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"Taylor Swift tax" takes effect
Rhode Island's new real estate law targeted billionaires and wealthy non-residents, and will cost the pop star an additional $136,000 a year.
Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors
Democratic Party drift: Primary victories show anti-Israel Left is no longer fringe - editorial
Man jailed for one year over 2023 death of Jewish protester in California
ICE ends 30-day death reporting rule as detainee deaths reach 20-year high - report
This change in policy comes amid concerns about the quality of medical care provided in ICE facilities after 18 deaths were reported in the first five months of 2026.
Trump says US close to striking Iran's power plants, bridges over failing negotiations
Later on Wednesday, Trump told reporters at the White House that the US will "hit them [Iran] hard again today."
'Exterminate yourself and save us the trouble:' US man sentenced to prison for antisemitic threats
"I am 100% against Israel in every aspect. I've been watching the violence unfold in both Ukraine and the West Bank and I really don't see a difference," Owens texted a friend.
Israel looms large as Maine heads to the polls in Graham Platner’s Senate primary
In a viral video from a rally over the weekend, a Platner supporter dismissed concerns about his tattoo of the Totenkopf symbol, a skull-and-crossbones image worn by Nazi concentration camp guards.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
Judge asked to block Trump's planned UFC event at White House
The planned event has drawn attention because of its unusual venue and Trump's long-standing ties to the Ultimate Fighting Championship organization.
Why Israel could not let Iran’s missile attack go unanswered - analysis
From Washington’s perspective, that makes sense. Trump is trying to preserve negotiations with Iran and avoid a return to open regional war but, from Israel’s perspective, that logic is incomplete.
Netanyahu 'won't have any choice' but to accept Iran deal, Trump tells FT
Trump earlier asked Netanyahu to avoid striking Iran in retaliation for the recent Iranian missile attack on Israel, according to N12 news.
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ten days before their opening match, five Iranian soccer players have recieved US visas, whilst journalists from Africa and Iran were denied the visas needed to cover the World Cup in the US
Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach
Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking from Trump on key policy issues as midterm elections approach, with further clashes expected over upcoming nominations.
