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France’s Macron Sues Influencer Over Transgender Claim Regarding First Lady

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are suing Candace Owens in Delaware over her claims that Brigitte is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux, her brother. The Macrons claim Owens' Becoming Brigitte podcast and social media posts are a defamatory campaign of global humiliation. Owens defends her statements as free speech, while the Macrons' lawyers say they only sued after Owens refused to retract her statements. The case raises questions about free speech, misinformation, and accountability for online influencers.

Futures Mixed as Investors Weigh Alphabet, Tesla Earnings

Trade deal hopes send S\&P 500 and Nasdaq to new highs despite mixed earnings reports! Alphabet surges on spending plans while Tesla slides on warning of tough times ahead. All eyes are on upcoming trade talks and a potential clash between Trump and the Federal Reserve as key economic data looms.

Kremlin: Hard to See How Putin, Zelenskyy Could Meet by End of August

Putin-Zelenskyy Summit Unlikely Before September? The Kremlin casts doubt on a meeting, despite Trump's deadline for a peace deal and threat of new sanctions, raising concerns about stalled negotiations and escalating international tensions.

CDC: US Fertility Rate Reached a New Low in 2024

America's baby bust: US fertility rate hits historic low! Discover the surprising reasons behind the decline, from economic anxieties to delayed parenthood. Are Trump's baby bonuses the answer, or are deeper societal shifts at play? Plus, experts weigh in: Is this a crisis or just a demographic blip?

Trump Assassin Suspect Returns to Court, Hopes to Represent Himself

Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh fights to represent himself in court! Accused of targeting Trump at his Florida golf course, Routh wants to ditch his lawyers, claiming a complete breakdown in communication. With a trial date looming, will Judge Aileen Cannon allow him to defend himself against charges of attempted assassination and terrorism? Get the latest on this high-stakes legal battle!

Trump to Visit Federal Reserve Headquarters

Trump Targets Fed Chair Powell: Will a Costly Renovation Trigger a Showdown? President Trump's escalating attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell intensify as he visits the Federal Reserve amid clashes over interest rates and a $2.5 billion renovation project. Is Powell's job on the line, and could this political pressure threaten the Fed's crucial independence?

Sen. Cotton Presses for Details of Pentagon Use of Chinese Engineers Under Microsoft Deal

U.S. Lawmaker demands Pentagon transparency after a ProPublica investigation revealed Chinese engineers supported U.S. military projects via a Microsoft cloud contract. Senator Tom Cotton is requesting details on data access, security incidents, and internal audits, sparking fears of foreign interference and cybersecurity vulnerabilities in sensitive defense programs. The Defense Department has initiated a review of military contractors' arrangements.

Russia: Merz’s ’Militarization’ of Germany Cause for Concern

Is Germany remilitarizing? Moscow sounds alarm over Berlin's defense spending surge, accusing Chancellor Merz of escalating tensions and sparking a new arms race in Europe. But Germany defends its actions as a necessary response to Russian aggression and a commitment to protecting democratic values. Can dialogue prevail, or is this the start of a new cold war?

Israel Studies Hamas Reply to Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Ceasefire Hope or Prolonged Conflict? Israel reviews Hamas' revised proposal amid Gaza's escalating humanitarian crisis. Discover the key sticking points, international pressures, and the desperate race against time to save lives in this war-torn region.

Gov. Shapiro to Mamdani: Rein In Antisemitic Supporters

Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro slams NYC mayoral nominee Mamdani over antisemitism concerns! Is the Democratic Party facing a crisis as a self-described democratic socialist's controversial views threaten to split the vote and redefine the party's future? Find out how Mamdani's stance on Israel and the globalize the intifada slogan are igniting a firestorm and potentially paving the way for a stunning upset in November.