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Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802
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5/3/1802: Washington D.C. incorporated as the capital of the United States. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to "To exercise… The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 3, 1802 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927
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5/2/1927: Buck v. Bell decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871
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5/1/1871: Knox v. Lee decided.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871 appeared first on Reason.com.

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A Pope You Don’t Have To Think About Every Day

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A Pope You Don’t Have To Think About Every Day
A Pope You Don’t Have To Think About Every Day
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Pope Leo XIV’s first year was about much more than just Donald Trump.

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Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews

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Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews
Fear and Vigilance Are Now Constant Companions for Many American Jews
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Each new attack, like the London stabbings last week, brings a heightened sense of caution to an already wary population.

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What to Know About the Mideast Standoff

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What to Know About the Mideast Standoff
What to Know About the Mideast Standoff
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6:39 AM

Negotiations to end the war are at an impasse over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz, which remains mostly shut.

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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals

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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
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6:16 AM

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart'

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Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart'
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A photo of two small children carrying rubble through a bombed area

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Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen

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Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen
Why the A.I. Job Apocalypse (Probably) Won’t Happen
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The feeling of efficiency should be mistrusted.

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In a Minneapolis Public School, a Cure for Toxic Politics

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In a Minneapolis Public School, a Cure for Toxic Politics
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This school gave me hope for our democracy.

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He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid

Liberal
He recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaid
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After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money back.

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Trump’s war of words with Friedrich Merz takes toll on US-German relationship

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Trump’s war of words with Friedrich Merz takes toll on US-German relationship
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President Trump has repeatedly attacked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for comments he made about the U.S. role in the Iran war, targeting a leader who has worked hard to be in the president’s good graces and a country considered to be one of the U.S.’s strongest allies. ​The comments escalate Trump’s attacks on European nations…

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DOJ casts Comey case as an ordinary threat prosecution. Is it?

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DOJ casts Comey case as an ordinary threat prosecution. Is it?
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The Justice Department is portraying its new prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey as not unlike dozens of other cases faced by individuals who have hurled threats at public officials.  But the Comey case may present unique challenges for prosecutors seeking to secure a conviction against the longtime foe of President Trump, legal experts say.  The former FBI director faces two criminal charges over allegations…

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?
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How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

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F1 will have V8 engines by 2031, possibly 2030, says FIA president - Reuters

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F1 will have V8 engines by 2031, possibly 2030, says FIA president - Reuters
5:09 AM

F1 will have V8 engines by 2031, possibly 2030, says FIA president  Reuters

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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say - Reuters

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OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say - Reuters
5:01 AM

OPEC+ set to agree third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources say  Reuters

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Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran

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Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
5:01 AM

President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.

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The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico

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The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
5:01 AM

The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sheinbaum a thorny choice.

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Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism

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Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
Behind Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling, a Clash Over the Reality of Racism
5:01 AM

The Supreme Court ruling said there must be proof that a racial group was “intentionally” disadvantaged. The dissent called it “well-nigh impossible.”

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One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.

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One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
5:01 AM

The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.

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The Last Days of Butter Ridge

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The Last Days of Butter Ridge
5:01 AM

The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.

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Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next

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Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next
Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next
5:01 AM

A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.

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MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods

Liberal
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
5:00 AM

Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.

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The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms

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The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms
The New Schoolyard Fight: Shrinking Enrollments and Too Many Classrooms
5:00 AM

A battle in one New York neighborhood echoes struggles unfolding in school systems across the nation that are experiencing a decline in students.

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Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans

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Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans
Indiana Primary Election Will Test Trump’s Influence With Republicans
5:00 AM

The election on Tuesday will test the influence of President Trump, who endorsed challengers to Republican state senators who scuttled his push to redraw political maps.

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Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it

Liberal
Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it
5:00 AM

The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.

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How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay

Liberal
How algorithms wreaked havoc with these workers' schedules and cut their pay
5:00 AM

Hourly workers across a number of industries have long been grappling with unstable schedules and pay as their employers use software to slash labor costs and maximize productivity.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
4:41 AM

The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing - Reuters

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Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing - Reuters
4:35 AM

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing  Reuters

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Two women die while trying to cross Channel in small boat

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Two women die while trying to cross Channel in small boat
Two women die while trying to cross Channel in small boat
4:11 AM

Two women have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France in a small boat.

