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Mexico’s War on the Cartels

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Mexico’s War on the Cartels
Mexico’s War on the Cartels
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:46 AM(2h or newer)
6:46 AM

Plus: Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, shots fired in Philippines Senate, and an Aussie swimmer accidentally makes his runway debut.

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Why China Isn’t Worried A.I. Will Replace Its Workers

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Why China Isn’t Worried A.I. Will Replace Its Workers
Why China Isn’t Worried A.I. Will Replace Its Workers
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:45 AM(2h or newer)
6:45 AM

The difference in perspectives between superpowers is shaping the race for A.I. dominance.

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China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds - The Washington Post

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China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:31 AM(2h or newer)
6:31 AM

China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds  The Washington Post

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STAT+: ‘No drama’ Diamantas should serve biotech well as acting FDA chief

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STAT+: ‘No drama’ Diamantas should serve biotech well as acting FDA chief
STAT+: ‘No drama’ Diamantas should serve biotech well as acting FDA chief
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:30 AM(2h or newer)
6:30 AM

Kyle Diamantas, the acting commissioner of the FDA, is expected to be a drama-free, stabilizing caretaker at the top of the agency.

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Xi’s Taiwan Warning to Trump Highlights Tensions in Beijing Summit

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Xi’s Taiwan Warning to Trump Highlights Tensions in Beijing Summit
Xi’s Taiwan Warning to Trump Highlights Tensions in Beijing Summit
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:24 AM(2h or newer)
6:24 AM

The Chinese leader’s comment that any mishandling of Taiwan could lead to “an extremely dangerous situation” raised an issue that has loomed over President Trump’s trip.

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Police identify three women whose bodies were recovered in sea off Brighton coast

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Police identify three women whose bodies were recovered in sea off Brighton coast
Police identify three women whose bodies were recovered in sea off Brighton coast
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:11 AM(2h or newer)
6:11 AM

Police in Brighton believe they have identified three women whose bodies were discovered in the sea near Brighton yesterday morning.

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Trump pledges to raise detained pastor's case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit as family pleads for help

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Trump pledges to raise detained pastor's case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit as family pleads for help
Trump pledges to raise detained pastor's case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit as family pleads for help
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Pastor Ezra Jin's daughter speaks about her father's detention in China and Trump's pledge to raise his case with Xi Jinping during Beijing visit.

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China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot

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China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
China’s Growing Leverage Over the U.S., and How Oil Companies Hit the Jackpot
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.

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Are Democrats Now the Party of Free Markets? Don't Bet on It.

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Are Democrats Now the Party of Free Markets? Don't Bet on It.
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Even the abundance wing of the left wants "a much stronger government," in movement champion Ezra Klein's words.

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Pentagon response to Stars and Stripes oversight renews fears over outlet’s independence

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Pentagon response to Stars and Stripes oversight renews fears over outlet’s independence
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

A letter from the Department of Defense outlining their policies for Stars and Stripes is renewing concerns from Senate Democrats over whether the outlet will remain independent under the Trump administration. An April letter from DOD obtained by The Hill was penned the same day the Pentagon fired the outlet’s ombudsman, the person meant to monitor…

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Democrats line up against gas tax holiday

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Democrats line up against gas tax holiday
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

House Democrats are lining up against a gas tax holiday, creating additional barriers for President Trump as he struggles to battle inflation and the rising costs at the pump. The president this week proposed a moratorium on the federal tax, currently 18.4 cents per gallon, in an effort to provide some relief to drivers as…

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Trump trips on affordability with remark on Iran, to GOP’s chagrin

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Trump trips on affordability with remark on Iran, to GOP’s chagrin
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

A comment from President Trump dismissing the pocketbook concerns of millions of Americans is threatening to upend his party’s midterm messaging on affordability. Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he does “not even a little bit” think about Americans’ financial situation when dealing with Iran, saying he only thinks about not letting Tehran have a…

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GOP senators warn Iran war funding faces uphill climb

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GOP senators warn Iran war funding faces uphill climb
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Republican senators are warning that any request from President Trump for tens of billions of dollars to pay for the Iran war will have a tough time passing the Senate, as patience wanes over what they say is the lack of a clear plan to end the conflict. GOP senators say additional funding likely won’t…

