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• Dutch semiconductor giants join delegation to China as US pushes chip export curbs: source

  24-06-2026 13:20 via article.wn.com
  Representatives from semiconductor giants ASML and NXP will be among the...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Vinicius Junior scores twice as Brazil beat Scotland to reach last 32

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil eased...
  
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• World Cup 2026: Morocco complete comeback against Haiti in Group C clash

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 in a dramatic Group C...
  
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• White House seeks $87.6 billion from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion,...
  
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• While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 25, 2026

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 25, 2026. ......
  
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• Venezuela Earthquake

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  People stay outside their homes after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. ......
  
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• U.S. state secretary says technical talks with Iran could resume next week in Switzerland

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  KUWAIT CITY, June 24 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said here Wednesday that U.S.-Iran technical talks are expected to resume next week, likely on June 29 or 30 in Switzerland. Rubio made the announcement during an official visit to Kuwait, where he met with Kuwait's...
  
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• US promises to protect Gulf states’ interests in Iran talks

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Rubio on...
  
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• Ukraine to conduct preemptive attacks on facilities Russia uses for war, Zelenskiy says

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  June 25 - Ukraine will carry out...
  
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• Trump won't sign bipartisan housing bill, reignites voter ID debate

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – Major housing legislation that overwhelmingly passed both chambers of Congress won’t become law this week after the president refused to sign it Wednesday. ......
  
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• Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, June 24 - The White House...
  
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• Trump says it may never be known who was at fault for strike on girls’ ...

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  The strike on Feb 28, when the US and Israel attacked Iran, killed more than 175 children and teachers. ......
  
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• Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over unpopular Iran war

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  It was another example of how the war has weighed on Trump ahead of November elections. ......
  
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• Trump dispels Iran rumors, calls out Senate for approval of War Powers Act

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is hitting back at several U.S. senators and what he characterizes as the “fake news” over Iran. ......
  
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• The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional in the military, an outbreak leads several branches of the military to make it mandatory again. ......
  
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• The Latest: Crowd gathers on the National Mall to hear Trump rally for America 250 kickoff

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trumpwill be...
  
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• Senator pushes $1.5T fix as Social Security's 2032 deadline closes

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – More than 70 million Americans face an automatic 22% cut to Social Security benefits in 2032 if Congress doesn't act, and a bipartisan Senate proposal to address the shortfall has yet to be introduced as legislation. ......
  
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• S. Korea sets visitor record as Chinese tourism surges

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  South Korea's annual foreign arrivals surpassed 10 million by the third week of June, reaching the milestone at a record pace, with China retaining its position as the country's largest source of inbound tourists. The figure was achieved about a month earlier than last year, when foreign arrivals exceeded 10 million in mid-July, according to preliminary data released by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Wednesday. The country's inbound tourism sector continued to show...
  
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• Russian strike kills two mine disposal experts in Ukraine, says official

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Four other specialists were wounded in the strike. ......
  
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• Record numbers of travelers are skipping restaurants abroad, and new research shows they’re eating better ...

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  The way people eat on international...
  
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• Record number of Border Patrol agents now serving under Trump

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – A record number of U.S. Border Patrol agents are now serving under President Donald Trump. ......
  
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• Quote of the Day by Ernest Hemingway: 'The world breaks everyone and afterwards many are ...

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Ernest Hemingway's profound quote, 'The world breaks everyone and...
  
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• Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan’s northern coast but there was no danger of a tsunami, the...
  
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• Poll: Two thirds say gas prices will shape their November vote

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – Nearly half of American voters blame wars and conflicts for elevated gas prices, and two thirds say fuel costs will influence their vote in November, a new national poll finds. ......
  
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• Over $10 billion U.S. taxpayer dollars spent on improper SNAP payments in 2025

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – U.S. states and territories made a collective $10 billion in improper payments to SNAP recipients nationwide in fiscal year 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports. ......
  
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• Oppenheimer’s grandson supports nuclear energy bill

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  (The Center Square) – The grandson of the man who oversaw the invention of the atomic bomb spoke out Wednesday morning in support of nuclear energy development in California. ......
  
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• Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out ...

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the biggest folk heroes of this World Cup, Merlín the duck arrived outside Mexico City’s stadium on Wednesday to great fanfare — but was ultimately told he could not remain for Mexico’s match against the Czech Republic. After winning hearts across social media, supporters had launched an effort urging organizers to allow the beloved bird to attend the match alongside his family. In less than two weeks, Merlín...
  
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• Mamdani's sweep in New York a 'political earthquake' among Democrats

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON, June 24 - New York City Mayor...
  
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• Magnitude 6.9 quake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolted northern Japan,...
  
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• 'Just nothing was sticking': Obsession star Inde Navarrette reveals how streaming kept her going during career setback

  25-06-2026 03:24 via article.wn.com
  Landing a big movie role is considered a breakthrough, but success didn't immediately lead to more chances for actress Inde Navarrette. Obsession star, 25, saw career stagnate after completing work on Obsession Instead of giving up, she pushed herself into different jobs, stayed creative and continued to pursue the career she had dreamed of as a child.Inde Navarrette reveals life after ObsessionIn a recent interview with Complex News, Navarrette reflected on one of the toughest periods...
  
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