Nvidia, AMD agree to pay U.S. government 15% of A.I. chip sales to China - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:57 PM(2h or newer)
Nvidia, AMD agree to pay U.S. government 15% of A.I. chip sales to China The Washington Post
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Trump says crime in D.C. is out of control. Here’s what the data shows. - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:54 PM(2h or newer)
Trump says crime in D.C. is out of control. Here’s what the data shows. The Washington Post
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As Trump Curbs Wind Farms, Orsted Plans $9.4 Billion Share Offering
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:50 PM(2h or newer)
Shares of the Danish renewable energy developer tumbled after it said it would issue more stock to raise funds instead of divesting a stake in a wind farm off the U.S. coast.
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European Leaders Insist Ukraine Must be Part of Peace Talks
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:39 PM(2h or newer)
EU foreign ministers meet ahead of Friday’s Trump-Putin talks in Alaska, with Brussels insisting any peace deal must include Ukraine. And Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike that also took out the broadcaster's crew in Gaza City.
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Truce Process
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:38 PM(2h or newer)
The Trump-Putin summit isn’t about peace.
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Israel-Qatar Tensions Escalate After Israel Kills Al Jazeera Journalists
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:33 PM(2h or newer)
Israel and Qatar, which backs Al Jazeera and has hosted Hamas leaders, have long had a relationship marked by both public hostility and quiet collaboration.
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Gunman Kills Three at a Target Store in Austin, Texas
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:30 PM(2h or newer)
Police said a fourth person was injured. The gunman was caught after stealing a succession of cars, the police said.
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Paramount wins exclusive US rights for UFC in $7.7 billion deal - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:30 PM(2h or newer)
Paramount wins exclusive US rights for UFC in $7.7 billion deal Reuters
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What is Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act?
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:25 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump on Monday announced he was taking federal control of D.C.’s police department and deploying the National Guard in the city in an attempt to fight crime. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people, and we’re not going to…
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Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:25 PM(2h or newer)
The US president says talks with Putin on Friday will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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Explosions at U.S. Steel plant leaves one dead, one missing, 10 injured - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:25 PM(2h or newer)
Explosions at U.S. Steel plant leaves one dead, one missing, 10 injured Reuters
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Trump meets with Intel CEO after calling for his resignation
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:23 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump met Monday with Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, who Trump just days earlier had called on to resign over claims he was “conflicted.” Trump said he met with Tan, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The president provided few details about their conversations, but he indicated he would have…
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What to Know About Al Jazeera, the Broadcaster Israel Accuses of Supporting Hamas
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:20 PM(2h or newer)
Al Jazeera, five of whose reporters the broadcaster said were killed by an Israeli strike, has angered governments across the region that claim it gives voice to terrorists. The outlet denies that.
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At Least One Dead in U.S. Steel Plant Explosion in Pennsylvania, Authorities Say
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:19 PM(2h or newer)
Ten people were hospitalized and one was missing after the blast at a coke plant in Clairton, Pa., near Pittsburgh, rescue workers said.
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Stocks, US yields lose ground as markets brace for big week for trade, geopolitics - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:18 PM(2h or newer)
Stocks, US yields lose ground as markets brace for big week for trade, geopolitics Reuters
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Stocks slump as Wall Street braces for inflation spike
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:16 PM(2h or newer)
Stocks closed with losses Monday as Wall Street braces for the first federal inflation report released after President Trump ousted the head of the agency responsible for producing it. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed with a loss of 201 points, falling 0.5 percent Monday.  The S&P 500 index and Nasdaq composite each fell 0.3…
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Adidas Apologizes After Mexico Criticizes Oaxacan-Inspired Shoe
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:15 PM(2h or newer)
Willy Chavarria, the designer of the shoe, also apologized after Mexican officials leveled accusations of cultural appropriation.
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Lower Crime Hasn't Stopped Gun Control Push
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:14 PM(2h or newer)
Reem Ibrahim, wearing a bright red shirt, speaks in front of a background featuring a downward-trending line graph. Large white text in the upper right corner reads "CASE AGAINST GUN CONTROL."
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What’s next as Trump takes over DC police, deploys National Guard
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:13 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump on Monday announced he was putting the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard in what he portrayed as a crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital.  “This is liberation day in D.C. and we’re going to take our capital back,” said Trump, who has long floated plans…
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Christophe de Menil, Art Patron and Designer, Is Dead at 92
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:11 PM(2h or newer)
A Parisian-born oil heiress, she collected art and supported major artists, designed costumes and moved in rarefied social and cultural circles.
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Space Rock That Punched Through Roof Almost Struck Resident
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:09 PM(2h or newer)
Fragments of a meteorite that fell to Earth as part of a mysterious daytime fireball in late June missed striking a man near Atlanta, a researcher has found.
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Trump orders federal takeover of D.C. police, deploys National Guard - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 PM(2h or newer)
Trump orders federal takeover of D.C. police, deploys National Guard The Washington Post
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Trump opens door to sales of version of Nvidia's next-gen AI chips in China - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:56 PM(2h or newer)
Trump opens door to sales of version of Nvidia's next-gen AI chips in China Reuters
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Trump Calling Up National Guard Blurs the Line of Military and Law Enforcement
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:56 PM(2h or newer)
Six months into the president’s second term, the National Guard has already been deployed twice — once for protests and once for local crime concerns.
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Live updates: Trump to seize control of DC police; Bowser calls move ‘unsettling’
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:52 PM(2h or newer)
President Trump announced Monday that he will invoke a takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department and activate the National Guard in the nation’s capital as the District of Columbia’s crime and appearance has becomes one of his targets. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild…
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Live updates: Trump puts Washington police under federal control, National Guard to be deployed - Reuters
Live updates: Trump puts Washington police under federal control, National Guard to be deployed Reuters
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Zelensky could still attend Trump-Putin meeting, but rest of Europe is shut out
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:51 PM(2h or newer)
As things stand, there are no invites for the country being invaded, nor the continent it sits in, writes James Waterhouse.
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Ford says it will roll out a cheaper electric pickup truck
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:50 PM(2h or newer)
Ford announced it will retool its Louisville Assembly Plant to focus on electric trucks. Its goal: to bring down prices for U.S. buyers and compete with Chinese EV makers on the global market.
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Harvard Nears a Deal With the Trump Administration to Restore Funding
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:49 PM(2h or newer)
A potential $500 million settlement would end a monthslong battle that pitted the nation’s wealthiest school against the Trump administration’s extraordinary crackdown on higher education.
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Death of Miguel Uribe, murdered Colombia senator, echoes mother's tragedy - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:45 PM(2h or newer)
Death of Miguel Uribe, murdered Colombia senator, echoes mother's tragedy Reuters
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DC Mayor Bowser: Trump police takeover ‘unsettling and unprecedented’
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:44 PM(2h or newer)
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed concern over President Trump's federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department, but vowed to work to ensure the situation does not become a "complete disaster".
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A Timeline of What We Know About Trump and Epstein
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:41 PM(2h or newer)
Donald Trump was friendly for at least 15 years with Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019.
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Monday Open Thread
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:39 PM(2h or newer)
What's on your mind?