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Next FDA chief to face similar headwinds after Makary’s ouster

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Next FDA chief to face similar headwinds after Makary’s ouster
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Marty Makary’s resignation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may help release some pressure by removing one of the Trump administration’s more embattled health leaders.  But the next head of the agency will have to navigate many of the same headwinds — political interference, funding cuts and balancing the demands of the “Make America Healthy Again”…

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Senate crypto talks go down to the wire before key test

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Senate crypto talks go down to the wire before key test
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Senators are racing to reach an agreement on a cryptocurrency regulation bill before it faces a key hurdle in the upper chamber.  The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill meant to give federal regulators clear guidelines for overseeing crypto companies, a long-standing priority for the industry and its supporters in Washington.  President…

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House Republicans divided over ballroom security funding

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House Republicans divided over ballroom security funding
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

House Republicans are split over the White House’s proposal to allocate $1 billion in security funding for a new White House ballroom and other Secret Service priorities. GOP lawmakers are looking to include the money in a second reconciliation package focused on funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operations. But some moderates have…

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House Republicans more optimistic about midterm chances after ‘seismic’ court rulings

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House Republicans more optimistic about midterm chances after ‘seismic’ court rulings
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

House Republicans have an extra pep in their step after getting “seismic” court wins in redistricting battles in the last few weeks, turning courtesy positivity into some actual optimism about the prospects of keeping control of the House. “We’re putting ourselves in the best spot possible. We’re leading and raising money. If you put Democrats…

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Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes

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Rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:50 AM(2h or newer)
5:50 AM

Children are among the injured after Russia launched drones and missiles across Ukraine, officials say.

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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:44 AM(2h or newer)
5:44 AM

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

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Children as young as eight allowed to use e-gates at UK airports

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Children as young as eight allowed to use e-gates at UK airports
Children as young as eight allowed to use e-gates at UK airports
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:44 AM(2h or newer)
5:44 AM

Children as young as eight will be able to use e-gates at UK airports when returning from abroad, the Home Office announced.

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In Some Other Universe, This Might Be Funny

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In Some Other Universe, This Might Be Funny
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:41 AM(2h or newer)
5:41 AM

When MAHA turns into HAHA.

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Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure - Reuters

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Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:36 AM(2h or newer)
5:36 AM

Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure  Reuters

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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban - Reuters

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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:16 AM(2h or newer)
5:16 AM

Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban  Reuters

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Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s

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Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
Honda Posts First Ever Annual Loss After Pullback From E.V.s
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:09 AM(2h or newer)
5:09 AM

The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.

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Prospect of Alex Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight

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Prospect of Alex Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight
Prospect of Alex Murdaugh Retrial Puts Rural South Carolina Back in Spotlight
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:06 AM(2h or newer)
5:06 AM

The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.

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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:06 AM(2h or newer)
5:06 AM

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China

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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:05 AM(2h or newer)
5:05 AM

Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

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Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak

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Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak
Argentina Races To Find Origin of Hantavirus Outbreak
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:04 AM(2h or newer)
5:04 AM

The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.

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How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character

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How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character
How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:03 AM(2h or newer)
5:03 AM

For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.

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Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk

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Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk
Ishmael Reed Is Writing a Play About Elon Musk
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:02 AM(2h or newer)
5:02 AM

Ishmael Reed, provocateur and playwright, has a few words for the billionaires of Silicon Valley.

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Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security

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Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security
Conservative Influencers Tap a Nonprofit to Pay for Their Security
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public good.

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In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power

Liberal
In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.

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Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha

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Life, Death and Rebirth in Nepal, the Land of the Buddha
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

Starting at the birthplace of Buddhism, a writer traces how its teachings spread across Asia, transforming the continent forever.

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How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism

Liberal
How Taiwan Became a Refuge for Buddhism
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

A Sinicized form of the religion has been preserved on the island, where daily life itself now sometimes seems like an exercise in Buddhist practice.

