New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass - The Washington Post
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New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass The Washington Post
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Trump Can’t Be the One to Pick Who’s Indicted
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The Justice Department and the attorney general are supposed to keep a distance from the president, not be his personal score settlers.
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FEC vice chair, seen as contender for Chip Roy seat, to resign
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Federal Election Commission (FEC) vice chairman Trey Trainor (R) confirmed that he’s resigning from his position on Thursday as he eyes the seat of Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas). Trainor has signalled his interest in running for Congress in previous months. His resignation, first reported by the Washington Examiner, comes after Roy entered the race for…
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Supreme Court allows Trump officials to freeze billions in foreign aid - The Washington Post
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Supreme Court allows Trump officials to freeze billions in foreign aid The Washington Post
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Funding
The court’s conservative majority allowed the president to cut the funding in part because it said his flexibility to engage in foreign affairs outweighed “the potential harm” faced by aid recipients.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid
The court's majority said Trump's foreign policy authority outweighed the harms claimed by the international aid groups suing.
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China’s Anti-Japan Dramas Get a Gen Z Makeover
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China’s latest anti-Japanese cultural productions are tweaking the formula to grab the attention of a younger generation.
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Netanyahu tells U.N. that war will continue amid global backlash - The Washington Post
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Netanyahu tells U.N. that war will continue amid global backlash The Washington Post
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Robert B. Barnett, Washington Master of the Book World Megadeal, Dies at 79
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An influential lawyer, he negotiated blockbuster contracts for A-list clients, including the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bushes, while often acting as a political adviser.
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Canada Post to end home delivery; workers strike in protest - The Washington Post
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Canada Post to end home delivery; workers strike in protest The Washington Post
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Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Detained by ICE, Officials Say
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Federal immigration officials said the superintendent had received a deportation order in May 2024 and fled from agents when they approached him on Friday.
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Trump won’t forget Musk’s ‘negativity,’ Lutnick says
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Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that President Trump won’t forget tech billionaire Elon Musk’s “negativity” during his departure from government. He said Musk was Trump’s “best friend in the administration” during an interview with NewsNation‘s “Batya” and added that Trump would “forgive” but not forget the tempestuous nature of Musk’s exit. “I think…
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US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York - Reuters
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US to revoke Colombia President Petro's visa over 'reckless' actions in New York Reuters
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Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations - The Washington Post
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Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations The Washington Post
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Federal prosecutors subpoena records related to Fani Willis travel: Report
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A day after securing an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the Trump Department of Justice is reportedly going after another opponent of the president. The New York Times late Friday said it had reviewed a federal grand jury subpoena for records related to Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis’s travel history. Information about the…
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Opinion | Cartoon by Lisa Benson - The Washington Post
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Opinion | Cartoon by Lisa Benson The Washington Post
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FBI fires agents who knelt during 2020 racial justice protests
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The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the Associated Press reported late Friday. Two sources told the AP that around 20 agents were fired, with an additional source confirming the firings.  The sources also revealed that the agents had been reassigned last spring for their conduct…
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Justice Dept. Agents to Protect ICE Facilities, Bondi Says
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Pam Bondi, the attorney general, announced the deployment two days after a gunman opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and injuring two others.
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow End of Birthright Citizenship
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Government lawyers asked the justices to clear the way for the president’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.
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4 vaccines that are linked to a lower risk of dementia - The Washington Post
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4 vaccines that are linked to a lower risk of dementia The Washington Post
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China Industrial Profit Rose Sharply in August
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China’s industrial profit rose significantly in August, suggesting Beijing’s recent ramped-up drive to curb excess capacity and rein in cutthroat business competition is starting to bear fruit.
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Trump Predicts More Indictments After Comey and Claims It’s Not Revenge
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President Trump has made clear that he expects the Justice Department to mete out punishment to his perceived enemies.
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UN Security Council rejects China-Russia resolution extending Iran nuclear sanctions relief before deadline
Iran sanctions relief extension under nuclear deal fails at U.N. with 4-9 vote, as European nations and U.S. oppose China-Russia backed resolution.
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Dallas ICE Shooting Victim, a Detainee, Is Now Fighting for His Life
Miguel Ángel García was critically injured in a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, where Norlan Guzman-Fuentes was also killed. Early portraits of the victims are emerging.
