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Live updates: Melania Trump denounces ‘lies’ about her and ‘disgraceful’ Epstein

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Live updates: Melania Trump denounces ‘lies’ about her and ‘disgraceful’ Epstein
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:50 PM(2h or newer)
2:50 PM

First lady Melania Trump denounced attempts to link her to “the disgraceful” late financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling for the “lies” to “end today” in a statement given at the White House on Thursday. She said she’s never had a relationship with Epstein or his co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. And she called on Congress to give Epstein’s…

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  • Moral framing word: 'disgrace'
Rowan’s Take:

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710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago

Liberal
710,000 fewer babies were born last year in U.S. compared with two decades ago
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:45 PM(2h or newer)
2:45 PM

The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s.

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  • Emotional trigger word: 'historic'
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What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Since the Cease-Fire?

Conservative
What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Since the Cease-Fire?
What’s Happening in the Strait of Hormuz Since the Cease-Fire?
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:45 PM(2h or newer)
2:45 PM

Iran is charging tolls of up to $2 million per ship as limited traffic starts to move through the strait.

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Trump tells Netanyahu to pull back on Israel’s barrage on Lebanon

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Trump tells Netanyahu to pull back on Israel’s barrage on Lebanon
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:38 PM(2h or newer)
2:38 PM

President Trump on Thursday confirmed he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back on a barrage of strikes Israel is conducting in Lebanon, as that operation stands to threaten a fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Iran has indicated that a two-week ceasefire agreement reached Tuesday with the U.S. includes the halting…

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Melania Trump appears in surprise live video from White House to address Epstein relationship 'lies'

Conservative
Melania Trump appears in surprise live video from White House to address Epstein relationship 'lies'
Melania Trump appears in surprise live video from White House to address Epstein relationship 'lies'
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:36 PM(2h or newer)
2:36 PM

Melania Trump says she "never had a relationship" with the disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Neutral
  • Moral framing word: 'disgrace'
Rowan’s Take:

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Watch live: NASA officials give update on Artemis II as mission enters final stretch

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Watch live: NASA officials give update on Artemis II as mission enters final stretch
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:35 PM(2h or newer)
2:35 PM

NASA officials are set to give their daily update on the historic Artemis II mission, as the four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are on their way back to Earth. The crew — Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency mission specialist Jeremy Hansen — are expected to splash down…

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  • Emotional trigger word: 'historic'
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How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying

Liberal
How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying
How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:29 PM(2h or newer)
2:29 PM

The former senator wants to heal the America he’s leaving behind.

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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire

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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:27 PM(2h or newer)
2:27 PM

Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

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Fertility rate drops to new record low: CDC

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Fertility rate drops to new record low: CDC
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:25 PM(2h or newer)
2:25 PM

The U.S. general fertility rate fell by 1 percent in 2025, reaching a new record low for another consecutive year according to latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The general fertility rate, which covers women between the ages of 15 and 44, was about 53.1 births per 1,000 females with…

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Rutte says NATO allies ‘were a bit slow, to say the least’ on Iran war

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Rutte says NATO allies ‘were a bit slow, to say the least’ on Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:24 PM(2h or newer)
2:24 PM

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Thursday that the alliance’s members were “a bit slow, to say the least,” on assisting the U.S. when President Trump launched the war against Iran, but he noted they were not aware of the kinetic action against Tehran beforehand.  “When it came time to provide the logistical and other support…

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Would U.S. Wildlife Laws Turn Greenland's Hunters Into Criminals?

Libertarian
Would U.S. Wildlife Laws Turn Greenland's Hunters Into Criminals?
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:24 PM(2h or newer)
2:24 PM

An American flag in between two Greenland hunters

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Anthropic says new AI model too dangerous for public release

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Anthropic says new AI model too dangerous for public release
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:18 PM(2h or newer)
2:18 PM

Anthropic announced this week it will hold back the full release of its new AI model because it believes it is too dangerous for the public at this stage.  The model, called Claude Mythos Preview, will be available to a select group of technology firms, including Microsoft, Apple, CrowdStrike and Amazon Web Services, along with…

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How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes

Liberal
How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:16 PM(2h or newer)
2:16 PM

The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.

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Andy Kim: Trump ‘should be removed from office’

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Andy Kim: Trump ‘should be removed from office’
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:11 PM(2h or newer)
2:11 PM

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said Wednesday that President Trump “should be removed from office” amid the president’s threats toward Iran. “I think he is unfit to be commander in chief. I think he should be removed from office,” Kim told CNN’s John King on “The Source.” Kim is not the first Democrat in recent days…

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Is Our 20th-Century Grid Up to the Current Task?

Conservative
Is Our 20th-Century Grid Up to the Current Task?
Is Our 20th-Century Grid Up to the Current Task?
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:10 PM(2h or newer)
2:10 PM

Why electricity’s regulatory past matters now.

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Watch live: Melania Trump speaks from White House

Moderate
Watch live: Melania Trump speaks from White House
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:08 PM(2h or newer)
2:08 PM

First lady Melania Trump is set to speak from the White House on Thursday afternoon. The event comes less than a month after Trump hosted a two-day summit as part of her Fostering the Future Together initiative, which is focused on ways the U.S. and allies can “address challenges children face in the digital era.”…

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Trump-appointed judges refuse to block Trump blacklisting of Anthropic AI tech

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Trump-appointed judges refuse to block Trump blacklisting of Anthropic AI tech
Trump-appointed judges refuse to block Trump blacklisting of Anthropic AI tech
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:07 PM(2h or newer)
2:07 PM

Appeals court denies Anthropic's emergency motion for a stay.