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Budget office says GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ will make rich richer, poor poorer
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:34 PM(2h or newer)
The Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” will make the poorest Americans even poorer, while padding the wallets of the highest earners the most, according to an analysis released Monday by Congress’s budget arm. The assessment, conducted by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) at the request of top Democrats, found that the top 10 percent of earners in…
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Gold Reserve, Vitol battle for Citgo's parent before sale hearing - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:32 PM(2h or newer)
Gold Reserve, Vitol battle for Citgo's parent before sale hearing Reuters
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Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:29 PM(2h or newer)
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory Reuters
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We’re Trapped in Trump’s Reality. This Is How We Escape It.
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:27 PM(2h or newer)
Trump may be able to escape the consequences of his actions; the rest of us cannot.
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Wall Street stocks end down, inflation data, China trade in focus - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:27 PM(2h or newer)
Wall Street stocks end down, inflation data, China trade in focus Reuters
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Wall Street stocks ease, chip sector wobbles after China sales deal - Reuters
Wall Street stocks ease, chip sector wobbles after China sales deal Reuters
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'Massive and unpredictable' swarm of jellyfish shuts down nuclear plant
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:27 PM(2h or newer)
Jellyfish have shut down four reactors at France's largest nuclear power plant.
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Trump takes over DC police in extraordinary move, deploys National Guard in capital - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:10 PM(2h or newer)
Trump takes over DC police in extraordinary move, deploys National Guard in capital Reuters
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Bill Ackman calls for Fannie-Freddie merger as Trump teases IPO
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:07 PM(2h or newer)
Activist investor Bill Ackman expressed support for a merger between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as President Trump mulls making both of the mortgage securitizing firms public companies. Ackman, a prominent Trump supporter, argued that merging Fannie and Freddie would help bring down mortgage rates and “enable them to achieve huge synergies” in their efforts…
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Dollar edges up with US inflation report on tap - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:05 PM(2h or newer)
Dollar edges up with US inflation report on tap Reuters
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Trump moves Obama, Bush portraits out of visitors’ view
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:03 PM(2h or newer)
The official White House portrait of former President Obama has been moved from its prominent position in the entryway to the top of the residence’s Grand Staircase, far from the view of visitors who pass through on official tours. A White House official told The Hill that Obama’s portrait is now located at the top…
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Who Were the Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in an Israeli Strike in Gaza?
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:58 PM(2h or newer)
Israeli officials said it was a targeted strike aimed at one of those killed, Anas al-Sharif, whom it accused of being a Hamas fighter posing as a reporter.
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Trump calls for legislation to end no-cash bail in US cities as part of crime crackdown - Reuters
Trump calls for legislation to end no-cash bail in US cities as part of crime crackdown Reuters
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Opinion | Recognizing a Palestinian State Is a Rebuke to Hamas
But France, Canada and the U.K. are doing it too hastily. The plan won’t work without conditions.
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EU hits back at Trump, Zelenskyy comments, no concessions in Ukraine before Putin ceasefire agreement
Trump and Putin set to meet Friday as European leaders stress Ukraine's territorial sovereignty must be respected in any peace negotiations.
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STAT+: Dear Vinay: Please embrace dissent and fade into the background
Vinay Prasad is back at the FDA, and in a position in which grappling with nuance — not always his strong suit — will be the key to his success.
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Tariff Rebate Checks Are a Bad, Inflationary Idea
President Donald Trump and Senator Josh Hawley (R–Mo.)
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Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and pledges crime crackdown
The president also takes control of the city's police force, as the mayor rejects his claims of a crime wave.
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Trump says administration is considering reclassifying marijuana - Reuters
Trump says administration is considering reclassifying marijuana Reuters
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Trump signs order extending China tariff truce by 90 days, White House says - Reuters
Trump signs order extending China tariff truce by 90 days, White House says Reuters
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Footage shows two Chinese ships colliding while chasing Philippine boat - The Washington Post
Footage shows two Chinese ships colliding while chasing Philippine boat The Washington Post
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GitHub will be folded into Microsoft proper as CEO steps down
Microsoft bought GitHub for $7.5 billion back in 2018.
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Oil settles flat ahead of US-Russia talks - Reuters
Oil settles flat ahead of US-Russia talks Reuters
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Buttigieg: Vance ‘very smart’ but ‘not a very principled person’
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a recent podcast episode that Vice President Vance is “very smart” but “not a very principled person.” “Trump said this week that JD Vance is his most likely heir apparent. You played JD Vance in debate prep with Tim Walz. What are your impressions of him and his…
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DC Police Union chair supports Trump takeover
The D.C. Police Union praised President Trump's temporary takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department and deployment of National Guard troops as a "critical stopgap" to address the city's "out of control" crime, while also calling for proper staffing and support for the MPD.
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Artist Profile: Alex Warren
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” has held the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the ninth week in a row. The Onion shares everything you need to know about Warren. Genre: Music for 19-year-olds to get married to Religious Affiliation: Checks out Instruments: Guitar, ring light Hype House Chore: Vape organizer Years Active: Yesterday–Present […] The post Artist Profile: Alex Warren appeared first on The Onion.
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Israel Killed Five Al Jazeera Journalists in Airstrike, Network Says
Israel accused Anas Al-Sharif of heading a Hamas cell, allegations his network denied.
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Watch live: DC mayor discusses Trump police takeover, National Guard activation
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) is scheduled Monday to discuss President Trump’s takeover of the District’s police force and activation of the National Guard in an effort to reduce crime in the nation’s capital. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people,…
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Tesla's North American director of service leaves EV maker - Reuters
Tesla's North American director of service leaves EV maker Reuters
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DC Council rips Trump’s ‘manufactured intrusion on local authority’
The D.C. City Council condemned President Trump’s federalization of the city’s police force and plans to deploy the National Guard to fight crime in the city. “This is a manufactured intrusion on local authority. Violent crime in the District is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 years. Federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department is…
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U.S. Becomes First Country To Recognize Mega-Israel
WASHINGTON—Calling the ongoing violence in the region “disgusting” while pledging America’s unwavering support, President Trump announced Monday that the United States would be the first country to recognize the state of Mega-Israel. “We recognize the right of Mega-Israel to exist as an ever-expanding sovereign nation,” said Trump, who added that he believed the West had turned a […] The post U.S. Becomes First Country To Recognize Mega-Israel appeared first on The Onion.
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Trump must approach Putin with a very big stick
If Zelensky is to contemplate a deal that cedes territory, he would be wise to demand compensations that go beyond words — they must be concrete, enforceable and immediate.
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Hundreds evacuated in northwestern Turkey as authorities fight wildfires - Reuters
Hundreds evacuated in northwestern Turkey as authorities fight wildfires Reuters
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America’s Clean Hydrogen Dreams Are Fading Again
The market for the clean-burning fuel remains nascent, costs are rising, and Congress just put a lucrative tax credit out of reach for many companies.
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HHS pilot program raises Democratic concerns over Medicare red tape
House Democrats are sounding the alarm and demanding more information about a new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) demonstration they say will increase red tape by adding prior authorization requirements in Medicare.  Led by Reps. Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.), a group of 17 Democrats questioned why HHS would want to…
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Gold falls as markets await inflation data, Trump clarifies no tariffs on gold - Reuters
Gold falls as markets await inflation data, Trump clarifies no tariffs on gold Reuters
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Trump says Ukraine, Russia will have to swap some land for peace - Reuters
Trump says Ukraine, Russia will have to swap some land for peace Reuters
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How Rick Perry Became a Fervent Advocate for the Psychedelic Ibogaine
The former Texas governor and Trump energy secretary has now dedicated his life to promoting the powerful psychedelic ibogaine.
