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A man named Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Rushdie was seriously injured during the attack, which was motivated by a longstanding death threat against him linked to his novel "The Satanic Verses."
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Hadi Matar was convicted on all terrorism-related charges linked to the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie.
Matar is already serving 25 years in prison for attempted murder from the same attack.
The stabbing occurred on an amphitheater stage where Rushdie was about to speak.
Rushdie was slashed 15 times, lost sight in his right eye, and was seriously wounded.
Prosecutors said Matar acted under Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini’s 1989 call for Rushdie’s death due to "The Satanic Verses."
Matar’s defense said there was no proof of his state of mind; Matar did not testify.
Rushdie’s book "The Satanic Verses" caused protests and violence worldwide due to perceived blasphemy.
Iran’s government never rescinded the fatwa, and a bounty remains on Rushdie’s life.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) sought help from Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, a former gangster turned informant, in a case against former FBI Director James Comey. Comey's defense claims Gravano said the term "86" would not be used as a threat by gangsters, which could weaken the government's case that Comey's Instagram post was a violent threat against President Donald Trump.
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James Comey was indicted in April 2026 for a social media post with seashells spelling "8647," which prosecutors say threatened President Trump.
The DOJ interviewed Sammy "The Bull" Gravano to see if Comey could have understood "86" as meaning murder or violence.
Gravano, who admitted to involvement in 19 murders before cooperating with law enforcement, said gangsters would not use "86" because police knew what it meant.
Gravano did not see Comey’s post as a personal threat of violence.
Comey's lawyers argue that evidence obtained via search warrants should be dismissed because prosecutors misled judges by leaving out key details.
Federal agents searched extensive organized crime records and interviewed experts about the term "86" without finding support for the prosecution’s theory.
The case hinges on whether Comey, given his FBI background, would have interpreted "86" as a violent threat.
Gravano's lawyer said Gravano is willing to testify truthfully at Comey's trial.
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President Donald Trump announced a $22.5 billion plan to renovate Washington Dulles International Airport. The project will replace the old mobile lounges with a new passenger train, walking tunnel, and more moving walkways to improve traveler access.
Key Facts
The renovation budget is $22.5 billion.
The project will end the use of mobile lounges called "people movers."
A new U-shaped passenger train will replace the people movers.
The plan includes a central walking tunnel and additional moving walkways.
A new above-ground parking garage will be built close to the main terminal.
The parking garage will have space for 32,000 vehicles.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined President Trump for the announcement.
The renovation is part of President Trump’s larger effort to improve infrastructure in the Washington, D.C. region before his term ends in 2029.
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Politicians in the United States are using profanity more often in public speeches and social media. They do this to seem more real, show anger, and break away from traditional formal language in politics.
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President Donald Trump said U.S. forces would "beat the fucking shit" out of Iranian forces after an attack in Jordan.
Senator Bernie Moreno used profanity to criticize Dr. Anthony Fauci during a Senate hearing on COVID-19 mask rules.
Since 1919, U.S. presidents and top politicians have sworn in public at least 692 times, with 605 instances in the last 10 years.
President Trump and President Joe Biden are responsible for 78% of these swear words, with Trump using stronger language.
Research shows voters see swearing as informal, making politicians seem more like regular people and improving how voters feel about them.
Male politicians tend to gain more positive effects from cursing than female politicians, who may face more criticism for it.
Social media algorithms promote emotional and shocking content, helping politicians reach voters without traditional broadcast rules.
Experts warn that while profanity can attract attention, it cannot replace detailed policy work by politicians.
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A new bipartisan bill called the Increasing Mental Health Options Act aims to make it easier for Medicare patients to get mental health care. The bill would let psychologists provide services without needing a doctor's approval first, which could speed up treatment, especially for seniors in rural areas and nursing homes.
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The bill was introduced by Senators John Kennedy (R) and Martin Heinrich (D).
It would remove the rule that psychologists need physician approval to offer mental health services in certain settings.
This change could reduce delays in mental health care for Medicare patients.
Psychologists would also become eligible for bonus payments when working in areas with few mental health professionals.
Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and loneliness affect many older Americans on Medicare.
The bill aims to update Medicare rules to better match modern mental health care needs.
The bill was sent to the Senate Finance Committee for review.
Nursing home residents, who often face depression or anxiety, might benefit most from faster access to care.
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President Donald Trump said he is not worried about Senator John Cornyn possibly blocking the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Trump mentioned that he has heard the nomination process is going well.
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President Trump spoke about the nomination of Todd Blanche as acting Attorney General.
Senator John Cornyn from Texas has the power to delay the nomination.
Trump said he has not heard of any problems with the nomination.
He believes the nomination is progressing without issues.
The discussion happened on a Wednesday during the nomination process.
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President Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to renovate Dulles International Airport. The project will build new terminals and remove the airport’s current shuttle system called the “people mover.”
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The renovation budget is $22 billion.
The project will include new airport terminals.
The airport’s “people mover” shuttle system will be removed.
