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The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said Thursday that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on “pause” to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations. Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled $14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, Acting Secretary Hung Cao said that “right now we’re doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury — which we have plenty.” “But, we’re just making sure we have everything, then the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems necessary.” The State Department…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Knicks didn’t need a historic comeback to take Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.Instead, it was a dominant victory in regulation, 109-93, as the Knicks take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series to Cleveland this weekend.There was no hangover for the Cavaliers to begin the game, as they owned a 27-24 lead at the end of the first quarter. But the Knicks found their way into the lead by halftime. Josh Hart of the New York Knicks dribbles the ball…

Alex Murdaugh talks with his defense attorney Jim Griffin during a jury-tampering hearing at the Richland County Judicial Center, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ALEX MURDAUGH: HARD-BOILED DRAMA: Murdaugh ‘egg juror’ fights to crack open jury tampering investigation with records in court clerk scandalSTAKES RAISED: Murdaugh defense plans alternate suspect push as DNA questions loom over retrialDEFENSE BLITZ: Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusationsSCALES TIPPED: Becky Hill’s ‘disgraceful’ comments and book ambitions unraveled Murdaugh’s murder conviction:…

The Memorial Cup has officially arrived in Kelowna, welcomed in ceremonial fashion by Westbank First Nation, which brought junior hockey’s top prize to the city by canoe. The trophy received a traditional welcome, complete with drumming, ahead of the national tournament as excitement surrounding the event continues to build across the city.“We just want to live the moment,” said Jason Guyitt, director of operations at the Delta Grand Hotel.The hotel has put up a large Memorial Cup-themed art installation as it welcomes visitors to the host city and prepares for an influx of visitors.“We are definitely going to see an…

Google’s Gemini Spark AI tool could be a game-changer for consumers wading into the world of agentic AI, according to technology experts.Google announced the new tool — the internet giant’s answer to OpenClaw, the autonomous AI agent being hyped by tech enthusiasts and developers — this week during a rollout of new AI features that Google said can complete tasks for users. “There is a paradigm shift happening right now where AI is going from a chat interface to actually being able to do things for you,” Clarence Lee, a tech entrepreneur and visiting lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of…

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WASHINGTON: The acting US Navy secretary said Thursday (May 21) that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on “pause” to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.Asked at a congressional hearing about the stalled US$14 billion weapons purchase by Taiwan, acting secretary Hung Cao said that “right now we’re doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury – which we have plenty”.”But, we’re just making sure we have everything, then the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems necessary.”The US State Department and…

Watchdog instructs social media giant to strengthen moderation following circulation of ‘grossly offensive’ content.Published On 22 May 202622 May 2026Malaysia’s internet watchdog has ordered TikTok to take action against “offensive and defamatory” content about the country’s monarchy.The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said on Thursday that it had instructed the video-sharing platform to take “immediate remedial measures” in response to an account purporting to be linked to King Sultan Ibrahim.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe MCMC said its order requires the social media company to strengthen its moderation policies and provide a “formal explanation” for its failure to block the “grossly…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Thursday that he expects to return to Congress “in the next couple of weeks” after missing 100 consecutive House votes during an extended absence tied to what his office has described only as a “personal health matter.””My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” Kean, 57, told the New Jersey Globe in his first public comments since stepping away from Capitol Hill in March.”I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents,” he added. “I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 300 suspects have been arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child exploitation crimes across Southern California, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced Thursday. The large-scale enforcement effort, dubbed “Operation Firewall,” targeted a wide range of internet-facilitated offenses, including child pornography, human trafficking, grooming, and attempts to lure minors into illicit encounters.Authorities said the two-week operation — which ran from April 19 through May 3 — spanned five counties and brought together 112 law enforcement partners. The effort was led by the LAPD Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force…