George Clooney Scores Career Honor As Venice Film Fest Kicks Off 2026 Edition
By Lisa F. Keith
politics
Alina Habba's Priorities: A $100 Million Legal Empire or New Husband — and Serious Questions About Accountability
Trump's former lawyer faces allegations of neglected responsibilities as questions emerge over her lucrative contract, international legal spending and professional priorities.
By Roy J. Miles
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Trump Reportedly Erupted: Alina Habba’s $50 Million Deal Faces Questions Beyond Washington
Accounts of presidential anger put the contract in the spotlight. A separate performance allegation remains unverified.
By Roy J. Miles
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puerto rico
The Puerto Rico Prosecution Must Answer for Its Public Rush to Judgment
Mark Rossini challenges the case against Wanda Vázquez Garced and Julio Herrera Velutini, raising questions about prosecutorial language and motive.
By Roy J. Miles
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Core Scientific Stock Jumps 33% Amid Buyout Talks With CoreWeave
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Republican Senators Unveil Framework for U.S. Crypto Regulation
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Trump Omits July 4 Deadline for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ in Final Campaign Pitch
In his latest address, former President Donald Trump made no reference to his previously promised July 4 deadline for a major legislative proposal, raising questions about the status of the so-called “big beautiful bill.”
By Lisa F. Keith
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business
Fed Minutes, Jobless Claims and Consumer Mood Test Wall Street's Rate-Hike Bet This Week
After the Fed's first rate hike since 2023, investors this week watch service-sector data, the policy minutes, jobless claims and a consumer sentiment survey.
By Lisa F. Keith
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Security, Transport: What the Paris Olympics Cost French Public Finances
With the 2024 Paris Olympics complete, new data reveals the true public cost of hosting the Games — from security deployments to transport upgrades — sparking debate over spending priorities and long-term benefits.
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A Political Shock in New York, and Democrats Demand Details on Iran Strike
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Suspect Mounted Deadly Firefighter Ambush From a Tree, Sheriff Says
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Victim of Boulder Firebombing Attack Dies of Wounds
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Coast Guard Rescues 40 as Boat Capsizes Off Puerto Rico
The Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people and found two dead after a packed boat capsized near Mona Island, with survivors saying about 60 were aboard.
By Roy J. Miles
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Advocates Demand Return of $350M Solar Fund for Puerto Rico's Poorest Families
Nearly 200 organizations are pressing the Trump administration and Puerto Rico's governor to restore $350 million in federal solar funding that would have brought clean energy to 12,000 low-income households.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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The Fahad Ghaffar Credibility Problem: John Paulson's $48 Million Arbitration Win Raises New Questions in Puerto Rico
John Paulson's reported $48 million arbitration win against Fahad Ghaffar raises fresh questions about business trust, political access, and witness credibility in Puerto Rico.
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Senate Republican Tax Proposal Sparks Outcry from Renewable Energy Advocates
Clean energy advocates warn that a new GOP-backed tax bill in the U.S. Senate could severely undercut the growth of wind and solar power, threatening climate goals and jeopardizing thousands of green jobs nationwide.
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Buy Now, Pay Later Loans to Be Reflected in Credit Scores for the First Time
Major credit reporting changes are coming: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ installment loans will soon be factored into consumer credit scores, a move that could reshape how millions of Americans manage debt, spending, and access to credit.
By Roy J. Miles
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technology
YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules to Curb ‘Mass‑Produced’ and Repetitive AI‑Driven Videos
YouTube is updating its Partner Program policies on July 15 to better define and block monetization for mass‑produced or repetitive content—especially the growing wave of AI‑generated 'slop'—while affirming support for authentic, creative use of AI.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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Trump Names Sean Duffy Acting NASA Chief Amid Policy Shift
Trump appoints Sean Duffy as acting NASA chief, signaling a major shift in U.S. space policy toward privatization and national interest.
By Lisa F. Keith
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Samsung to Unveil Triple-Folding Smartphone, Redefining Mobile Form Factors
Samsung is preparing to launch the world’s first triple-folding smartphone later this year, signaling a new era in foldable technology with increased screen versatility and advanced display engineering.
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Conagra Brands to Eliminate Artificial Colors from Its Food Products
Conagra Brands, the parent company of Duncan Hines and other popular food labels, announced plans to phase out artificial colors across its product lines in response to growing consumer demand for cleaner, more transparent ingredients.
By Edwin V. Christopher
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sports
LeBron James Signs With 76ers, Taking Record Pay Cut
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, taking the steepest pay cut of his career to chase one more championship.
By Marcus T. Whitfield
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Nuggets Match Thunder Offer Sheet, Keep Spencer Jones
Denver matched Oklahoma City's two-year, $12 million offer sheet to keep forward Spencer Jones, pushing the Nuggets into the NBA's second luxury tax apron.
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Erling Haaland Leads Norway Into Historic FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals After Stunning Brazil Victory
Erling Haaland inspired Norway to a historic FIFA World Cup quarterfinal appearance after defeating Brazil in one of the greatest matches in the nation's football history.
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