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Russia's Primorsk port hit as Ukraine launches wave of drone strikes - Reuters

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Russia's Primorsk port hit as Ukraine launches wave of drone strikes - Reuters
4:02 AM

Russia's Primorsk port hit as Ukraine launches wave of drone strikes  Reuters

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US Secretary of State to travel to Vatican and Italy, newspapers report - Reuters

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US Secretary of State to travel to Vatican and Italy, newspapers report - Reuters
3:57 AM

US Secretary of State to travel to Vatican and Italy, newspapers report  Reuters

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
3:56 AM

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert
3:56 AM

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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Iran executes man convicted over killing of security officer in 2022 unrest - Reuters

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Iran executes man convicted over killing of security officer in 2022 unrest - Reuters
3:17 AM

Iran executes man convicted over killing of security officer in 2022 unrest  Reuters

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Open Thread

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Man charged with murder of five-year-old girl whose death sparked riot

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Man charged with murder of five-year-old girl whose death sparked riot
Man charged with murder of five-year-old girl whose death sparked riot
2:59 AM

A man has been charged with murdering a five-year-old girl in central Australia, days after her killing sparked a riot.

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
2:57 AM

More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express

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A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
A Perilous Train Ride Home in Pakistan on the Jaffer Express
2:01 AM

We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.

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Jet fuel shortage plans revealed - but not everyone is happy

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Jet fuel shortage plans revealed - but not everyone is happy
Jet fuel shortage plans revealed - but not everyone is happy
1:58 AM

The government has set out plans to "keeping Britain flying this summer" amid concerns over a shortage in jet fuel due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. 

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Drugmakers ask Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail - The Washington Post

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Drugmakers ask Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail - The Washington Post
1:53 AM

Drugmakers ask Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail  The Washington Post

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Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

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Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl
1:52 AM

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

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Israeli military urges residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid operations against Hezbollah - Reuters

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Israeli military urges residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid operations against Hezbollah - Reuters
12:52 AM

Israeli military urges residents of multiple towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate amid operations against Hezbollah  Reuters

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Taiwan Outfoxes China in Test of Wills Over Tiny African Country

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Taiwan Outfoxes China in Test of Wills Over Tiny African Country
Taiwan Outfoxes China in Test of Wills Over Tiny African Country
12:36 AM

The island’s leader scored a point in the battle for recognition, surfacing in Eswatini despite Beijing’s objections.

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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic
12:30 AM

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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Kathryn Stockett Has Finally Followed Up ‘The Help’

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Kathryn Stockett Has Finally Followed Up ‘The Help’
Kathryn Stockett Has Finally Followed Up ‘The Help’
12:01 AM

It was a blockbuster hit, yet she says she was “fired” by her publisher. After a spell in Bali, she’s back on home turf with “The Calamity Club.”

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An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan

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An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
12:01 AM

Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.

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How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones

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How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones
12:00 AM

As I saw at a recent conference, the two groups are similar in many ways. But there are a few notable differences.

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Rep. Dingell says she’s ‘very upset’ by Platner’s past comments on sexual assault

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Rep. Dingell says she’s ‘very upset’ by Platner’s past comments on sexual assault
11:08 PM

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) said she was troubled by social media posts that the leading Democrat in Maine’s Senate race made more than a decade ago about sexual assault.  Last year, The Washington Post uncovered online comments that Graham Platner posted in 2013, in which the Democratic candidate downplayed the difficulties service members face when…

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Germany Has the Cash to Revitalize Its Economy, but Can’t Seem to Spend It

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Germany Has the Cash to Revitalize Its Economy, but Can’t Seem to Spend It
Germany Has the Cash to Revitalize Its Economy, but Can’t Seem to Spend It
11:00 PM

While much of the rest of the developed world is swimming in too much debt, Germany is having trouble using just a tiny bit more.

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Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots - Reuters

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Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots - Reuters
10:30 PM

Man charged over death of Australian Indigenous girl that sparked outback riots  Reuters

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The U.S. Wants to Break China’s Drone Dominance. Here’s Where It Will Struggle.

