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USS Lincoln Leaving Middle East After 9-Month Extended Deployment
The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Arabian Sea to replace the previous carrier facing poor conditions.
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Melania Trump announces new foster scholarships ahead of IndyCar DC event
First lady Melania Trump announced a new round of scholarships for foster children Thursday in partnership with IndyCar and Fox Corporation. The two companies donated $2 million to fund scholarships at Indiana and Purdue Universities. “Tomorrow’s leaders are sitting in classrooms today, including those growing up in foster care. Their capability is no less remarkable,”…
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad under heavy security, after the Supreme Court ordered he be examined by doctors following complaints about his deteriorating health. A three-judge panel ruled that authorities had a constitutional duty to safeguard his life, health and dignity, and…
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China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready?
A closed-door war game held in New York earlier this year simulated a Chinese cyberattack simultaneously knocking out 5,000 US water utilities, testing how insurers and officials would respond to an escalation of Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group. Unlike typical Chinese state hacking, which focuses on espionage, Volt Typhoon has spent roughly three…
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‘First major milestone for Pakistan’ – Usman takes five wickets
Pakistan’s Ali Usman claimed a five-wicket haul on day two of the first Test against England at Headingley, including the notable feat of dismissing Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson with consecutive deliveries. The performance was hailed as a major milestone for the bowler and for Pakistan in the match, giving the touring side a significant…
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Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook hit 91 as England built a commanding first-Test lead over Pakistan on a rain-shortened second day at Headingley, reinforcing his importance to the team’s new era under captain Joe Root despite missing out on the captaincy himself. Brook was dropped early on but made the most of his reprieve, playing fluently in gloomy…
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‘Hometown boy delivering once again’ – best of Brook’s 91
BBC Sport has published a video highlighting Harry Brook’s best shots during his innings of 91 on day two of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. The Yorkshire-born batter, playing in front of his home crowd, once again fell short of a maiden Test century despite an impressive display, extending a wait…
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Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China has launched a regular seasonal container shipping service to Europe via Russia’s Arctic north coast, in a move analysts say signals a deepening strategic and commercial partnership between Beijing and Moscow in a region Washington increasingly regards as critical to US security. Although the route remains modest in scale for now, China analyst Gordon…
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Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House
The Trump administration has designated American scholar Min Zin as “wrongfully detained” in China, after he travelled there at Beijing’s invitation. The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes just weeks before President Donald Trump is due to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, adding a point of tension to…
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Why Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings will shock Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever tonight
An OutKick sports column previews a WNBA regular-season match-up between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings, arguing that Paige Bueckers and Dallas are poised to spring an upset against Caitlin Clark’s Fever despite Indiana’s stronger recent form. The piece is framed as a betting-oriented preview, weighing team records and form rather than reporting a…