China condemned Israeli attacks on Iran but offered no material support, highlighting limitations in its Middle East influence. While verbally supporting Iran and urging de-escalation, China prioritized its economic interests, particularly its substantial oil imports from Iran. Analysts suggest China's actions reflect a risk-averse approach, balancing its relationship...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by replacing all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee (ACIP) with new appointees, some of whom have expressed vaccine skepticism. This follows Kennedy's prior anti-vaccine stances and his past leadership of the Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group. ...
Congress is rushing to pass a massive bill before the July 4th deadline, aiming to make tax cuts permanent and add new ones. Republicans are facing challenges, with internal disagreements and procedural hurdles. The bill includes tax breaks for the wealthy, while offsetting costs through cuts to Medicaid,...
Former President Trump condemned CNN and the New York Times for their reporting on a leaked intelligence assessment regarding the US strike on Iran. He called the reports "fake news" and claimed the strike was highly successful, completely destroying Iranian nuclear sites. Trump's statement contradicts reports suggesting the...
Twenty people, including twelve minors, were injured by a lightning strike at South Carolina's Dominion Beach Park on Tuesday. Twelve individuals were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and all are expected to recover. First responders from multiple agencies provided a swift, coordinated response. The park is set to reopen...
North Carolina health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025, involving a child visiting from another country. The child visited Forsyth and Guilford Counties, potentially exposing individuals who were at PTI Airport or the Greensboro Science Center last week. Health officials urge anyone who visited these...
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team rested their case in his sex trafficking trial after a brief 20-minute presentation. Following seven weeks of prosecution arguments, the defense argued the government failed to meet its burden of proof. Diddy confirmed he wouldn't testify. The defense submitted text messages to...
The Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets finalized a three-team trade. Kristaps Porzingis goes to Atlanta, the No. 22 pick to Brooklyn, and Georges Niang to Boston. This is Boston's second major trade in 24 hours, significantly reducing their luxury tax burden. Porzingis, coming off strong seasons,...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release documents and allow depositions regarding the deployment of military troops in Southern California. This follows a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the president's authority to federalize the National Guard but didn't address potential Posse Comitatus Act violations. California...
Early intelligence assessments contradict President Trump's claim that the U.S. air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites obliterated the program. A U.S. official revealed that the strikes only set back Iran's nuclear enrichment program by a few months. This assessment, confirmed by CNN and disputed by the White House,...