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Cecilia Flores Became the Voice of Mexican Mothers

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Cecilia Flores Became the Voice of Mexican Mothers
Cecilia Flores Became the Voice of Mexican Mothers
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

One of the most prominent activists for Mexico’s disappeared recently found the remains of one missing son. Now she has turned her attention to finding the other.

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Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot

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Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
Inside Jack Schlossberg’s Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.

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What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit

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What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit
What Xi wants from Trump as Beijing seeks leverage in high-stakes summit
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a moment when both Washington and Beijing are trying to stabilize one of the world’s most consequential rivalries.

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Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor

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Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor
Crypto Industry Pushes a Bill to Tilt Regulation in Its Favor
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

After a series of political victories under President Trump, firms are lobbying Congress for a sweeping framework they helped shape.

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The MAHA movement is coming to school cafeterias. Here's what that means for kids

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The MAHA movement is coming to school cafeterias. Here's what that means for kids
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

U.S. school districts worry it could get even more expensive to prepare a meal under new federal dietary guidelines, as they also contend with cuts to programs that helped them buy local food.

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Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies

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Voters are caught in the middle as the redistricting battle intensifies
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates.

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Ex-DOJ official goes public with blistering criticism of his former bosses

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Ex-DOJ official goes public with blistering criticism of his former bosses
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

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Morning news brief

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Morning news brief
🗞️ Breaking! — 04:47 AM(2h or newer)
4:47 AM

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.

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How Asia is reacting to Trump's summit in China

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How Asia is reacting to Trump's summit in China
4:46 AM

President Trump is in Beijing for his big summit with Chinese leaders. How Asia is reacting to the summit.

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Opinion: Using AI in addiction medicine could be particularly risky

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Opinion: Using AI in addiction medicine could be particularly risky
Opinion: Using AI in addiction medicine could be particularly risky
4:30 AM

"AI can make great strides in medical decision support, but unfiltered interaction between agent and patient is dangerous," writes Steve D. Klein.

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STAT+: Treatment for alcohol addiction is undergoing a seismic shift. Many say it’s overdue

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STAT+: Treatment for alcohol addiction is undergoing a seismic shift. Many say it’s overdue
STAT+: Treatment for alcohol addiction is undergoing a seismic shift. Many say it’s overdue
4:30 AM

The surging popularity of alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous represents a seismic shift in the alcohol treatment landscape. Many say it's overdue.

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Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents - Reuters

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Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents - Reuters
4:21 AM

Latvian Prime Minister Silina resigns over handling of Ukraine drone incidents  Reuters

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China urges caution over British Steel nationalisation plan - Reuters

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China urges caution over British Steel nationalisation plan - Reuters
4:01 AM

China urges caution over British Steel nationalisation plan  Reuters

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Brickbat: Slow Down

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Brickbat: Slow Down
4:00 AM

Zachary Krug's mug shot

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China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain - Reuters

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China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain - Reuters
3:35 AM

China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain  Reuters

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Dollar Eases Slightly as Trump-Xi Meeting in Focus

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Dollar Eases Slightly as Trump-Xi Meeting in Focus
3:19 AM

The dollar eased slightly after reaching a near two-week high in the previous session following higher-than-expected U.S. wholesale inflation data.

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UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war

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UAE denies Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war
3:16 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.

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Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?

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Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?
3:13 AM

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

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In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future

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In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
3:00 AM

A bleak job market. Rising rents. Huge debt. In New York and other cities, traditional milestones of adulthood feel further away for some 20- and 30-year-olds.

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SCOTUS Clears Way for Alabama to Use Congressional Map

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SCOTUS Clears Way for Alabama to Use Congressional Map
SCOTUS Clears Way for Alabama to Use Congressional Map
3:00 AM

What does this mean for the upcoming primaries?

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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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Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi diplomacy - Reuters

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Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi diplomacy - Reuters
2:53 AM

Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi diplomacy  Reuters

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Marty Makary’s Turbulent Tenure at FDA Comes to an End

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Marty Makary’s Turbulent Tenure at FDA Comes to an End
Marty Makary’s Turbulent Tenure at FDA Comes to an End
2:45 AM

Brought in as an agency critic, the commissioner drew fire from drug developers and abortion foes.

