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US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump's Challenge
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+88FTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraFox Newsnzz+80 more1mo ago91 sources

US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump's Challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to uphold birthright citizenship, delivering a significant blow to former President Trump's efforts to restrict it. This decision maintains the existing constitutional interpretation of citizenship for those born in the United States.

Former Fed Chair Powell Warns Against Political Interference in Central Bank
FinanceAPbloombergwsj+15FTle-monderuvberlingskele-figaroSCMPdie-pressemarketwatch+7 more2mo ago18 sources

Former Fed Chair Powell Warns Against Political Interference in Central Bank

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has warned that political interference in the central bank would erode its credibility and undermine American democracy. Speaking at an award ceremony, Powell emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence.

Wildfire Surrounds US City, 60,000 Evacuated
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Wildfire Surrounds US City, 60,000 Evacuated

A wildfire has surrounded a city in the northwestern United States, leading to the evacuation of 60,000 people. Fire officials explained that the blaze consists of three separate hotspots threatening evacuation zones.

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power to Fire Agency Heads, Rules on Mail-in Ballots
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+82FTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dkFox News+74 more1mo ago85 sources

Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power to Fire Agency Heads, Rules on Mail-in Ballots

The US Supreme Court has expanded the President's power to fire top officials across federal agencies, with the notable exception of the Federal Reserve, ruling in favor of Trump in an FTC case. Separately, the court upheld late mail-in ballots in Mississippi, a decision that drew criticism from former President Trump, who also lost an appeal regarding a sexual assault and defamation judgment.

Pentagon Lockdown Lifted After False Hazardous Materials Alarm
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Pentagon Lockdown Lifted After False Hazardous Materials Alarm

The Pentagon was placed on lockdown and several floors evacuated due to a suspected hazardous materials incident, which was later determined to be a false alarm triggered by air quality sensors. Emergency services, including hazmat teams, responded to the building before the all-clear was given.

Threat of Chemical Tank Explosion Eliminated in California
TechnologyBBCNYTThe Guardian+14cbcfazorftelexmorgunbladidhvgThe Independentindex-hr+6 more2mo ago17 sources

Threat of Chemical Tank Explosion Eliminated in California

Officials in California have announced that the threat of a massive chemical tank explosion has been eliminated, though evacuations remain in effect. The incident involved a damaged chemical tank in Orange County, which posed a risk of a toxic explosion.

[Photo News] Fire breaks out in Seoul’s Bukchang-dong
WorldKorea Herald5mo ago

[Photo News] Fire breaks out in Seoul’s Bukchang-dong

Firefighters are working to extinguish a blaze at a commercial building in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, central Seoul, on Thursday. Authorities said they received a report at 6:22 p.m. that gray smoke was rising from the second floor of the building and immediately dispatched personnel and equipment to the scene. Thick smoke spread through the area, prompting nearby shop owners and pedestrians to evacuate. As of now, no injuries or casualties have been confirmed. Police and fire officials plan to inv