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Seven Chinese nationals charged in multimillion-dollar marijuana trafficking operation

Seven Chinese nationals living in Massachusetts have been charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar drug-trafficking organization that allegedly grew and distributed marijuana across the U.S. Northeast.

"Today, we arrested members of an alleged Chinese-run drug trafficking organization who are accused of running a massive marijuana cultivation and distribution scheme that has raked in millions and contributed widely to the illegal drug trade here in the Northeast," Ted E. Docks,...

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Tariff case pits Cato Institute against Trump over ‘unlimited’ executive power under emergency law

The Cato Institute is warning that the federal government is testing the outer limits of executive power with President Donald Trump’s use of emergency tariffs, and it wants the courts to put a stop to it.

In a new amicus brief filed in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, Cato argues that the president overstepped his legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing steep tariffs on imports from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Zohran Mamdani secures victory with 'most total votes' in NYC mayoral primary history

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani clinched a historic, and deeply polarizing, victory by officially receiving the most votes ever recorded in a New York City mayoral primary.

After three rounds, Mamdani received 565,639 votes, surpassing the previous record of 547,901 votes held by David N. Dinkins in 1989, according to updated ranked-choice voting totals released Tuesday by the NYC Board of Elections.

Mamdani celebrated the milestone on X, posting: "With the updated RCV totals just released...

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Trump Got the Green Light to Fire Federal Workers. Now, They Wait.

A court-ordered pause in May covered nearly two dozen federal agencies at different stages of executing President Trump’s directive for mass layoffs. The Supreme Court said the administration could proceed.

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Trump cautions that NY will ‘never be the same’ if ‘communist’ Mamdani is elected

President Donald Trump warned that New York won’t ever be the same if New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected. 

Mamdani is a Ugandan-born Muslim who won the Democratic Party’s primary for New York City mayor in June and identifies as a Democratic socialist. 

But Trump said that New Yorkers should not cast their ballot for the New York State assemblyman from Queens, who he described as "a man who's not very capable in my opinion, other than he's got a good line of...

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Biden's strange use of teleprompter in donor's home infuriated supporters, dashed expectations

Former President Joe Biden's persistent use of a teleprompter during public events, including during a fundraiser with just a couple dozen supporters, left donors complaining for months and dashed their expectations of hearing from the 46th president, a new book claims. 

"For most of the campaign, Biden only ever spoke with the assistance of a teleprompter, even for small private audiences," a new book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America," reported. "The...

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'Monty Python' comedian says Trump emboldened people to laugh again after woke activists ruined comedy

Veteran filmmaker and "Monty Python" alum Terry Gilliam believes that President Donald Trump's re-election has allowed people to laugh again.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Tuesday, the 84-year-old director spoke about his career, the state of comedy and the future of his latest film project amid the changing cultural landscape. When asked if he still felt that humorless activists were stifling comedy, Gilliam declared that Trump had shaken up the environment.

"I think...

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Have fun in the sun with these Prime Day beach toy deals

Beach days are filled with relaxation, hours of swimming in nice cold water, and fun with the entire family. When you’re gearing up for your next day at the beach, grab some beach toys every member of the family will love.

Amazon has dozens of beach toy deals now through July 11, for Prime Day. Stock up now that summer is in full swing and get ready for some fun in the sun.

To take advantage of these deals, you must be an Amazon Prime member. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to...

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Cornell University hit with federal civil rights complaint over alleged discriminatory DEI practices

A conservative think tank filed a federal civil rights complaint against Cornell University, accusing the Ivy League institution of using diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in its hiring practices and scholarships.

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) filed the complaint in late June with the U.S. Departments of Justice, Education, Health and Human Services and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (FOX Business host Larry Kudlow currently serves as the vice chair of the board...

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Kevin Durant, Steve Nash reflect on issues that plagued Nets during turbulent run in Brooklyn

Kevin Durant will play for his fifth NBA team later this year. The 2014 league MVP officially became a member of the Houston Rockets over the weekend when the NBA's first seven-team trade was completed. 

On Sunday, Durant took a moment to look back on his time with the Suns, while also looking ahead to his new chapter in Houston. "Much love to Arizona. Houston, Can’t Wait!" concluded a post on X over the weekend. 

However, during a recent candid discussion with his former coach Steve Nash,...