President Trump made the announcement in the Oval Office.
He said the airport is unpleasant for all travelers, regardless of political views.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday.
The plan aims to improve the overall experience at Dulles International Airport.
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Indie singer Noah Kahan criticized President Trump for using his song "American Cars" in a White House Instagram post without permission. Kahan said he would not approve his music being used to support the current administration.
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Noah Kahan is an indie singer.
The White House used Kahan’s song “American Cars” in an Instagram post.
The post was captioned “Made in America is BACK.”
Kahan commented that he never approved the use of his song.
He expressed disapproval of his music being linked to President Trump’s administration.
The issue highlights artists’ concerns about how their music is used in politics.
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Jillian Segal, Australia’s special envoy to combat antisemitism, is testifying again at a royal commission about education and training related to antisemitism. Separately, three people died in a house fire in Sydney, and a national target to have 95% of First Nations children enrolled in early childhood education has been reached.
Key Facts
Jillian Segal was appointed special envoy to combat antisemitism by the Australian government in 2024.
She is giving evidence at a royal commission examining education and training on antisemitism.
Segal recommended Holocaust and antisemitism education be included in all school curriculums.
Three people died in a house fire in Wiley Park, southwest Sydney; police are investigating.
The Australian government launched a childcare safety training program aimed at preventing abuse.
The first phase of childcare worker safety training was completed by 99% of early educators.
Australia has reached a target of 95% enrolment of First Nations children in early childhood education.
Other social targets related to Indigenous Australians, such as child development and incarceration rates, are still worsening.
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US and Saudi military forces carried out airstrikes on bases belonging to the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Iraq. The strikes happened after alleged drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and reportedly killed 20 fighters.
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US and Saudi forces worked together to launch airstrikes in Iraq.
The targets were bases of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF).
The PMF is a group supported by Iran.
The strikes followed drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
At least 20 fighters were reportedly killed in the airstrikes.
Videos have been released showing the damage caused by the strikes.
The action reflects ongoing tensions involving the US, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and armed groups in Iraq.
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President Donald Trump asked lawmakers to change a bill that puts sanctions on Russia and to give him special powers to impose tariffs on Iran. This request may make it harder for the bill to pass in the House of Representatives. Some Democrats support the bill but worry about the broad tariff powers it would give the president.
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President Trump wants revisions to a Russia sanctions bill.
He is asking for authority to impose tariffs on Iran.
The bill is moving toward a vote in the House of Representatives.
Democrats mostly support the sanctions bill.
Some Democrats are concerned about the wide tariff powers in the bill.
The bill is named after Senator Lindsey Graham.
The new demands could delay or complicate the bill’s passage.
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Italy’s highest court ruled that children born with Italian citizenship do not lose it if a parent later becomes a citizen of another country. This decision strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants worldwide, reversing a recent restrictive practice.
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The Court of Cassation in Italy made the ruling to clarify citizenship laws.
The ruling says children who are Italian citizens by birth keep their citizenship even if a parent naturalizes abroad.
The decision ended a legal dispute called the “Minor Issue” affecting many ancestry-based citizenship claims.
Recent court decisions since 2023 had rejected many claims by saying citizenship was lost when parents naturalized elsewhere.
The ruling states children born in countries granting citizenship at birth (like the U.S.) keep their Italian citizenship.
This ruling allows these children to pass Italian citizenship to their descendants.
Lawyer Marco Mellone said the court’s decision reopens rights for many Italian-American and other descendant families.
The change could affect hundreds of thousands of families across countries with large Italian communities.
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A federal judge is reviewing a request to stop the transfer of transgender women inmates into a separate prison unit after a court order required they be housed in women’s facilities. The inmates’ lawyer says this transfer violates their rights and harms their health, while government lawyers argue the transfers follow the judge’s order.
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A judge issued an order saying transgender women inmates must be housed in women’s prisons or halfway houses.
The Trump administration signed an executive order requiring inmates to be housed by biological sex and halting gender-affirming care.
Several transgender women were transferred to a segregated unit in a Texas prison instead of women’s facilities.
The inmates’ lawyer says this segregation violates their constitutional rights and worsens gender dysphoria, a distress caused by a mismatch between gender identity and assigned sex.
The judge has not yet decided whether to block the transfers or return inmates to the general women’s population.
Government lawyers say the transfers don’t break the court order because inmates don’t have to be housed with other women or share common areas.
They also argue the inmates must first use prison complaint procedures before going to court.
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A Caribbean court has allowed the U.S. extradition process to continue against Guyana’s main opposition leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his father. They face charges in the U.S. for gold smuggling and money laundering, which they deny and have challenged in court.
Key Facts
Azruddin Mohamed leads Guyana’s second-largest party and became opposition leader in January 2025.
Both Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, were charged in Florida last year.
The charges include smuggling over 10,000 kilograms of gold to the U.S. and evading more than $50 million in taxes.
They have been out on bond since their arrest and deny the accusations.
