The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.
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Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters.
The AI lab is hiring for AI data center roles in Australia and Japan as it rushes to expand compute capacity overseas.
In a three-team deal during the second night of the NBA draft, Washington deals two picks to move up for Felix Okpara.
Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
A 48-year-old man in Indianapolis has been arrested for allegedly stalking and sending explicit messages to Sophie Cunningham. The post Indianapolis Man Arrested for Stalking Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham appeared first on Breitbart .
Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe.
The president made his declaration before a mix of locals and tourists at a scaled-down version of the event after some performers canceled.
Bafana Bafana, playing in the tournament for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, have reached the round of 32.
The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.

The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model.

The congressman, who has been absent from Washington since March, answered the door of his home on Wednesday evening. He was wearing a suit and tie.
Oil prices fell as investors bet global crude supplies will improve, as tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf for months have begun leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian opposition leader jailed over anti-war social media posts.

No amendments offered by Democrats survived the long mark up session for the fiscal 2027 spending bill.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.
Several structures collapsed in the capital of Venezuela following a 7.1 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near Morón. The post Structures Collapse as 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela appeared first on Breitbart .
Despite bowing out without a point in first World Cup since 1974, Haiti twice led against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.

But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.

After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating.
Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck about 100 miles west of Caracas, with a magnitude 7.5 tremor hitting less than a minute later, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same machines the MATCH Act would now put off-limits.
Rubio promises to protect Gulf interests in talks with Iran, as Israel says it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
NATO chief Mark Rutte points to use of US bases in Europe as he stresses support for US war on Iran.
A federal judge, appointed by former President Barack Obama, has permanently enjoined an executive order by President Donald Trump that sought to reinforce election integrity by requiring proof of American citizenship to vote in federal elections, among other reforms. The post Obama-Appointed Judge

Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
The request mostly includes money for the Pentagon, with $67 billion going toward replenishing the military’s stocks of munitions and the cost of sending so many forces to the Middle East.
The request is likely to face an uphill battle in Congress, which voted a day earlier to rein in Trump's war powers.
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Micron said in its earnings report that its gross margin jumped to 84.9% from 39% a year ago.

USPS has pushed back a cash crisis, but Postmaster General David Steiner says "none of us should be comfortable" with how the agency is delaying it.
Britain is facing its hottest June weather on record as a blistering heatwave spreads across Europe.
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Trump leaves major housing bill in limbo, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act NBC News
Brits visiting the United States for the first time for the 2026 World Cup are apologizing to Americans on social media. "We owe America a huge apology," one fan from England said. The post Brits Visiting U.S. for First Time for World Cup Apologize to Americans: ‘We Owe America a Huge Apology&
Tuesday’s primary victories for a slate of leftist candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani foretell bigger battles for a Democratic Party trying to win back power nationally.
Madibo's tackle on Kone in the team's Group B match left the Canadian player with a broken leg.
The request includes $67.15 billion for the military, including $21 billion for munitions and to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

The Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.
The veteran's wife captured video of the incident that's now gone viral. She told Military Times that she set up a hidden camera after suspecting abuse.

The request includes $21 billion to recoup munitions used in the conflict, as well as other pots of money – some related to the Iran war, some not.
The letter, which was obtained by CNBC, claims Alibaba carried out "the largest known distillation attack on Anthropic to date."

Senior Product Manager at Mojang Anna Lundgren reveals how community feedback shapes the Minecraft's direction, features, and guiding principles.
White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought asked House Speaker Mike Johnson for billions in extra spending for the Iran war.

The proposal was all but dead on arrival in the Senate, where it would need bipartisan support, and comes amid growing G.O.P. skepticism about the conflict.

