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Will the lesser conviction for ‘Diddy’ mean a greater chance for public rehabilitation?
Combs had carefully cultivated his reputation before nearly two years of sexual abuse allegations unraveled it. Image management experts say it will be hard to shake off the jokes about βfreak-offsβ the case inspired.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:
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The Americans fighting back against Trump's attacks on climate
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we meet some of the Americans fighting back against U.S. cuts to climate science and policies, visualize how hot our cities will feel by the end of this century and check out a new kind of cat litter made from waste.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite lost in space
The satellite was part of groundbreaking efforts to track methane pollution and make information public. Capping methane leaks is one of the quickest ways to tackle global warning, say scientists, and MethaneSAT was a publicly-available global map of emissions.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Gangs have 'near-total control' in Haiti, UN warns
Haiti's gangs have gained "near-total control" of the capital and authorities are unable to stop escalating violence across the impoverished Caribbean nation, senior UN officials warned Wednesday.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Militarized Gaza aid system shows Israel's continued use of starvation as weapon of war, Amnesty report says
A new Amnesty International report published Thursday says the Gaza Humanitarian Foundationuses a militarized aid mechanism that enables Israel to use starvation as a weapon of war and inflict genocide against Palestinians.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota, his brother killed in car accident
Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident in Spain when the Lamborghini they were in veered off a road and burst into flames, police said Thursday.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:The Dalai Lama has shared plans for his succession. China has other ideas
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Several people missing after fire, explosion level California fireworks facility
Seven people were missing after a fire and powerful explosion levelled a commercial fireworks facility in a rural northern California town west of Sacramento, authorities said on Wednesday.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life in prison for plot on FBI
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Trumpβs Big Beautiful Bill nears approval
The U.S. Congress inched towards approving Donald Trumpβs Big Beautiful Bill, despite attempts by Democrats to stop it. The bill is the president's signature legislation, which includes massive spending increases on the military and immigration enforcement while slashing social programs.
Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Powell to leave
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says Powell should βresign immediatelyβ President Trump on Wednesday called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after the overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac called for Congress to investigate Powell over past...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:House nears finish line on health cuts
Presented by Vaccinate Your Family {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story House inches toward finish line on health cuts bill House Republicans were stuck in a holding pattern late Wednesday as leadership tried to win over a handful of conservatives and some moderates to support President Trumpβs tax cut bill. AP...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Former Obama Treasury secretary: Mamdani polices not 'good for New York'
Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew slammed New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his policy proposals based on socialist initiatives. Mamdani has promised to push for free buses, free child care and rent freezes if elected to office. βThe policies that heβs outlined are not policies that are good for New York. Heβs...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Where Trump’s massive policy bill stands in the House as some Republicans express concerns
It was a dramatic day in the House, where President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill is currently in limbo. Conservatives and others with concerns are not yet on board and the House has frozen proceedings as GOP leaders try to get enough votes to move forward. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Rep. Flood says Trump’s bill ‘will get through this’ amid some GOP objections in House
Even with a handful of holdouts raising objections over cuts to Medicaid or the ballooning deficits, the vast majority of House Republicans have lined up to support President Trump's bill. They say it represents big wins for his agenda by extending tax cuts and adding work requirements for Medicaid. Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska supports the bill and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss why.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Davidson flips to 'yes' on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), who in May voted against the House GOPβs version of President Trumpβs megabill, said Wednesday that he's a "yes" on the Senate-passed legislation. βI got to say, no one puts a deal together like President Trump, he's a master. But I think one of the other persuasive things was just looking...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Killer of 4 Idaho students pleads guilty to murder
In our news wrap Wednesday, the killer of 4 Idaho students pleaded guilty to their murders, a federal judge blocked President Trump's crackdown on asylum seekers at the southern border, Ukraine is trying to regroup after the U.S. paused some weapons deliveries and Israel and Hamas both stopped short of accepting a 60-day ceasefire proposal put forth by Trump.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:GOP Rep. Norman says Medicaid cut in Trump’s bill is ‘righting a wrong’
Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina is one of the House Republicans concerned about the Senate version of President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine weapons freeze causes concern
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine weapons freeze causes concern Democratic and even some Republican lawmakers are up in arms over the Pentagonβs halted shipments of certain munitions to Ukraine. AP The paused shipments of air defense missiles and precision munitions followed...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Why the jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Sean βDiddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, but found guilty of prostitution offenses. The mixed verdict brings an end to one of the most closely watched trials in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Moira Penza, a former assistant U.S. attorney who led the prosecution that resulted in the sex trafficking conviction of NXIVM leader Keith Raniere.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Explosion at California fireworks warehouse sets off massive blaze, with 7 missing, officials say