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Examining James Comey’s 2020 Testimony at the Heart of His Indictment
The charges against the former F.B.I. director center on an appearance he made before a Senate committee in September 2020. Here’s a closer look.
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Kinzinger: Comey indictment all about Trump intimidation
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) late Friday said the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is an effort by the Trump administration to intimidate its critics and silent dissent. Kinzinger, a member of the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, also said he wasn’t worried that Trump might…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship - Reuters
Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship Reuters
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Trump Orders Unsealing of All Files on Amelia Earhart and Her Disappearance
The president has called for the unsealing of documents related to the deaths of prominent historical figures like John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Trump orders release of Amelia Earhart files
President Trump on Friday evening said he will order the release of all government records related to aviator Amelia Earhart and her “last, fatal flight.” “I have been asked by many people about the life and times of Amelia Earhart, such an interesting story, and would I consider declassifying and releasing everything about her, in…
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Trump orders release of Amelia Earhart files as Epstein scrutiny intensifies - Reuters
Trump orders release of Amelia Earhart files as Epstein scrutiny intensifies Reuters
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ICE tactics inflame tensions in New York, Chicago and other cities - Reuters
ICE tactics inflame tensions in New York, Chicago and other cities Reuters
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Police Kill Man Who Shot at Cars Outside Georgia Elementary School
The gunman, a 25-year-old who lived near the campus, was shot dead as he approached the front of the school, officials said.
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Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders
The university system said faculty must comply with President Trump’s order recognizing only two genders, possibly a first for a major public institution of higher education.
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Trump touts ‘inspired and productive’ Gaza talks
President Trump on Friday night touted “inspired and productive discussions” focused around Israel’s military conflict in Gaza, just days after blaming other countries for setting back his efforts. “Intense negotiations have been going on for four days, and will continue for as long as necessary in order to get a Successfully Completed Agreement,” Trump wrote…
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Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina
The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.
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Trump says Microsoft should fire its global affairs president Lisa Monaco - Reuters
Trump says Microsoft should fire its global affairs president Lisa Monaco Reuters
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Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order
The top federal prosecutor in Sacramento was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.
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Jared Kushner’s Firm Is Said to Be Part of $50 Billion Buyout of Electronic Arts
Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is said to be in talks with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Silver Lake to buy out the video game giant.
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Trump Believes ‘We Have a Deal’ on Gaza. But a Host of Obstacles Remain.
Whether President Trump can help bring the war to an end will probably depend on how much he is willing to push Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Harris blasts Comey indictment: ‘It’s painful to see’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris bashed the federal government’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, calling it “painful to see” on Friday. “It’s frustrating, but more than that, it’s painful to see,” Harris told CNN. “It’s painful to see. I mean what’s happening with Comey: Are you f‑‑‑ing kidding me? The United States Department…
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STAT+: Unsealed court documents reveal a whistleblower suit over UnitedHealth use of an artery disease test
Whistleblowers are suing UnitedHealth Group over its use of a peripheral artery disease test, called QuantaFlo, to increase Medicare payments
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Trump ‘can’t get over me,’ Comey told CNN before indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey told CNN in the months before his indictment that President Trump couldn’t “get over” him. “I often joke I’m the relationship that Trump can’t get over, wakes up in the middle of the night thinking about me and how I’m living my best life,” Comey said in a May 2025…
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As US military leaders prepare for Virginia meeting, agenda comes into focus - Reuters
As US military leaders prepare for Virginia meeting, agenda comes into focus Reuters
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3 burning questions about the MMR vaccine, answered
President Trump has said the MMR vaccine should be broken up. But experts see no medical benefit in separating one shot into three.
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How Trump’s Latest Tariffs May Affect Your Medicines
The president said he would impose a tariff of 100 percent on certain brand-name drugs. Here’s what we know so far.
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Charlie Kirk's movement is growing in the wake of his assassination - as is the chasm in US politics
It was an event organisers had hoped, perhaps optimistically, would be civil. Then comes a shout: "Shut the f**k up!"
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King and Queen set to meet Pope Leo in Vatican state visit
The King and Queen will meet the new Pope during a state visit to Vatican City next month.
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Samaritans warned of volunteer exodus if plans to close branches go ahead
Call handlers at the mental health helpline Samaritans are warning of a mass exodus of volunteers after the charity announced plans to close branches.
