Trump-Putin meeting fails to yield Ukraine ceasefire
President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement for Ukraine, with plans for Trump to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss next steps.
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California Democrats propose new congressional map to counter GOP
California Democrats have unveiled a proposal for a new congressional map aiming to add up to five Democratic seats, responding to Republican redistricting efforts in Texas.
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Otter AI accused of secretly recording private conversations
A class-action lawsuit claims Otter.ai deceptively records private conversations without consent to train its AI transcription service, violating privacy and wiretap laws.
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Trump administration reluctantly funds EV chargers after freeze
The Trump administration has restarted a federal program to fund high-speed EV chargers after a six-month freeze, despite previously criticizing the program as wasteful.
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Children in mental health crisis face long ER waits
A study finds that children in mental health crises often spend days in emergency departments waiting for inpatient care, highlighting a nationwide shortage of psychiatric beds.
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First live videos show human embryos implanting in womb
Scientists have recorded the first live videos of human embryos implanting into an artificial womb, offering new insights into infertility and miscarriage causes.
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Ranking John Grisham adaptations from highest to lowest
A review ranks John Grisham's film and TV adaptations, with 'The Pelican Brief' and 'The Rainmaker' topping the list for their compelling storytelling and charismatic leads.
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CFPB staff layoffs can proceed, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can proceed with layoffs, despite opposition from the bureau's union and consumer advocates.
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Tensions grow over control of DC police
Washington, D.C.'s attorney general has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's attempt to take over the city's police department, calling it an unlawful power grab.
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'Highest 2 Lowest' reviews Spike Lee's latest film
Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest,' a remake of Kurosawa's 'High and Low,' explores class and privilege with Denzel Washington, though it tempers its bite with old-school opulence.
Sources: NPR