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Vance leaves 2028 bid open, says Cruz is clearly running
JD Vance avoided saying whether he will run for president in 2028, but said it was “really obvious” that Texas Senator Ted Cruz is running. Vance said his current focus is helping Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, while leaving open the possibility that events over the next 35 days could affect his decision. Cruz…
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Scottish soldier’s Normandy grave identified more than 80 years after he went missing
The grave of Private Vincent Coia, a Scottish soldier killed in the Battle of Normandy, has been identified more than 80 years after he went missing. Coia was 19 and had worked as a shop assistant before joining the Seaforth Highlanders; his identification gives his family and others a named grave to visit and remember.…
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US Space Force retires satellite system after 55 years of missile warnings
The US Space Force has retired the Defense Support Program (DSP), a constellation of satellites that detected missile launches from orbit for more than 55 years. It helped underpin US nuclear deterrence during the Cold War and later warned troops of missile attacks, so its retirement marks the end of a long-running era in space-based…
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Brazen Georgia diner calls 911 to get out of paying $63 tab at Red Lobster, cops say
A Georgia man was arrested after calling 911 and falsely reporting a medical emergency at a Red Lobster restaurant to avoid paying his bill. The incident highlights a troubling misuse of emergency services, diverting police resources from genuine emergencies for what was a relatively minor debt. Abdul Rasheed, 26, made the false call on 24…
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Rare Irish cattle arrive in Scotland to help restore rainforest habitat
Twelve rare Droimeann cattle from Ireland have arrived at Ardtornish Estate on Scotland’s Morvern Peninsula to help restore rainforest habitat. Their grazing is intended to control bracken and coarse grasses, making room for a wider variety of plants and habitats to recover while supporting food production. The herd is part of the West Highland rainforest…
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Kansas dog leads Leawood officer to injured owner after fall
A Kansas dog escaped its home and caught a police officer’s attention on the street, barking repeatedly until the officer followed the animal back to its house. Inside, the officer found the homeowner lying on the floor, unable to get up after falling. The timely discovery might have prevented a more serious outcome. The Leawood…
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Global Diesel Crisis: G7 Releases Strategic Reserves as Prices Hit Records
G7 countries have agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of emergency reserves, including a substantial amount of diesel, after Donald Trump threatened to ban US diesel exports. The move aims to ease shortages and price pressures, but has drawn criticism from experts who say the US threat pressured European leaders into acting. The…
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California Businessman Charged in $300M Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Case
Greg Lui, a 38-year-old California businessman and CEO of Earthmade Computer, has been charged with orchestrating a $300 million scheme to smuggle export-controlled Nvidia AI chips to China between October 2023 and August 2026. Using fraudulent paperwork and false identities, Lui routed shipments of advanced processors including A100 and H100 GPUs through Malaysia, Singapore and…
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Daniel Thomas admits restricted-zone entry at Dover but denies further charges
Anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas, known to supporters as Danny Tommo, appeared by video link at Margate Magistrates’ Court charged over incidents in Dover. The case concerns alleged entry into restricted or unauthorised areas and alleged threatening or obstructive behaviour. Court documents say Thomas, 37, pleaded guilty to entering a restricted zone at Western Jet Foil…