Wall Street ends week on quiet note
Wall Street finished the week with muted moves as the S P 500 slipped slightly after an all time high, while the Dow fell and the Nasdaq edged higher setting its own record. The Education Department plans to release withheld grants for after school programs, following GOP pressure. The GENIUS Act was signed into law to regulate stablecoins with consumer protections and a conflict free of Profiting by members of Congress. House bills on crypto market structure and Fed action move to the Senate.
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Ten Americans freed as Venezuela aids talks with U S
Venezuela released ten Americans as talks with the United States progress and a group of deportees freed from jail in El Salvador prepares to depart. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Nayib Bukele for secure release and noted Venezuelan political prisoners were freed too.
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Explosion at L A training facility kills three deputies
An explosion at Biscailoz Training Facility in Los Angeles early Friday killed three deputies. Authorities pursue a possible training accident as the cause remains under investigation and no details about activities at the facility were released. The incident prompted a formal probe by the department.
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Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle monitor in coup trial
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro must wear an ankle monitor after a court order, as federal police searched his Brasilia home and his party's HQ. He faces trial at the Supreme Court for allegedly leading a coup to overturn the 2022 election. He denounces the case as a witch hunt.
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Internet disruptions spread in Russia
Internet outages stretch across dozens of Russian regions over two months as officials claim the disruptions defend against Ukrainian drone attacks. Affected areas span from frontline zones to Siberia and the Far East, with Wi Fi outages reported in some regions.
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North Korea bars foreign visitors from Wonsan Kalma resort
North Korea’s tourism site says the eastern coastal Wonsan Kalma mega beach complex is temporarily not receiving foreign tourists. No reasons or timelines are provided, dimming prospects for the new resort and its international appeal.
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Druze Bedouin Clash in Sweida Sparks Displacement
In Sweida province clashes between Druze militiamen and Sunni Bedouin tribes injured government soldiers and civilians. Thousands were displaced as fighting threatened Syria's post war transition. Israel conducted airstrikes in support of Druze amid escalating violence.
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Indiana Jones whip sells for 525000 at Heritage auction
Beverly Hills sells Harrison Ford prop from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade for 525000 while Citizen Kane Rosebud sled goes for 14750000. Heritage Auctions sees record bidding as the sale advances toward an overall top entertainment auction total.
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Iowa PBS faces largest one time budget cut in 55 years
Iowa Public Radio reports a roughly 3.5 million dollar reduction, about 18 percent of the budget, while maintaining staffing levels in the short term and not filling open positions. The move funds nine broadcast towers and emergency alerts, with federal dollars supporting public programming and tourism content. Authorities note the rescission also affects foreign aid, as Iowa’s federal delegation touts or criticizes the package.
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