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Ex-Trump surgeon general slams RFK Jr.’s ‘tepid’ response to CDC shooting
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams blasted Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his “delayed and tepid response” to the fatal shooting that occurred at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Friday in Atlanta. In an op-ed published Saturday by Stat, Adams wrote it was “clear” that the shooting…
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Senate Democrat: Trump ‘playing dictator,’ pushing democracy to ‘brink’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) accused President Trump of a “raw authoritarian power grab” after the president moved to federalize the District of Columbia’s police department and call the National Guard to the District’s streets. “He’s playing dictator in our nation’s capital as a dress rehearsal as he pushes democracy to the brink,” Van Hollen…
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Bullion markets breath sigh of relief after Trump says gold will not face tariffs - Reuters
Bullion markets breath sigh of relief after Trump says gold will not face tariffs Reuters
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Israel and Gaza, Held Hostage by Fundamentalism (shared)
Benjamin Netanyahu may do to his country what its enemies have failed to achieve. Apart from mourning the attack on the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, which felt like it happened while U2 was onstage at Sphere Las Vegas, I have generally tried to stay out of the politics of the Middle East. … Source
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Judge Will Not Unseal Grand Jury Papers in Epstein and Maxwell Cases
President Trump has tried to subdue conspiracy theories by pushing to disclose the transcripts from the cases of Jeffrey Epstein, who abused teenage girls, and Ghislaine Maxwell, who assisted him.
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Trump says he will 'feel out' Putin in Alaska on ending the war in Ukraine
President Trump says he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to end his war on Ukraine, but he will use a Friday summit to "feel out" his counterpart.
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Zelenskiy says 'no sign' Russia is getting set for peace - Reuters
Zelenskiy says 'no sign' Russia is getting set for peace Reuters
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Trump’s command capitalism playbook signals a new economic era
President Trump is rushing toward a new style of economy, with deals that some worry don't look much like the red-blooded capitalism that defines … Source
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Who is Terry Cole, Trump’s point man for DC police takeover?
President Trump has tapped Terry Cole, the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to lead the federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department. Cole, a longtime DEA agent who was Virginia’s secretary of public safety before joining the Trump administration, will be at the forefront of efforts to stamp out what the president…
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Some call the Sussexes' Netflix deal a demotion - but the company still sees them as a power couple
While we're all desperate to know what this new deal is really worth in dollars and pounds, one thing I can tell you for certain is that Prince Harry and Meghan want us to know they're delighted that Netflix again wanted to get a deal done.
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Democrats see weaponization blitz in moves from DOJ, intelligence leaders
Lawmakers and advocates are sounding the alarm over a series of actions taken by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and intelligence community that they argue are both abuses of power and threats to the traditional independence held by both organizations. The FBI agreed to aid the Texas government last week in tracking down Democratic members of the…
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DC attorney general: Trump actions ‘unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful’
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb (D) denounced the Trump administration’s move to federalize the city’s police force as “unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful.”  Schwalb said Monday in a post on social platform X, after President Trump’s announcement in the morning, a “crime emergency” doesn’t exist in the District, noting that violent crime reached a 30-year…
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A Sidelined Zelensky Warns That Russia Will Try to Deceive the U.S.
Ukraine fears that the Kremlin will try to convince President Trump at U.S.-Russian talks in Alaska that Ukraine, not Russia, is the obstacle to peace.
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House panel dives into sports broadcasting markets, ‘blackout’ exemptions
A group of House Republicans is seeking testimony from the heads of major sports leagues on sports broadcasting markets and “blackout” exemptions, citing concerns about antitrust violations. In an announcement Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Chair Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.) said they had…
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Trump says gold won’t face tariffs
President Trump announced Monday there would be no tariffs placed on gold imports, offering clarity after the gold market was in turmoil last week. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social. The White House last week said Trump would issue an executive order to clarify the administration’s policy on tariffs on gold bars following reports…
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Trump says gold will not face tariffs - Reuters
Trump says gold will not face tariffs Reuters
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US designates Pakistani Baloch separatists as a foreign terrorist group - Reuters
US designates Pakistani Baloch separatists as a foreign terrorist group Reuters
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Wikipedia loses UK Safety Act challenge, worries it will have to verify user IDs
Judge tossed claim but said UK must not "significantly impede" Wikipedia operations.
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UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.
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Kallas says EU will work on 19th Russia sanctions package - Reuters
Kallas says EU will work on 19th Russia sanctions package Reuters
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European Leaders Plan to Meet Trump Before Putin Talks
Trump says he would abandon talks with the Russian president if he senses an agreement on Ukraine can’t be reached.
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Norton slams ‘historic assault’ on DC home rule by Trump
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) criticized President Trump's plan to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy National Guard troops to combat crime, calling it an "historic assault" on D.C.'s autonomy and a justification for her push for statehood.
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Footage Shows Medical Volunteer Execution in Southern Syria Amid Sectarian Violence
The images are the latest reflecting the wave of sectarian violence that has recently consumed the country and left more than 1,000 dead.
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STAT+: Scientific panel puts new guardrails around stem cell-based embryo models
An influential scientific panel is pumping the brakes on stem cell-based embryo models.
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Jeffries hammers Trump for seizing control of DC police: ‘No basis’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Monday hammered President Trump’s move to take control of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., saying the president has no justification for taking such a drastic step given falling crime rates in the nation’s capital. “Violent crime in Washington, D.C. is at a thirty-year low,” Jeffries posted on social…
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Danish Zoo Asks For Donated Pets To Feed To Carnivores
A zoo in northern Denmark asked pet owners to donate healthy animals such as chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even horses to be fed to predators after a “gentle euthanasia,” to simulate the carnivores’ natural diet. What do you think? The post Danish Zoo Asks For Donated Pets To Feed To Carnivores appeared first on The Onion.
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CNN’s Dana Bash pushes back on Trump: Jan. 6 was DC’s ‘most violent moment in recent history’
CNN anchor Dana Bash rebuked President Trump on Monday after the president announced he was taking control of the Washington, D.C., police department and would deploy the National Guard to crack down on crime in the District. “Just before we take a break, I want to note that the most violent moment in recent history…
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Brazil-US meeting canceled amid tariff dispute, says finance minister - Reuters
Brazil-US meeting canceled amid tariff dispute, says finance minister Reuters
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Why does Jeff Bezos keep buying launches from Elon Musk?
Satellite companies find themselves between a rocket and a hard place.
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Raw politics now drives enforcement at the Justice Department’s civil rights division
The Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice Department has been accused of manipulating federal law enforcement to further the president's political agenda, by pressuring Texas to re-gerrymander its congressional map, which could trigger a nationwide race to the bottom as states seek to imitate Texas's gambit or counteract it with their own gerrymandering.
