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Samsung plans to invest 1,000 trillion won in South Korea over the next decade, focusing on AI and semiconductor manufacturing, aiming to boost regional development beyond Seoul.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defends AI use after a 'Claude responded' phrase appeared in a defense bill summary, saying 'most staff use it' and sparking debate over AI in Congress.

A Florida woman's satirical book, featuring blank pages, critiques the intertwining of politics and religion, and has become an unexpected bestseller, sparking mixed reactions.

Iran and Egypt have asked FIFA to ensure no Pride-related activities occur during a World Cup match in Seattle, coinciding with the city's Pride weekend.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism for using an ableist slur at the America 250 event, overshadowing the Great American State Fair launch.

The FCC's proposal to combat robocalls by requiring more customer information raises concerns about privacy and access for vulnerable groups, despite support from some financial institutions.

Conservationists express concern over weakened federal protections for wetlands, threatening the survival of endangered whooping cranes, as environmental policy changes under the Trump administration.

A viral photo of Donald Trump sitting on a 'black mat' during a TV interview was debunked as an optical illusion caused by his suit jacket, not a health concern.

The former New York Mets pitcher says an elevator refused to take him to his hotel room moments before the building collapsed during Venezuela's devastating earthquake.

Pastor Jentezen Franklin faces a lawsuit alleging misuse of $3.3 million intended for Holocaust survivors. He denies the claims, asserting no formal agreement existed with the accuser.

International football fans visiting the US for the FIFA World Cup are clashing with American tipping culture, leading to debates and some restaurants adding automatic gratuities to bills.

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring over 4,300. Rescue teams race against time to find survivors amid widespread destruction.

Paris authorities have restricted public alcohol consumption and takeaway sales to reduce health risks and ease hospital pressure during a severe heatwave, with record temperatures and rising emergencies.

The Supreme Court's rulings support Trump's immigration policies, potentially deporting millions and reinstating border asylum restrictions, impacting migrants from various nations.

Alexis Wilkins' national anthem performance at a Trump-backed event in Washington, D.C., faced criticism for being off-key and lacking vocal strength, sparking debate over her performance slot.

Venezuela's powerful twin earthquakes triggered collapse and casualties, with viral footage showing a woman amid the ruins as rescue efforts continue

A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to unredact documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged co-conspirators, enhancing transparency and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act

The Trump administration is criticised for helping Meta and Google CEOs avoid a Senate hearing on child safety, allowing lower-ranking executives to testify instead, raising accountability concerns

Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread disruption and triggering tsunami alerts across the Caribbean. Emergency crews continue search-and-rescue operations amid ongoing aftershocks.

ICE agents visited a Syracuse poll worker to warn her about a social media post naming an officer involved in a fatal shooting, raising concerns about federal actions at polling sites

French prosecutors allege a 17-year-old was fatally ambushed in Narbonne after reporting an earlier assault. Investigators are examining if the attack was retaliation for his police complaint.

Apple has increased prices for MacBook and iPad models due to rising memory and storage costs linked to AI demand, with UK prices rising by up to £300 and US prices by up to $300.

Polestar's US sales will cease from 2027 due to national security concerns over China-linked technology, impacting the electric vehicle market and raising questions about foreign automakers in America.

The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling clears the way for Trump to deport 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, stripping roughly 115,000 US healthcare workers from an already short-staffed care economy.

Savannah Guthrie's latest on-air reaction to a disturbing note about her missing mother has renewed attention on a case that remains unresolved. The family, investigators and NBC are all still living with the fallout.

The US Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for over 350,000 Haitians and Syrians, affecting their legal status and employment in the US.

A Belarusian asylum seeker held in ICE custody in Virginia alleges medical neglect over a growing tumour and describes a violent failed deportation attempt that left him back in the same private detention centre he calls unfit for humans.

A year after Austin Metcalf's murder, his family grapples with grief while reports suggest his killer, Karmelo Anthony, receives special treatment in prison, sparking public debate.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby uses a lifetime travel benefit from American Airlines, sparking industry buzz amid failed merger talks and raising questions about brand loyalty.