While some tech categories have spent the better part of this decade feeling a little stagnant, televisions have kept evolving at a pretty steady clip. Sure, some gimmicks didn’t catch on — pour one out for your 3D movie-loving friends — and the advancement to 4K feels like a lifetime ago, but the u
Lawsuit claims Tesla's Autopilot shortcomings led to fatal crash; family seeks $1m in damages and punitive measures.
Former NYC Mayor Adams' chief of staff and 3 others charged in federal bribery probe PBS
It is "alarming" that a majority of people in some areas, such as blue New York, are voting for socialists, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) discussed during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily following the New York socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani's allies crushing establishment Democrats in the state's prim

As fans await the next Resident Evil game, a reputable leaker claims that the remakes of Code Veronica and Zero will tie into Requiem.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a first-time candidate who unseated a House Democrat, has spent years advocating for Palestinians.
A multi-storey apartment has been hit with what Russian-installed authorities called a Ukrainian drone strike.

Thousands of post-9/11 veterans are reaching retirement. Whether the lessons they learned during two decades of combat will be retained remains to be seen.

Talking with an AI chatbot started as a diversion, but later became a way to confess what I saw and did in Iraq, this veteran writes for The War Horse.

Gen. Christopher T. Donahue was seen as a rising star in the Army. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth viewed him with skepticism.

Anthropic has raised concerns over how the U.S. military would use its AI, while the administration has restricted the use of some of its models.
Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed Meta to build a prediction market app that would compete with rapidly growing gambling sites like Polymarket and Kalshi. The post Report: Meta Developing Prediction Markets App to Compete with Kalshi and Polymarket appeared first on Breitbart .
China’s Zhipu AI Tops HK$1 Trillion on New Model Launch, Commercialization Hopes iChongqing

Saab's commitment to fuel-efficient luxury and innovative engineering lives on through Polestar, Volvo, and Lucid, despite the brand's closure in 2014
Qualcomm's primary business has been smartphones, which accounted for two-thirds of the company's product revenue in it's most recent quarter.
Top Eric Adams adviser Frank Carone arrested, ex-NYPD officials raided in sweeping corruption probes: sources New York Post

Pentagon program offices are under pressure, juggling the urgency of getting reconciliation funding under contract by Oct. 1 while making sure those contracts include fair pricing and adequate oversight, one defense official told Breaking Defense.
A federal judge, appointed by former President Joe Biden, is blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from arresting illegal aliens at courthouses, a practice considered by law enforcement to be the safest way to apprehend those eligible for deportation. The post Biden-Appointed Jud
Some 72 ships loaded with 19 million barrels of oil have passed through Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told Breitbart News that the “biggest issue” federal agents are facing in securing the events around the FIFA World Cup in North America in 2026 is “counterfeit tickets” that patrons are getting duped with. The post Exclusive — DHS Secreta
Wednesday on MS NOW's "On the Line," Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) said President Donald Trump was trying to "subvert democracy" after he canceled the signing of a housing bill until the SAVE America Act is passed. The post Elizabeth Warren: Donald Trump Is ‘Trying to Subvert Democracy’ w
Washington regulators and the Trump administration are increasingly wary of China getting ahold of advanced AI software and hardware.
Gen. Christopher Donahue, seen as a top warfighter, is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior military leaders by the Trump administration.
An Israeli drone strike on a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis killed two people, including a child.
The facility has filed for Chapter 11 reorganization.

The burning of fossil fuels is raising temperatures worldwide, but local factors, on land and at sea, determine which regions warm most rapidly.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian was awarded an honorary medical fellowship in cardiac surgery.
Soldiers Accuse Pentagon of Downplaying Iran War Injuries Yahoo

The expensive, $27 million political proxy war between Anthropic and OpenAI came to a draw last night when Alex Bores, a New York state Assemblyman whose popularity surged after being targeted by a pro-AI super PAC, narrowly lost the Democratic primary to represent New York's 12th Congressional dist

The death will likely not be ruled a homicide, a U.S. Navy official told Military Times.
Senate Republicans on Monday urged President Donald Trump to redesign the proposed Global War on Terror Memorial, believing that the current proposal falls "far short" of our "obligation" to those who made the "ultimate sacrifice" in service to America. The post Exclusive — Senate Republicans Ask Tr

The hearing comes on the heels of a Government Accountability Office report this month that found just one in four F-35s were fully mission capable.
Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.
Agility Robotics, the humanoid robotics startup that spun out of Oregon State University in 2015, expects to generate $620 million in proceeds.

