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South Carolina probe into fake IDs leads to ICE detention of 48 immigrants

A two-year investigation into immigrants with fake identity documents led to federal officials detaining 48 workers at a South Carolina metal casting business and six people facing state charges, including two top managers at the plant, authorities announced Thursday.

Truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina

A truck-driving preacher who helped thwart an alleged kidnapping attempt in South Carolina – all caught on his rig’s dashboard camera – said Thursday that he was not a hero, but a “divine” tool.

Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol a job in the Pentagon’s policy office, according to officials and internal records.

SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI

SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Cursor as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company seeks a competitive edge against rivals Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut last week.

Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to three-decade high

TOKYO (AP) – The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. The central bank’s increase in the uncollateralized overnight rate, by a quarter of a percentage point from 0.75%, puts it at a three-decade high.

Pizza Hut, overtaken by delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.

The Latest: Trump at G7 summit with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine

Leaders of the Group of Seven gathered on Tuesday to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine and U.S. President Donald Trump’s tentative deal to end the conflict with Iran. The first full day of the G7 summit of leading industrialized nations is being held in the French town of Evian-les-Bains.

What to know about the demining mission for the Strait of Hormuz

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – The naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. allies are proposing as a follow-up to a deal to end the Iran war would aim to reassure crews and shipping insurers that vessels can safely navigate the narrow waterway again, by removing any explosive mines and potentially providing military escorts.

Hot mics at the G7 capture world leaders' chats between weighty topics

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) – The leaders of the world’s richest democracies are talking about how to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems this week, but hot mics at the G7 summit revealed that conversations also covered lighter fare. Sports. Cigarettes. The weather. And something about Greenland?