Trump orders US military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats in Strait of Hormuz
Trump issued a 'shoot and kill' order against Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by three weeks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks, according to Trump, amid ongoing regional tensions.
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US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
A U.S. soldier involved in the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was charged with using classified information to win over $400,000 in an online betting market.
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Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic shift
Trump reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a historic shift in federal drug policy.
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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
Meta cut 8,000 jobs (10% of its workforce) amid ongoing tech layoffs, while Microsoft offered buyouts to employees.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Warner Bros shareholders approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover, consolidating two major Hollywood studios.
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Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
Spotify released its first all-time most streamed artists list, with Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny leading the charts.
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Tornado barrels through Oklahoma, damaging homes and shutting down roads
A tornado tore through Oklahoma, damaging homes and closing roads, as severe weather hit the region.
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Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana resulted in one death and five injuries, sparking a police response.
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Stock market mostly declines as Iran war standoff pushes oil prices higher
Stocks mostly fell as the Iran standoff drove oil prices higher, impacting global markets.
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