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RFK Jr Names New Members to CDC Vaccine Panel

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Air India Flight to London Crashes in Ahmedabad, Over 200 Killed, One Lone Survivor

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The Rowena Fire in northern Oregon has burned 2,500 acres since igniting Wednesday afternoon in Wasco County, destroying at least 20 residences and threatening over 2,100 homes with 0% containment as of Thursday morning.

Oregon Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Closes Interstate 84

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Russian Harvard Researcher Released on Bail in Frog Embryo Case

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Solar Orbiter Captures First Images of Sun's South Pole

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World

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed during a speech in Cali on Wednesday that he obtained access to an alleged recording that would expose that right-wing leaders in the country, who he says are linked to drug trafficking, are plotting a coup in coordination with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Colombia's Petro Denounces Alleged 'US-Backed' Coup Plot

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CIA Releases Additional 1,450 Pages of RFK Assassination Documents

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Kosovo Agrees to Host 50 US Deportees in Third-Country Deal

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Reports: IS Attempts Comeback in Middle East

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UK, EU Reach Post-Brexit Gibraltar Border Deal

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Politics

The approximately 700 U.S. Marines set to be deployed to Los Angeles within 48 hours to combat anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protests will have the power to temporarily detain protesters, U.S. defense officials announced on Wednesday.

Marines in LA to Have Powers to Temporarily Detain

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Russian Parliament Backs Bill to Create WhatsApp and Telegram Alternative

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Denmark Approves US Access to Military Bases

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US Pulls Some Diplomats, Military Families From Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

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UN Nuclear Watchdog Declares Iran Noncompliant for First Time in 20 Years

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Crime & justice

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can't deport or detain Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil based solely on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's determination that Khalil's presence compromises U.S. foreign policy interests. The preliminary injunction will remain stayed until Friday morning to allow government appeals.

Judge Rules Khalil Can't Be Deported

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Disney, Universal Sue AI Generator Midjourney Over Copyright

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UN: Haiti Displacement Hits Record 1.3M Amid Gang Violence

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UN: Child Labor Affects 138M Globally

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UK Economy Shrinks 0.3% in April Amid Tax Hikes, US Tariffs

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Health

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on Monday, citing conflicts of interest and the need to restore public trust in vaccine science. The committee advises the CDC on vaccine recommendations and schedules for children and adults.

RFK Jr. Fires CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel

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UN Report: Socioeconomic Barriers Block Desired Family Size

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Study: ADHD Rates Stable Despite Surge in Diagnosis Requests

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Japanese Soldiers Injured in Explosion at Okinawa Base

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House GOP Subpoenas Biden's Doctor in Mental Fitness Probe

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Science & technology

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is personally assembling an artificial superintelligence research team of around 50 people, offering compensation packages ranging from seven to nine figures to attract top AI talent from competitors like OpenAI and Google.

Meta Invests $15B in Scale AI for Superintelligence Lab

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Brazil Court Rules Social Media Firms Liable for User Content

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WhatsApp Joins Apple's Legal Challenge Against UK Data Access

Tesla Sets June 22 for Austin Robotaxi Launch

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Atari 2600 Chess Game From 1977 Beats ChatGPT

Social issues

According to the Global Trends Report of the UNHCR, the U.N. refugee agency, released on Thursday, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reached a record 123.2 million at the end of 2024 — that's one in 67 people globally and a 6% increase from 2023. However, the figure dropped to 122.1 million by April due to returns.

UN: Global Displacement Hits Record 123.2M

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Southern Baptists Call for Overturn of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

LA Protests: Police Make Mass Arrests After Curfew

Australian Mushroom Murder Trial: Patterson Testifies About Serving Meal to Her Children

Rep. McIver Indicted on Federal Charges at ICE Facility

Money

Two House committees voted Tuesday to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) — a bill to regulate the crypto market — with the Agriculture Committee passing it 47-6, and the Financial Services Committee approving it 32-19 following nearly 12 hours of debate.