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The U.S. Wants to Break China’s Drone Dominance. Here’s Where It Will Struggle.
The U.S. Wants to Break China’s Drone Dominance. Here’s Where It Will Struggle.
10:00 PM

A part-by-part breakdown of a typical first-person-view drone shows the strength of China’s stranglehold.

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Trump warns of more cuts following withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany

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Trump warns of more cuts following withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany
9:44 PM

President Trump said on Saturday that he might pull even more U.S. military troops out of Germany, a threat that came one day after he ordered the Pentagon to withdraw approximately 5,000 service members from the country.  “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000,” Trump told reporters…

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Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich Town's return to Premier League with dressing room singalong

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Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich Town's return to Premier League with dressing room singalong
Ed Sheeran celebrates Ipswich Town's return to Premier League with dressing room singalong
9:10 PM

Ipswich Town were joined in their dressing room by singer Ed Sheeran as they celebrated their return to the Premier League after a season away.

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Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' - Reuters

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Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' - Reuters
9:08 PM

Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'  Reuters

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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried - Reuters

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Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
8:57 PM

Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.

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Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried - Reuters
7:03 PM

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried  Reuters

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Czech Republic president on Trump’s anger with Europe over Iran war response: ‘We are not part of it’

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Czech Republic president on Trump’s anger with Europe over Iran war response: ‘We are not part of it’
8:55 PM

The leader of the Czech Republic pushed back this week against President Trump’s accusations that Europe has failed to do its part to support the U.S.’s ongoing military operations against Iran.  “I believe that Europe could do much more, but we are not part of it,” Czech President Petr Pavel told CNN’s Christine Amanpour at…

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Spirit Airlines, low-cost innovator, shuts down after Trump bailout plan fails - The Washington Post

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Spirit Airlines, low-cost innovator, shuts down after Trump bailout plan fails - The Washington Post
8:39 PM

Spirit Airlines, low-cost innovator, shuts down after Trump bailout plan fails  The Washington Post

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Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever - The Washington Post

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Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever - The Washington Post
8:32 PM

Hegseth tightens control at Pentagon, defiant and more confident than ever  The Washington Post

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Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Bard College president exits as Epstein ties draw scrutiny

Liberal
Bard College's president to retire after scrutiny of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
8:09 PM

The longtime president of Bard College in New York has announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship than was previously known with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Bard College president exits as Epstein ties draw scrutiny
11:12 AM

Leon Botstein announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the longtime president of Bard College amid scrutiny over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Botstein wrote in an email obtained by The Associated Press that he would retire at the end of June, ending his decades-long tenure at the helm of…

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Standoff in Strait Has Wall Street, Stephen Colbert Glued to Tiny Blinking Ships

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Standoff in Strait Has Wall Street, Stephen Colbert Glued to Tiny Blinking Ships
Standoff in Strait Has Wall Street, Stephen Colbert Glued to Tiny Blinking Ships
8:00 PM

Meet the Kpler data sleuths tracking Iran’s oil tankers and turning maritime subterfuge into a booming business.

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Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Liberal
Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner
7:44 PM

Golden Tempo has won the Kentucky Derby at odds of 23-1 to make Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.

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Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war

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Iran submits 14-point response to U.S. proposal to end war
7:35 PM

Iran has presented a 14-point response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, according to Iranian state media.

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Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history - Reuters

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Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history - Reuters
7:23 PM

Golden Tempo wins Kentucky Derby as trainer DeVaux makes history  Reuters

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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?
7:19 PM

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
7:17 PM

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
7:05 PM

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
7:03 PM

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

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King proves he has Midas touch with Trump

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King proves he has Midas touch with Trump
King proves he has Midas touch with Trump
7:01 PM

The Palace acknowledges this was a trip with "challenge and risk".

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Local elections could see council seats won on record-low vote shares

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Local elections could see council seats won on record-low vote shares
Local elections could see council seats won on record-low vote shares
7:01 PM

Thursday's local elections are expected to bring drastic losses for Labour, with as many as 2,000 of its 2,500 council seats at risk.

