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PBS, NPR stripped of funds as Trump vows DOGE bills

Bill also ends a swath of foreign aid projects and closes the US Institute of Peace

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A view of the National Public Radio (NPR) headquarters on North Capitol Street on February 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump says Coke will use cane sugar in the US

Coca-Cola hints at 'new offerings' but stops short of confirmation

Donald Trump drinks a Diet Coke at the Al Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York in 2016.

Speeding: Two Harry Potter stars banned from driving

Both the actresses were fined and will be off the road until early 2026

Emma Watson

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 rattles Alaska

Authorities initially issued a tsunami warning, but later withdrew it

A strong earthquake Wednesday off the Alaska coast triggered a tsunami warning.

Trump mulls new executive order on football

At the Club World Cup final, American President teases a bold move on the Beautiful Game

Reece James of Chelsea FC holds the Fifa Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as American President Donald Trump interacts with Robert Sanchez during the presentation ceremony on Sunday.

What do 100% Russia tariffs and arms for Ukraine mean?

As Ukraine war drags on, US president leans on tariffs and NATO firepower to force a deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% 'secondary tariffs' on Russia and its oil trade partners if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine within 50 days.

Heavy rains, flash floods sweep across New York

Vehicles stranded on roadways, subway lines closed, state of emergency declared

This image made from video shows a flooded street in Rahway, N.J., on July 14, 2025.

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge

Millions of people visit the park annually, with most going to the more popular South Rim

This photo provided by National Park Service shows the charred remains of a building at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, in northern Arizona, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to UK

Visit seen as part of Starmer's effort to keep Trump close and lessen impact of polices

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, hands an invitation from King Charles III for a second state visit to President Donald Trump at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington.

Indian immigrants on foreign-born US billionaires list

Dozen Indian immigrants top the ranks, coming from industries like technology and finance

Indian immigrants are the leading group of foreign-born billionaires in the US.

Red Sea erupts again: Will US strike back at Houthis?

Trump said Houthis capitulated. Now, they’ve sunk ships, killed crew, reignited crisis

An RAF Typhoon aircraft takes off to join the US-led coalition from RAF Akrotiri to conduct air strikes against military targets in Yemen, aimed at the Houthi militia that has been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea, in Cyprus.

The Epstein files, US denial, and a MAGA meltdown

Justice Department shuts down Epstein file rumours, igniting outrage in Trump world

A member of a protest group called "Hot Mess" holds up a sign of Jeffrey Epstein in front of the Metropolitan Correction Center on July 8, 2019 in New York City.

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