Trade wars test economy and Fed amid May hiring dip
U S job growth slowed in May with 75,000 new positions while the unemployment rate held at 3.6 percent. Investors cheered stocks and bonds as rate cut expectations rose with President Trump pressing tariffs on China and Mexico, risking higher prices and policy missteps. Fed Chairman Powell faces uncertainty as talks with Xi Jinping loom at the Osaka summit.
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U.S. warns Turkey over Russian system risk to F-35 program
The Pentagon told Turkey it may lose four F-35 jets if Ankara proceeds with the Russian S-400 system. Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan said pilot training ends July 31 and Turkey cannot take final possession of the fighters. He warned the move could jeopardize NATO ties and trigger sanctions, while noting talks continue toward a possible path forward.
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Park shooting charges may be resolved soon in Virginia
A lawyer for Officer Alejandro Amaya said a decision on criminal charges in the November 2017 shooting of Bijan Ghaisar could come in weeks. The FBI probes the case as civil suits by Ghaisar’s family seek answers, with calls for transparency and federal representation. Video from Fairfax County shows a four minute chase ending with Ghaisar unarmed in his Jeep as shots were fired.
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Police use of DNA prompts privacy backlash and policy shift
After California detectives cracked the Golden State Killer via a public DNA database, dozens of cases were solved nationwide through partial matches. GEDmatch then tightened rules to require opt‑in for law enforcement, shrinking over a million profiles and drawing concern from experts about hindering future crime solving.
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Concord unveils CU Free tuition program for low income students
Concord University announces CU Free offering tuition relief for students with a 2.75 GPA transferring from other colleges, funded by Pell Grants, state money, and campus endowments. The program aims to reduce debt, boost retention, and expand access to higher education in West Virginia.
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