TODAY’S NEWS FLASH:
Political Landscape
Senator Pepper-Sprayed Amid Unrest Outside ICE Facility
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim was allegedly pepper-sprayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during a Monday protest that turned into civil unrest outside of the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, according to an online video.
Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy In Texas Attorney General Primary Runoff
State Sen. Mayes Middleton defeated Rep. Chip Roy on Tuesday night in the Republican primary runoff election for Texas attorney general.
Global Impact
North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
North Korea said Wednesday its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea, as he continues expanding his military capabilities.
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Iran remains in peace talks despite ‘bad faith’ US bombings of Iranian targets
A proposed peace agreement between Iran and the US seemed to remain on the table on Tuesday despite US bombings of Iranian targets.
Economic Pulse
Tech titans mostly silent after Pope Leo’s warning about risks of AI
Pope Leo XIV’s sweeping warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence drew a largely muted response across the American technology world, though a handful of industry leaders quickly embraced the Vatican’s push for stronger government oversight while others blasted it as a threat to innovation.
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Micron tops $1 trillion in market cap as UBS sees company becoming an AI giant
Micron (MU) had its best day since 2011 on Tuesday, closing at a record high — its 28th of the year — after UBS more than tripled its price target on the memory chipmaker to a Street high of $1,625, arguing that the AI boom has structurally changed the market for memory.
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Quick Takes
Train hits school minibus in Belgium, killing four, including pupils
Why Penelope Douglas’ Novel ‘Five Brothers’ Getting an Adaptation Is Sparking Backlash: Drama Explained
Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries
Mango clothing chain founder Isak Andic's son Jonathan Andic denies killing his father
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