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The Trump administration is deploying 1,500 troops to the US-Mexico border as part of immigration enforcement efforts, with military personnel arriving in Texas and California following President Trump's national emergency declaration. This increase in active-duty ground forces represents a 60% rise since Trump took office, with additional support from the National Guard and plans for ongoing military presence until 2025. Troops previously involved in California wildfires are being reassigned to border duties, as reported by...

Wordle inventor Josh Wardle struggles with the game, with his partner outperforming him consistently. The game's popularity surged from 90 users to 300,000 in a short period, leading to The New York Times purchasing it. Wordle's simplicity and strategy tips, such as starting with common vowels and consonants, add to its appeal, with daily challenges and alternative word puzzles available for players. Full Article

President Trump, in a recent interview with Fox News, expressed confidence in negotiating deals with China to prevent an invasion of Taiwan and with Iran to stop them from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He emphasized the leverage of tariffs in dealing with China and stressed the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities to avert a potential global disaster. Despite challenges, Trump remains committed to resolving these issues during his second term as president....

Chicago police officers shot and wounded a man in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood after responding to a report of a person with a gun at the 11000 block of South Millard Avenue. The officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, but one officer ultimately fired his gun, striking the man who was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious condition. The man's relatives were found unharmed inside the home, and the Civilian Office of Police...

ICE Houston handed over accused child rapist Nestor Flores Encarnacion to Mexican authorities at a border crossing in Laredo, Texas. The 58-year-old undocumented alien, wanted in Mexico for raping a child, illegally entered the U.S. four times before being apprehended by ICE and deported. Flores was located in Houston, placed into immigration proceedings, and granted voluntary departure before being repatriated to Mexico. Full Article

President Donald Trump issued full pardons to two Washington, D.C. police officers convicted in the deadly chase of Karon Hylton-Brown on a moped in 2020, leading to protests. Officer Terence Sutton faced murder charges and Lt. Andrew Zabavsky was convicted of obstruction. Trump defended the officers, sparking controversy and criticism from Hylton-Brown's family and law enforcement unions. Full Article