House Committees Advance Bill to Regulate Crypto Market

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US, China Agree on Trade Framework After London Talks

World Bank Downgrades Global Growth Forecast to 2.3%

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UK: Reeves Unveils Government Spending Review

US-China Trade Talks Resume in London

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Entertainment

Brian Wilson, musician, songwriter, and producer known for co-founding The Beach Boys, has passed away at the age of 82 from unspecified causes, according to a statement from his family released on Wednesday.

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Songwriter, Dies at 82

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Weinstein Convicted on One Count in NYC Retrial

Judge Dismisses Baldoni's $400M Lawsuit Against Blake Lively

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BTS Members RM, V Complete Military Service

Bestselling Thriller Writer Frederick Forsyth Dies at 86

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Sports

The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced on Monday that its member associations unanimously voted against the Greenlandic Football Association's bid to join the continental confederation at a meeting in Miami.

CONCACAF Rejects Greenland's Membership Application

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Carlos Alcaraz Wins French Open Final

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Trevor Bauer Wins $309,000 Judgment Against Sexual Assault Accuser

Judge Approves $2.8B College Sports Settlement

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India: Bengaluru Cricket Stadium Stampede Kills at Least 11

Environment/energy

Scientists analyzing satellite imagery from 2009 to 2024 found that emperor penguin populations declined by 22% in a key Antarctic region, which encompasses the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, and Bellingshausen Sea, representing approximately 30% of the global emperor penguin population.

Study: Emperor Penguin Populations Drop 22% in Antarctica

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New Zealand: Lawyers Sue Government Over Climate Emissions Plan

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Study: Ocean Acidification Crosses Planetary Boundary

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UN Ocean Summit Pushes High Seas Treaty as Deep-Sea Mining Debate Intensifies

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Amazon Deforestation in Brazil Increases Ahead of COP30

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Military

The U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said on Thursday that Hamas killed eight Palestinian members of its staff overnight, adding that some may have been taken hostage. GHF distribution sites still opened on Thursday despite the attack.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: Hamas Killed 8 Palestinian Staffers

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Chinese Jets Fly Within 45 Meters of Japanese Aircraft

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Israeli Navy Strikes Yemen Port, Threatens Houthi Blockade

Israeli Forces Again Open Fire Amid Gaza Aid Distribution

Trump to Restore Names of Army Bases Changed for Confederacy Associations

Culture

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Maya city, Los Abuelos, located in northern Guatemala's Peten region, approximately 21 kilometers (13 miles) from the Uaxactun archaeological site. This site features architectural planning, including pyramids and monuments that date back to the 8th-5th centuries B.C.

Remains of 3,000-Year-Old Mayan City Unearthed in Guatemala

Last Grandson of 10th US President Dies, Ending Unique Historic Link

Israel Makes Eurovision Final

Austria's JJ Wins Eurovision Song Contest

Harvard's $27 Magna Carta Copy Revealed as $21M Original

Weather

A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson has characterized comments attributed to David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as a "joke."

DHS: FEMA Chief's Hurricane Season Comment was 'Joke'

Nigeria Floods: At Least 200 Dead, 500 Missing

Australia: NSW Floods Kill 5, Damage 10K Properties as Clean-Up Begins

Study: 21% of Global Ocean Has Become Darker

Deadly Tornadoes Kill At Least 27 Across US Midwest

Media

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to ban social media for children under 15 within "a few months" if the EU does not implement bloc-wide regulations, after a 14-year-old student killed a teaching assistant during a routine bag check at a school in Nogent, Haute-Marne on Tuesday.

Macron Plans to Ban Social Media for Under-15s

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Musk Expresses Regret Over Posts About Trump

Appeals Court Says Trump Can Continue to Restrict AP Journalists

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ABC Suspends Correspondent Over Anti-Miller X Post

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Ex-Biden Press Secretary Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party