Senator Ted Cruz has proposed the Invest America Act, aiming to provide every newborn in the US with a $1,000 investment in an S&P 500-linked account. This initiative allows additional contributions and tax-deferred growth, with withdrawals permitted after age 18.
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Donald Trump's ambiguous remarks about his post-Middle East tour plans have ignited speculation. He hinted at a possible return to Washington, DC, but also suggested an "almost destination unknown," fueling rumors of a surprise appearance at the Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Istanbul.
Mali's military government approved a bill. This bill revokes the political parties charter. The opposition views this as a move towards dissolution. General Assimi Goita approved the bill. This happened after the National Transitional Council adopted the proposal. The opposition boycotted a national assembly in April. The assembly called for dissolving parties.
Iran and world powers may meet in Turkey to discuss the nuclear programme. Abbas Araghchi mentioned Istanbul as the venue for talks with Britain, France, and Germany. These talks follow Oman-mediated discussions between Tehran and Washington. The US President Donald Trump has revived pressure on Iran. Western nations worry about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Germany, under Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans significant investments in defense and infrastructure. This move signals a shift from fiscal restraint. The plan, however, tests the EU's fiscal rules. Concerns arise about potential violations of deficit and debt limits. Some fear this could set a precedent, prompting other nations to demand similar flexibility.
Senator Chuck Schumer has raised concerns that budget and staffing cuts to the US Coast Guard (USCG) by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) may have contributed to the Mexican tall ship Cuauhtémoc colliding with the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident resulted in two fatalities and several injuries.
Smokey Robinson, the Motown legend, is under criminal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four former housekeepers. The women claim the assaults occurred repeatedly between 2007 and 2024, seeking $50 million in damages. Robinson's attorney denies the allegations, calling them baseless, while the women's lawyers welcome the investigation.
French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour wielding a fire extinguisher for preventing the kidnap attempt of his pregnant daughter and young grandson. Noizat praised his "heroic" son-in-law as well as the man who used a red fire extinguisher against the attackers, saying he was "exemplary."
Following a recent crash of a T-4 training aircraft shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, Japan's air force has initiated emergency safety inspections on its nearly 200 military training planes. The incident, involving two service members, occurred in Aichi prefecture. Operations are suspended until the cause is determined and safety checks completed.
Former President Joe Biden, 82, is undergoing medical evaluation after a small nodule was discovered in his prostate during a routine physical exam. This follows previous health concerns, including the removal of a basal cell carcinoma lesion from his chest in 2023.