The US Senate has approved President Trump's $4.5 trillion spending bill, extending tax cuts, increasing military spending, and funding border security. The legislation, expected to add $3.3 trillion to the national debt, now heads to the House amid Republican concerns. The bill faces opposition over healthcare cuts and spending levels, potentially impacting millions and sparking internal party divisions.
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French authorities arrested twelve individuals accused of syringe attacks at a nationwide music festival, with approximately 145 people reporting needle pricks across the country, including 13 in Paris. Investigations are underway to determine if the syringes contained date rape drugs.
The US Supreme Court limited lower courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions, impacting immigration law. This allows President Trump's order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants to take effect in 28 states. While the policy remains blocked in 22 states, immigrant rights groups fear legal confusion and potential statelessness for newborns.
During the Commissioner's Cup final between Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx, Red Panda fell. The incident occurred at Minnesota’s Target Center during her halftime performance. Medical personnel attended to her after the fall from her unicycle. She was then taken to a hospital. The acrobat, Rong “Krystal” Niu, has been performing since 1993. Fans and fellow performers are showing support.
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In Bengaluru's outskirts, a 26-year-old woman faced sexual harassment and assault by a group, leading to public outrage after videos surfaced. Police detained John Richard and his father, Kanikya Swamy, following complaints from both sides. The incident occurred when John, allegedly intoxicated, accosted the woman with lewd comments, escalating into a physical assault.
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Axiom Mission is set to launch carrying astronauts, including India's Shubhanshu Shukla, to the International Space Station (ISS) for a two-week research mission. Docking is scheduled for Thursday, initiating an extensive scientific program with studies from 31 nations. The crew will conduct experiments in microgravity, focusing on areas like cancer research, 3D printing, and DNA repair, contributing to global scientific advancement.