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The United States ambassador's residence in Damascus, Syria, re-opened Thursday after being closed for 13 years, presaging a warming of relations between the two countries. UPI
VOA VIEW: For how long?
After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit. LA Times
Mexican authorities are blaming the Gulf cartel for the slayings of the five members of a band, El Fugitivo. LA Times
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Nearly a year before books about Joe Biden's cognitive decline made headlines, The Wall Street Journal was viciously attacked for its own bombshell reporting at a time when very few in the legacy media dared to broach the subject. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The liberal media can't run from their many denials.
President Trump shockingly said on May 30 that he would be open to pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs — currently on trial in Manhattan for alleged sex trafficking and other crimes. Nobody’s asked. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Madness!
Beijing has high hopes for its C919 single-aisle jet after years of delay, but the plane depends on engines, avionics and other gear from Western companies. New York Times
As more Gazans fled their homes in the north, international demands grew louder for Israel to allow an urgent and massive injection of aid to stave off famine in the territory. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Fools!
States across the border issued air advisories about particulate pollution that are expected to last for several days. New York Times
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said there was severe damage from the early morning storm. A preliminary estimate put the winds at 115 miles per hour or more. New York Times
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Another University's DEI office has officially closed their doors, as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced las week that their office is going away, according to the New York Post. OANN
VOA VIEW: A smart move.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt argued that Jill Biden should “speak up about what she saw” regarding former President Joe Biden’s mental decline on Thursday. OANN
VOA VIEW: Jill knew.
FBI Director Kash Patel has announced the organization has been overwhelmed by 'copycat' threats to Donald Trump's life after James Comey’s “86 47” post. OANN
President Donald Trump has rejected Paramount Global’s recent $15 million settlement offer, demanding an apology from CBS News for interfering in the 2024 presidential election. OANN
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A federal investigation found that the New York Board of Regents violated federal civil rights law by banning the use of Native American mascots and logos, a decision that threatens to upend the decades-long movement to eradicate American Indian imagery in school sports. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As it does.
The nation's top public health agency posted new recommendations that say healthy children may get COVID-19 vaccinations, removing language that said kids should get the shots. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
The Trump White House has approved a bipartisan agency's recommendation to ax 11 government buildings worth $5.4 billion in the Washington area and seven other cities, including the massive Energy Department headquarters. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
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Homeland Security released a name-and-shame list of hundreds of states, counties and cities it identifies as "sanctuary" jurisdictions that refuse some level of cooperation with the federal government in arresting and deporting illegal immigrants. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Smart idea.
The Trump administration is dropping plans to terminate leases for 34 offices in the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the agency responsible for enforcing mine safety laws, the Department of Labor said Thursday. Washington Times
Reports of dogs biting postal workers increased slightly to 6,088 incidents in 2024, the U.S. Postal Service reported ahead of an annual awareness week starting Sunday. Washington Times
Former President Joe Biden made his first public remarks since his office announced he was diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer. CBS
VOA VIEW: Biden is a loser.
It is a one-in-17-year event for Brood XIV, which digs its way up from the soil as it warms and descends on neighborhoods in the billions. CBS
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One or more unknown people who accessed White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' personal cellphone used her contacts file to reach out to other top officials and impersonate her. CBS
VOA VIEW: It must be investigated.
The faucet recalls, involving three Chinese brands, affects an estimated 103,000 products. CBS
VOA VIEW: Another China fiasco.
The Trump administration is replacing the head of the ICE branch that carries out arrests and deportations. CBS
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The U.S. and China in mid-May agreed to a 90-day suspension on most tariffs after Trump slapped sky-high tariffs on the big U.S. trade partner. CNBC
VOA VIEW: China is playing games.
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 2.2% annual rate in April. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good news.
The Supreme Court's decision affects immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who had fled their conflict-ridden countries. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Federal judges do not have jurisdiction over the Executive branch.
The central bank confirmed that the meeting occurred, stressing that the future path of monetary policy was not discussed. CNBC
The SEC has formally dropped its lawsuit against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, ending one of the last crypto enforcement actions by the agency. CNBC
As law enforcement searches for two remaining New Orleans jail escapees, a war of words between District Attorney Jason Williams and Sheriff Susan Hutson continues. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They are both losers.
A former CIA station chief says that China's spy operation is targeting U.S. military service members with hopes of gaining access to sensitive information. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Reciprocity should do the trick.
Bernard Kerik, former NYC police commissioner and 9/11 hero, dies at 69. Known for his rise during 9/11, later faced legal issues, and was pardoned by Trump. FOX News
President Donald Trump is visiting a steel plant outside of Pittsburgh on Friday, where he is expected to tout a previously-announced deal between Japan's Nippon Steel Corporation and the United States Steel Corporation. UPI
Ukraine said it will not send a delegation for peace talks to Istanbul Monday until Russia provides details of its cease-fire proposal. Ukraine accused Russia of stalling in peace negotiations. UPI
VOA VIEW: Putin is gaming on Trump.
The Capital Jewish Museum reopened Thursday morning with an invitation-only tribute to the Israeli Embassy staffers who were killed outside its entrance last week. UPI
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