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Iran’s President Defiant as Sanctions Set to Return
International sanctions suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal are expected to come back into force Sunday morning, squeezing the fragile Iranian economy.
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Netanyahu Says Israel’s Critics ‘Caved’ to Pressure, as His Isolation Deepens
The prime minister spoke to a largely empty U.N. hall after a walkout by delegates, lashed out at the idea of a Palestinian state and vowed to keep fighting Hamas.
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Jimmy Kimmel's show reinstated on all ABC stations thanks to viewer feedback
Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will return to ABC affiliates belonging to Sinclair and Nexstar after the two major network operators took his programme off-air over his comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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US says financier Howard Rubin and assistant have been indicted on sex trafficking charges - Reuters
US says financier Howard Rubin and assistant have been indicted on sex trafficking charges Reuters
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Wall Street ends higher after as-expected inflation data; S&P 500, Nasdaq post weekly declines - Reuters
Wall Street ends higher after as-expected inflation data; S&P 500, Nasdaq post weekly declines Reuters
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Iranian president: Trump’s actions could ‘set fire’ to Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Friday that the Trump administration’s actions could destabilize the Middle East amid deteriorating relations with the United States. “President Trump has said that his administration has come to create peace but the path that they have embarked upon will set fire to the entire region,” Pezeshkian said in an appearance…
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With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge - The Washington Post
With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge The Washington Post
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Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says - The Washington Post
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says The Washington Post
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Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.
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Can AI detect hedgehogs from space? Maybe if you find brambles first.
Cambridge researchers use satellite-based bramble detection as a proxy for mapping hedgehog habitats.
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Trump Expands Tariffs Beyond Supreme Court’s Reach
The president’s tariffs on foreign drugs and furniture rely on national security laws outside the scope of current lawsuits.
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Exclusive: Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips, sources say Reuters
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US Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid - Reuters
US Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid Reuters
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration freeze billions in foreign aid
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to allow the Trump administration keep frozen billions of dollars in foreign aid that is set to expire next week, the latest turn in a lengthy legal saga over the congressionally appropriated funds.   The emergency intervention came at the administration’s urging to lift a lower court’s ruling ordering it…
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Nexstar, Sinclair to end boycott of Kimmel show on its ABC stations Friday - Reuters
Nexstar, Sinclair to end boycott of Kimmel show on its ABC stations Friday Reuters
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Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky secures about $11 billion US navy contract - Reuters
Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky secures about $11 billion US navy contract Reuters
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Woman hospitalized with pain and vomiting—diet soda cured her
Doctors dissolve mass in woman's stomach by getting her to chug soda.
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Netanyahu Was Defiant at the U.N.
Also, what’s next after James Comey’s indictment. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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Here’s who Trump has said should face charges
The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts Thursday, just days after President Trump signaled to Attorney General Pam Bondi that the department should prosecute more of the president’s political foes.  In a Truth Social post last week, the president asked Bondi why Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and New…
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Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations
Viewers in Washington, DC, St Louis and Seattle will be able to watch the late night comedian's show again.
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Harrods customers' details stolen in IT systems breach
Harrods has warned its e-commerce customers that their personal data may have been taken in an IT systems breach.
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LG’s $1,800 TV for seniors makes misguided assumptions
Op-ed: A dumb TV would be better.
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Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests - Reuters
Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests Reuters
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President Trump Plans To Investigate and “Disrupt” Opposition Speech
President Trump Plans To Investigate and “Disrupt” Opposition Speech By Walter Olson, Cato Institute Listen to this article. Generated with ElevenLabs AI technology. Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order laying out plans to use law enforcement and regulation to “investigate and disrupt networks, entities, and organizations” that, according to him, are responsible for encouraging acts […] Source
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Opinion | Trump’s Red Line to Vladimir Putin
NATO will have to shoot down Russian MiGs that enter NATO air space.
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Opinion | Italy Flirts With a Pension Backslide
Entitlement reforms prove hard to sustain once the crisis is past.
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Videogame maker EA in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation - Reuters
Videogame maker EA in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation Reuters
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Trump says TikTok should be tweaked to become “100% MAGA”
Uncertainty reigns as Trump claims China approved TikTok deal. Fresh off Jimmy Kimmel returning to TV to warn that Donald Trump's attacks on free … Source
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Trump says TikTok should be tweaked to become “100% MAGA”
Uncertainty reigns as Trump claims China approved TikTok deal.
