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Anti-Trump Activist in Custody After Admitting to Grant Park Cross Burning That Sparked Political Firestorm
University of Illinois Chicago senior Merlin Lu admitted to burning a cross with a MAGA-style red hat atop it as protest against the Trump administration, reversing initial Democratic blame.
Rain Along Gulf Coast Could Become First Named Storm of Atlantic Hurricane Season
The National Hurricane Center gives the storm system a 70% chance of forming into a tropical cyclone within two days, with heavy flooding expected across Texas and Louisiana.
World's Best Deepfake Expert Says AI Has Outpaced His Ability to Detect Manipulated Videos
UC Berkeley professor Hany Farid warns that rapid advances in artificial intelligence have rendered traditional digital forensics methods largely obsolete, with deepfake files surging from 500,000 to 8 million between 2023 and 2025.
Cornyn Non-Committal on Blanche's Confirmation as Attorney General After Meeting
The Texas Republican described his Tuesday interview with the acting AG as positive but said he will wait until after a committee hearing to decide.
400 Drones Display FIFA Match Score in Seattle Sky, Marking First-Ever Aerial Sports Scoreboard
The synchronized drone show displayed Egypt's 2-1 victory over Belgium during a World Cup qualifier, raising questions about airspace regulations for commercial entertainment displays.
Hot Mics Capture World Leaders' Casual Exchanges Between G7 Summit Discussions
Microphones at the Evian-les-Bains summit caught leaders discussing sports, smoking cessation, and a cryptic reference to Greenland amid formal talks on war and trade.
Vance Prepares for 'The View' Appearance, First Republican VP to Sit With Daytime Talk Show Panel
The vice president will discuss his new book and the Iran peace agreement with all six co-hosts, including longtime critics Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar.
What to Watch in Midterm Primaries and Runoffs in Alabama, Georgia, D.C. and More
Trump endorsements face tests worth up to $100 million as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries Tuesday.
SpaceX Acquires AI Coding Start-Up Cursor for $60 Billion Days After IPO
The deal makes Elon Musk—now the world's first trillionaire—the dominant force in both aerospace and AI, raising new questions about tech consolidation.
Right Wrestles With Trump-ification of 250th Independence Day Celebrations
President Trump's announcement of a personal rally on the National Mall and controversy at a White House UFC event have sparked criticism from some conservative voices as patriotic festivities approach.