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White House: Saudi nuclear deal 'contingent' on normalizing relations with Israel
LOS ANGELES (AP) – When Matthew Smith took his five-year-old son to a World Cup game in the Los Angeles area earlier this month, they opted to take public transit instead of driving from their nearby coastal city.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about 215 fewer homicides this year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice.
Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far and advertising revenue is coming in strong.
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It is the kind of development once seen only in science fiction: An artificial intelligence system, trained to probe for digital vulnerabilities, breaks free of human control and acts on its own to hack another company. The attack announced this week by OpenAI, which blamed rogue AI models, underscored the blistering growth in the technology’s capabilities.
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BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Union on Thursday hit Google with a fine of 890 million euros ($1 billion) after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court.
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CAIRO (AP) – The U.S. military announced Thursday that they are conducting their 13th night of strikes against Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes. U.S. Central Command once again said the strikes are designed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters”.
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White House: Saudi nuclear deal ‘contingent’ on normalizing relations with Israel
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President Donald Trump said Thursday that a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. Trump added that the new nuclear deal, which is expected to last 30 years and involve U.S. firms, does not allow for enrichment of uranium.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump released a trove of documents during a primetime address to the nation that allies had hyped as a smoking gun that would prove his long-debunked allegations of mass voter fraud.
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US actions harm global efforts to prevent HIV in dozens of countries
5th person dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
Beaches closed as Tropical Storm Bertha crawls along Gulf Coast
Firefighters struggle to control huge Zaragoza wildfire in shifting winds
Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 5,000
Massive fire in Norway's destroys more than 100 homes
Safety fears limit Ebola response in Congo, with 12 attacks recorded
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Trump, Infantino give World Cup high praise, calling tournament a success
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US military says 2 troops dead and 1 missing after Iran attacks Jordan base
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US launches strikes against Iran as battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
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Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion
Blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens
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Tai Chi practitioners seek balance in fast-paced Beijing
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
