked about Representative Max Miller, who faces allegations of domestic and child abuse from his former wife. Ramaswamy did not directly say whether he would campaign with Miller, instead framing the election as crucial to…
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Missing Missouri Deputy AG is found ALIVE 6 days after disappearing during Wyoming hike
Missouri Deputy Attorney General Shaun Mackelprang has been found alive after disappearing for six days during a solo hike in Wyoming’s Wind River Range. His rescue ended a large search operation and highlights the risks posed by remote, high-altitude mountain routes and rapidly changing weather. Mackelprang, 55, began his walk from the Green River Lakes…
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Karoline Leavitt in secret talks to join TV’s most controversial show: Trump’s reaction revealed… and potential co-host’s nasty remarks about her age-gap marriage
ABC’s The View is reportedly interested in inviting outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to appear as a guest, with the possibility of later joining the programme permanently. If it happened, her addition would be notable because the largely liberal panel has often criticised Donald Trump and has struggled to retain a prominent conservative…
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Meta’s teen safety commitments are US-only (for now)
Meta’s new safety measures for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram will initially apply only in the US, despite interest from the UK government in introducing similar protections. The policy stems from a settlement over claims concerning children’s privacy and social media addiction, and matters because it raises questions over whether young people outside the US…