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Maher tells Newsom his Fox News lawsuit ‘sounds like’ Trump

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Maher tells Newsom his Fox News lawsuit ‘sounds like’ Trump
6:56 PM

Late night host Bill Maher told California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) that his lawsuit against Fox News “sounds a lot like” President Trump.  “That sounds exactly like what [Trump] does, suing media,” Maher said during an interview with the governor on Friday evening. California’s top official sued the network for defamation last June. Newsom is…

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Trump fundraiser shares plans for ‘Garden of Heroes,’ golf course as takeover looms - The Washington Post

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Trump fundraiser shares plans for ‘Garden of Heroes,’ golf course as takeover looms - The Washington Post
6:48 PM

Trump fundraiser shares plans for ‘Garden of Heroes,’ golf course as takeover looms  The Washington Post

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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran - Reuters

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Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran - Reuters
6:41 PM

Trump says there is possibility US could restart strikes on Iran  Reuters

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White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions - Reuters

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White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions - Reuters
6:27 PM

White House dinner shooting suspect seeks end of suicide precautions  Reuters

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North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war - Reuters

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North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war - Reuters
6:26 PM

North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war  Reuters

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Pentagon to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, alarming Republican lawmakers - The Washington Post

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Pentagon to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, alarming Republican lawmakers - The Washington Post
6:19 PM

Pentagon to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, alarming Republican lawmakers  The Washington Post

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Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot

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Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot
6:13 PM

A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.

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Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days

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Sunday shows preview: VRA ruling fuels redistricting battle; Iran war crosses 60 days
6:00 PM

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Voting Rights Act has triggered a fast-moving redistricting fight across the South, with lawmakers in several states pushing for new congressional and legislative maps even amid uncertainty over whether changes can be made in time for the November midterm elections. The Supreme Court declared Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional…

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Duffy: Iran war ‘was not the impetus’ for Spirit shutting down amid rising fuel prices

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Duffy: Iran war ‘was not the impetus’ for Spirit shutting down amid rising fuel prices
5:52 PM

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rebuffed the suggestion that Spirit Airlines was forced to shut down as a result of rising fuel prices brought on by the Iran war.  “Spirit was in dire straits long before the war with Iran,” Duffy said during a press conference in New Jersey on Saturday.  “Multiple times, they filed for…

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Germany and Europe Have Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal

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Germany and Europe Have Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Germany and Europe Have Bigger Trump Problems Than U.S. Troop Withdrawal
5:17 PM

President Trump’s move to pull troops from Germany adds to a split leaving Europe’s economy and security dangerously exposed.

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Berkshire shareholders reject report on workforce oversight, approve say-on-pay - Reuters

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Berkshire shareholders reject report on workforce oversight, approve say-on-pay - Reuters
5:11 PM

Berkshire shareholders reject report on workforce oversight, approve say-on-pay  Reuters

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Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold - Reuters

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Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold - Reuters
5:11 PM

Fighting reaches outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a Ukrainian stronghold  Reuters

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US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access

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US Supreme Court asked to restore abortion pill access
5:06 PM

A lower court has limited mail-order access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which the drug's maker says will cause "irreparable harm".

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Supreme Court asked to halt limits on mail-order abortion pill Mifepristone
1:41 PM

A pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes the abortion pill Mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to block a federal appeals court ruling prohibiting doctors from prescribing the medication through telehealth services or dispensing it through the mail. Delaware-based Danco Laboratories, LLC, filed an emergency motion with the high court seeking an “immediate administrative…

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‘Shock and share’: Iran makes social media a key front in war against America

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‘Shock and share’: Iran makes social media a key front in war against America
5:00 PM

Sassy comebacks, sarcastic insults and glossy AI-generated videos have all been key tools in Iran’s retaliation against the United States, as social media has become a key front in the more than two-month war.  The battle playing out online demonstrates the Islamic Republic’s investment in communications and technology as a key part of its arsenal.…

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker undergoes medical procedure, pauses public events

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker undergoes medical procedure, pauses public events
4:55 PM

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is recovering from a medical procedure he had on Friday and will put a pause on public events next week.

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Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort

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Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort
4:51 PM

Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.

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Academy announces major overhaul to rules

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Academy announces major overhaul to rules
4:34 PM

The new rules focus on areas such as AI protections for writers and actors and expanded eligibility for international films.

