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Walmart aims to expand drone delivery service in 2027
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to seven cities in its effort to reach more than 40 million U.S. customers by 2027, news outlets report.
Source: Washington Times
FBI's 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list claims first arrest in Minnesota COVID meal fraud case
A man accused of participating in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme surrendered himself and was arrested in Minneapolis.
Source: Washington Times
Karmelo Anthony transferred to state prison as he appeals murder conviction
Karmelo Anthony was moved to a Texas state prison Wednesday, one day after a jury convicted him of murder and sentenced him to 35 years behind bars for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf…
Source: Washington Times
Seinfeld tells streamer Palestine 'doesn't exist' outside Madison Square Garden
Jerry Seinfeld dismissed a request from a live streamer to say "Free Palestine" outside Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, replying with three words -- "It doesn't exist" -- before walking…
Source: Washington Times
Iran might aim to hit Musk's SpaceX, Starlink facilities
Iran is considering Elon Musk's SpaceX and Starlink facilities across the Middle East as possible military targets as it aims to retaliate against President Trump's newest threats, state-aligned Fars…
Source: Washington Times
Gallup: Record few Americans find transgenderism, death penalty, animal testing 'morally acceptable'
Adults who view transgenderism, the death penalty and animal medical testing as "morally acceptable" fell to record lows in the latest Gallup polling released this week.
Source: Washington Times
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley wants prosecutions, Arctic Frost accountability
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley says his panel this year will call on former special counsel Jack Smith to testify about Arctic Frost, the code name for the 2022-23…
Source: Washington Times
U.K. defense secretary quits, says government isn't willing to spend enough on military
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly resigned on Thursday, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military at a time of "rising threats."
Source: Washington Times
The oils of war: Trump plans to seize Iran's oil -- Venezuela-style
President Trump on Thursday vowed to continue "hard" airstrikes against Iran and said he planned to take control of its oil and gas markets.
Source: Washington Times
U.S. military disables third tanker for violating Iran blockade this week
The U.S. military said Thursday it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for attempting to transport Iranian oil.
Source: Washington Times
Seen, Heard & Whispered: Birthright citizenship; Pulte and FISA; Ja Rule and Don Jr.'s club
Republican senators apparently have no Plan B if the Supreme Court sides against President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship this month.
Source: Washington Times
Security firm says China stepping up AI tech cybertheft
Chinese hackers are increasing cyberattacks aimed at stealing advanced artificial intelligence technology in the United States, according to a report by the security company CrowdStrike.
Source: Washington Times
Iran, U.S. trade more strikes as Tehran calls ceasefire 'meaningless'
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran reignited early Thursday, dealing another blow to peace efforts and the existing ceasefire that Tehran now considers effectively "meaningless."
Source: Washington Times
U.N. mission in Afghanistan confirms death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said Thursday it had documented the deaths of 13 civilians, mainly children and women, from Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan the previous day,…
Source: Washington Times
Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street. What to know
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135…
Source: Washington Times
Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Damaging storms swept through the Midwest, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and causing more than a thousand flight delays or cancellations at Chicago airports with more…
Source: Washington Times
Knicks set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback, beat Spurs in Game 4
New York Knicks set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback, rally from 29 points down to beat San Antonio Spurs 107-106.
Source: Washington Times
$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House
President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least…
Source: Washington Times
FBI shutters covert Chinese websites targeting secrets
Federal authorities on Wednesday shut down 13 internet domains said to be used by China for operations to obtain classified and sensitive U.S. government information, the Justice Department said.
Source: Washington Times
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users
Betting that people will soon grow more comfortable having artificial intelligence agents shop for groceries, plane tickets or diapers on their behalf, payments giant Visa said Wednesday that it has…
Source: Washington Times
