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Trump to give primetime speech on elections as sources say he’ll raise allegations about China

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When U.S. intelligence agencies look at attempts by foreign countries to meddle in elections, they draw a distinction between “election influence” and “election interference.” Election influence covers attempts by foreign governments to affect who voters decide to vote for, including by promoting or denigrating certain candidates, spreading false claims or sowing distrust. Election interference includes … Read more

New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action. The confusion and uncertainty in Trump’s … Read more

USPS to raise the price of a Forever stamp to 82 cents on Sunday. Here’s what to know.

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The U.S. Postal Service on Sunday will raise the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents, the latest in a series of increases aimed at stemming the agency’s mounting financial losses. The USPS announced the increase in April, saying the higher price was intended to bolster its finances. Over the past five … Read more

Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness

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TACOMA, Wash. — Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in concentration, as he held two “bones” in his hands. His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality pointed to the left. Wrong guess. Wu opened his hands and grinned widely, knowing he … Read more

Kate, Princess of Wales, hikes up 3 mountains in 24 hours to raise awareness for cancer charity

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London – Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed the U.K.’s National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Whales in 24 hours, to raise awareness and money for a cancer charity.  Kate, as the 44-year-old royal is commonly known, was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in March 2024. … Read more

ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns

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WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that enables warrantless tracking of mobile devices after lawmakers, a prosecutor and a judge raised concerns about the legality of the tool in criminal investigations. ATF, the federal agency responsible for enforcing the nation’s gun laws, told The … Read more

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced Thursday it would forge ahead despite pressure from critics to withdraw it. The proposal, backed by the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Workers West, would impose a one-time 5% … Read more

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

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AI-powered software has allowed gas station operators across California to illegally collude and drive up prices at the pump, according to a federal lawsuit. The proposed class action lawsuit, filed Monday, accuses gas station giants including Marathon and Circle K of violating California’s antitrust law through Kalibrate, a fuel-pricing software system used across the world. … Read more