Trump trial live updates: Defense rests in hush-money case without Trump taking stand

No testimony from defendant despite blustering promise to give evidence as closing arguments set for next Tuesday ahead of jury deliberations

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With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash for Kyiv out of frozen Russian assets

Ukraine's allies are looking for ways to squeeze money out of frozen Russian assets and use the money to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion

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Ukraine war live updates: Russia's Belgorod region comes under nighttime attack; Norway blocks entry for most Russian tourists

Russia said its border region of Belgorod came under a missile and drone attack, claiming its air defense systems shot down 35 rockets and three drones.

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Schumer: GOP Must Vote for More Migration to Get Fentanyl Cuts

Fentanyl kills 70,000 per year, yet Democrats say GOP must vote on Thursday for a migration expansion bill if they want to save Americans.

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Shane Gillis’ Bros-Will-Be-Bros Sitcom Is Infuriatingly Bad

The controversial stand-up’s new Netflix show, set at an auto shop, is an unwelcome throwback to an earlier comedy area—without any of the jokes or humor.

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Amal Clooney, the ICC’s shame and the real threat to Israel

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, whose husband is George Clooney, supported the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says 'demand is just so strong' for its hot AI chips

With such high customer interest, Nvidia is going to produce new chip generations yearly, instead of every other year.

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Three little piggies at a yoga class = maximum happiness

The pigs fit into a growing trend of yoga with animals, adding fun to the physical and mental wellness exercises at a class in central Massachusetts.

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Jack Dorsey doesn't think that Twitter is 'the closest form of global consciousness' anymore

"Now it seems the corporate AI models have become that," Dorsey wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

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The world's top chipmakers can push a 'kill switch' should China invade Taiwan, Bloomberg reports

Chip giants ASML and TSMC have a remote shutdown option for their advanced EUV chipmaking machines, Bloomberg reported.

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Inside the White House, a Debate Over Letting Ukraine Shoot U.S. Weapons Into Russia

After a sobering trip to Kyiv, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is urging the president to lift some restrictions on how Ukraine can use American arms.

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At least 5 dead as strong winds topple stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico

Videos of the incident on social media showed people screaming, running away and climbing out from under metal poles.

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Former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir says he's 'not involved in corrupt practices'

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he and his family members were not involved  in any "corrupt practices."

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Jimmy Kimmel Rips MTG for ‘Dangerous’ Assassination Claims

Kimmel put the Georgia representative on blast for claiming Biden tried to get Trump killed, and shamed Fox and Newsmax pundits for going along with it.

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Meta names four men to a new tech advisory council, months after disbanding its Responsible AI division

As Big Tech continues to spend billions on AI, users and those in the industry worry about governance, data privacy, ethics, and safety risks.

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Alaska's pristine rivers are turning a rusty orange even when seen from space, likely because of melting permafrost: study

At least 75 of Alaska's waterways are turning orange in the summer, with some so acidic they're comparable to lemon or orange juice, researchers say.

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Here’s what we know about the Trump aide known as ‘the human printer’

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Colorado the first state to move forward with attempt to regulate AI’s hidden role in American life

State lawmakers first attempts at regulating discrimination from artificial intelligence have floundered in states across the country.

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Illegal Migrants Hurry to Cross Southern Border: 'We Don't Want Trump'

Illegal aliens are hurrying to cross the southern border in fear that if former President Donald Trump is reelected, it will be harder.

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Despite recent apologies and reassurances, documents leaked to Vox show OpenAI pressured departing employees over equity

A new Vox report questions Sam Altman's claim that he "did not know this was happening." He said OpenAI will not claw back equity.

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Nikki Haley bends the knee to Trump, but he'll still need to put in the effort to sway her voters

In the state primaries that have taken place since Nikki Haley dropped out, her voters have not all jumped ship. In Indiana she got 21% of the vote.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says U.S. could see a 'hard landing,' stagflation will be 'worst outcome'

Dimon said the worst outcome for the U.S. economy will be a "stagflation" scenario, where inflation continues to rise, but growth slows amid high unemployment.

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Ex-Reddit CEO says tech giants are shipping subpar products because they are obsessed with winning the AI race

"The big internet giants are in a state of memetic competition over AI," former Reddit chief Yishan Wong wrote on X.

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Trump is holding a rally in the South Bronx as he tries to woo Black and Hispanic voters

Former President Donald Trump will campaign in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation, holding a rally in the South Bronx in New York as he tries to woo minority voters.

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Leaders of Northwestern, UCLA and Rutgers to testify before Congress on campus protests

House Republicans have summoned the leaders of Northwestern University and Rutgers University to testify about concessions they gave to pro-Palestinian protesters to end demonstrations on their campus.