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Landmark trial kicks off over Trump's use of US military in LA policing role - Reuters
Landmark trial kicks off over Trump's use of US military in LA policing role Reuters
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Firefighters battle 'fire whirls' in northern Spain - Reuters
Firefighters battle 'fire whirls' in northern Spain Reuters
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Hostile Takeover: Trump Federalizes Law Enforcement and Deploys National Guard in D.C.
President Trump in front of an orange background, flaked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi
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The stock market’s “flight to crap” faces a big test this week
Analysts say continued outperformance of “low-quality” stocks may depend the July inflation report due tomorrow. Source
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Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of sales revenue in China to US
The chip giants will hand revenues to the US government in exchange for licences to export to China.
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The Best In-Detentions
The post The Best In-Detentions appeared first on The Onion.
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Who was Anas al-Sharif, prominent Gaza journalist killed by Israel?
Sharif was killed when Israel targeted a tent used by media in northern Gaza, alongside six others, Al Jazeera said.
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LLMs’ “simulated reasoning” abilities are a “brittle mirage,” researchers find
Chain-of-thought AI "degrades significantly" when asked to generalize beyond training.
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NIH director: mRNA vaccine contracts were canceled because public lacks trust in technology
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya offered an explanation for the cancellation of mRNA vaccine contracts that didn't align with that of his boss, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Congress Spent At Least $27,500 on Poster Displays in 2 Months. Here Are 4 Ridiculous Examples and 1 Good One.
Senator Joni Ernst on Senate floor with posters
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Ford's new line of affordable EVs to start at about $30,000 - Reuters
Ford's new line of affordable EVs to start at about $30,000 Reuters
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Democratic mayors decry Trump’s ‘political charade’ in DC
The Democratic Mayors Association slammed President Trump’s announcement to federalize the police force of Washington, D.C., on Monday, calling it a “political charade.”  “Let’s be clear: Crime is down in most major cities — including Washington, DC — in spite of Donald Trump, not because of him. If Trump actually cared about reducing crime, he…
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RFK Jr. posted fishing pics as CDC reeled from shooting linked to vaccine disinfo
Anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. has vilified COVID-19 vaccines and the CDC.
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Trump goes after Zelenskyy over 'land swapping' dispute, lays out 'feel out meeting' with Putin
President Donald Trump expresses frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's need for constitutional approval for land swaps, while preparing for summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine conflict.
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Trump says Nvidia will hand the U.S. 15% of its H20 chip sales to China
The president said that Nvidia would pay the government in exchange for easing export restrictions — and that he'd initially asked for a larger cut.
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Europe races to try to influence US position ahead of Trump-Putin talks - Reuters
Europe races to try to influence US position ahead of Trump-Putin talks Reuters
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Funeral held for five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
A funeral was held for five Al Jazeera journalists who were targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Sunday night, as the UN said the killings were a "grave breach of international law".
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China and Russia have the leverage to disrupt Trump’s dealmaking
The reason is due to which nation is more dependent on the other.
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House Oversight Dems rip Trump’s ‘brazen power grab’
House Oversight Committee Democrats criticized President Trump for his "dictator-level stuff" in launching a crime crackdown and law enforcement takeover in Washington, D.C., which they believe is a politically motivated stunt to distract from his failing economy and other issues.
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15% of Nvidia and AMD China chip sales to go to US government – new export licenses subject to ‘unprecedented’ sales tariff despite ‘national security problem’
The US government has reversed a ban on the sale of Nvidia's H20 chip and AMD’s MI308 chip to China under the condition that 15% of the revenue is … Source
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Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenue to US, official says - Reuters
Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenue to US, official says Reuters
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STAT+: The Medicare Advantage research machine
This is the online version of STAT's weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc.
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Global Stock Markets Are Trading Like It’s 1999
Nearly a quarter of global equities are priced at dot-com levels. Want more stock market and economic analysis from Phil Rosen directly in your inbox? Subscribe to Opening Bell Daily’s newsletter. The last time global stock markets were this expensive, dial-up internet was still cutting edge. Neither … Source
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Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic
Erin is expected to move toward the west at almost 20 mph and will continue to move west for the next several days.
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Pennsylvania steel mill explosion leaves 1 dead, others hurt or trapped under rubble
An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under the rubble Monday, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue victims, officials said.
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Harry and Meghan extend Netflix partnership - but it's no longer exclusive
Harry and Meghan have signed a new "multi-year, first-look deal" with Netflix, following the deal they struck with the streaming giant five years ago.
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Hotel Sex Trafficking Suit Can Proceed, Inviting Hotels to Profile and Harass Guests
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Is It a Tax, or a Payoff?
A deal for Nvidia and AMD to give the Trump administration a cut of chip sales to China raises questions about national security and trade policy goals. Andrew here. President Trump has made deals with Nvidia and AMD to take 15 percent of their A.I. chip sales to China. It is a surprising new twist … Source
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'They told us they were the Syrian army': CCTV shows hospital volunteer being shot dead at point-blank range
Sky News has obtained shocking CCTV from inside the main hospital in the city of Sweida in southern Syria - where our team found more than 90 corpses laid out in the grounds following a week of intense fighting.
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Durbin slams Trump taking control of DC police as ‘political theater’
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin (D) slammed President Trump’s move to take control of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department as “political theater,” saying he’s ignoring the progress the city has made in reducing crime.  Durbin made the comments during a press conference that he held Monday with Democratic members of the Texas state House who…
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Dollar store food options might not be harming American diets overall: Study
Relying on dollar stores for the bulk of grocery purchases might not be harming American diets, despite the comparative lack of healthy products, a new study has found. As families look to free up funds on costly shopping lists, they are increasingly turning to their locals dollar stores to buy staple food items, according to…
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Trump strikes “wild” deal making US firms pay 15% tax on China chip sales
The deal won’t resolve national security concerns.
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U.S. Revenue Grab on Chip Exports Raises Legal, Economic Alarms
Illustration of President Donald Trump taking money out of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's pocket
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Trump knocks Zelensky for resisting ‘land swap’ with Russia
President Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday over the leader’s resistance to cede territory to Russia, saying he disagrees “very, very severely” with Zelensky. “I get along with Zelensky, but, you know, I disagree with what he’s done. Very, very severely disagree. This is a war that should have never happened,” Trump told reporters at the…
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Space For The Whole Family
Your in-laws will feel right at home insisting that this cozy one-bedroom condo is big enough to host them for two full weeks. Reference #48151 The post Space For The Whole Family appeared first on The Onion.
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Ghislaine Maxwell court materials to stay secret, judge rules
The judge said there was nothing new to learn from the materials, and releasing them could hurt future grand jury proceedings.
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A blue-collar bloodbath is inevitable
AI is slowly but surely replacing skilled tradesmen, making the blue-collar bloodbath inevitable, and the hands-on craft, intuition, and mentorship of the trades may not survive the transition.
