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NC House, Senate have separate plans for Helene aid. Here’s how they differ

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ncnewsline.com – Galen Bacharier – 2025-06-25 05:05:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina Republicans in the legislature are divided over hurricane relief for the western mountains after Hurricane Helene. The House approved \$464 million in aid, including grants for local governments and infrastructure, while the Senate fast-tracked a more expansive \$1.18 billion plan excluding a \$60 million small business grant program, citing constitutional concerns. The House rejected the Senate changes, prompting a conference committee to seek compromise. Both plans allocate funds for water, sewer, roads, bridges, and school repairs but differ on funding sources and specific programs. Gov. Josh Stein urged swift action to deliver aid as rebuilding continues.

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Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran damage

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SUMMARY: President Trump defended the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, claiming it destroyed Iran’s nuclear program “to kingdom come.” However, a preliminary Pentagon report revealed that at least two nuclear sites were not destroyed, with centrifuges intact and much enriched uranium spared because it was moved before the strike. The bombing sealed off entrances but didn’t damage underground structures. Trump disputed these findings, insisting the strike was rapid and devastating. He also disclosed Iran warned the U.S. military base in Qatar before launching attacks. NATO’s secretary general defended Trump amid his blunt remarks on Russia and Iran’s long conflict.

He claimed “fake news” reports on the damage assessment demean the B-2 pilots.

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Sean Combs trial: Prosecution and defense both rest their case

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SUMMARY: After six weeks of testimony, both prosecution and defense have rested their cases in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial. Prosecutors aim to prove the hip-hop mogul guilty of federal sex trafficking and racketeering, presenting evidence including text messages arranging sexual encounters involving Combs, his ex-girlfriend (“Jane”), and male escorts. They argue Combs used his employees and business as a criminal enterprise to facilitate trafficking. Combs denies all charges, maintaining all encounters were consensual. The defense called no witnesses but submitted evidence and requested a not-guilty verdict, claiming the government failed to meet its burden. Jury instructions and closing arguments will follow.

Both federal prosecutors and the defense rested their case in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial on Tuesday. The defense in the Sean Combs trial rested its case after calling no witnesses, electing only to read some items into the record.

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Dangerous heat wave invades East Coast

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SUMMARY: A dangerous heat wave is gripping the East Coast, bringing record-breaking temperatures not seen since 1888. Cities like New York, New Jersey, and Baltimore are enduring highs near 100°F, with humidity making it feel over 110°F. Heat-related illnesses surged, including 160 cases at a graduation ceremony in Patterson. Power grids are strained from increased air conditioning use, causing blackouts for over 100,000 customers across six states and surging electricity prices, especially in Boston. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms in Florida caused lightning injuries and a fatality, as tourists and residents faced dangerous weather amid the intense heat.

Cities like Philadelphia and New York are bracing to see temperatures top 100 degrees.

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