The US State of the Union address has been marred by controversy, with fact-checkers revealing several false claims made by President Trump. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has been barred from searching through devices seized from a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak probe. In related news, a US judge has revived a push to punish Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat who has been a vocal critic of the administration.
In the world of entertainment, Sony is rebooting the Spider-Man universe with new characters, following several box office flops. The move comes as the company looks to revitalize its franchise and compete with other major studios. In sports, Olympian Alysa Liu has received a hero's welcome at San Francisco International Airport after winning a gold medal in figure skating.
In other news, the US and Europe are at odds over aid for Ukraine, with Hungary blocking a major aid package on the war's fourth anniversary. The move has sparked tensions between the two sides, with the US and its allies calling for increased support for Ukraine. In technology, Apple is set to unveil a new MacBook Pro with a dynamic island and new interface, while the James Webb Telescope has taken its first peek inside the planet Uranus.
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