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Trump Delays AI Executive Order Citing Concerns Over US-China Lead

President Trump delayed signing an AI executive order, citing concerns about maintaining the US lead over China. The order would have created a voluntary framework for AI developers to coordinate with the government before releasing advanced models.

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Alberta to Vote on Staying in Canada or Pursuing Separation in October Referendum

Alberta will hold an October referendum to decide whether to remain in Canada or pursue separation, following petitions and legal challenges. Premier Danielle Smith supports staying, but the vote marks a significant test of Canadian unity.

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US Senate Blocks ICE Funding Amid Controversy Over Trump’s Ballroom Security Costs

US Senate blocks ICE funding amid disputes over Trump’s $1bn White House ballroom security costs. Stephen Miller defends $1.776bn fund for Capitol riot prosecutions. Greenland protests US consulate amid Epstein links. DNC report critiques 2024 losses; Trump weighs in on Cuba and AI.

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US Supreme Court Rejects Alabama’s Appeal to Execute Intellectually Disabled Inmate

The US Supreme Court dismissed Alabama’s appeal to execute Joseph Clifton Smith, ruling he is intellectually disabled and ineligible for the death penalty under constitutional protections.

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Virginia Judge Dismisses Charges Against Assistant Principal in 2023 Teacher Shooting Case

A Virginia judge dismissed charges against assistant principal Ebony Parker, accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old shot his teacher in 2023. The court ruled her actions were not criminal despite prior allegations and a related child neglect conviction for the student's mother.

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Former Minnesota Nonprofit Leader Sentenced to Nearly 42 Years for $250M Fraud

Aimee Bock, former head of Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future, was sentenced to nearly 42 years for a $250M fraud scheme involving pandemic meal programs, sparking federal immigration actions and ongoing investigations into social service fraud.

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Charges Dropped Against Former Assistant Principal in Virginia School Shooting Case

Virginia judge dismisses all charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, accused of ignoring warnings before a six-year-old shot his teacher in 2023. The child's mother was sentenced for neglect and federal gun charges.

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Trump Establishes $1.8B Fund to Benefit Allies Amid IRS Lawsuit Settlement

The Anti-Weaponization Fund, created after Trump's IRS lawsuit settlement, allocates nearly $1.8 billion to his allies, raising concerns of self-dealing and lack of transparency amid ongoing political and legal controversies.

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US Charges Raúl Castro with Murder Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

The US has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy and murder over the 1996 downing of two planes, reigniting tensions amid ongoing US-Cuba political pressure.

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US Surveillance Flights Near Cuba Signal Ongoing Pressure Amid Rising Tensions

US surveillance flights near Cuba, including P-8A Poseidon jets and MQ-4C Triton drones, signal ongoing pressure amid rising tensions and an effective US oil blockade.

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Details on San Diego Mosque Attack Suspects and Victims

Two teenagers attacked a San Diego mosque, killing three victims before dying by suicide. Authorities investigate the incident as a hate crime linked to broad racial and religious hatred.

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Trump Strengthens GOP Control After Massie’s Kentucky Primary Loss

Donald Trump strengthens his hold on the GOP after Thomas Massie's defeat in Kentucky's costly primary. Other key races and political developments across the US highlight Trump's continued influence and upcoming challenges.

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