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China’s Premier Outlines Deeper Commitment to U.N.
The most senior-level Beijing official to address the General Assembly in a decade challenged tariffs and pledged a wider role.
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Immigrants Arrested During Federal Takeover of D.C. Police Are Suing ICE and Other Federal Agencies
Five plaintiffs are arguing that several mass immigration arrests in the nation’s capital were made without probable cause.
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Ex-Employee Can Sue Planned Parenthood for Race Discrimination as a "Jane Doe," Because Abortion Providers Had Been Physically Attacked
Jane Doe, a former Planned Parenthood employee, is suing Planned Parenthood for race discrimination (and some related employment claims). Usually,… The post Ex-Employee Can Sue Planned Parenthood for Race Discrimination as a "Jane Doe," Because Abortion Providers Had Been Physically Attacked appeared first on Reason.com.
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Watch: How Trump and Comey's relationship soured
The indictment of the ex-FBI boss comes days after Trump called for his adversaries to be more aggressively investigated.
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Sinclair and Nexstar End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott on Local ABC Stations
Sinclair and Nexstar have been pre-empting Mr. Kimmel’s show since he returned this week.
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Prince of Wales says 2024 was 'hardest year' of his life
The Prince of Wales has told Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy that 2024 was the "hardest year" of his life.
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ICE detains Des Moines school superintendent
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on Friday detained the superintendent of Iowa’s Des Moines Public Schools, who they say is living in the U.S. without authorization. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE’s parent agency, confirmed the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts, 54, in a Friday press release, stating that he received “a final…
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Reports: EA set to be sold to private investors for up to $50 billion
Saudi investment fund, Jared Kushner are reportedly among the interested buyers
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More than 150 companies have ties to Israeli settlements, UN database shows - Reuters
More than 150 companies have ties to Israeli settlements, UN database shows Reuters
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12 ways RFK Jr. has undercut vaccine confidence as health secretary
Since the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation’s health secretary seven months ago, he has made numerous changes to U.S. vaccine … Source
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UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails - Reuters
UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails Reuters
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US labor board withdraws claims Apple CEO violated employee rights, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
US labor board withdraws claims Apple CEO violated employee rights, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
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Man arrested after fire at asylum seeker hotel
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a hotel housing asylum seekers in central London.
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Opinion | America Is Losing Its Ability to Deter China
Beijing is relentlessly building its military as its leaders issue ominous threats against Taiwan.
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Musk, Thiel and Bannon named in Epstein docs released by Dems
Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in copies of Jeffrey Epstein's daily schedules released Friday by Democrats on the House … Source
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Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest Epstein files release
Elon Musk's name has appeared in files relating to Jeffrey Epstein, with a reference made to the world's richest man potentially visiting the paedophile's island.
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Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.
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The Comey Indictment Plunges the Country Into a Grave New Period
As despots have done for centuries, Trump is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.
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ICE Officer ‘Relieved of His Duties’ After Pushing Woman to Floor
The Department of Homeland Security said it was investigating an officer’s action during an altercation at a New York City immigration courthouse.
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YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that will interrupt your tunes
YouTube Labs will be a place to preview all the app's upcoming AI features.
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Gunman in NYC Shooting at NFL Headquarters Had CTE
Shane Tamura, a former high school football player, shot himself and left a note that said his motive was anger at the N.F.L.
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Google asks Supreme Court to block Play Store injunction in Epic Games case
Google on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to block a lower court injunction requiring the company to make changes to its Google Play Store after Fortnite maker Epic Games challenged the app store’s practices and won. The tech giant asked Justice Elena Kagan, who oversees emergency requests from the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of…
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Trump cannot condition disaster and emergency grants on immigration policy, judge rules
A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from conditioning disaster and security funds for states on their immigration policies.  Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued terms and conditions for federal grants, which state that grant recipients must coordinate and cooperate with immigration officials. Twenty Democrat-led states sued over the use…
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Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign to chill opposition - Reuters
Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign to chill opposition Reuters
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STAT+: Patients set to lose hospital care at home if government funding isn’t extended
A failure to extend federal funding could disrupt in-home care and Medicare telehealth programs.
