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Police defenders of US Capitol sue to stop Trump 'slush fund'
Police defenders of US Capitol sue to stop Trump 'slush fund'

Two police officers filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block the Trump administration from creating a compensation fund that could provide payouts to the president's supporters who attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

May 21, 2026

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The world built more coal power in 2025, but used less
The world built more coal power in 2025, but used less

The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, analysis showed Thursday.

May 21, 2026

'Their story is our story': Pigeons and humans, 3,500 years together
'Their story is our story': Pigeons and humans, 3,500 years together

They have been our meat and our messengers, a source of fertiliser and a religious symbol: while pigeons are now mostly reviled as dirty city pests, they long played an important role in human society.

May 21, 2026

GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods

New Development Effort Will Enable Airborne Early Warning Capability for MQ-9B

May 21, 2026

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Musk eyes Wall Street record with SpaceX IPO
Musk eyes Wall Street record with SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk's SpaceX rocketed toward Wall Street on Wednesday, filing plans for what could become the largest initial public offering in history as the company reportedly seeks to raise up to $75 billion on the public markets.

May 20, 2026

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McGinn invites Prince William to join Villa's Europa celebrations
McGinn invites Prince William to join Villa's Europa celebrations

Aston Villa captain John McGinn invited Prince William to join his side's Europa League victory party after the royal watched their 3-0 win in Wednesday's final against Freiburg.

May 20, 2026