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The Spanish crown once granted explorer Juan Ponce de Leon,

a contract to settle the islands of Bimini in Florida,

authorizing colonization efforts in the new world.

Now let's cover the latest political moves.

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An indictment of former FBI Director James Comey marks an escalation in a political fight over

Justice Department independence. Cassandra Joyce reports on this story.

President Donald Trump's Justice Department secures an indictment of former FBI Director James

Comey, marking a sharp escalation in a long-running political fight. Supporters call it overdue

accountability, arguing no one is above the law. Critics frame it as retribution against a

one-time Trump critic and a threat to DOJ independence.

Legal experts note indictments require a grand jury, but the timing fuels debate about prosecutorial discretion.

Comey denies wrongdoing and says he will contest the charges in court.

President Donald Trump says he will deploy federal troops to Portland to protect federal sites amid protests and pushback.

Daniel Grove has more on this.

President Donald Trump says he will send federal troops to Portland to protect ICE facilities from domestic terrorists.

The move expands deployments to more U.S. cities, drawing comparisons to 2020, analysts say.

Supporters call it necessary to safeguard federal property and restore order.

Critics, including Oregon officials, warn of federal overreach and civil liberties risks.

Legal experts note the Posse Cometatus Act limits domestic military roles,

though federal agents can protect facilities.

A new NPR Ipsos poll finds Americans concerned about crime, but not broadly supportive of National

Guard deployments to cities. Monica Kellan joins us with the latest. A new NPR, Ipsos poll finds

many Americans worry about crime, but do not broadly back President Donald Trump's deployment

of the National Guard to U.S. cities.

Supporters argue guard units deter violence and protect property.

Critics warn domestic deployments risk escalating tensions and blur lines between military and

local policing.

The debate reflects competing priorities, public safety, civil liberties and local control.

This is Monica Kellan for Neural Newscast.

Across continents, here's what's happening.

A deadly crowd crush at a political rally in Tamil Nadu kills dozens and raises urgent concerns about event safety.

Sarah Wheaton joins us with the latest.

More than 30 people die in a crowd crush at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, India.

Tens of thousands pack a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay, triggering a deadly stampede.

Local officials say victims include women and older adults.

Hospitals in Chennai and nearby districts treat dozens with fractures and head injuries.

Police open an inquiry into crowd control failures and venue capacity.

The state government promises compensation to families and orders safety reviews for future rallies.

Vijay pauses campaigning and calls the deaths heartbreaking, while parties urge stricter event protocols.

Separate reports put the death toll at at least 36 at actor Joseph Vijay's political event in India.

Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill dozens, including civilians gathered for aid,

intensifying concerns about hospitals and supplies.

The U.S. revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after remarks U.S. officials called

reckless, straining a key partnership.

Cassandra Joyce has more on this.

The United States revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa after remarks in New York.

Petro tells U.S. soldiers to disobey Trump's orders while addressing a protest.

U.S. officials call the comments reckless and incendiary and move to restrict his travel.

The decision strains ties with a key regional partner that cooperates on migration and drug policy.

It also injects U.S. politics into Colombia's diplomacy.

Petro, elected in 2022, faces pressure at home and abroad to clarify his stance.

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The latest from the world of innovation.

Hundreds of South Korean government services remain offline after a lithium battery exploded at a data center, officials say.

Here's Kara Swift with more.

Hundreds of South Korean government services remain offline after a lithium battery exploded at a data center.

Officials say the blast occurred during maintenance and sparked a fire that crews extinguish.

The outage affects portals for permits, social services, and some tax functions nationwide.

Agencies deploy backup systems and manual workarounds, but delays continue.

Investigators examine the battery unit and safety protocols to prevent a repeat.

The Interior Ministry calls restoration the top priority and urges patients as systems come back online.

This is Kara Swift for Neural Newscast.

Business and finance stories coming up.

Leo Girard, who led the United Steelworkers and fought for trade measures,

has died at 78, labor leaders say.

Iran faces new UN sanctions that could deepen inflation

and intensify shortages for families across the country.

Let's hear from Jason Miller.

Iran faces new UN sanctions as inflation hits 40% and daily life strains.

Families report rising food prices, weaker paychecks, and longer lines for essentials.

Cities endure power cuts and water shortages that disrupt factories, shops, and homes.

Economists warn tighter trade limits could squeeze imports and push up costs.

The Riles slide reduces purchasing power and drives more cash into hard assets.

Small businesses cut hours to manage utility gaps.

Households stockpile staples, preparing for tougher months ahead.

This is Jason Miller for Neural Newscast.

Breakthroughs and findings from the scientific world.

A million-year-old partial hominin skull in China could force a rethink of the human family tree, researchers say.

A look at environmental news and issues.

Florida's stricter flood-resistant rebuilding rules force homeowners to elevate or demolish,

reshaping coastal communities. Samuel Green joins us with the latest.

Florida enforces strict flood-resilient rebuilding after major storm damage, reshaping neighborhoods and budgets.

Homeowners whose houses are substantially damaged must demolish or elevate and rebuild to current standards.

The rule raises costs, displaces families, and erases older architecture in coastal towns.

Local officials say hire foundations, flood vents, and updated codes, reduce risk and insurance losses.

But many longtime residents face difficult choices, rebuild taller, sell, or leave.

The policy aims to cut future disaster costs as stronger hurricanes and heavier rains hit the state.

Sports Stories Making Headlines

England defeats Canada at Twickenham to capture the Women's Rugby World Cup, reclaiming the top of the sport.

Thomas Golding joins us with the latest.

England beat Canada at Twickenham to win the Women's Rugby World Cup for the third time.

The Red Roses dominate with power, setpiece control, and ferocious defense in front of a loud home crowd.

England capitalize on turnovers and convert pressure into points, pulling clear after half-time.

Canada battle hard but struggle to break England's line in key moments.

The victory restores England to the top of the women's game and cements their status as the

sports standard setters.

This is Thomas Golding for Neural Newscast.

For a worldwide view, we turn to our international team.

Two bodies, a child and a man, were found in a Dublin house.

Police say there's no ongoing threat.

Grace Sullivan has more on this.

Two bodies, a child and a man, are found in a house in Dublin.

Emergency services respond to a property in Finglass in the Kappa area in the evening.

Police seal the scene and launch an investigation.

A post-mortem examination is pending to confirm identities and causes of death.

Officers say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Neighbors report a heavy emergency presence throughout the evening.

Updates from film, music, and more.

Yorkshire poet and dramatist Tony Harrison, once called the National Theatre's Bard, has

died at 88.

Lydia Holmes reports on this story.

Tony Harrison, the Yorkshire poet and dramatist, dies at 88.

He writes 19 full-length plays across six volumes, making him the National Theatre's unofficial

bard.

He translates Greek and French classics including Escalus's Orestia and Moliere's The Misanthrope

and crafts original verse dramas like The Trackers of Oxyrhynchus,

1990, and Square Rounds, 1992. His classical fluency begins at Leeds Grammar School and

deepens at Leeds University. This is Lydia Holmes for Neural Newscast.

Here's another story we're following. AI analysis indicates a painting once dismissed as a copy

may actually be a Caravaggio, experts say. For an entertainment update, here's what's new.

AI analysis finds an 85.7% probability that the loot player at Badminton House is by Caravaggio.

The painting, bought in the 18th century for the Gloucestershire estate, was long dismissed

as a copy by Sotheby's and the Metropolitan Museum.

The work once sold for 71,000 pounds.

If confirmed, it joins a small surviving corpus by the 17th century master and could dramatically

increase in value and scholarly importance.

This is Lucas Bennett for Neural Newscast.

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