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Take a quick look at Thursday’s news:
Unpacking NATO’s Trump Kindness Campaign
The flattery and acquiescence of President Donald Trump appears to have worked for the NATO leader who had earned the concessions he had desperately wanted at the summit this week. This is the US President’s commitment to the principle of mutual defense alliance among its 32 members.
NATO Executive Director Mark Latte leads the Charm attack: “Daddy must sometimes use strong language,” said Latte, as he violated the terms of the ceasefire that he helped negotiate after an angry Trump used the blasphemous fan when torn between Israel and Iran on Tuesday. Latte said he did not call Trump “daddy,” and described the statement as a minority of US leadership.
- Very warm and fuzzy: Clearly pleased, Trump joined his foreign counterparts in support of a five-point communicature that reaffirms NATO’s commitment to collective defense.
- NATO countries have agreed to spend a lot of money on Trump’s long-standing demands as well. The majority of NATO countries have accepted an increase in their defense budget to 5% of GDP over the next decade.
- Overseas, Trump has promoted Israeli-Iran’s moves. The president said the fatal 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran has ended and he believes it will not resume, and that he has leaked leaks assessing the US strike and has not set up an Iranian nuclear program as the original report said.
Are there any heat waves already?
Sorry to say no. Millions of Americans need to take precautions Thursday to stay safe from danger. The most important thermal conditions are expected to last Thursday through Thursday, slowly predicting temperatures in the eastern Ohio Valley, according to the National Weather Service. For those still experiencing oppressive heat, here are some tips on how to find your own relief.
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Meet the future of the NBA: Cooper Flag
The Cooper Flag is officially a Dallas Maverick. The franchise selected the former Duke Basketball star on Wednesday in the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 forward will join Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis alongside the Mavericks, who are trying to turn the franchise around following Lukadoncic’s shocking midseason deal in February. Maybe now, MAVS fans will allow general manager Nico Harrison to trade Doncic…
USA Today Sports is following everything about the 2025 NBA Draft.
Has Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial claim been removed?
As the sentence approaches Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial, prosecutors, despite the highest charges remaining, have not pursued some of their previous claims against the fighting hip-hop mogul. According to court documents reviewed by USA Today, U.S. government lawyers revealed in a letter to Arun Subramanian on June 24 that Judge Arun Subramanian had withdrawn some of the crime allegations against Combs ahead of the deadline for federal sex crime cases. The move was made as part of an effort to “rationalize” instructions that will be issued immediately as they head to deliberation..
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have a luxurious wedding. The internet is furious.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are ready for what is likely to be one of the most luxurious weddings of all time, and the internet already hates everything about it. The couple, who published their relationship in 2019 and engaged in 2023, tied the knot in Venice, Italy, the city previously confirmed. Regional Governor Luca Zaire estimates the festival will cost between $230,000 and $34 million. Online backlash is growing. As one user said, “About 100 private jets will fly to Venice for Jeff Bezos’ wedding and recycle the yogurt cup lid.”
Today’s Photo: 10 Years of Same-Gather Marriage in America
As the country shows 10 years of national marriage equality on Thursday, LGBTQ+ couples said USA Today’s efforts for LGBTQ+ equality and security are far from over. Obergefellv of the Supreme Court held on June 26, 2015. Hodges’ decision represents decades of work by LGBTQ+ activists. USA Today looked back on the celebrations that have been going on since that day.
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