Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by US watchdog
• Aug 3, 2025, 3:52 PM
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An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year. The Office of Special Counsel confirmed that it was investigating Smith on allegations he engaged in political activity through his inquiries into Trump.
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Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion to 'ignored, underfunded' women's health
• 3:04 PM
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The Gates Foundation has pledged $2.5 billion to women's health by 2030, aiming to address decades of neglect of conditions like preeclampsia, endometriosis, and menopause. The investment, one of its largest recent commitments, will fund research, produc
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Tesla grants Musk $29 billion in shares as he appeals prior compensation ruling
• 1:20 PM
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• 10:49 AM
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Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize
• 9:44 AM
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'Enough is enough': Thousands of Boeing defence workers strike over pay and conditions
• 9:43 AM
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More than 3,000 Boeing defence workers went on strike Monday after rejecting a revised contract offer, demanding better pay and work conditions. The walkout affects key facilities in Missouri and Illinois as Boeing grapples with financial woes and safety
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Irish missionary among nine kidnapped in Haiti orphanage raid
• 4:53 AM
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Nine people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, were kidnapped early Sunday from an orphanage near Haiti's capital, authorities said, as escalating gang violence grips the country. No ransom demands have yet been made.
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Trump confirms US envoy Witkoff visit to Russia amid rising tensions
• 2:29 AM
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US President Donald Trump on Sunday said his envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week, days before a sanctions deadline. The announcement came after Trump revealed two US nuclear submarines had been deployed near Russia amid rising frustration ove
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