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Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?
- In the second week of the United States-Israel war on Iran , Tehran continues to experience "some of the most intense bombardments" overnight. US President Donald Trump said on Monday the war could be over "pretty quickly", adding he was "not happy" with Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei . Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied in Tehran to show their support for Mojtaba, who succeeded his father, ...

Source: aljazeera.com
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Iran war: The outlook for your finances - whether hostilities end or not | Money News
- Sky News explains how we're already seeing a clear financial impact from the conflict in the Middle East and finds there will be a hangover, even if the war were to end today. Donald Trump has raised hopes that the US-Israel military strikes on Iran may soon be over. Financial markets have certainly taken that on board, with energy prices falling back from the war-level highs seen yesterday. But were the ...

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Anthropic sues US government over Pentagon blocklist threat - TechBriefly
- The company argues that the designation as a supply chain risk violates constitutional protections including free speech and due process. Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the Pentagon from adding the company to a national security blocklist. The lawsuit claims the designation is unlawful and violates free speech and due process rights. The legal action follows a Department of Defense ...

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Live Nation settles DOJ antitrust case to keep Ticketmaster - TechBriefly
- The company agreed to pay at least $200 million in damages to participating states as part of the deal. Live Nation reached a settlement with the Department of Justice to avoid the breakup of its subsidiary, Ticketmaster. The agreement requires the live entertainment giant to pay at least $200 million in damages to participating states. Live Nation will also implement structural changes to its business practices ...

Source: techbriefly.com
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DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays
- You can now listen to Fox News articles! As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, TSA agents have been grappling with partial paychecks — and soon-to-be-empty paychecks if the shutdown persists. These days, the shutdown is causing massive delays at some airports across the country, with wait times for travelers of 3.5 hours reported at major hubs due to officer ...

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Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting
- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he won't sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that he says also must end Americans' ability to vote by mail, a startling demand months before the midterm elections . Trump told House Republicans during their annual retreat at his golf club in Florida that he doesn't think they will win elections ...

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FBI hunts for clues after 2 men charged with lighting bombs at NYC protest
- NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators are trying to learn more about two Pennsylvania men accused of bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City's mayor. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, told authorities after their arrests that they were inspired by the Islamic State group, law enforcement officials said, but much remains undisclosed about their motives and how much they planned. ...

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Teen mariachi musicians who performed on Capitol Hill released from ICE detention
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, 14, and Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, who performed in Washington over the summer, were placed in immigration detention last month Teenage mariachi musicians who once performed on Capitol Hill have been released from Immigration and ...

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Who are Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi? Suspects in New York City IED attack identified as sons of Turkish and Afghan immigrants - The
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation had arrested two people over hurling an IED at New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion during a rowdy weekend protest. Both arrested individuals are children of immigrants. New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters on Saturday that an anti-Islam protest was organised by people associated with Jake Lang, a pardoned January 6 rioter and far-right ...

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Luxury real estate brokers and their brother convicted in federal sex trafficking trial
- Two high-profile luxury real estate brokers and their other brother were convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial in which they were accused of using drugs and their influence to sexually abuse women. Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander were found guilty in federal court in New York City on all 10 counts of engaging in a yearslong conspiracy of rape, sex trafficking, sex abuse and sexual exploitation. A jury of six men ...

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NBA cancels Hawks' controversial strip club promo night over 'significant concerns'
- The NBA has stepped in to stop a controversial promotional night the Atlanta Hawks had planned to hold, celebrating the city's well-known strip club, Magic City, calling it off after the league said it "heard significant concerns." The Hawks were to hold "Magic City Night" on Monday, March 16, when the Orlando Magic are in Atlanta, to celebrate what the team had described as an "iconic cultural institution," a move ...

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OSU president resigns after a two year tenure
- The president of Ohio State University has resigned after he disclosed to trustees that he had an "inappropriate relationship," the school said in a statement Monday. The president, Walter Carter Jr., who has led the school for two years, said in a statement that the relationship was with "someone seeking public resources" and that he had "made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership to ...

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Trump looks increasingly desperate to restrict voting rights
- Trump Looks Increasingly Desperate to Restrict Voting Rights He is now threatening not to sign any other bills until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to withhold his signature from all bills until Congress passes a GOP-led voting bill that implements voter restrictions ahead of the November ...

Source: motherjones.com