Tesla, accused of failing to fix design flaws, blames driver pressing accelerator.
Cash might be a relic, but — like royalty and emperors — President Trump still wants his face on American currency.
The safety board, known for its thorough investigations, is probing the crash alongside the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Temperature records were broken in several European countries on Wednesday.

After a trainee died following a flu outbreak at Air Force basic training, the Pentagon issued exceptions to "safeguard at-risk populations." The post All military recruits are once again required to get flu shots appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Israeli defence minister says troops won’t withdraw from southern Lebanon as attacks slow but do not stop.

A senior Islamic State leader was killed by an airstrike last week, Central Command announced on Wednesday.
The alleged scheme involved $120,000 given to Frank Carone by the owner of a Microtel Inn by Wyndham that was routed through Carone's brother Anthony's law firm.
In a national first, the U.S. Justice Department brought the hammer down on the officially-designated terrorist organization ANTIFA, doling out 450 years of prison time to members of the group in Texas for their attack on a federal immigration facility in 2025. The post VIDEO: Antifa ‘Proteste
The founder of one of China's largest ecommerce companies has issued a stark warning that its entire delivery workforce of 700,000 people will ultimately be displaced by robotic automation. This replacement of the gig economy with robots, if successful, will spread around the world. The post CEO of
Health officials at Nasser Medical Complex tell Al Jazeera a 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, Gaza.
Texas Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, who is running against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, has accused Christianity of causing unmatched harm while opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration restrictions on terrorism-prone nations and repeatedly aligning himself with Musl
It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250 birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture, and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s special coverage for the 250, we reached out to some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters and artists and asked The post AMERICAN SOUNDTRACK: Fi
Soldiers Accuse Pentagon Pete of War Disaster Cover-Up The Daily Beast

The restrictions are the latest in a string of measures Bahrain has taken against Shiite citizens in the Gulf country, with many accused of having loyalties to Iran.
Defense Secretary ‘Pentagon Pete’ Hegseth’s Purge Chaos Spirals With Top General C.D. Donohue’s Shock Exit The Daily Beast
The president posted on social media that the signing was off until the Senate passes his election integrity bill. It is unclear whether he intends to kill the housing bill.

It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts.
Judge blocks Trump administration from arresting migrants at immigration courts ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Eric Adams confidant Frank Carone indicted in $120,000 bribery scheme Politico

Sgt. Quornelius Radford was found guilty last Thursday, saying he "wish he could go back" and not shoot anyone.
NYPD, FBI execute search warrants across NYC as part of corruption into the police department. CBS News
Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayor contest last year, and two candidates he and the Democratic Socialists of America backed have now won U.S. House primaries.

A new leak has revealed the alleged wallpapers Samsung is bringing to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, with everything lining up with leaked colors for the actual phone. I just hope the phone’s colors look even halfway as good as the wallpapers.
Federal judge blocks migrant arrests at immigration courts nationwide The Hill

In his first op-ed since leaving service, Jim Slife, the former Air Force No. 2 officer, lays out how space procurement has been stymied in the past.
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ top adviser arrested in corruption probe, sources say CNN

A missing USS Harry S. Truman sailor was found dead near Naval Station Norfolk as investigators continue searching for another missing sailor.

“It’s shooting pure unadulterated propaganda into our veins,” says one worker.
Qualcomm is looking to expand its position in the data center market as AI demand skyrockets.

Following a Galaxy Watch 9 leak yesterday , new renders of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 have hit the web revealing a familiar design from a familiar source.
FBI, NYPD search sites around city amid corruption investigation, sources say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Adams chief of staff arrested, NYPD officials raided in sweeping bribery probe FOX 5 New York
France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard used two agents who once lived in Australia to direct arson attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, the head of Australia's domestic spy agency said on Wednesday. The post Iranian Agents Lived in Australia Before Directing Anti-Jewish Attacks on Sydney and

Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.

Based on a 2027 target, the UK is set to become the first European NATO nation to operationally deploy novel, laser directed energy technology.
Pentagon Pete Humiliated by Major U-Turn as Air Force Flu Outbreak Explodes The Daily Beast