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China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US - Reuters

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China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US - Reuters
2:45 AM

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US  Reuters

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DOGE Is Gone. Thousands of Government Employees Remain Stuck.

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DOGE Is Gone. Thousands of Government Employees Remain Stuck.
DOGE Is Gone. Thousands of Government Employees Remain Stuck.
2:44 AM

The Trump administration’s layoffs trimmed the government workforce but also left behind chaos.

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Will AI Go Rogue?

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Will AI Go Rogue?
Will AI Go Rogue?
2:44 AM

A new study raises concerns about AI’s ability to act autonomously, but some analysts view the threat as hypothetical rather than imminent.

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Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state

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Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state
Over 100 killed as storm hits India's Uttar Pradesh state
2:27 AM

Over 100 people have been killed in a violent storm in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.

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Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand - Reuters

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Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand - Reuters
2:26 AM

Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand  Reuters

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Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40

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Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40
2:25 AM

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

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Iran urges BRICS to condemn US, Israel for war, exposing bloc divisions - Reuters

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Iran urges BRICS to condemn US, Israel for war, exposing bloc divisions - Reuters
2:21 AM

Iran urges BRICS to condemn US, Israel for war, exposing bloc divisions  Reuters

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Ukraine's anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy's former chief of staff under arrest - Reuters

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Ukraine's anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy's former chief of staff under arrest - Reuters
2:16 AM

Ukraine's anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy's former chief of staff under arrest  Reuters

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Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on - Reuters

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Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on - Reuters
1:56 AM

Asia Pacific banks face growing credit risks, raise provisions as Iran war drags on  Reuters

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Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump’s Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip’

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Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump’s Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip’
1:50 AM

Late night hosts responded to President Trump’s arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by 17 chief executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk.

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Exclusive: US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough - Reuters

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Exclusive: US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough - Reuters
1:48 AM

Exclusive: US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough  Reuters

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GDP figures show unexpected growth, as Reeves warns 'now is not the time to put economy at risk'

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GDP figures show unexpected growth, as Reeves warns 'now is not the time to put economy at risk'
GDP figures show unexpected growth, as Reeves warns 'now is not the time to put economy at risk'
1:22 AM

The UK economy unexpectedly grew during first month of the Iran war, new official figures reveal.

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Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31

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Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 31
1:21 AM

Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts.

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show

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Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
1:09 AM

The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

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'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

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'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
1:09 AM

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

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European airlines downplay fears of summer jet fuel shortage - Reuters

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European airlines downplay fears of summer jet fuel shortage - Reuters
1:03 AM

European airlines downplay fears of summer jet fuel shortage  Reuters

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Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump

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Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump
Why Xi Doesn’t Need a Deal With Trump
12:25 AM

President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.

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As Trump and Xi Meet in China, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart

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As Trump and Xi Meet in China, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart
As Trump and Xi Meet in China, American and Chinese People Are Drifting Apart
12:25 AM

Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.

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Eneos to buy Chevron's Singapore refinery stake, Asian assets for $2.2 billion - Reuters

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Eneos to buy Chevron's Singapore refinery stake, Asian assets for $2.2 billion - Reuters
12:22 AM

Eneos to buy Chevron's Singapore refinery stake, Asian assets for $2.2 billion  Reuters

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Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says - Reuters

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Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says - Reuters
12:20 AM

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says  Reuters

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Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100 - Reuters

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Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100 - Reuters
12:14 AM

Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100  Reuters

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Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow - Reuters

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Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow - Reuters
12:04 AM

Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow  Reuters

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Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined

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Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
Midsize Cities Held Steady as U.S. Population Growth Declined
12:01 AM

New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.

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China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

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China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit - Reuters
11:57 PM

China renews, then halts licenses for hundreds of US beef exporters amid Trump-Xi summit  Reuters

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Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall - Reuters

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Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall - Reuters
11:56 PM

Iran war overshadows Trump's China visit as peace talks stall  Reuters

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Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos - Reuters

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Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos - Reuters
11:33 PM

Philippine politician wanted by ICC makes 'escape' after Senate chaos  Reuters

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South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps

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South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
11:30 PM

Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.

