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Volume 2 • Issue No. 180 • Updated Monday, June 29, 2026 at 08:38 PM UTC

Supreme Court Rulings Expand Presidential Power and Impact Federal Agencies

The Supreme Court issued several rulings: it allowed President Trump to remove agency leaders, upheld his ability to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook for now, rejected a challenge to mail ballot deadlines, and declined to overturn the $5 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case.

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Iran Attacks Bahrain and Kuwait Following US Strikes, Threatens to Halt Talks

Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened to pause negotiations on the interim deal, raising tensions in the region.

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Venezuela Earthquakes: Rescue Efforts Continue as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Search and rescue operations continue in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes, with stories of survival emerging from the rubble and attention turning to the humanitarian crisis.

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World Cup 2026: Knockout Stage Begins with Upsets and High Stakes

The World Cup knockout stage is set, featuring matches like Brazil vs. Japan and Canada vs. South Africa, with some teams facing tougher paths forward.

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Alex Murdaugh Murder Retrial Date Set as True Crime Saga Continues

A retrial date has been set for Alex Murdaugh, continuing the high-profile murder case that has drawn widespread attention.

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Europe's Record Heat Wave Causes Deaths, Overwhelms Paris Mortuaries

Extreme heat across Europe has led to hundreds of additional deaths in France, overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, and broken temperature records.

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Comcast Plans to Split into Two Public Companies, Spinning Off NBCUniversal and Sky

Comcast announced plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate public company, marking a major corporate restructuring.

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Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 36 Civilians in Afghanistan, Officials Say

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan resulted in at least 36 civilian deaths and 160 wounded, according to Afghan officials, escalating cross-border tensions.

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Gunmen Storm Nigerian School, Kidnap Students During Exams

Armed gunmen attacked a school in Nigeria, kidnapping students while they were taking exams, in the latest mass abduction incident.

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Serena Williams Returns to Wimbledon, Drawing Major Attention

Serena Williams is set to make her return at Wimbledon, generating significant excitement and interest at the grass-court Grand Slam.

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