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Obama-appointed judge refuses to block UFC fight card at White House
A federal judge denied a lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents seeking to stop this weekend's UFC fights on the White House lawn, ruling that the two won't be affected by the event.
DNI rebukes faulty intelligence analyses of Havana Syndrome
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revoked two U.S. intelligence reports on brain injuries suffered by U.S. diplomats and intelligence personnel called Havana Syndrome, an official with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said Friday.
Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump’s name removed from building
A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Trump's name removed from the building.
SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Shares of SpaceX soared 23% in their Wall Street debut on Friday, making the rocket maker's CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.
Dwayne Johnson vows to keep politics private, focus on art
DWAYNE JOHNSON: "I've learned I'm going to keep my politics to myself. I hate the slinging. I hate all the bulls--- that comes with it."
A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family
Pope Leo XIV locked eyes with the 7-year-old boy, holding both his hands as the two smiled at one another. Captured by Associated Press chief photographer Emilio Morenatti, the moment resonated first with onlookers and then with many others around the world.
Zac Brown defends national anthem role at White House UFC event: ‘Patriotism, not politics’
ZAC BROWN on singing national anthem at UFC White House event: "I'm there to honor America. This is patriotism, not politics for me. I mean, f--- all the division. I don't believe in that. I love this country. I love all the people that have sacrificed so that I can live my American dream."
Pope is delayed in the Canary Islands when his charter flight has a technical problem
Pope Leo XIV and some members of the Vatican delegation got off a plane in the Canary Islands on Friday shortly after boarding the Iberia charter en route back to Rome.
FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, according to a new memo that's likely to stir more questions about the agency's decision.
Iran war is straining African airlines, industry body warns
The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices and worsening supply strains for African airlines, forcing carriers to review routes and raising fresh concerns about the stability of the continent's aviation network.
A U.S.-Iran World Cup showdown? On Independence Day weekend? Yes, it could happen
There is a distinct possibility that the U.S. soccer team will face Iran in the first knockout round of the World Cup on the day before Fourth of July celebrations.
Ukraine strikes fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries, depots and pipelines. Tanker trucks attacked and left ablaze along the land corridor from Russia to Crimea. Motorists waiting in long lines at gas stations.
Patagonia is suing Pattie Gonia, a drag queen performer with an environmental message
Days before the beginning of Pride Month in June, a glamorous drag queen with long, wavy red hair, a matching mustache and carabiner earrings stared into a camera and levied a strong accusation against a famous sustainable outdoors apparel brand: "This is a corporation trying to erase an activist."
U.S.-funded foreign biolabs contain highly infectious diseases, DNI reveals
U.S. government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries was unveiled by outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who said many include pathogens that cause infectious diseases.
Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire, at least on paper, as SpaceX begins trading
Elon Musk crossed the threshold to become the world's first trillionaire Friday -- at least on paper -- after SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 a share, pushing his net worth to just over $1 trillion.
Elevate a good strawberry shortcake to great with these ingredients
Every June 14, National Strawberry Shortcake Day puts one of summer's most iconic desserts back in the spotlight. Most home bakers have a version they make: biscuits from a box, berries from the store and a can of whipped cream. But trained bakers know the difference between a shortcake that's merely fine and one that people ask about, and it comes down to a single ingredient handled a specific way.
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America." But by rewriting its classic "USA," the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.