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Summoned U.S. Military Officers Are Expected to Hear a ‘Rally the Troops’ Message
Several generals and admirals said the unusual meeting in the Washington area called by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would be both disruptive and expensive.
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COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes - Reuters
COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes Reuters
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An influx of federal agents will arrive in Memphis next week, governor says
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.
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Hungary says Ukraine's Zelenskiy 'losing his mind' after drone comment - Reuters
Hungary says Ukraine's Zelenskiy 'losing his mind' after drone comment Reuters
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Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78
She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.
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Sinclair gets nothing it asked for, puts Jimmy Kimmel back on anyway
Sorry, Brendan Carr: Sinclair and Nexstar stop preempting Kimmel on ABC affiliates.
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Trump administration orders federal authorities to ignore California mask law
The Trump administration ordered federal authorities Friday to ignore new legislation in California banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks to conceal their identity. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) last Saturday signed the bill — which is slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2026 — making face coverings of local, state and federal officials a…
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DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking: Senate Democrat
A report issued Thursday accuses the Department of Government Efficiency of putting millions of Americans’ personal information in an unsecured cloud server. Released by Senate Homeland Security Committee ranking member Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the report describes “unprecedented privacy and cybersecurity risks” by the agency, which one whistleblower warned could end with every American needing to be issued a…
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You should care more about the stabilizers in your mechanical keyboard—here’s why
Don't know what a keyboard stabilizer is? You're about to find out.
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Nexstar, Sinclair to end blackout of Jimmy Kimmel
A pair of local TV news providers that since last week had preempted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over comments the host made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk will end their blackouts of the ABC show, the broadcasters announced Friday. Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair both said they would bring Kimmel back on their ABC affiliate…
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ICE officer disciplined after shoving woman to ground in courthouse
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer's behaviour was "unacceptable" and placed him on leave.
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Drone maker DJI loses lawsuit to exit Pentagon's list of firms with Chinese military ties - Reuters
Drone maker DJI loses lawsuit to exit Pentagon's list of firms with Chinese military ties Reuters
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Judge temporarily blocks deportations of migrant Honduran, Guatemalan children
A federal judge in Arizona temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to deport close to 70 unaccompanied minors from Honduras and Guatemala on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez granted a preliminary injunction preventing “the repatriation or removal of any Plaintiff Child without a valid voluntary departure order or removal order issued by an immigration…
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Exclusive: Private equity owners of MRI Software target sale or IPO at $10 billion valuation, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Private equity owners of MRI Software target sale or IPO at $10 billion valuation, sources say Reuters
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Zelenskiy, Ukraine's military chief say Russia's 2025 offensives have failed - Reuters
Zelenskiy, Ukraine's military chief say Russia's 2025 offensives have failed Reuters
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Exclusive: Starbucks CTO resigned Monday amid tech revamp - Reuters
Exclusive: Starbucks CTO resigned Monday amid tech revamp Reuters
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There was a different vibe at the U.N. General Assembly. 5 attendees weigh in
It's the first high level U.N. gathering since the U.S. foreign aid cuts under the Trump Administration. What were people thinking — and talking about?
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Defiant Netanyahu Denounces Palestine Recognition, to a Mostly Empty U.N. Hall
A Palestinian state would be “national suicide” for Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, but many of the diplomats and leaders at the assembly boycotted his remarks.
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What upheaval at DOJ may mean for rule of law in America
The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is one part of a dramatic escalation in President Trump's effort to remake the Department of Justice.
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Viral Posts Touting Acts of Charity by Pro Athletes Are Often False
How to spot a new trend in misinformation.
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Netanyahu condemns support for Palestinian state at UN after scores walk out - Reuters
Netanyahu condemns support for Palestinian state at UN after scores walk out Reuters
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Comey’s indictment triggers questions over which Trump enemy could be next
The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey marked the first criminal charges to be brought against a political adversary of the president – but many fear they will not be the last. President Trump has a long list of perceived enemies, and he hasn’t been shy about repeatedly calling for their prosecution, telling reporters in the…
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Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture and pharmaceuticals - The Washington Post
Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture and pharmaceuticals The Washington Post
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Epstein estate documents mention Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Elon Musk
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Friday released its third batch of documents tied to the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing the financier’s reported associations with powerful men such as Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon and Elon Musk.  Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is also mentioned in the files. …
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Trump Told Zelensky He Was Open to Providing New Long-Range Weapons, Officials Say
In a discussion at the U.N. this week, Trump didn’t commit to ending restrictions his administration has had in place for months.
