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URGENT56CONFIRMED

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for insider bets on Kalshi

He was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after it was determined he used his position to make bets on …

DEVELOPING50CONFIRMED

"A giant leap forward": Nasa launches powerful new space telescope to explore mysteries of the Universe

The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and …

DEVELOPING47REPORTED

Dozens evacuated as flash floods suddenly strike the Grand Canyon with wall of water wiping out trails

Dozens of people have been evacuated after sudden flash flooding struck the Grand Canyon on Saturday. Park officials reported that torrential monsoonal rains caused water …

DEVELOPING45REPORTED

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell’s bid to recount GOP gubernatorial primary

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has long denied President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election.

DEVELOPING44REPORTED

Russian strike on Ukrainian warehouse kills 37, one of deadliest attacks of 2026

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy suggested warehouse near a residential area hit by a Russian strike was used to store ammunition.

DEVELOPING43CONFIRMED

Hikers feared missing after 'terrifying' flash flooding hits Grand Canyon

"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker who was airlifted to safety tells the BBC.

DEVELOPING42REPORTED

US strikes Iran for first time in over a month

The United States launched strikes at Iran on Sunday afternoon for the first time in over a month. The U.S. military struck Larak Island after …

DEVELOPING41REPORTED

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.

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