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Adams rebukes Mamdani for 'romanticizing' socialism in NYC mayoral campaign

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned on Tuesday that people "don’t really understand the term ‘socialism’" as he faces off against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, running on the Democratic Party ticket, in the mayoral race.

"70% of New Yorkers are not anti the term ‘socialism,’" Adams told Coleman Hughes on the "Conversations with Coleman" podcast. "And many people don't really understand the term socialism and what it means." 

"You know, I've been to Cuba. I've been to...

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Supreme Court lets Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’ federal job cuts proceed while legal fight continues

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to move forward, at least for now, with plans to implement large-scale cuts to the federal workforce, issuing a stay that lifts a lower court’s injunction against the administration’s executive order.

In a 6–3 decision, the justices granted the emergency request filed by the White House last week, clearing the way for Executive Order No. 14210 to take effect while legal challenges play out in the Ninth Circuit and potentially...

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Caitlin Clark expected to return for Fever against Valkyries after five-game absence

After missing the last five games, Caitlin Clark appears on the cusp of returning to the court for the Indiana Fever. 

Head coach Stephanie White told reporters on Tuesday that she expects her star point guard to be available against the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night at home.

"If there’s no setbacks after today, I anticipate her being available," White said. 

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Clark admitted it's been hard watching her team from the sideline, so...

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Hawley touts provision in Big, Beautiful Bill that has even hard-left Democrats celebrating

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., stood shoulder-to-shoulder with staunch Democrats to celebrate the inclusion of key compensation for survivors of nuclear testing inside President Donald Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill on Tuesday.

Hawley has fought for the passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) since the program was canceled in 2023. It has now been re-upped and greatly expanded thanks to persistent bipartisan advocacy.

Among the cross-aisle attendees was former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo.,...

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Bengals' Joe Burrow opens up about home burglary, reveals he put major purchase on hold after ordeal

Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow opened up about the burglary at his Ohio home that took place as he was competing against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas in December.

Burrow was one of the three players featured in the second season of the Netflix docuseries "Quarterback." The show delved into the break-in that plagued Burrow for the rest of the 2024 season despite Cincinnati winning the final five games of the year.

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Prime Day is here, and with it comes a dazzling array of deals on jewelry. Whether you're looking to elevate your everyday style or find a gift, now's the time to snag savings on tennis bracelets, huggie hoops, Swarovski crystal pendants, dainty anklets and more.

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Former NFL star Asante Samuel Sr unleashes on Dolphins, questions team's leadership after Jalen Ramsey trade

Asante Samuel Sr. spent the majority of his NFL career with the New England Patriots. His son, Asante Samuel Jr., spent the first four years of his professional football career with the Los Angeles Chargers. 

The younger Samuel is currently listed as an NFL free agent. The Miami Dolphins recently sent three-time All-Pro defensive back Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers and could be looking to bolster their cornerback room. 

But the elder Samuel's recent scathing comments on the state of...

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Angel Reese knocks clipboard out of Sky coach's hand as team implodes

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was seen knocking a clipboard out of the hands of one of her coaches during a loss to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday. 

With less than 30 seconds to go in the game, and both teams tied at 77, Reese walked off the court visibly upset during a timeout. When Reese passed by the team's vice president of strength and conditioning, Ann Crosby, Reese spontaneously slapped the clipboard out of Crosby's hand as Crosby appeared to try and show Reese something on it.

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'Wall of water': Texan recounts catastrophic midnight flood surge that swept away 27 girls at Camp Mystic

On a pitch-black night, locals just five miles upriver from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas watched the ominous approach of a deadly flood wall, illuminated only by flashes of lightning, as it surged toward the all-girls Christian camp.

More than 100 people lost their lives and nearly twice as many others went missing in the Hill Country surge that struck in the early hours of July Fourth. Camp Mystic confirmed 27 fatalities among its campers and counselors, as of Tuesday.

33-year-old Shelby Willis...

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'Superman' director's brother says anti-immigrant MAGA people are 'against the American way'

The brother of "Superman" director James Gunn, actor Sean Gunn, defended his sibling on Monday night following backlash to the director’s recent political messaging about the film.

Sean Gunn spoke to Variety from the red-carpet premiere of the latest "Superman" film, stating that anybody in America who is against immigrants is not for America. 

"People who say no to immigrants are against the American way," he said.

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