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Opinion | ‘Dr. Abbas’ Finally Gets His Palestinian State
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has redefined adding insult to injury.
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As Witkoff Pitched Mideast Peace, His Son Pitched Mideast Investors
Steve Witkoff’s son recently sought money from Gulf states including Qatar, which has previously invested in Witkoff family projects to win favor with President Trump.
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Short Circuit: An Inexhaustive Weekly Compendium of Rulings from the Federal Courts of Appeal
Doping horses, DEI trainings, and working on a Saturday
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California Wants to Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for User Posts Containing Bias- and Political-Hostility-Motivated Threats
California SB 771, which is now on Governor Newsom's desk for signature, would add a new statute that provides the… The post California Wants to Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for User Posts Containing Bias- and Political-Hostility-Motivated Threats appeared first on Reason.com.
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5 Dairy Myths Experts Want to Correct
We surveyed leading nutrition experts to reveal the truth about raw milk, lactose intolerance, low-fat dairy and more.
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Judge Rejects Lawsuit Claiming Art Had Lost Its ‘Oomph’
The collector’s holding companies had sued his insurers for $400 million to cover paintings that they say had been damaged in a fire. The insurers said they had survived untouched.
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Top Republican on House China panel seeks briefing over TikTok deal
Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), chair of the House Select Committee on China, said Friday that he has requested an “urgent” briefing from the administration over the deal President Trump approved to keep TikTok available in the U.S.  Moolenaar, who previously voiced concerns about whether a deal would leave the platform reliant on a Chinese-owned algorithm,…
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Ukraine says Russia drone incursion part of pressure plan against West - Reuters
Ukraine says Russia drone incursion part of pressure plan against West Reuters
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Solid US consumer spending in August underscores economy's resilience - Reuters
Solid US consumer spending in August underscores economy's resilience Reuters
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New York office gunman had low-level CTE, medical examiner finds
Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July
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Trump’s UN speech sparks European anxiety over shared global commitments - Reuters
Trump’s UN speech sparks European anxiety over shared global commitments Reuters
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Kash Patel Tellingly Ties James Comey's Indictment to the Legally Unrelated 'Russiagate Hoax'
The FBI director's portrayal of the case exemplifies the emptiness of his promise that there would be "no retributive actions" against the president's enemies.
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Polish Skier Climbs Everest and Skis Down Without Extra Oxygen
Andrzej Bargiel, 37, became the first person to complete the feat.
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Can 'Houdini of Middle East' wriggle out of straitjacket being prepared for him?
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Trump signs order advancing TikTok deal, in boost to corporate allies The Washington Post
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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted amid Trump push to prosecute foes The Washington Post
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The Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, including Greta Thunberg, experienced radio jamming with Abba songs amid alleged Israeli interference.
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Trump presented a 21-point Gaza peace plan at the U.N., pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release. Arab leaders voice support as Israel hits Houthis in Yemen
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Democratic report describes Social Security risk and secretive DOGE offices.
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Li Qiang, China’s No. 2-ranking official, urged U.S. executives to help maintain a fragile detente between Beijing and Washington.
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The leader of the largest Muslim land speaks up for the Jewish state.
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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals won FDA approval for a drug to treat acromegaly, a rare and debilitating hormonal disorder.
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In an attempt to reduce foreign labor in the tech sector, President Trump imposed a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications, dealing a blow to U.S. companies that rely on highly skilled immigrant workers. What do you think? The post Trump Adds $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visa Applications appeared first on The Onion.
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After Deinstitutionalization, America's Mental Health System Struggles To Protect the Public
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Why the brain hangs on to some memories but lets others fade The Washington Post
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Mahmoud Abbas appeals to President Donald Trump for peace while insisting the Palestinian Authority can govern Gaza without Hamas control or weapons.
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Trump Open to Selling F-35s to Turkey, but Chides Erdogan for Buying Russian Oil
The president said sanctions blocking sales of American jet fighters could end on Thursday during a White House meeting with the Turkish leader.