Seven people were missing Wednesday following an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California that caused a massive fire that spread to farm fields and forced evacuations in the surrounding community, authorities said.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Iran is intensifying its crackdown on dissent, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says
Iran announced it would suspend cooperation with the U.N.βs nuclear watchdog, likely preventing a review of the damage done to its nuclear sites and setting Washington and Tehran on another collision course. It comes as Iran has launched a massive operation to find Israeli spies. Nick Schifrin spoke with Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who describes it as a harsh crackdown on all dissent.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:What Paramount’s multi-million dollar settlement with Trump means for press freedom
Paramount agreed to pay Donald Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over a β60 Minutesβ interview with Kamala Harris. Trump alleged the interview was edited to improve how Harris sounded, a claim CBS denied. Paramount said the funds will go to President Trumpβs library, not him personally, and did not have to issue an apology as part of the deal. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Brian Stelter.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Tesla sales keep sinking
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tesla's sales plunge Teslaβs global sales of its electric vehicles (EV) fell more than 13 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday. Aaron Favila, Associated Press The EV maker owned by Elon Musk said it delivered just more than 384,000 cars between April and June of...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ghana struggles to fight disease and poverty without vital U.S. aid
A new study in The Lancet suggests that cuts to USAID could result in the death of 14 million people over the next five years. Ghana has long been seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, but it still struggles with poverty and serious health problems, especially in rural areas. William Brangham reports on what ending USAID will mean for people who live there.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Chris Matthews: Democrats have good chance of picking up '15 to 20' House seats in midterms
Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews said during a recent cable news appearance that Democrats have a good chance of picking up 15 to 20 House seats in the 2026 midterms, which would propel them back into the majority in the lower chamber come next Congress. βI think the Democrats have a very good chance of...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Mesopotamia and Egypt, researchers find
Earlier archeological evidence has shown trade links between Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as similarities in pottery-making techniques and pictorial writing systems. While resemblances in dental structures suggested possible ancestral links, the new study clarifies the genetic ties.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine hawks fume over weapons freeze; GOP mostly holds fire
Ukraine hawks are boiling over at the Pentagonβs decision to halt shipments of some lethal aid to Ukraine, with phone lines burning up as Kyiv and its supporters in Congress scrambled to keep supply lines open. At least two House Republicans released statements warning against such a move, but most in the party kept any...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump says Powell should 'resign immediately'
President Trump on Wednesday called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to resign after the overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac called for Congress to investigate Powell over past comments to lawmakers. "'Too Late' should resign immediately!!!" Trump posted on Truth Social, using his nickname for Powell. Trump also linked to an article from...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:House grapples with reconciliation changes
{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House grapples with Senate changes to megabill House leadership delayed a key vote on the "big, beautiful bill" Tuesday as lawmakers grapple with new changes introduced in the Senate. Greg Nash Some of the key differences between the two chambers on...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:As France swelters, residents and tourists look for relief β including in caves
A heat wave continued to grip parts of France on Wednesday. In Paris, where temperatures were expected to reach 33 C, one restaurant revamped its menu to feature more cold dishes. Meanwhile, others sought cool relief in the caves of Isere.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Trump begins summer on a hot streak
President Trump is entering the Fourth of July holiday on a hot streak, racking up wins with Supreme Court rulings, foreign policy, low border crossings and potentially a massive reconciliation bill containing key pieces of his agenda to top it all off. The string of positive developments for Trump comes as he continues to consolidate...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Astronomers may have discovered 3rd-known interstellar visitor
It appears our solar system is getting more popular with out-of-towners.Astronomers have found a third interstellar object, something that has origins beyond our own solar system. The object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, is not believed to pose any danger to Earth.
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Pentagon says Iran nuclear program set back 1 to 2 years
The Department of Defense (DOD) estimates that Iran's nuclear program has been set back at least a year after the U.S. military bombed three vital nuclear sites last month. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told reporters on Wednesday that intelligence assessments inside the department indicate that Iranβs nuclear program has been degraded by βone to...
Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source:Gimenez launches bid for Homeland Security panel chair
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) announced Tuesday he would seek the top spot on the House Homeland Security Committee as current Chair Mark Green (R-Tenn.) prepares toleave Congress. Gimenez, a former fire chief, Miami mayor, and third-term congressman, argued his blend of experience makes for a fitting background to lead a panel focused on the sweeping...
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