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MUSK SLAMS TRUMP'S TAX AND SPENDING BILL, BILLIONAIRE SAYS 'BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL' BLOWS BUDGET AND UNDERMINES REFORM EFFORTS

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Elon Musk, once a staunch ally of Donald Trump's fiscal agenda, has voiced strong disapproval of the former president's latest tax and spending bill. In a pointed interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the Tesla CEO said he was "disappointed" by the multi-trillion-dollar legislation, which he believes undermines the cost-cutting initiatives he spearheaded as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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TRUMP DELAYS IMPOSING TARIFFS ON EU TO JULY 9

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Following a “very nice call” with US President Donald Trump, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen successfully secured a delay in the threatened 50-percent tariffs on the European Union. Trump announced on Sunday that he would postpone the tariffs until July 9, after initially threatening to impose them starting June 1. The EU had requested more time to negotiate, as talks over a 20-percent “reciprocal” tariff had made little progress.

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SPACEX'S STARSHIP SPINS OUT OF CONTROL IN THIRD FAILED TEST FLIGHT

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SpaceX's latest Starship test flight, conducted on May 27, ended in failure after the spacecraft spun out of control and broke apart before crashing into the Indian Ocean. This marked the third consecutive failed test for the vehicle that Elon Musk hopes will one day transport humans to Mars.

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AT LEAST 11 INJURED IN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SHOOTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL TOWN

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At least 11 people were hospitalized following a mass shooting on Sunday night, May 25, in Little River, a coastal community in South Carolina. The Horry County Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 9:30 p.m. on Watson Avenue, near the Intracoastal Waterway.

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MOVES TO CUT ALL FEDERAL CONTRACTS WITH HARVARD OVER ESCALATING CONFLICT ON ANTISEMITISM AND DISCRIMINATION

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In the recent escalation of tensions, the Trump administration has ordered the termination of all federal contracts with Harvard University. This —follows a scathing critique from President Trump, who described the Ivy League institution as "very antisemitic" and announced plans to pull $3 billion in federal grants. The latest move, which involves cutting approximately $100 million in existing federal contracts, comes as part of a broader initiative to hold universities accountable for issues related to discrimination and antisemitism.

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TRUMP BLASTS 'CRAZY' PUTIN AFTER DEADLY UKRAINE STRIKES AS ZELENSKYY CONDEMNS U.S. SILENCE

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Russian forces launched a coordinated overnight barrage of 367 missiles and drones across more than 30 Ukrainian towns and cities, including Kyiv, marking one of the deadliest assaults since the war began. At least 12 civilians, including three children, were killed, according to Ukraine's Emergency Services.

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KING CHARLES AND QUEEN CAMILLA WELCOMED WELL IN CANADA

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Canada on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty amid ongoing tensions with the United States. The visit commenced with a series of formal events, including a welcome ceremony at the airport, a street hockey puck drop, and a ceremonial tree planting, showcasing both tradition and national pride.

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HARVARD’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAUGHT IN IMMIGRATION CROSSFIRE AS COURT HALTS TRUMP PLAN

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s controversial move to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students, sparking a wave of relief—and continued uncertainty—across the prestigious institution’s international community.

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