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STAT+: After years of close mentorship, Harvard’s president and Jay Bhattacharya enter dramatic new territory
Alan Garber’s former student now holds the keys to Harvard’s future
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Trump ‘looking at’ reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Trump said Monday his administration is “looking at” reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.  Such a move would continue efforts begun by the Biden administration, which started the process to make marijuana a Schedule III drug in 2024 but did not finish it before former President Biden left office.  A Schedule III designation…
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DC city council member: Trump decision ‘dangerous escalation of power’
Washington, D.C., City Council member Charles Allen said President Trump’s decision to federalize his city’s police to respond to crime is a “dangerous escalation of power” that is also misguided. “The President taking over local control of MPD & putting the US military onto the streets of DC under the guise of public safety is…
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European shares start pivotal week lower, Russia-US summit in focus - Reuters
European shares start pivotal week lower, Russia-US summit in focus Reuters
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Biologists Observe Geese Eating Tool
NEW HAVEN, CT—Calling the previously undocumented behavior one of the most exciting scientific discoveries of the decade, biologists from Yale University confirmed Tuesday that they had observed geese eating tools. “We normally don’t think of birds as tool eaters, so it came as quite a shock to witness multiple Canada geese from a flock in coastal […] The post Biologists Observe Geese Eating Tool appeared first on The Onion.
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Trump Goes Nuclear on Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Paul Krugman Over Tariffs Jab: ‘Deranged BUM’
President Donald Trump unleashed on Nobel Prize-winning economist and ex-New York Times columnist Paul Krugman as a “deranged BUM” for articles panning … Source
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The end of the mega-employer
In June, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy had a blunt message for his 350,000 corporate employees: There were going to be fewer of them in the near future, thanks to the "efficiency gains" he expected from AI. The proclamation generated big headlines and an uproar from staff. But it struck me as merely … Source
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Oversight Committee to hold hearing with Bowser, DC leadership in September
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-K.Y.) said he plans to hold a hearing with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), Council Chair Phil Mendelson (D) and Attorney General Brian Schwalb (D) in September following President Trump’s announcement that he will take federal control of the city. “Alongside President Trump, the House…
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Meryl Streep Makes Breakfast In Jiminy Glick Suit
LOS ANGELES—Saying a coy good morning to her Only Murders In The Building co-star as she sauntered seductively around the kitchen, three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep reportedly made breakfast Friday morning for Martin Short while wearing his Jiminy Glick suit. “Hey there, Marty, last night was fun,” said the 75-year-old actress, dressed head to toe […] The post Meryl Streep Makes Breakfast In Jiminy Glick Suit appeared first on The Onion.
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Justice Dept loses bid to unseal Epstein partner Maxwell's grand jury records - Reuters
Justice Dept loses bid to unseal Epstein partner Maxwell's grand jury records Reuters
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Trump Rushed To Walter Reed To Watch Breast Exam
WASHINGTON—In a chaotic and alarming scene that sent West Wing staffers springing into action, White House sources confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump had been rushed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to watch a woman’s breast exam. Early this morning, Secret Service agents were seen whisking the president out of a Cabinet meeting […] The post Trump Rushed To Walter Reed To Watch Breast Exam appeared first on The Onion.
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Cloud-seeding is not a threat — it’s a time-tested tool to deal with water scarcity
Cloud seeding is a safe and effective tool that can help to increase precipitation and provide supplemental water for farms, reservoirs and ecosystems, but a bill has been introduced to criminalize it based on conspiracy theories.
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Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child
WEST TISBURY, MA—Following through on his threat of legal action, civil liberties lawyer Alan Dershowitz confirmed Monday that he had filed a lawsuit against a Martha’s Vineyard farmers market vendor for refusing to sell him a child. “This is an affront to the principles of the free market,” said the 86-year-old attorney, who can be […] The post Alan Dershowitz Sues Farmers Market Vendor For Refusing To Sell Him Child appeared first on The Onion.
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Colombian Presidential Hopeful Dies Two Months After Campaign Event Shooting
Sen. Miguel Uribe, who warned Colombia was reverting to its bloody past, was shot in the head amid a surge in violence.
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Colombian presidential hopeful Uribe dies two months after shooting - Reuters
Colombian presidential hopeful Uribe dies two months after shooting Reuters
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Truth Social host Rumble weighs near $1.2 billion deal for Northern Data - Reuters
Truth Social host Rumble weighs near $1.2 billion deal for Northern Data Reuters
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Scientists hid secret codes in light to combat video fakes
“Video used to be treated as a source of truth, but that’s no longer an assumption we can make.”
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For Ukraine, 'Losing Slowly' Might Be a Winning Strategy
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Ford Rejigs E.V. Plans After Suffering Billions in Losses
Ford, which once had a lead on other established automakers, said on Monday that it will use new materials and methods to lower the costs of electric vehicles.
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60 percent blame Trump for high costs amid expensive Air Force One, ballroom projects
While the president is basking in marble and chandeliers, millions of Americans are just trying to make rent, keep groceries on the table and pay off their credit cards.
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Delta plane clips empty jet while pushing back from Atlanta gate
A Delta jet pushing back from its gate at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport clipped an empty parked aircraft, resulting in no injuries and an FAA investigation.
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The Self-Sustaining Outrage Cycle of Sydney Sweeney's Jeans Ad
An American Eagle store, with window displays that say "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans."
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Why Teddy Roosevelt would side-eye Donald Trump on Mount Rushmore
By Roosevelt’s measure, Trump does not belong anywhere near Mount Rushmore.
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Orsted plunges as it seeks $9.4 billion to cope with Trump's hostility to wind power - Reuters
Orsted plunges as it seeks $9.4 billion to cope with Trump's hostility to wind power Reuters
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Israel says Al Jazeera journalist killed in airstrike was head of Hamas 'terrorist cell'
Israeli forces kill Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif in Gaza City airstrike, claiming he led a Hamas terrorist cell while posing as a reporter.
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India pushes ahead with US trade talks despite tariff hike to 50% - Reuters
India pushes ahead with US trade talks despite tariff hike to 50% Reuters
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Exclusive-Medical journal rejects Kennedy’s call for retraction of vaccine study
By Michael Erman and Jennifer Rigby (Reuters) -An influential U.S. medical journal is rejecting a call from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to … Source
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Exclusive: Medical journal rejects Kennedy's call for retraction of vaccine study - Reuters
Exclusive: Medical journal rejects Kennedy's call for retraction of vaccine study Reuters
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How RFK Jr is systematically undermining vaccines around the world
Vaccines are one of the greatest public health success stories of all time. Over the past 50 years, they’ve saved an estimated 154 million lives. But … Source
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Fox’s Greg Gutfeld appearance with Jimmy Fallon makes liberal media furious
Not everything needs to be a political confrontation.
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Intel CEO to visit White House on Monday, source says - Reuters
Intel CEO to visit White House on Monday, source says Reuters
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Newsom sends letter to Trump urging him to halt redistricting push
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in a Monday letter is urging President Trump to call off the map-drawing arms race, saying he should end a redistricting war that is sparking battles across the country. Newsom warned that GOP pushes to draw more favorable maps ahead of the midterms were “playing with fire” and pledged that…
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As use of telehealth for medication abortion grows, new data offer window into patient population
Prescriptions by a major provider suggest telehealth has "changed the abortion care landscape."
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Firing the BLS head: Is America becoming Argentina?
America is still a long ways from that nightmare scenario, but any attempt to follow in the footsteps of past Argentinian policies does not bode well for our economic future.
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Watch: Trump announces deployment of National Guard in Washington DC
The US military is preparing to activate troops as part of Trump's crackdown on street crime.
