Author: Ms. R.

Damson Idris was trying to tune out the noise, but that’s a little difficult at a Formula One race. The British-Nigerian actor was in the zone, in character, filming the high-octane summer movie “F1” with Brad Pitt at some of the world’s most famous racetracks. While Idris’ profile has been rising in recent years, after six seasons starring in the FX series “Snowfall,” there’s nothing like being next to globally famous Formula One drivers and a Hollywood megastar to…

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President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One to the NATO conference, has sought to maintain a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and said he’s not seeking regime change in Tehran. U.S. intelligence leaders will provide classified briefings as Congress prepares to debate whether to invoke the War Powers clause restraining Trump. Some Democrats filed to impeach him for striking Iran without congressional approval. Homeland Security meanwhile warns of a heightened risk of a domestic attack. The Supreme Court, without…

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Israel warned its public to take shelter after detecting missile launches from Iran early Tuesday. The launches came after 4 a.m. local time in Tehran, the time Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would stop its attacks if Israel ended their airstrikes. U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media Monday that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. It is unclear yet how the latest developments…

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” but its status remained unclear as attacks continued Tuesday. Trump’s announcement came soon after Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Iran’s foreign minister said that as long as Israel stopped its attacks by 4 a.m. local Tehran time Tuesday,…

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are due to gather Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world’s biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies. Just a week ago, things had seemed rosy. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was optimistic the European members and Canada would commit to invest at least as much of their economic growth on defense as the United States…

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar closes its airspace amid Iranian retaliation threats against US. Source

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Freese’s gaffe that cost the U.S. the lead in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group play finale drew a reaction from coach Mauricio Pochettino that Americans can apply to the rest of their last competitive test before next year’s World Cup. “Move on,” Pochettino said of the goalkeeper’s botched clearing attempt before Patrick Agyemang’s tiebreaking 75th-minute goal in a 2-1 victory over Haiti on Sunday night. “Remember, the most important action is the next one,”…

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt Freese’s gaffe that cost the U.S. the lead in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group play finale drew a reaction from coach Mauricio Pochettino that Americans can apply to the rest of their last competitive test before next year’s World Cup. “Move on,” Pochettino said of the goalkeeper’s botched clearing attempt before Patrick Agyemang’s tiebreaking 75th-minute goal in a 2-1 victory over Haiti on Sunday night. “Remember, the most important action is the next one,”…

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Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)(AP/Leo Correa) Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)(AP/Leo Correa) The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s effort to destroy Iran’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe. The decision…

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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel announces it is closing its airspace following US attack on Iranian nuclear sites. Source

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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Iran said early Sunday there were “no signs of contamination” at its nuclear sites at Isfahan, Fordo and Natanz after U.S. airstrikes targeted the facilities. Iranian state media quoted the country’s National Nuclear Safety System Center, which published a statement saying its radiation detectors had recorded no radioactive release after the strikes. “There is no danger to the residents living around the aforementioned sites,” the statement added. Earlier Israeli airstrikes on nuclear sites similarly…

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For some students, the end of the school year means finding food can be more difficult, but the D.C. government wants families to know that resources are available this summer. The D.C. Youth Meals program launched select meal sites Friday, with most opening up on Monday, June 23, and offering free meals through Aug. 24. Shaneka King, a program specialist with D.C. Youth Meals, said no identification or application is required — you just show up. “Hunger doesn’t take…

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Boca Juniors plays two of its three group-stage games of the Club World Cup in South Florida, and the Argentinian club’s traveling fans have made their presence known. In the club’s first game of the tournament, a 2-2 draw against Benfica, the announced attendance of 55,574 at Hard Rock Stadium was mostly Boca fans. Supporters of the club have been highly visible in Miami-Dade County, gathering on the beach in the thousands and singing…

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