TODAY'S NEWS FLASH:
Biden Appears Confused About Stage Exit at Democratic Gala Again
Iran Requests Negotiations as Trump Administration Maintains Military Pressure
Supreme Court Decides Election Day Doesn’t Really Mean Election Day Anymore
Southwest Wildfire Crisis Intensifies as Multiple States Face Extreme Fire Conditions
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Political Landscape
Marjorie Taylor Greene Breaks From GOP, Accuses Trump of 'Constantly Lying'
The former Trump loyalist has announced she is 'done' with the Republican Party, joining Tucker Carlson in rejecting the GOP. Greene accused Trump of dishonesty in a stunning break from her years-long alliance with the former president.
Biden Blasts Trump as 'Loser' in Fiery Maryland Speech
Former President Biden unleashed a blistering attack at a Maryland Democratic gala, calling Trump 'a loser' and accusing his administration of diminishing America's standing in the world. The speech signals Democrats' combative strategy heading into midterms.
Global Impact
Ukraine Intensifies Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
Ukraine has escalated its long-range drone campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, forcing Russia's fourth-largest refinery offline. The strikes targeted facilities near Moscow in a sustained offensive against the Kremlin's war economy, with two-thirds of Russia now rationing fuel.
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 1,430 as Rescue Window Closes
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude have killed over 1,400 in Venezuela, with 68,000 still missing. The U.S. has pledged $150 million in aid as rescuers race against time to find survivors.
Economic Pulse
FedEx Freight Spin-Off Creates America's Largest Standalone LTL Carrier
FedEx completed its historic spin-off of the freight division, creating independently traded FDXF and reshaping the American logistics landscape. The move marks a significant restructuring of one of the nation's largest shipping companies.
S&P 500 Hovers Near Record Highs as Top 20% Power the Economy
Stock markets reached all-time highs, but economists warn that America's wealthiest consumers are doing all the heavy lifting. The concentration of spending power creates fragility beneath the surface of headline-grabbing numbers.
Quick Takes
A rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica is found tucked away in a drawer.
Cardi B won Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the BET Awards, attending solo amid her recent romantic reunion with NFL star Stefon Diggs.
Teyana Taylor accepted her Icon of the Year award at the BET ceremony, getting candid about whether she felt comfortable with such a loaded title.
A 132-year-old curtain falls on New York City horse racing and Aqueduct Racetrack.
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