Can one federal judge block Trump's plan to deny citizenship to babies whose parents are not U.S. citizens? LA Times

VOA VIEW: The answer is no.

"It's a streamlining move," a source close to the situation said. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Lack of viewers.

The inquiry continued even after the commission dropped a lawsuit accusing Coinbase of illegally marketing digital currencies to the public. New York Times

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The technique used on a 9½-month-old boy with a rare condition has the potential to help people with thousands of other uncommon genetic diseases. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Hopefully it works.

The president addressed troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a hub for U.S. air operations across a vast region from Northeast Africa to Central and South Asia. New York Times

Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport. New York Times

Lower courts had been divided over whether judges must limit their scrutiny of challenges to police shootings to the seconds preceding them. New York Times

VOA VIEW: A judgment call.

The agency moved this week to ban the products, which are used to prevent cavities. New York Times

VOA VIEW: A good move that should come fast.

Donald Trump’s youngest daughter, Tiffany Trump, has given birth to a baby boy. OANN

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The Wisconsin judge accused of assisting an illegal alien evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pleaded "not guilty" in a Wisconsin courtroom on Thursday.  OANN

VOA VIEW: She lied.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he wasn’t surprised that Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to skip the peace talks with Ukraine, stating that nothing will happen until he, himself, is there to meet with Putin and Zelensky personally.  OANN

VOA VIEW: Putin is playing games.

Governor Gavin Newsom's recent proposal to scale back healthcare benefits for illegal aliens in California has elicited significant backlash from far-left immigration activists and members of his own party -- though conservatives say they are not persuaded by Newsom's attempts to project a more moderate stance. OANN

VOA VIEW: A total mess.

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose above 6.8%. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The average is not the norm.

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Cristeta Comerford, a longtime White House executive chef who recently retired after nearly three decades of preparing meals for five presidents and their guests, says first families are "just regular people" when they're at home in the private living areas of the executive mansion. Washington Times

Walmart said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It's not as bad as it could be.

The vice chief of staff of the U.S. Army said this week that upcoming budget cuts should be seen as an opportunity to modernize that will leave future forces better equipped. Washington Times

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What Harvard University thought was a cheap, unofficial copy of the Magna Carta it owns is in fact a rare original of the document from an updated edition issued by King Edward I of England in 1300. Washington Times

Households earning $75,000 can afford only 1 in 5 for-sale homes, down from half of all listed properties before the pandemic. CBS

As the government looks to trim spending, the EPA's long-running Energy Star program known for labeling energy-efficient appliances is on the chopping block. CBS

VOA VIEW: As they should be.

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday, protesting the coffee giant's new dress code. CBS

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of "forever chemicals" in drinking water. CBS

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The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. CBS

Powell said Thursday that longer-term interest rates are likely to be higher as the economy changes and policy is in flux. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Powell has no clue.

Apple has been ramping up production in India with the aim of making around 25% of global iPhones in the country in the next few years. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Apple is making a big mistake.

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Neither Russian President Vladimir Putin nor U.S. President Donald Trump look likely to attend peace talks that were due to be held in Turkey on Thursday. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Trump is making a mistake by placating to Putin.

The move comes days after the U.S.-China trade deal was announced, significantly de-escalating the tariff war that has roiled the global economy. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Key rare earths are crucial to the US.

Leah Foley, Massachusetts' top federal prosecutor, threatens legal action against those hindering ICE, following a disruptive incident in Worcester. FOX News

Crime rates on cruise ships have reached a two-year high, according to recent data from the United States Department of Transportation. FOX News

A former Michigan Army National Guard member was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a military base in Warren, Michigan, on behalf of ISIS. FOX News

Customs and Border Protection officers reportedly seized nearly $60,000 worth of illegally imported cigarettes from two cruise passengers in Southern California. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good!

U.S. April wholesale inflation measured by the Producer Price Index fell 0.5%, seasonally adjusted. That's the biggest drop since 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. UPI

VOA VIEW: Great news.

U.S. President Donald Trump told U.S. troops in Qatar his mission was to end conflicts, not start them, but warned he would never hesitate to use American military might to protect the United States or its allies. UPI

VOA VIEW: It was a good gesture by the commander -in-chief.

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday told a House subcommittee that his agency won't run out of money before the fiscal 2026 budget is approved. UPI

The U.S. Treasury Department Thursday sanctioned two senior Hezbollah officials and two financial facilitators for what it said were roles in coordinating financial transfers to the group. UPI

For a third straight day, the United States on Wednesday issued sanctions targeting Iran as the Trump administration attempts to negotiate a new nuclear arms deal with the Middle Eastern country. UPI

VOA VIEW: The US has been more than patient with Iran.

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