Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to testify and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a Senate hearing led by Republicans investigating the COVID-19 pandemic response.
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Iran resumes missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
Iran launched missiles at American forces, while the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters.
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Oil prices surge following Middle East fighting and US-Iran escalation
Oil prices jumped as conflict between the US and Iran intensified, with US stocks drifting amid heightened tensions.
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Firefighters battle massive wildfires in France and Spain amid extreme heat
Fire crews faced extreme temperatures as they fought massive blazes, with one French wildfire four times the size of Paris.
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Rescuers search for survivors after 7.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 18 in Japan
A powerful earthquake struck southwestern Japan, killing at least 18 people and trapping survivors in collapsed buildings.
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‘Once’ Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
Glen Hansard, the Irish musician and Oscar-winning songwriter, died in a motorcycle accident.
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FIFA’s Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave members a deadline to accept a $20 million offer from a Kushner-backed plan to invest in the World Cup.
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Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with Visa debit card and 6% yield
Elon Musk introduced X Money, an invite-only financial service featuring a Visa debit card and 6% yield.
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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
The US prohibited foreign-made humanoid robots, primarily targeting Chinese imports, citing national security concerns.
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Uganda declares itself free of Ebola as Congo continues to struggle with outbreak
Uganda announced it is Ebola-free, while neighboring Congo battles a record outbreak with over 3,200 cases.
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