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Biden Lifts Ban on Ukraine Using U.S. Weapons for Strikes Inside Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American-provided weapons to strike targets inside Russia, specifically to defend the strategic city of Kharkiv. This decision marks a notable departure from the administration's previous stance, which restricted Ukraine from using U.S. arms for attacks on Russian soil, fearing it could escalate the conflict. 
U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American-provided weapons to strike targets inside Russia, specifically to defend the strategic city of Kharkiv. This decision marks a notable departure from the administration's previous stance, which restricted Ukraine from using U.S. arms for attacks on Russian soil, fearing it could escalate the conflict. -
California Lawmakers Move to Ban Reusable Plastic Grocery Bags
California is on the verge of implementing a comprehensive ban on plastic grocery bags, including those deemed recyclable. The state legislature has passed two identical bills, AB 2236 and SB 1053, which seek to eliminate the use of reusable plastic bags in grocery stores. If either bill is approved by the opposing legislative chamber and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the ban will take effect on January 1, 2026. 
California is on the verge of implementing a comprehensive ban on plastic grocery bags, including those deemed recyclable. The state legislature has passed two identical bills, AB 2236 and SB 1053, which seek to eliminate the use of reusable plastic bags in grocery stores. If either bill is approved by the opposing legislative chamber and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the ban will take effect on January 1, 2026. -
Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against American Airlines After Removing Black Passengers
In a striking case that has brought American Airlines under intense scrutiny, three Black American passengers have filed a lawsuit alleging "blatant and egregious racial discrimination" after being removed from a flight following a complaint about body odor. 
In a striking case that has brought American Airlines under intense scrutiny, three Black American passengers have filed a lawsuit alleging "blatant and egregious racial discrimination" after being removed from a flight following a complaint about body odor. -
FBI On High Alert: ISIS Threat Overshadows Upcoming Cricket World Cup in New York
The upcoming Cricket World Cup event in East Meadow, Long Island, has triggered heightened security measures after an ominous threat from ISIS supporters surfaced online. The T20 World Cup, set to begin next week, is anticipated to draw billions of viewers worldwide, with a significant focus on the much-anticipated match between arch-rivals Pakistan and India on June 9. 
The upcoming Cricket World Cup event in East Meadow, Long Island, has triggered heightened security measures after an ominous threat from ISIS supporters surfaced online. The T20 World Cup, set to begin next week, is anticipated to draw billions of viewers worldwide, with a significant focus on the much-anticipated match between arch-rivals Pakistan and India on June 9. -
Donald Trump Faces Historic Judgment in Hush Money Trial as Jury Deliberations Begin
As Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York approaches its climax, the former president faces an unprecedented moment in American history. 
As Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York approaches its climax, the former president faces an unprecedented moment in American history. -
FTX Executive Ryan Salame Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Role in Crypto Collapse
Ryan Salame, a former top executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, marking the first sentencing of a senior figure involved in the scandal that rocked the crypto world. 
Ryan Salame, a former top executive at the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, marking the first sentencing of a senior figure involved in the scandal that rocked the crypto world. -
Four Years After George Floyd’s Death, Push for Policing Overhaul Faces Political Hurdles
On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States. 
On the fourth anniversary of George Floyd's death, his family renewed their call for Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a legislative effort aimed at reforming police practices in the United States. -
Judge Bars Key Evidence in Bob Menendez Corruption Trial, Impacting Prosecution's Case
In a significant blow to the prosecution's case against Senator Bob Menendez, a federal judge has ruled that jurors cannot see evidence prosecutors have deemed "critical" to proving allegations that the New Jersey Democrat accepted bribes to facilitate American military aid to Egypt. The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein complicates the government's efforts to substantiate its claims against the senator. 
In a significant blow to the prosecution's case against Senator Bob Menendez, a federal judge has ruled that jurors cannot see evidence prosecutors have deemed "critical" to proving allegations that the New Jersey Democrat accepted bribes to facilitate American military aid to Egypt. The decision by U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein complicates the government's efforts to substantiate its claims against the senator. -
Governor DeWine Faces MAGA Fury for Pushing Biden Ballot Access in Ohio
Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio has ignited a firestorm among conservatives by pushing for President Joe Biden's inclusion on the state's November ballot. This effort comes in response to a timing issue related to the Democratic convention, which is scheduled too late to comply with Ohio's ballot access laws. 
Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio has ignited a firestorm among conservatives by pushing for President Joe Biden's inclusion on the state's November ballot. This effort comes in response to a timing issue related to the Democratic convention, which is scheduled too late to comply with Ohio's ballot access laws. -
Ex-US Marine Pilot Daniel Duggan Faces Extradition to US Over Alleged Training of Chinese Military Pilots
Former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has been deemed eligible for extradition to the United States by an Australian magistrate, setting the stage for Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to make the final decision on his fate. 
Former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has been deemed eligible for extradition to the United States by an Australian magistrate, setting the stage for Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to make the final decision on his fate.