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Second Circuit Allows Claim That "Implicit Bias Trainings" Constituted Racial Harassment
The court concluded that the plaintiff, a former New York City educator and administrator, presented enough of a case to go to the jury.
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How Charlie Kirk’s Death Will Change His Message The Atlantic
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"This week, like so many others, has demonstrated why I think STAT is so essential," STAT executive editor Rick Berke writes in a new letter to readers.
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The 9th Circuit Overturns a Man's Conviction for Holding a Shotgun on the Sidewalk in Front of His House
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Lithuania's president supports Trump's tough Russia stance and calls for increased NATO defense spending to 5-6% of GDP starting in 2026 to deter Putin.
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President Donald Trump meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss Ukraine war, Russian oil imports, and potential F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey.
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Sarkozy is back where he used to be – dominating the news and dividing the nation, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.
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Why the White House is abandoning solar The Washington Post
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Sick deer are dying in Maryland and Virginia. Here’s what to know. The Washington Post
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A remote Maryland island in the Chesapeake finally gets high-speed internet The Washington Post
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation investigation reveals contractor Anthony Aguilar fabricated story about Palestinian boy's death, child found alive and evacuated.
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Artists are leaving Spotify to protest CEO’s military AI investments The Washington Post
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BOSTON—In a new study that found the practice significantly improves outcomes for missing persons investigations, researchers at Northeastern University’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice concluded that regular journaling can help provide clues about a mysterious disappearance. “While you may imagine you’re too busy to journal, even a few names jotted down and circled multiple […] The post Study Finds Regular Journaling Can Help Provide Clues About Mysterious Disappearance appeared first on The Onion.
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NORAD detected and tracked Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, but noted that these were likely not posing threats.
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The country’s defense minister said there was currently no evidence linking the drone activity to Russia, and the unmanned aerial vehicles didn’t pose a military threat to Denmark.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells the UNGA that Russian President Vladimir Putin will drive the war wider, with Ukraine being only the first target in Europe.
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas demands Hamas surrender all weapons and calls for immediate ceasefire ahead of upcoming U.N. General Assembly address.
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Xi Declares Success in Chinese Region at Center of Rights-Abuse Claims
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Park Service removes statue of Trump and Epstein from National Mall in D.C. The Washington Post
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First successful Huntington’s treatment slows disease progression in small study The Washington Post
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A frustrated Sen. Van Hollen urges Democrats to take bigger risks The Washington Post
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For decades, scientists puzzled over a genetic anomaly. They just solved it. The Washington Post
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Ukraine’s Plan to Starve the Russian War Machine The Atlantic
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Trump 'dramatically' changes tune on Ukraine but experts caution Putin is still waiting for action
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Analysis | Trump at U.N.: ‘Your countries are going to hell’ The Washington Post
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Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.
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The Unconstitutional Tactics Trump Wants to Revive in Memphis The Atlantic
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How the U.S. Sold Its Longest War with a Bodyguard of Lies
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Kamala Harris Slams Trump for Pardoning 'the Fentanyl Dealer Ross Ulbricht'
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The Forced Sale of TikTok Is Crony Capitalist at the Core
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Over $24K in Sanctions for Alleged AI Hallucinations in Case Against FIFA
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Winners of the 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards The Atlantic
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RFK Jr. Promotes Natural Immunity With Invitation To Touch His Festering Sore
WASHINGTON—Establishing new federal guidelines for disease prevention as he moves to restrict public access to a number of vaccines, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a campaign to promote natural immunity Tuesday by inviting Americans to touch his festering sore. “Endless vaccines are no longer necessary to achieve immunity now that […] The post RFK Jr. Promotes Natural Immunity With Invitation To Touch His Festering Sore appeared first on The Onion.
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Jimmy Kimmel Ran Right at His Critics The Atlantic
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When Child Death Was Everywhere The Atlantic
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Syria’s new president takes center stage at UNGA as concerns linger over terrorist past
Former al Qaeda member Ahmed al-Sharaa leads Syria's fragile transition after toppling Assad, facing sectarian violence and questions about his democratic intentions.
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The Gaza Left and the Gender Left The Atlantic
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Democrats further narrow GOP’s House majority with Arizona special election win The Washington Post
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Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands placed on National Mall The Washington Post
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