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Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts.

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Diversity jobs at North Carolina public universities may be at risk with upcoming board vote

North Carolina’s public university system could soon see its existing diversity programs and jobs drastically cut if its governing board votes as expected to repeal its current diversity policy.

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A comment from Trump and GOP actions in the states put contraceptive access in the 2024 spotlight

Republican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control.

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Cruz: Accepting 2024 Results Or Not a ‘Ridiculous’ Question

The Texas senator took issue with anchor Kaitlan Collins’ question if he would accept the results, either way.

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Analysis: Haley will vote for the Trump ‘chaos’ that she once decried

The political calculation has changed again for Nikki Haley.

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You’ve Been Watching ‘The Kardashians’ Wrong This Whole Time

This isn’t just another boring, old-school reality show—it’s actually kind of brilliant.

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Justice Department set to take antitrust action against Ticketmaster parent Live Nation

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Trump Supporters Unfurl Mugshot Banner at Yankee Stadium: 'Never Surrender'

Trump supporters at a New York Yankees baseball game unfurled a mugshot banner in support of the former president ahead of his rally in the Bronx.

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Javier Milei, the hard rocker in Argentina's highest office, turns his book talk into wild show

A book presentation about neoclassical economic theory may not sound like a crowd-pleaser

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Ocasio-Cortez: 'Hypocrisy' to Attack International Criminal Court for Netanyahu Warrant

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said Wednesday on MSNBC's "All In" that it was "hypocrisy" to attack the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes. | Clips

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Ocasio-Cortez: Trump Is 'Stuck in Court' So He Can't Campaign Anywhere But Blue New York

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) said Wednesday on MSNBC's "All In" that former President Donald Trump was rallying in the Bronx this week due to being "stuck in court" in Manhattan at his business records trial. | Clips

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How to use Google Slides, Google's free slideshow presentation maker

Google Slides is Google's free slideshow presentation maker. Learn what you can use it for and how to get started with designing your deck.

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RFK Jr.'s Running Mate, Nicole Shanahan, Once Had A Fling With Elon Musk: Report

The would-be vice president has denied the affair, which was described in a New York Times story on her wild days in Silicon Valley.

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13th Oregon County Passes 'Greater Idaho' Measure to Secede from State

A 13th county in Oregon passed a measure that would allow the county to move forward with efforts to secede from the state and join Idaho.

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Photos appear to show Trump assistant moving classified materials out of home

New images that were unsealed in former President Trump's classified documents case appear to show his longtime assistant moving boxes out of storage from his Mar-A-Lago home. This comes as the hearing for the classified documents case became heated between attorneys.

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Mother Saved 7-Month-Old By Tricking Ex Who Allegedly Held Them Hostage

Police said Todd Marchetti, 51, broke into his ex's home at 3 a.m. armed with a machete while her family was out of state on vacation.

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Kaitlan Collins asks Ted Cruz if he’ll accept the 2024 election results

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Nikki Haley Surrendered, But Not Her Voters

Republican primary voters turned to Haley to oppose Trump, and their commitment hasn’t changed.

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‘Her’ Casting Director Weighs in On Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI Row

Cassandra Kulukundis, a casting director on 2013’s “Her,” thinks she has an answer for why the A-lister was relentlessly pursued to voice OpenAI’s virtual assistant.

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The company at the center of a battle over Elvis’ Graceland is a mystery

Riley Keough, one of Elvis Presley’s granddaughters, alleged a company seeking a foreclosure sale of Graceland is trying to defraud the family. A search of public records databases doesn’t turn up any sign of the company.

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Dem Rep. Ryan: Responsibility for Border Begins with Biden, He's 'Too Slow'

On Wednesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom," Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) said that the responsibility for the border begins with | Clips

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Dem Rep. Ryan: Senate Bill Isn't Enough by Itself, We Also Need Biden to Take Executive Action on Border

On Wednesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom," Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) stated that while he wants the Senate's immigration bill to | Clips

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Another Far-Right Flag Was Flown Outside Alito's Beach House: Report

The historic "Appeal to Heaven" flag has been linked with Christian nationalists and those who support former President Donald Trump.

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In riot-hit New Caledonia, French President Macron says priority is return to calm amid unrest

The one-day visit by President Emmanuel Macron will allow him to see firsthand the destruction from deadly violence over electoral reforms in the French Pacific territory.

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China starts ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan days after new president takes office

Beijing, which claims the self-ruling island democracy as its own territory, views new President Lai Ching-te as a “separatist.”

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