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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe dies two months after being shot
Miguel Uribe has died of injuries he sustained in a targeted attack on his life at a rally in June.
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India decries 'sabre rattling' after Pakistan army chief's reported nuclear remarks - Reuters
India decries 'sabre rattling' after Pakistan army chief's reported nuclear remarks Reuters
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EU Clears $4.8 Billion Prosus-Just Eat Deal With Conditions
The European Commission approved the merger after the Naspers subsidiary offered concessions to ease competition concerns.
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Trump activates National Guard, names DEA commissioner to lead DC police force
President Trump announced Monday he was taking federal control of the Washington, D.C., police department and deploying the National Guard in the nation’s capital in an effort to crack down on crime. “Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people, and…
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Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts - Reuters
Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts Reuters
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European leaders to meet virtually on Ukraine before call with Trump - Reuters
European leaders to meet virtually on Ukraine before call with Trump Reuters
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$30K Ford EV truck due in 2027 with much-simpler production process
It's a clean-sheet approach to designing and building an electric vehicle.
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6 months of shakedowns from America’s extortionist-in-chief
Trump’s second term has basically been defined by the magnitude of extortion that can be brought to bear by a president who has no qualms about abusing his power.
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Dollar firms ahead of US inflation report, US-China tariff deadline - Reuters
Dollar firms ahead of US inflation report, US-China tariff deadline Reuters
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Experiment will attempt to counter climate change by altering ocean
Gulf of Maine will be site of safety and effectiveness testing.
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The University Presidents Who Want to Fix Universities Before They Get Fixed
University Presidents are divided on how to respond to pressure from the Trump Administration. Are their concerns too little, too late?
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Gallego energizes Iowa voters amid 2028 speculation
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) energized Iowa voters at a town hall in Davenport over the weekend, delivering a message of hope while also using the setting to put the GOP on the defensive. “When you’re a politician that is choosing your voters, instead of being able to convince voters, you have a losing message, right?”…
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AOL dial-up service to end next month
AOL is ending its dial-up service after 30 years, affecting an estimated low thousands of subscribers.
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Paramount, UFC strike multibillion-dollar deal on streaming
Paramount is getting into the combat sports streaming business in a big way, striking a megadeal with UFC for the rights to stream the mixed martial arts promoter’s top events. The seven-year deal, beginning in 2026 and valued at more than $1 billion per year, was announced by the newly formed media conglomerate this week,…
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Danone targets consumers taking weight loss drugs with new drink - Reuters
Danone targets consumers taking weight loss drugs with new drink Reuters
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Trump will deploy National Guard troops to Washington DC to 're-establish law and order'
Donald Trump has announced he is going to deploy National Guard troops to Washington DC to make the US capital's streets safer.
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Judge denies release of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts
President Trump called for the release of the grand jury transcripts after growing pressure to divulge more information about Jeffrey Epstein's case, but the judge on the case said there is nothing new to release.
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Swarm of jellyfish shuts French nuclear plant - Reuters
Swarm of jellyfish shuts French nuclear plant Reuters
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STAT+: That was fast: Vinay Prasad is back at CBER
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Macron slams disaster waiting to happen in Gaza, wants UN mission - Reuters
Macron slams disaster waiting to happen in Gaza, wants UN mission Reuters
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Where are the safest and most dangerous places to drive in the UK?
Under "tougher" plans to tackle road deaths and injuries in England and Wales, the government has announced measures to make over-70s take compulsory eye tests every three years or lose their driving licence.
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STAT+: Health news from the weekend: A shooting at CDC, and a regulator returns to FDA
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Prasad’s return to FDA, a journal sparring with RFK Jr., and more
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Netanyahu expands scope of planned Gaza takeover, says Israel has 'no choice but to finish the job'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the expansion of Israeli plans to temporarily take over Gaza beyond just Gaza City on Monday.
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Trump vows to crack down on D.C. crime. And, Putin-Trump meeting to discuss end of war
President Trump has deployed federal agents in the nation's capital to crack down on crime and homelessness. And, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet Friday in Alaska.
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Ukrainian drone attacks kill three, target Moscow, Russia says - Reuters
Ukrainian drone attacks kill three, target Moscow, Russia says Reuters
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Netflix drops One Piece S2 teaser, renews for S3
"Everything I've done, everywhere I go, is for the One Piece."
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The Harvard-Trained Lawyer Behind Trump’s Fight Against Top Universities
May Mailman is credited as an animating force behind a strategy that has intimidated independent institutions and undercut years of medical and scientific research.
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How old is the earliest trace of life on Earth?
A recent conference sees doubts raised about the age of the oldest signs of life.
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Unpacking the Latest AI Breakthroughs
From reasoning models to voice clones, the latest AI tools do far more than write college essays.
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Man jumps on to moving high-speed train
The man was left behind after apparently taking advantage of a scheduled stop to have a cigarette.
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Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say
The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.
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Morning Bid: Waiting on CPI, China and Alaska - Reuters
Morning Bid: Waiting on CPI, China and Alaska Reuters
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Three children arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies in seaside village
Three teenagers have been arrested following the death of a man in Kent.
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China rams own warship while chasing Philippine vessel
The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship "unseaworthy", Manila said.
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South Korea, Vietnam leaders pledge closer ties as US tariffs shake up trade - Reuters
South Korea, Vietnam leaders pledge closer ties as US tariffs shake up trade Reuters
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Delhi given eight weeks to round up hundreds of thousands of stray dogs
Activists say it will be difficult to move over a million stray dogs to shelters within eight weeks.
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Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat
Watch: Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine boat
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The airline industry’s dirty secret: Clean jet fuel failures - Reuters
The airline industry’s dirty secret: Clean jet fuel failures Reuters
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Blown Away by Bubble Art
Performers are delighting crowds with bubble blowing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, using a mixture of dish soap, water and lube — and occasional acrobatics.
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Amber heat health alert issued for large parts of England
An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England.
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Conservative writer Max Boot discusses the changing world order
Steve Inskeep speaks with author and conservative commentator Max Boot about the changing world order.
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Factories from GE to Kraft Heinz lose immigrant workers, stressing those who remain
Trump campaigned on helping American workers through his immigration policies. Now that he's revoked work authorization for thousands of immigrants, those left behind are feeling taxed by their absence.
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Influencers criticize birth control and push 'natural' methods. Here's what to know
Social media is full of videos saying hormonal contraception can hurt you and promoting natural alternatives. How did the treatments get such a bad reputation and do alternatives work?
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Boston Public Library aims to increase access to a vast historic archive using AI
The library is launching a project in collaboration with Harvard Law School and OpenAI this summer to digitize the materials and make them more fully searchable.
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STAT+: Peptide vaccine could limit pancreatic cancer progression, small study finds
A small study finds that an off-the-shelf vaccine candidate by Elicio Therapeutics boosted immune response in pancreatic cancer patients.
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Opinion: I just packed Narcan for my daughter’s dorm room. Public health made it possible
Narcan didn’t just magically show up on pharmacy shelves. It exists because people made it happen.
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Opinion: If Americans want abundant primary care, health care needs a YIMBY moment
The most cumbersome administrative obstacles that new primary care practices face have little to do with federal regulation.
