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On Friday, U.S. federal prosecutors announced charges against 11 individuals involved in an extensive fraud scheme based in Russia, which aimed to defraud Medicare—the federal health insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities—of approximately $10.6 billion. The indictment, dated June 18, describes the group as a “transnational criminal organization” responsible for a sweeping healthcare fraud and money laundering operation. According to the filing, the defendants acquired numerous previously legitimate medical equipment businesses and used them to submit fake claims for high-cost devices that were never delivered. In the process, they stole the personal data of over a million Medicare…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will step away from the team for the rest of the season to address a medical issue, the club announced Friday. Washington, 73, and currently the oldest manager in Major League Baseball, has been away from the dugout for the past week after exhibiting signs of fatigue and shortness of breath during a road series against the New York Yankees, which concluded on June 19. He returned to Southern California shortly afterward and underwent medical evaluations before being placed on leave. In his absence, bench coach Ray Montgomery has taken over…

Trump Administration Defends Iran Strikes Amid Dispute Over Intelligence WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has escalated its defense of recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, citing newly acquired intelligence that supports claims of a successful operation, despite leaked assessments suggesting Tehran’s nuclear program may only have suffered a temporary setback. The administration is reportedly considering limiting the distribution of classified intelligence to Congress, according to reports from The Washington Post and Associated Press, as internal disagreements and criticism mount. “This was a devastating attack, and it knocked them for a loop,” former President Donald Trump said Wednesday, walking back earlier remarks…

HANOI, Vietnam — Starting next month, Vietnam will abolish the death penalty for eight criminal offenses, including embezzlement and attempts to overthrow the government, according to a statement from the National Assembly on Wednesday. The move will spare the life of real estate tycoon Truong My Lan, who was sentenced to death last year in a $12 billion fraud case. The National Assembly, Vietnam’s legislative body, unanimously approved amendments to the Criminal Code that eliminate capital punishment for several crimes. These include damaging state property, producing counterfeit medicines, threatening peace or launching aggressive wars, espionage, and drug possession, according to…

Tulsi Gabbard Sidelined as Trump Administration Sharpens Iran and Israel Policy WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, once a vocal critic of U.S. military interventions and now a key figure in the Trump administration, appears to have lost influence in internal deliberations over potential military action against Iran, according to multiple senior officials familiar with the situation. Although Gabbard’s allies acknowledge some tensions with the White House, they argue the friction has been exaggerated. None of them believe she’s at risk of resigning over the president’s Iran strategy — even if that includes direct military engagement. Signs of…

Amazon CEO Warns AI Could Lead to Corporate Job Cuts Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy has cautioned white-collar employees that advances in artificial intelligence could lead to job reductions within the company over the next several years. In a memo sent to staff, Jassy said that the growing use of generative AI tools — including autonomous AI agents and chatbots — is expected to significantly change how work is done at Amazon. As a result, some roles may no longer be necessary. “As we roll out more generative AI and agents, it should change the way our work is done,” Jassy…

Israeli Airstrike Disrupts Iran State TV Broadcast Amid Escalating Conflict On Monday, June 16, 2025, Iran’s state-run news agency reported a significant incident in Tehran, where an Israeli airstrike targeted the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB during a live television broadcast. The attack abruptly interrupted the program, causing the studio to fill with dust and forcing the reporter to flee as an explosion occurred behind her. The broadcast quickly switched to prerecorded content as the situation unfolded. Approximately an hour before the strike, Israel had issued an evacuation warning for the area surrounding Tehran’s TV studios, urging residents to leave due…

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Monday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his first pitching appearance in nearly two years since elbow surgery. He’ll get the start against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium, 21 months after his last outing. The Dodgers announced Ohtani’s return following their 5–4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night. According to manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani is expected to pitch just an inning or two in an opener role as the NL West-leading Dodgers begin a four-game home series against the Padres. “Shohei is getting antsy,…

Suspect in Fatal Shootings of Minnesota Lawmakers Apprehended The man accused of carrying out a series of shootings that targeted two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses on June 14 has been taken into custody, according to officials speaking to the Associated Press and The New York Times. Authorities identified the suspect as 57-year-old Vance Boelter. He is accused of fatally shooting Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their home. Boelter is also believed to have shot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, at their residence, leaving both seriously injured. According to officials, Boelter…

Iran Launches New Missile Barrage as Israel-Iran Conflict Enters Third Day Iran launched a fresh wave of ballistic missiles targeting Israel on Sunday evening, just hours after loud explosions were reported in Tehran. The intensifying conflict, now in its third day, shows no signs of abating, even as U.S. President Donald Trump issued mixed signals—suggesting peace may come “soon,” while also hinting at possible American involvement in the fighting. The latest attack lit up the skies over the Israeli port city of Haifa, shortly after Iran’s military warned Israeli civilians to evacuate areas near critical infrastructure. Israel’s National Emergency Service…