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SCOTUS finds that Trump’s 2025 firing of FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter without cause was lawful, placing independence of several agencies in doubt — The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday further overturned a 91-year-old…
Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go
Thousands in Lebanon attempt to return home, yet rampant destruction leaves many trapped in displacement centres.
America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington
Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom
Putin says Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure causing “problems” for Russia
Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russia recently, targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
A New Zealand Olympian, his small gym in Auckland grew into a worldwide chain.
Amazon Kindle E-Reader: Worth It, and How to Afford More Books?
See whether an Amazon Kindle is worth buying, how it compares with other e-readers, and practical ways to read more books without overspending each month today.
Meet Yousuf Imran, Google executive who walked away from $1 million salary over fears about AI
After nearly earning $1 million per year as a Google account executive, Yousuf Imran made the bold decision to leave the tech giant and establish his AI product lab. Motivated by fears of job insecurity amid the AI revolution, he pursued the transforma…
Inside the Trump takeover of America’s 250th birthday party that created feuding planners and left a state fair dud
Trump’s Freedom250 set up in January 2025 and America250, the nonpartisan group created by Congress in 2016, are reportedly clashing over plans for the nation’s 250th birthday
Kitten stuck inside car engine rescued by police with unlikely tool
A tiny kitten stuck inside a car’s engine in Georgia was rescued by a police officer using an unlikely tool.
JD Vance’s 2028 strategy is starting to take shape
The vice president’s decision to criticise Israel and distance himself from rival Rubio means he is reading the base.