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Trump grip on GOP tested as Zelensky urged to cut Russia deal; NK artillery boosts Moscow; ICE credibility questioned; Bezos–Met Gala rumor swirls; Moss, MLK basketball, and local fire reopenings make headlines
New Jersey man convicted of killing brother’s family and setting fires to hide the crime
A New Jersey man was found guilty Friday of killing four relatives, including his brother and the brother’s family, then setting fires to cover it up. Prosecutors said the murders and arson stemmed from a business relationship that had turned bitter.
North Korea’s Most Significant Contribution to Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Artillery, Not Troops
Early reports emphasized possible North Korean troop deployments near Russia’s Kursk region and fears of mass infantry assaults, but the larger impact is industrial and logistical. North Korea is described as supplying Russia with millions of artillery shells, rocket munitions, missiles, and related systems—helping Russia sustain its war effort in Ukraine.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Used Basketball to Build Community and Inspire Change
The filmmakers behind “Hoops, Hopes & Dreams” explain how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used basketball as a practical tool to bring people together, strengthen community ties, and create connections that supported broader social change.
Falls Bridge and Kelly Drive Reopen in East Falls After Nearby Train Fire
Falls Bridge and sections of Kelly Drive and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia’s East Falls neighborhood reopened Friday afternoon following a nearby train fire.
Elisabeth Moss to Star in Hulu Legal Drama "Conviction"
Elisabeth Moss, known for roles in "The Handmaid’s Tale," "Mad Men," and "The West Wing," has signed on to star in Hulu’s new legal drama series "Conviction."
A Small Group of Republicans Challenges Trump’s Control of Congress
President Donald Trump’s efforts to keep congressional Republicans in line through pressure and intimidation are becoming less effective, as a small group of GOP lawmakers increasingly breaks with him. Their varied motivations are fueling more frequent legislative rebellions, complicating party leaders’ plans to tightly manage the agenda in an election year and unsettling other Republicans under pressure to remain loyal to Trump.
TikTok Footage From Algeria Suggests Russia May Have Its First Su-57 Export Customer
A TikTok video circulating online appears to show a Russian Su-57 stealth fighter flying over Algeria, adding early visual support to reports that Algeria could be the first foreign buyer of the aircraft. Estimates suggest Russia may have produced only about 21 Su-57s by late 2025, which would make a reported 14-jet Algerian purchase a significant share of total output.
ICE Says Agents May Have Lied About Minneapolis Shooting
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons said two federal agents may have lied about a Minneapolis incident last month in which one of them shot a Venezuelan immigrant in the leg. The Justice Department is investigating both officers.
Stephen A. Smith Says He Is Not Planning a 2028 Presidential Run but Has Not Ruled It Out
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said he has no desire to become a politician and is not planning a 2028 presidential campaign, but he added that he is not completely ruling out the possibility.
Rumor Links Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez to Condé Nast and the Met Gala
A rumor claims that Jeff Bezos will use cost savings tied to cuts at The Washington Post to help Lauren Sánchez buy Condé Nast, with the aim of gaining control over the Met Gala and its associated museum fundraiser.
Trump Says Zelensky Should Act Quickly on a Possible Deal With Russia
President Trump told reporters that President Volodymyr Zelensky should move quickly, saying Russia wants to make a deal and warning that Ukraine could miss what he called a major opportunity.
Judge Drops Charges Against Men Accused of Assaulting an ICE Officer
A federal judge dismissed charges against two men accused of assaulting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a scuffle in Minnesota last month that ended with one of the men being shot in the leg. U.S. District Court Judge Paul A. Magnuson granted a motion from federal prosecutors to dismiss the case.
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