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🇾🇪 Yemen NRF Seizes 750 Tons of Iranian Weapons
The National Resistance Forces of Yemen intercepted a vessel smuggling 750 tons of Iranian weapons to Houthi rebels. CENTCOM released new footage supporting the operation.
Read Full Story💰 $9B Rescission Bill Slashes NPR and PBS Funding
The Senate passed a sweeping $9 billion rescission bill cutting major federal media grants, including those supporting NPR and PBS—raising alarms in journalism and public education sectors.
Read Full Story🪷 70 Ancient Buddha Statues Found in Laos Temple
Workers restoring Vat Meuang Kang temple in Champasak uncovered a buried jar containing 70 centuries-old Buddha images, shedding new light on Laos’ rich spiritual history.
Read Full Story🇷🇺 Russia Downs 122 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Barrage
Russia claimed it intercepted 122 drones launched by Ukraine in one of the largest overnight aerial assaults reported this year. The drones targeted multiple regions across Russia.
Read Full Story⛪ Israel Bombs Catholic Church in Gaza, Priest Injured
An Israeli airstrike hit the Holy Family Church compound in Gaza, injuring a priest and killing several civilians. Israel says the IDF is investigating the circumstances.
Read Full Story🏙️ Newsom Slams Trump Over Los Angeles Militarization
California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the Trump administration’s federal troop presence in Los Angeles, citing economic harm and civil liberties violations in minority communities.
Read Full Story💸 Powerball Twist: Massachusetts Man Wins Twice
A lucky Massachusetts man mistakenly purchased two tickets for the same Powerball draw—each winning $1 million. He walked away with a total prize of $2 million in one night.
Read Full Story🥤 Coca-Cola to Use Real Cane Sugar After Trump Push
Responding to President Trump’s push for “Made in America” purity standards, Coca-Cola announced it will phase out high fructose corn syrup in favor of real cane sugar in U.S. products.
Read Full Story🏛️ Trump Unifies Education and Workforce Programs
President Trump’s administration announced a major partnership between the Departments of Labor and Education, integrating workforce development and adult learning under a single federal strategy.
Read Full Story🎙️ Obamas Laugh Off Divorce Rumors in Podcast Appearance
In a candid and humorous podcast chat, Barack and Michelle Obama addressed viral divorce rumors, reaffirming their marriage bond with laughter and grace.
Read Full Story📚 How to Remember Everything You Read
Discover powerful strategies based on simplified logic to retain more of what you read—featuring accessible steps inspired by learning science and cognitive tools.
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