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A Trump administration once eager to gun for technological supremacy is now, for the first time, reckoning with the power AI could unleash if left unchecked. LA Times
VOA VIEW: The U.S. is superior than China.
Walt Disney Co. has picked up a vocal ally in its fight against the Federal Communications Commission: one of the panel's three commissioners. LA Times
City Council Democrats agreed to drop a planned disciplinary action against a Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino over X statements calling for the "expulsion of Muslims,". New York Post
VOA VIEW: Muslims do not do well in assimilation.
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Florida authorities arrested nearly two dozen individuals after yet another viral teen takeover turned chaotic over the weekend. New York Post
WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is investigating more than 120 biological laboratories abroad that were funded by US taxpayer dollars for decades, as part of an effort to end potentially risky experiments with viruses pursuant to President Trump’s executive order on so-called “gain-of-function” research. New York Post
Nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine, and four agreements have already been signed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Ukraine has done well with drones.
While many prefer two pillows to get a good night's rest, some people may want to reconsider that position for their health. New York Post
More than 20 oil rig workers have been evacuated after a fire broke out on a platform off the Southern California coast. The blaze ignited on Platform Habitat, nine miles off Carpinteria, early Monday morning as Harbor Patrol were seen trying to douse the flames. Twenty-six staff were rushed to safety with two minor injuries... New York Post
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has toned down his public criticism of vaccines, under orders from the White House. But inside his department, a sprawling research effort is a top priority. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Kennedy has been advised to tone it down.
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Under pressure from the economic fallout of the war in Iran and politically emboldened, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asks Indians to sacrifice. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Gold has become a major economic sale.
The delegation includes business leaders across a wide range of industries, including Tim Cook of Apple and Elon Musk of Tesla. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Everyone's now getting involved.
The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Houses have become a commodity.
With peace talks on ice and Ukraine now more self-reliant, President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to be stepping away from the United States. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Zelensky's loss.
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Senior Director of Counter Terrorism Sebastian Gorka says America is back in the business of taking out terrorists. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!
The White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) suspected shooter, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty to all four counts in federal court. OANN
VOA VIEW: A foolish plea.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth escalated his long-standing feud with Arizona Democrat Senator Mark Kelly on Sunday, accusing the retired Navy captain of disclosing classified information during a nationally televised interview. OANN
VOA VIEW: Kelly did make the mistake.
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American passengers on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship in the Atlantic have been repatriated to the United States, with one individual having tested "mildly PCR positive" for the virus and another showing symptoms. OANN
Residents of Alaska's northernmost town will work and sleep beneath a "midnight sun" until Aug. 2. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It is hard to get used to.
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned Friday amid a looming state investigation into allegations she carried on an improper relationship with an attorney who argued before the court, citing the toll further scrutiny would take on her family. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: She was guilty.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says. CBS
Six people were found dead in a Union Pacific Railroad boxcar in Laredo, Texas, at the Mexican border, police there said, without offering any details. CBS
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Rebuilding national parks is a bipartisan priority and key for outdoor recreation companies such as REI and VF Corp. CNBC
As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A mistake!
Target is refreshing its baby category as part of a broader effort to offer better products and more convenience to compete with Walmart and Amazon. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
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Alabama woman Jaclyn Skuce gets life in prison for hiring a hitman to kill Anthony Sheppard to prevent him from gaining custody of their child. FOX News
Two police officers were shot and a third injured in Syracuse as authorities report an active shooter situation with residents urged to shelter in place. FOX News
Second Amendment advocates sound alarm on Connecticut bill they say bans most Glock-style pistols and limits self-defense options for gun owners. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Dems are nuts.
A 16-year-old girl and a man were charged with three counts of murder after the teen's parents and grandmother were found dead in North Carolina. FOX News
A Pennsylvania man allegedly set a home on fire after allegedly being rejected by a woman, killing an Army veteran and injuring two others, according to police. FOX News
Global oil prices jumped after Donald Trump rejected a Iranian counter-offer to a 14-point U.S. plan to end the war as "totally unacceptable." UPI
VOA VIEW: No one can make a deal with Iran.
The remains of one of two U.S. soldiers who disappeared during exercises in Morocco earlier this month have been recovered, the U.S military said. UPI
Financial guru Wes Edens was the target of a billion-dollar extortion scheme carried out by an ex-lover. UPI
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit South Korea before heading to China for a U.S.-China summit, his social media post showed Monday. UPI
Hospitalized Iranian human and women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi has had her prison sentence suspended due to her medical needs. UPI
South Korea's KB Financial Group unveiled a humanoid robot to assist in senior care during AI EXPO Korea 2026 held last week in southern Seoul. UPI
S. Korea and U. S. are moving to strengthen industrial and energy cooperation centered on shipbuilding, nuclear power and strategic investments. UPI
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