- Woman airlifted to hospital following bear attack near Whistler, B.C.
- Trump donates $10 million to Ken Paxton, marking first midterm contribution
- Police investigate reports of flasher distressing dog walkers in Bournemouth
- Humans expected to produce 72 million tonnes of plastic waste by 2026
- Spain extends border checks on travellers from Italy until 22 September
- Flights suspended at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to Anak Krakatau eruption
- Athletics Canada confirms missing mountaineer preparing for Matterhorn record
- Trump and Vance to address Republican National Committee convention in Dallas
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President Trump has contributed $10 million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, which is closely contested against Democrat James Talarico. The funds will support negative and positive ad campaigns aimed at both candidates.
Former President Trump is due to address the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention in Dallas on Wednesday, aiming to energise party members ahead of the November elections. Key speakers include Vice President JD Vance and other prominent Republican figures, with additional names expected to be announced.
The FBI is utilising artificial intelligence to enhance threat identification and crime prevention efforts against transnational criminal organisations and drug cartels, according to Deputy Director Christopher Raia. AI has reportedly streamlined response times from tips to action, significantly reducing operational delays.
The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona for potential campaign finance violations following a whistleblower complaint. The probe examines Gallego’s use of campaign funds for family trips since 2019, including expenses for the Super Bowl incurred by a political action committee he co-founded.
The Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 against President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship, affirming the interpretation of the 14th Amendment that grants citizenship to nearly all born in the U.S. The court’s decision invalidates another of Trump’s signature immigration initiatives.
The Alaska Supreme Court has allowed Daniel J. Sullivan to challenge incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan in the upcoming Senate primary. This decision overturned a prior ruling deeming him ineligible due to concerns of voter confusion, particularly regarding similarities in their names and campaign approaches.
President Trump has announced the nomination of Keith Sonderling for the permanent role of Secretary of Labor, following the departure of Lori Chavez-DeRemer in April. Sonderling, previously the deputy secretary, requires Senate approval for this role.
The Supreme Court ruled that the removal protections for Federal Trade Commission members are unconstitutional, thereby enhancing presidential authority over independent agencies. The 6-3 decision, articulated by Chief Justice John Roberts, overturned a 90-year precedent limiting presidential power to dismiss officials without cause.
Recent analyses indicate a high win rate of bets on military operations, prompting suspicions of insider trading. Meanwhile, Cambodian authorities are intensifying efforts to locate and recover looted antiquities, as part of a broader initiative to safeguard the nation’s cultural heritage.
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