1. Politics: Trump Warns of “Conspiracy” Amid Beijing Parade
As Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Putin, and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un attended Beijing’s massive Victory Day parade, former President Trump accused them of “conspiring against the U.S.” in a social media post—mixing casual greetings with heavy insinuations.
2. Economy: Google Ruling Sends Markets Up
Wall Street rebounded as Alphabet’s positive antitrust court outcome boosted tech shares. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, and Nasdaq climbed 1%, while the Dow slipped slightly. Bond yields eased following weak job data, helping stabilize markets.
3. Finance: Long-Term Yields Reach 5% Again
U.S. 30-year Treasury bond yields hit 5%, the highest since July, amid concerns over fiscal pressures and central bank independence. Investors reacted with caution as global bond markets followed suit.
4. Military: U.S. Strikes Alleged Drug Vessel, 11 Killed
In the Southern Caribbean, the U.S. Navy conducted an airstrike that sunk a Venezuelan "drug vessel,” reportedly killing 11, as part of ongoing anti-smuggling operations. President Trump called it a decisive blow against narco-terrorism.
5. Education: Epstein Records Released
Congress released over 33,000 documents tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Meanwhile, the White House defended shifting the U.S. Space Command HQ from Colorado to Alabama amid continued political scrutiny.
6. Entertainment: School Ranking Update
U.S. News & World Report named the Coral Academy of Science’s Sandy Ridge Campus in Las Vegas as the top charter school in Nevada, also placing it among the state’s best high schools overall.
Summary from ToplineUS
| Category | Overview |
|---|---|
| Politics | Trump accuses global leaders of conspiracy amid international tension. |
| Economy | Markets gain on tech rally and easing bond yields. |
| Finance | Long-term borrowing hits 5%, signaling debt and policy concerns. |
| Security | U.S. military strikes drug trafficking vessel in Caribbean. |
| Education | Major release of Epstein documents and change in Space Command HQ. |
| Entertainment | Nevada charter school earns top state ranking. |
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