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5 days ago | 
san.com | Devan Markham |Kaleb Gillespie |Karah Rucker |William O. Jackson
President Donald Trump accused China of violating a 90-day tariff pause agreed to in mid-May during negotiations in Geneva. He claimed Friday, May 30, that Beijing “totally violated” the deal and said he expects to speak with President Xi Jinping soon to address the matter. “They violated a big part of the agreement we made,” Trump said.
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5 days ago | 
san.com | Devan Markham |Kaleb Gillespie |Karah Rucker |William O. Jackson
Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Istanbul on Monday, June 2, for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, but both sides signal little hope for progress. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov led Kyiv’s delegation, while Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky represented Moscow. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan presided over the meeting, which also included officials from Turkey’s intelligence agency.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Matt Bishop |Ryan Robertson |Shianne DeLeon |William O. Jackson
Germany is weighing new restrictions on weapons deliveries to Israel following Israel’s escalating offensive in Gaza. During a visit to Finland, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his strongest criticism yet, saying that Israel’s “massive military strikes” were “no longer comprehensible” and questioning whether they served the goals of fighting terrorism or securing the release of hostages. “We are appalled by the terrible suffering of the civilian population,” Merz said.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ally Heath |Craig Nigrelli |Kaleb Gillespie |William O. Jackson
As Americans prepare to head home from the Memorial Day holiday weekend getaway, they are seeing some of the lowest gas prices in years. GasBuddy pegged the national average at $3.08 per gallon for Memorial Day, the cheapest for the holiday since 2021, and that trend is expected to continue. According to Gas Buddy, gas will cost $3.08 per gallon on average over Memorial Day weekend. That’s the lowest inflation-adjusted cost for the holiday since 2003.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Ally Heath |Bast Bramhall |Craig Nigrelli |William O. Jackson
Texas could become the largest state in the nation to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under legislation advancing through the Republican-led statehouse. The House approved Senate Bill 10 in its third and final reading over the weekend of May 24. The bill mandates that every classroom visibly display a poster of at least 16 by 20 inches or a framed copy of an English version of the Ten Commandments.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Bast Bramhall |Craig Nigrelli |Matt Bishop |William O. Jackson
The Trump administration’s move to block Harvard University from enrolling international students has triggered a swift global response. Officials in Hong Kong are urging local universities to attract affected students in the United States and safeguard their academic future.
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1 week ago | 
san.com | Craig Nigrelli |Kaleb Gillespie |Matt Bishop |William O. Jackson
At least 11 people were hospitalized following a Memorial Day weekend shooting Sunday night on a party boat in Little River, South Carolina, according to police. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near a dock along the Intracoastal Waterway. Horry County Police said more victims may have been taken to hospitals by private vehicles. Authorities described the investigation as ongoing and have not released information about any suspects or motive. No arrests have been made.
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2 weeks ago | 
san.com | Craig Nigrelli |Jack Henry |Mathew Grisham |William O. Jackson
Ukraine and Russia began their largest prisoner swap of the war on Friday, May 23, each agreeing to release 1,000 captives. The deal follows direct talks during the week of May 11 in Istanbul — the first between the two countries in more than three years. Ukrainian officials confirmed the swap began Friday, May 23, and will unfold over several days. The agreement was the only tangible result of the Istanbul talks, which failed to produce a ceasefire.
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2 weeks ago | 
san.com | Craig Nigrelli |Jonah Applegarth |Kaleb Gillespie |William O. Jackson
The House narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill Thursday morning after an all-night session, handing the president a major legislative win. The vote was 215-214, with Republicans Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of Ohio joining all Democrats in opposition. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland voted “present.”House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) met with Trump and conservative Republicans to rally support amid GOP divisions.
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2 weeks ago | 
san.com | Devan Markham |William O. Jackson
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing growing resistance from Memphis residents and environmental groups over its rapidly expanding data center operations. Residents report that the company installed numerous methane-powered turbines without securing necessary air permits. The action has prompted worries about pollution in southwest Memphis. Industries heavily populate this area, which has a historically Black community suffering from elevated cancer and asthma rates.
