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Donald Trump faced online backlash after claiming his July 4th event crowd matched Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech audience, despite historical estimates showing significant discrepancies.

Bed bugs discovered at a US government insect agency have triggered repeated office evacuations, raising concerns about workplace safety and management decisions.

Prudential Financial is pressing ahead with another round of layoffs in Newark as it absorbs a $1 billion blow from misconduct and a sales suspension at its Japan affiliate.

Pope Leo's visit to Spain renews focus on historic church sexual abuse cases, as a new reparations programme for survivors is launched.

WHO chief says Ebola response in DR Congo is improving, but gaps in testing, contact tracing and trust are slowing efforts to contain the outbreak.

A Congressional hearing saw a heated exchange between Rep. Ted Lieu and Secretary of State Marco Rubio over allegations that President Trump falls asleep during meetings, sparking widespread debate.

Donald Trump's boastful promise to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria has drawn fury from Fox News viewers.

The Freedom 250 concert series faces controversy as artists withdraw over political tensions, while Vanilla Ice remains committed, sparking debate over patriotism and cultural divides.

China has banned four New Zealand MPs from entering its territory for a year following their visit to Taiwan, escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Wellington.

Donald Trump's recent public appearance has reignited concerns about his health, with footage suggesting he struggled to stay awake, sparking widespread discussion and speculation online.

CBS News is experiencing significant upheaval with leadership changes, staff departures, and rumours about Joe Rogan joining 60 Minutes, raising questions about the network's future direction.

Hunter Biden's return to social media has stirred political debate with his provocative statements, criticisms of Republican figures, and hints at a potential 2028 campaign.

The Kennedy Center must remove Trump's name following a court ruling, reversing a board decision and halting a £203 million renovation project.

The Trump administration plans to construct a pedestrian walkway in Washington, DC, facing legal challenges over new monuments and renovations, aiming to reshape the capital's historic district.

National Donut Day 2026 offers free treats and discounts across the US, celebrating a tradition rooted in wartime service. Major chains like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' lead the festivities.

The New World screwworm's resurgence in the Americas raises alarms among livestock producers and health officials, sparking political debates over funding cuts and containment strategies.

A US Senate subcommittee hearing examined potential links between COVID-19 vaccines and aggressive cancers, with experts presenting conflicting views on causation and the need for further research