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STAT+: Inside the research machine that helps UnitedHealth protect its Medicare profits
A STAT Investigation: Inside the research machine that helps UnitedHealth protect its Medicare profits.
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Brickbat: Watch Those Hands
A police officer frisks a suspect in a grey hoodie, who has his hands on top of his car.
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Israel silences more crucial reporting voices from inside Gaza
The targeted killing of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four other colleagues by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) late on Sunday silences more crucial reporting voices from inside Gaza.
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Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood: ‘Humanity’s best hope’
Australia plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, following similar intentions by Canada, France, and the U.K.
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The Right-Wing Revolt Against Supporting Israel | Interview: Curt Mills
Is Israel responsible for forever wars?
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Long Before ‘Podcast Bros,’ the Kids Weren’t Alright
Millennial men have been trained in the craft of conspiracy for decades now.
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The Myth of the Cracked Coder
‘Move fast and break things’ works well in Silicon Valley. Not so much in Washington.
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British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter
Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two.
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Eight killed in Ecuador nightclub shooting
The nightclub was in Guayas, one of four Ecuadorian provinces currently in a state of emergency.
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Watch: Moment storm blows roof off Nebraska prison
No one was injured and no inmates escaped as the storm hit Nebraska State Penitentiary, the prison said.
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Their loved ones are missing at war. So these Ukrainian children spend summer together
Will Vernon gets exclusive access to a pioneering summer camp for Ukrainian children with missing parents.
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Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
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The American Fighting to Pry His Company Back From the Kremlin’s Grasp
Leonid Smirnov built Russia’s biggest canned foods company. With the stroke of a pen, Putin’s government took it over.
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The Engineering Marvel That China Hopes Will Help Wean It Off Foreign Energy
A giant hydropower project at the edge of the Tibetan plateau represents a spectacular feat of engineering—and an unsettling prospect for the nations downstream.
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Second Amendment Roundup: The Zero Tax on NFA Firearms
The $0 tax on firearms undercuts the constitutional basis of the National Firearms Act.
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China Detains Senior Diplomat Who Aided U.S. Relations
Liu Jianchao received a warm reception during a 2024 visit to Washington and New York where he was seen as a potential foreign minister.
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D.C. Circuit Orders Trump Administration to Restore Public Database of Federal Expenditures
Judge Henderson writes a forceful opinion rejecting the Trump Administration's attempt to extend executive authority over federal spending.
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China's unemployed young adults who are pretending to have jobs
With Chinese youth unemployment high, individuals are paying to go into offices and pretend to work.
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Watch: Meteor burns across Australian night sky
Amateur astronomers captured the moment it streaked over Victoria on CCTV and dashboard cameras.
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Thrill ride malfunctions at popular music festival, leaving riders stuck upside down
Boardmasters festival attendees were stranded upside down for 20 minutes when the Apollo 13 amusement ride malfunctioned at the Cornwall music event.
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Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province
The magnitude 6.1 quake left one person dead and caused 16 buildings to collapse in the north-west Balikesir province.
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New voters list in Indian state includes wrong photos and dead people
A political row has broken out over India's Election Commission's decision to update the rolls in Bihar.
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Adidas designer sorry for shoes 'appropriated' from Mexico
He has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico.
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He Announced His Intention to Die. The Dinner Invitations Rolled In.
On Instagram, the artist Joseph Awuah-Darko asked the world to invite him to dinner before he ended his life. More than 150 meals later, he is still going.
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Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with the backing of the government.
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Opinion | How Humanitarian Aid Feeds War Machines
Donors need better rules to stop warlords, militias and authoritarian regimes from stealing assistance.
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Opinion | A Supreme Court Coup d’Etat in Brazil
Justice de Moraes is censoring critics and jailing opponents with no political check.
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Israel’s New War Plan Includes Fighting in Gaza’s Central Refugee Camps
Israel’s prime minister revealed the previously undisclosed objective amid pressure internationally and at home.
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Seventh Circuit Allows Teacher to Pursue Title VII Claim Against School for Requiring Him to Use Chosen First Names of Transgender Students
This case presents a religious accommodation claim, rather than a free expression claim.
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Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council
Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".
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New chatbot on Trump’s Truth Social platform keeps contradicting him - The Washington Post
New chatbot on Trump’s Truth Social platform keeps contradicting him The Washington Post
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When to catch the Perseids, the year’s best meteor shower - The Washington Post
When to catch the Perseids, the year’s best meteor shower The Washington Post
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Opinion | Scrapping AI Export Controls Is Self-Defeating
The policy was never intended as a brick wall but as a strategic speed bump to limit China’s military capabilities.
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Opinion | Our Aluminium Is a Boon to American Workers
Isn’t Canada’s arrangement the blueprint for growing Fortress North America, standing strong against the nonmarket-driven players of the world?
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Faith under fire: Netanyahu calls out efforts to divide Christians and Israel in US
Netanyahu rejected claims against Israel, while influential Pastor John Hagee denounced efforts to weaken those ties, calling Christian Zionism key to resisting rising antisemitism in the U.S.
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Trump is rushing to build his ballroom. A review process could take years. - The Washington Post
Trump is rushing to build his ballroom. A review process could take years. The Washington Post
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Three swimmers killed by sea mines in Odesa, Ukrainian media report
A local official confirmed the three had been killed by "explosive devices", at beaches where recreational swimming is banned.
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Russians cheer Putin’s Alaska invitation, envision no concessions on Ukraine - The Washington Post
Russians cheer Putin’s Alaska invitation, envision no concessions on Ukraine The Washington Post
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Hundreds of anti-Israel protestors arrested in London for supporting group banned under terrorism law
Anti-Israel protesters gathered at Parliament Square to challenge a ban on support for Palestine Action, arguing it is an illegal restriction on freedom of speech.
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Israel protesters intensify pressure against plan to expand Gaza war
Meanwhile in Gaza, five people, including two children, died in the past 24 hours from malnutrition, the Hamas-run health ministry said.
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Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say
Scientists who analysed fragments that crashed into a roof in Georgia, US, say it likely formed 4.56 billion years ago.
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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon—a space lawyer explains why
Nuclear power could be the linchpin for long-term human activity.
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Yes, a Moon Base - The Atlantic
Yes, a Moon Base The Atlantic
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A Novel That Skewers Meritocracy - The Atlantic
A Novel That Skewers Meritocracy The Atlantic
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Real Virtue Has Roots
Moral abstraction will not motivate us to care for others.
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White House responds to surge in Christian persecution crisis across sub-Saharan Africa
The White House and State Department work to address Islamic State-allied attacks on Christians in sub-Saharan Africa following massacres in Nigeria and DRC.
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6 U.S. Travel Destinations in the Middle of Nowhere
From under the sea to the Rocky Mountains.
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The One Trump Flaw That Most Americans Can’t Tolerate - The Atlantic
The One Trump Flaw That Most Americans Can’t Tolerate The Atlantic
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9/11 Families See Lutnick, Who Lost Brother in Attack, as Last Hope for Justice
Relatives of people killed in the attacks call on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to demand that the Saudi government “accept responsibility for the actions of their predecessors.”
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Ukraine's European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
The White House says Trump is open to Ukraine joining talks with Putin on Friday, as Zelensky insists any deal without Kyiv is a “dead decision”.