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Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers - The Washington Post

Medicare portal database exposed Social Security numbers: Reports

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Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers - The Washington Post
6:58 PM

Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers  The Washington Post

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Medicare portal database exposed Social Security numbers: Reports
4:32 PM

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unintentionally published Social Security data for at least 100 health providers, according to multiple outlets.  The department took down its National Provider Directory after The Washington Post flagged the information to CMS officials. The webpage serves to connect seniors with healthcare professionals, and it includes data about…

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Spirit Airlines to shutter after no Trump deal: What to know

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Spirit Airlines to shutter after no Trump deal: What to know
4:25 PM

Spirit Airlines on Saturday announced that it shut down all operations after failing to not reach a deal for a government bailout. The Trump administration drafted a $500 million bailout plan to save Spirit from ceasing operations, a plan that several Trump allies in Congress opposed. The plan was opted in exchange for warrants to…

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Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Liberal
Taiwan's Lai lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
3:48 PM

Eswatini remains the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its ties with Taiwan.

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Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines - Reuters

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Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines - Reuters
3:43 PM

Americans on a budget mourn loss of low-cost Spirit Airlines  Reuters

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Mississippi Democrat on potential redistricting after VRA ruling: ‘We have a fight ahead of us’

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Mississippi Democrat on potential redistricting after VRA ruling: ‘We have a fight ahead of us’
3:31 PM

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) on Saturday said the likely redistricting efforts that could kick off following the Supreme Court’s ruling against a second Black majority congressional district in Louisiana leave Democrats with “a fight ahead of” them. Ahead of what was at the time a looming Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act, Mississippi…

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Can playing Wordle increase productivity in the workplace?

Moderate
Can playing Wordle increase productivity in the workplace?
3:12 PM

(NEXSTAR) – Every day, millions of people log onto their computers or smartphones and play The New York Times’s daily puzzle game, Wordle. But while it may seem like just a fun game added to a daily routine, it could affect workplace productivity. “I think it depends greatly on the type of job that you…

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Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles

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Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 90,000 motorcycles
3:07 PM

(WHTM) – The Harley-Davidson Motor Company announced it is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Harley Davidson is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate [part number 29000373]. The recall was initiated because the…

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After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout - Reuters

Moderate
After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout - Reuters
3:06 PM

After Spirit collapse, Duffy says no need for US budget airline bailout  Reuters

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Trump endorses Barr in Kentucky GOP Senate primary for McConnell’s seat

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Trump endorses Barr in Kentucky GOP Senate primary for McConnell’s seat
3:01 PM

The leading GOP candidate in the primary race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has now received the presidential stamp of approval. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) entered the race to fill the outgoing senator’s seat last April. President Trump lauded Barr as an “100% solid American Patriot” in a lengthy Truth Social post on…

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Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces

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Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces
2:50 PM

The Court has in the past upheld restrictions on political activity (such as candidate speeches) on military bases, see Greer… The post Court Upholds Ban on Military Retirement Home Residents' Wearing Political Clothing in Public Spaces appeared first on Reason.com.

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State Department approves over $8B in arms sales to Gulf nations

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State Department approves over $8B in arms sales to Gulf nations
2:45 PM

The State Department on Friday approved over $8 billion in arms sales to Persian Gulf countries and Israel, nations that have all been involved in the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. Purchases approved included an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to the United Arab Emirates for $147.6 million, to Israel for $992.4 million and to…

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OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say - Reuters

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OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say - Reuters
2:41 PM

OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say  Reuters

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Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip - Reuters

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Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip - Reuters
2:19 PM

Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip  Reuters

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Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea - Reuters

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Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea - Reuters
2:18 PM

Sweet Dreams: Seoul holds 'Power Nap Contest' in sleep-deprived South Korea  Reuters

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Majority say ethics, honesty in government have declined under Trump: Pew

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Majority say ethics, honesty in government have declined under Trump: Pew
2:01 PM

More than half of Americans say the level of ethics and honesty in the federal government has declined since the start of President Trump’s second term, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. The survey, released on Friday, found that 56 percent of U.S. adults believe the overall level of ethics and…

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Musk’s ‘universal high income’ serves tech oligarchs more than workers

Moderate
Musk’s ‘universal high income’ serves tech oligarchs more than workers
2:00 PM

Elon Musk's proposal to give government payouts to people who lose their jobs to AI is a bad idea that would take away individual accountability and initiative, and offload the negative externalities of automation onto the government.

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