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- 1Rubio orders diplomats to urge swift global action against Iran▼Rubio orders US diplomats to push countries for swift action against Iran amid 'elevated risk of attack'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed American diplomats abroad to press foreign governments for swift action against Iran, citing what the State Department calls an elevated risk of attack. The directive signals a sharpened US diplomatic posture toward Tehran, with envoys instructed to rally international support for measures aimed at countering the perceived threat.
- 2US Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Housing Costs Climb●“Rising Housing Costs”: U.S. Mortgage Rates Top 7% as Inflation Pressure Keeps Treasury Yields Elevated
Average U.S. mortgage rates have risen above 7%, pushing housing costs higher for buyers. The increase is being driven by persistent inflation, which is keeping Treasury yields elevated and preventing borrowing costs from falling. The development adds pressure to an already expensive housing market and is renewing debate over affordability and the outlook for interest rates.
- 3Trump intensifies pressure campaign on the American press▼President Trump intensifies war on American press
President Trump is escalating his confrontations with the American press, according to coverage of his latest actions and statements targeting news organisations. The move fits a broader pattern of hostility toward journalists and media outlets, drawing criticism from press freedom advocates who warn it undermines the First Amendment and the public's access to independent reporting.
- 4Boarding school Truth and Healing Commission bill still awaits Congress action▼Boarding school Truth and Healing Commission proposal remains before Congress ahead of Day of Remembrance
A proposed Truth and Healing Commission to investigate the history of US federal Indian boarding schools remains pending in Congress as the Day of Remembrance for boarding school survivors approaches. The legislation would document abuses and lasting harms from the schools, and advocates continue pressing lawmakers to advance it.
- 5White House press ban disrupts coverage of Xi Jinping visit●Заборона доступу трьох медіа до Білого дому ускладнила висвітлення візиту Сі Цзіньпіна - CNN Рішення Дональда Трампа заб
Donald Trump's decision to bar three media outlets from working inside the White House disrupted plans to cover Xi Jinping's visit, according to CNN. The move has caused frustration among both American and Chinese journalists, complicating reporting on a high-profile diplomatic event and raising fresh concerns about press access and media freedom in the United States.
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast is continuing construction of its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the United States, even as EV demand growth cools across the industry. The company is pressing forward with its American expansion while other automakers scale back or delay EV investments amid slowing sales, making its strategy a point of discussion in the auto sector.
- 7Angie Dickinson turns 95▼Angie Dickinson's 95, 'the police woman' who turned down many Hollywood heartthrobs
Angie Dickinson, the American actress best known for starring as Sergeant Suzanne 'Pepper' Anderson in the 1970s series 'Police Woman', is celebrating her 95th birthday. Outlets are marking the date with retrospectives on her career and her reputation in old Hollywood, including reports that she turned down romantic advances from several of the industry's most famous leading men.