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McIver unveils ICE oversight measure one year after visit that resulted in indictment

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McIver unveils ICE oversight measure one year after visit that resulted in indictment
11:29 PM

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is introducing legislation aimed at protecting congressional oversight powers, a year after a scuffle at an immigration detention facility in her home state resulted in criminal charges against her. The measure would “permanently codify the existing right of members of Congress to conduct oversight” of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department…

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Trump, Xi highlight US, China cooperation in opening remarks

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Trump, Xi highlight US, China cooperation in opening remarks
11:25 PM

President Trump signaled in his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting in Beijing on Thursday local time that he wants to do business with China and emphasized his friendship with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He boasted about the size of the delegation he brought, which included prominent executives like Apple’s Tim Cook, Tesla and SpaceX’s…

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Pomp Before Circumstance in China Trip

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Pomp Before Circumstance in China Trip
Pomp Before Circumstance in China Trip
11:11 PM

Trump and Xi will tackle issues such as Iran and trade. The White House has acknowledged that Trump’s visit would be heavier on symbolism and lighter on policy outcomes.

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White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S. - The Washington Post

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White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S. - The Washington Post
11:08 PM

White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S.  The Washington Post

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Military Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones

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Military Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones
Military Snipers Are Being Put Out of a Job by Drones
11:00 PM

A special forces soldier that Ukraine claimed was a world-record shot hasn’t been out to shoot in more than a year.

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AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value - Reuters

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AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value - Reuters
10:48 PM

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value  Reuters

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President Obama on Iran: ‘We pulled it off without firing a missile’

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President Obama on Iran: ‘We pulled it off without firing a missile’
10:46 PM

Former President Obama is making the case for diplomacy with Iran amid the ongoing conflict, pointing to the 2015 nuclear deal as evidence that Tehran’s program can be constrained without further military intervention. “We went about trying to negotiate a diplomatic agreement that would get the enriched uranium out of Iran, that would assure they…

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Indian shares advance on earnings support, US-China talks - Reuters

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Indian shares advance on earnings support, US-China talks - Reuters
10:37 PM

Indian shares advance on earnings support, US-China talks  Reuters

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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping

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Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping
10:36 PM

President Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for his meeting with President Xi Jinping on Thursday morning local time. Soldiers holding red and gold flags lined up the street as Trump’s motorcade arrived. Scores of soldiers were lined up uniformly to greet the motorcade. As he got out, the trumpets…

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Exclusive: New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure - Reuters

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Exclusive: New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure - Reuters
10:33 PM

Exclusive: New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure  Reuters

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TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth - Reuters

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TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth - Reuters
10:06 PM

TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth  Reuters

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China’s Best and Brightest Tech Talent Is Going Back to China

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China’s Best and Brightest Tech Talent Is Going Back to China
China’s Best and Brightest Tech Talent Is Going Back to China
10:01 PM

More Chinese nationals who return home after working in the U.S., called ‘sea turtles,’ are fueling Beijing’s efforts to take on Silicon Valley

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Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: ‘Vulnerable to detection’

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Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: ‘Vulnerable to detection’
Iran says its small subs deployed to Strait of Hormuz as expert explains threat: ‘Vulnerable to detection’
9:58 PM

Iran claims it has deployed small submarines as an "invisible guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz, but analyst says the vessels pose limited strategic threat.

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Pentagon Abruptly Cancels Deployment to Europe as Part of Trump’s Drawdown

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Pentagon Abruptly Cancels Deployment to Europe as Part of Trump’s Drawdown
Pentagon Abruptly Cancels Deployment to Europe as Part of Trump’s Drawdown
9:44 PM

Equipment and some troops from the armored “Black Jack” brigade were already en route when its deployment was halted.

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Asia stocks gain on AI enthusiasm as Trump meets Xi - Reuters

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Asia stocks gain on AI enthusiasm as Trump meets Xi - Reuters
9:41 PM

Asia stocks gain on AI enthusiasm as Trump meets Xi  Reuters

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Senators move to withhold their own pay during future shutdowns - The Washington Post

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Senators move to withhold their own pay during future shutdowns - The Washington Post
9:37 PM

Senators move to withhold their own pay during future shutdowns  The Washington Post

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