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Full moon adds perfection to perfect day - The Washington Post
Full moon adds perfection to perfect day The Washington Post
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Laura Loomer knocks Medal of Honor recipient in new attack on Army - The Washington Post
Laura Loomer knocks Medal of Honor recipient in new attack on Army The Washington Post
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Walmart knew about explosion risk in water bottles for 7 years before recall - The Washington Post
Walmart knew about explosion risk in water bottles for 7 years before recall The Washington Post
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Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
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In internal call, CDC employees recount shooting, ask about RFK Jr.’s response
After a gunman shot up CDC headquarters, employees had harrowing stories and questions about "disinformation that caused this issue."
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Just as Russia’s Most-Famous Dissident Seemed Set to Go Free, Tragedy Struck
Alexei Navalny’s death in prison cut short a high-stakes swap pushed by a U.S. diplomat who went rogue.
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IRS, White House clashed over immigrants’ data before tax chief was ousted - The Washington Post
IRS, White House clashed over immigrants’ data before tax chief was ousted The Washington Post
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How Kentucky bourbon went from boom to bust
Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.
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Billionaire inheritance feud spotlights India's messy family succession
Weeks after Sunjay Kapur's death, the question of succession has become the subject of media speculation.
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France's last newspaper hawker gets Order of Merit from his old customer - President Macron
Ali Akbar has sold papers in Paris since 1973 and once counted President Macron among his customers.
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They live next to Peru's largest solar complex - so why are they still in the dark?
Pampa Clemesí, in southern Peru, remains in complete darkness despite being near the country’s largest solar plant.
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What it means to be 'culturally' Irish in 2025 is complicated - as Ed Sheeran has shown
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Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York - now the country wants answers
The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.
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It shocked the market but has China's DeepSeek changed AI?
Some six months after DeepSeek shook Silicon Valley, is the Chinese AI chatbot still relevant?
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Justice Sotomayor on Supreme Court Term Limits
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A timeline of WNBA sex toy incidents — and who claims to be behind it - The Washington Post
A timeline of WNBA sex toy incidents — and who claims to be behind it The Washington Post
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Birds kept dropping dead. A D.C. biologist cracked the case. - The Washington Post
Birds kept dropping dead. A D.C. biologist cracked the case. The Washington Post
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Video captures horrific moment chairlift snaps at Russian resort, sends terrified tourists plummeting
Russian chairlift accident leaves eight injured after decades-old cables snapped, plunging tourists into a lake and causing spinal injuries in one victim.
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Guest column | 75 years after its screen debut, what ‘Sunset Blvd.’ says about stardom - The Washington Post
Guest column | 75 years after its screen debut, what ‘Sunset Blvd.’ says about stardom The Washington Post
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Trump expands use of tariffs to reach national security goals - The Washington Post
Trump expands use of tariffs to reach national security goals The Washington Post
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STAT+: Vinay Prasad returns to the FDA, weeks after his ouster
HFO HFO Vinay Prasad returns to a top FDA role just weeks after his abrupt dismissal.
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Deep in the Amazon, the Gospel Arrives by Boat
Evangelical Christianity is spreading fast across the Amazon. The spiritual battle is reshaping the world’s biggest rainforest, environmentalists and indigenous leaders say.
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Sixth Circuit Rejects Associational Standing in Medicare Drug Pricing Challenge
An easy way to avoid the merits in the latest high-stake health care litigation.
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Nagasaki mayor issues chilling warning on 80th anniversary of atomic bombing
As Japan marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a local leader is calling for global action and warns that the world could see this devasation again.
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Encryption made for police and military radios may be easily cracked
An encryption algorithm can have weaknesses that could allow an attacker to listen in.
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New adhesive surface modeled on a remora works underwater
It was tested for its ability to adhere to the inside of the digestive tract.
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Child Protective Services Investigated Her 4 Times Because She Let Her Kids Play Outside
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Opinion: Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner puts crucial health data at risk
Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner puts crucial health data at risk.
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Religious Dissenters Fled Holland (The Netherlands) and Established Holland (Michigan)
In response to disagreements within the Dutch Reformed Church, some believers packed up and left.
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The Texas GOP’s Disturbing Request for the FBI - The Atlantic
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Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn
France, Britain and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood during the Gaza war, but Israeli experts warn the move could reward terrorism and complicate peace efforts.
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Zelenskyy won't cede territory for peace deal ahead of Trump-Putin summit as trilateral meeting teased
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will not "gift" land to Russia ahead of a Trump-Putin summit next week aimed at seeking a peace deal between the countries.
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There’s A Lot of Nonsense These Days | Solo
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A Comedy Sequel That Actually Succeeds
The bad guys have finally left Liam Neeson’s family alone, and he can start making good movies.
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Jim Lovell, astronaut who commanded Apollo 13, dies at 97 - The Washington Post
Jim Lovell, astronaut who commanded Apollo 13, dies at 97 The Washington Post
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Gaza Takeover Plan Exposes Constraints on Israeli Military
Operation will start with a limited move to take over Gaza City, as troop constraints and war-weariness hit home.
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How Much Damage Can Trump’s Campaign Against Russian Oil Inflict on Moscow?
Lower prices give President Trump more room to maneuver than Joe Biden had. Will it be enough to force Vladimir Putin to accept a cease-fire in Ukraine?
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CDC shaken after gunman attacks its headquarters
Buildings on the CDC’s Roybal Campus, near the campus of Emory University, were struck with gunfire, leaving bullet holes in windows.
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Seventh Circuit Upholds Indiana Alcohol Laws Without a Majority Opinion
After one judge died, the two remaining judges could not agree on why the state should prevail.
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James Lovell, the steady astronaut who brought Apollo 13 home safely, has died
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Cars, coffee and clothing are poised to get pricier with new tariffs - The Washington Post
Cars, coffee and clothing are poised to get pricier with new tariffs The Washington Post
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Germany, long opposed to E.U. pressure on Israel, suspends arms shipments - The Washington Post
Germany, long opposed to E.U. pressure on Israel, suspends arms shipments The Washington Post
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Justice Department subpoenas Letitia James about Trump fraud probe - The Washington Post
Justice Department subpoenas Letitia James about Trump fraud probe The Washington Post
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From underdogs to equals: How India forced England to draw Test series
The India-England test series has been called the greatest in recent years.
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McDonald’s hash browns, with a side of sticker shock on social media - The Washington Post
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Seoul's 'convenience stores' fighting loneliness
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STAT+: Trump administration launches investigation into Harvard’s federally funded research patents
The Trump administration escalates its fight with Harvard, beginning the "march-in" process involving patent ownership.
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DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show - The Washington Post
DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, documents show The Washington Post
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Trump, Putin will hold first in-person meeting since Ukraine invasion next week in Alaska
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on Friday, August 15 in Alaska. It's the first meeting between the leaders since Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022.
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For giant carnivorous dinosaurs, big size didn’t mean a big bite
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Libel Lawsuit Over "Billionaire's 'Baby Project' Story" Dismissed
The sub-title of defendant Bloomberg Businessweek's article stated, "Disgraced tycoon Greg Lindberg built a network of egg donors and surrogates. Several say he conned them—and that the US fertility clinics helped him do it."
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