The Caribbean Court of Justice is the final court for some countries in the region and ruled against them in this case.
Their lawyers argued some charges were not valid reasons for extradition.
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned the Mohameds over the gold smuggling case.
Guyana’s current president, Irfaan Ali, has good relations with the U.S. despite this case, as the country is growing economically due to oil discoveries.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland attended the London premiere of their new film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They talked about their close relationship helping them work together and shared excitement about continuing their roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland are married and star together in the new Spider-Man movie.
The film is called Spider-Man: Brand New Day and premiered in London.
Tom Holland has played Spider-Man since 2016 and enjoys bringing new ideas to the role.
Zendaya plays MJ, Peter Parker’s love interest, and is known for matching her outfits to her film themes.
The movie features new cast member Sadie Sink in a secret role.
The story continues from the last film where Peter Parker erased himself from his loved ones’ memories.
The film has a new director, Destin Daniel Cretton.
Early reviews praise the movie as one of the best Spider-Man films in over 20 years.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to expand and improve Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. The project will renovate existing facilities, add new spaces, replace old transportation systems, and include more shops and services. The government and airlines will finance the $22.5 billion project, which still requires some approvals.
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President Trump revealed plans to overhaul and expand Dulles International Airport outside Washington.
The airport will add or renovate more than 5 million square feet of space.
The current "C" and "D" concourses will be replaced.
A new 32,000-space parking garage will be built closer to the airport.
The airport will replace the "people movers" system with an air train.
New restaurants, shops, and a large United Polaris lounge will be added.
The project will cost about $22.5 billion, funded by bonds and airlines like United.
The plan still needs some approvals from Congress before moving forward.
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Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with U.S. Vice President Vance to discuss recent joint strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. Despite these military actions, Saudi Arabia favors reducing tension with Iran and is managing regional conflicts, including talks with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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Saudi Arabia and the U.S. conducted joint military strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq after attacks on Saudi targets.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Vice President Vance at the White House to discuss the situation.
The strikes are a response to more than 30 recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by militias linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Saudi Arabia wants to defend itself but prefers to de-escalate tensions with Iran rather than escalate conflict.
Prince Khalid said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu favors escalation with Iran, but Saudi Arabia sees de-escalation as better.
Saudi Arabia is handling its conflict with Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on its own and is in negotiations with them.
The meeting aimed to share a message from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the war with Iran and regional stability.
The Saudi defense minister delayed his Washington visit due to the recent Iraq strikes but resumed it to clarify Saudi positions.
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Todd Blanche’s chance to become the permanent US attorney general is uncertain because a key Republican senator wants written proof that a $1.8 billion fund connected to a legal settlement is no longer active. The Senate judiciary committee will vote soon on Blanche’s nomination, but some senators have concerns about parts of the agreement involving President Trump and his family.
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Todd Blanche is currently acting US attorney general and was President Trump’s personal lawyer.
The Senate judiciary committee will vote on whether to confirm Blanche permanently.
Senator John Cornyn, a key Republican swing vote, wants written assurance that a $1.8 billion fund is canceled before supporting Blanche.
The fund was part of a deal to resolve a $10 billion lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
The agreement included immunity from tax audits for Trump, his family, and businesses for documents filed before the deal.
The fund and the immunity clause have caused bipartisan criticism and concerns about fairness.
Blanche said the department is ending the fund but has not provided written proof.
Cornyn also wants clarity that the tax audit immunity does not apply to future cases or people outside the settlement.
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A survey shows that young people in Africa are becoming more practical in how they see the influence of global powers. In other news, the constitutional court in the Democratic Republic of Congo approved a law that may allow President Felix Tshisekedi to run for a third term. There are also concerns about droughts and floods linked to the El Niño weather pattern affecting millions across Africa.
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A survey indicates African youth are increasingly realistic about global powers.
The DRC’s constitutional court approved a referendum law related to presidential term limits.
The law could enable President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office.
The El Niño weather pattern may cause worse droughts and floods in Africa.
Millions of people across Africa could be affected by these changing weather conditions.
The news comes from a program called "Eye on Africa."
Other stories mentioned include protests in Iran, wildfires in France, and upcoming sports events in Africa.
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A key Republican senator, John Cornyn, is delaying the vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Cornyn wants more written assurances from the Justice Department about a settlement that protects President Donald Trump and his family from certain tax audits. This delay could block the Senate Judiciary Committee from moving Blanche's nomination forward.
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Todd Blanche is nominated for attorney general and is currently acting in that role.
Senator John Cornyn is a significant Republican vote who has paused his support due to concerns about a Trump-related IRS settlement.
The settlement protects President Trump and his family from some tax audits.
Cornyn canceled a scheduled meeting with Blanche over these concerns.
Another Republican senator, Thom Tillis, supports Cornyn’s position.
The Senate Judiciary Committee planned to vote on Blanche’s nomination on Thursday.
If even one Republican opposes, the nomination could fail to advance.
Blanche replaced Pam Bondi, who was fired in April.
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