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Jun 11, 2026

Summary

Bill Gates testified before Congress regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, denying knowledge of any crimes. President Trump signed a $70 billion bill funding ICE and Border Patrol through the end of his term. Federal prosecutors charged eight individuals with threatening University of Michigan administrators to sever ties with Israel. Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposed stricter regulations on data centers to protect consumers from rising costs. The New York Knicks made history with the largest NBA Finals comeback, taking a 3-1 series lead.

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Bill Gates testifies before House Oversight on Epstein ties Trump signs bill funding ICE and Border Patrol Eight charged with threatening U of M administrators Stock market losses amid Iran tensions Texas Gov. Abbott targets data center regulations Knicks make historic comeback in NBA Finals Game 4 Sponsor message from Total Wine & More
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