Trump confirms USS Abraham Lincoln leaving Middle East, USS George Washington to replace it
Trump confirms USS Abraham Lincoln is leaving the Middle East and will be replaced by the USS George Washington in a planned carrier rotation.
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Solar Eclipse Eye Damage: Google Searches for “My Eyes Hurt” Surge 1,500%
Google searches for “my eyes hurt” surged 1,500% in the UK and 5,000% in Spain after thousands ignored solar eclipse safety warnings.
Russia Rejects Black Sea Ceasefire as Drone Strike Kills Mother and Son in Sumy
Russia rejects a Black Sea ceasefire as Lavrov vows to intensify strikes. A mother and her 9-year-old son are killed in a drone attack on Sumy.
Musk pledges $100M to Republicans, rebuilding bridges with Trump ahead of midterms
Elon Musk pledges at least $100M to help Republicans keep Congress, as he and Trump quietly rebuild their once-fractured alliance ahead of the midterms.
Mecca Agreement reshapes Middle East: Greece sends clear message to Riyadh
The Mecca Agreement — Turkey, Saudi Arabia & Pakistan’s new defense pact — is reshaping Middle Eastern alliances, and Athens is responding with a clear warning to Riyadh.
UK train derailment in Essex: Second incident in 24 hours (Video)
A Greater Anglia train derailed near Wickford, Essex — the second UK derailment in 24 hours. Police report no injuries in the latest incident.
Prichard Colón, boxer, dies 11 years after fatal head injury
Prichard Colón, the Puerto Rican boxing prodigy, has died at 33, eleven years after a brain injury sustained in a 2015 bout ended his career.
Ukraine proposes Black Sea ceasefire for civilian targets, Russia silent
Ukraine proposed a Black Sea ceasefire on civilian targets via a third country, but Russia has yet to respond, Reuters reports amid rising food price concerns.
Iran Rejects Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Claims: “Still Under Islamic Republic Control”
Iran’s military dismisses Trump’s Strait of Hormuz control claims as “lies,” insisting the waterway remains firmly under Islamic Republic authority.
EU Budget Battle: Frugal Nations vs. Cohesion Bloc in High-Stakes MFF Showdown
The EU’s 2028–2034 budget battle intensifies as the frugal bloc clashes with cohesion advocates and MEPs demand a 10% funding increase.
Nick Reiner faces possible death penalty for parents’ murder
Nick Reiner faces the death penalty after a grand jury upgraded charges to first-degree murder in the shocking killing of his famous parents.
Trump Administration’s Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Pro-Palestinian Protests Dismissed
A federal judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against Harvard, ruling it failed to prove the university violated civil rights law over antisemitism claims.