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How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers

Liberal
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:01 PM(2h or newer)
2:01 PM

People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.

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Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal

Liberal
Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal
Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:00 PM(2h or newer)
2:00 PM

Justices often don’t disclose why they disqualify themselves from hearing cases. Their silence echoes the court’s unexplained emergency orders.

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California Supreme Court halts sheriff’s investigation into special election ballots

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California Supreme Court halts sheriff’s investigation into special election ballots
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:58 PM(2h or newer)
1:58 PM

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to stop his investigation into ballots from the November special election that his office seized following accusations of voter fraud. Bianco, who is also running as a Republican candidate for governor, seized more than 650,000 ballots from the local election office as part…

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FBI Goes After Whistleblower Who Helped Unmask the 'Fort Bragg Cartel'

Libertarian
FBI Goes After Whistleblower Who Helped Unmask the 'Fort Bragg Cartel'
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:56 PM(2h or newer)
1:56 PM

Justice Department building with Trump banner, and the cover of Seth Harp's book "The Fort Bragg Cartel"

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Abdul El-Sayed buddies up to Hasan Piker, avoids Israel question

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Abdul El-Sayed buddies up to Hasan Piker, avoids Israel question
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:56 PM(2h or newer)
1:56 PM

Remember when I said earlier this week that there’s no need for Democrats to have some very involved and unending internal debate about how to deal with Hasan Piker, the leftist streamer who simps for terrorists and authoritarian communist regimes? As I said, Ro Khanna has it pretty much right: Democrats can appear on his stream or engage with him as long…

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137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris

Liberal
137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris
137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:49 PM(2h or newer)
1:49 PM

A section of the landmark’s original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum.

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Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone

Liberal
Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:41 PM(2h or newer)
1:41 PM

The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.

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We Are on the Cusp of a Revolution in Rare Disease Treatment

Liberal
We Are on the Cusp of a Revolution in Rare Disease Treatment
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:39 PM(2h or newer)
1:39 PM

We can’t let the most important medical achievement of a decade slip through our fingers.

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Justice John Marshall Harlan's Lecture Notes On Wong Kim Ark

Libertarian
Justice John Marshall Harlan's Lecture Notes On Wong Kim Ark
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:33 PM(2h or newer)
1:33 PM

An excerpt from my 2013 co-authored article on Harlan's constitutional law lectures.

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Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns

Conservative
Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns
Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:26 PM(2h or newer)
1:26 PM

The U.N.'s shipping agency warned on Thursday that any toll imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent."

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Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered - The Washington Post

Liberal
Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:25 PM(2h or newer)
1:25 PM

Emperor penguins have just been declared endangered  The Washington Post

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US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers - Reuters

Moderate
US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:19 PM(2h or newer)
1:19 PM

US Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers  Reuters

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Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Moderate
Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:16 PM(2h or newer)
1:16 PM

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

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What if Social Security Was Capped at $100,000 Annually?

Libertarian
What if Social Security Was Capped at $100,000 Annually?
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:15 PM(2h or newer)
1:15 PM

Red piggy bank with x's over the eyes in front of a background of money

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Hillary Clinton knocks Trump on affordability, highlights kids agenda

Moderate
Hillary Clinton knocks Trump on affordability, highlights kids agenda
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:14 PM(2h or newer)
1:14 PM

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rebuked President Trump for his 2027 budget proposal and warned of negative ramifications for families in an op-ed published in The New York Times on Thursday. The $1.5 trillion request, which comes amid the Trump administration’s strikes against Iran, suggests bolstered funding for defense spending and $73 billion in…

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Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery - Reuters

Moderate
Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:13 PM(2h or newer)
1:13 PM

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery  Reuters

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC

Moderate
Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:11 PM(2h or newer)
1:11 PM

Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.

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  • Moral framing word: 'must'
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Opinion | How Trump Miscalculated in Iran

Conservative
Opinion | How Trump Miscalculated in Iran
Opinion | How Trump Miscalculated in Iran
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:10 PM(2h or newer)
1:10 PM

He followed his Venezuela model, not accounting for the ideological character of the regime in Tehran.

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Opinion | Budapest Isn’t a Shining MAGA City on a Hill

Conservative
Opinion | Budapest Isn’t a Shining MAGA City on a Hill
Opinion | Budapest Isn’t a Shining MAGA City on a Hill
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:09 PM(2h or newer)
1:09 PM

Hungarians turn out to be pretty European, and OrbĂĄn is more opportunist than he is revolutionary.

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Analysis coming soon.


Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"

Moderate
Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"
Volkswagen stops building ID.4s in the US, has inventory "into 2027"
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:04 PM(2h or newer)
1:04 PM

Yet another automaker cancels an EV for gasoline SUVs in America.

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For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission

Liberal
For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:03 PM(2h or newer)
1:03 PM

After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.

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5 Takeaways From the U.S. Push Against the Far Left

Liberal
5 Takeaways From the U.S. Push Against the Far Left
5 Takeaways From the U.S. Push Against the Far Left
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:03 PM(2h or newer)
1:03 PM

The Trump administration has made countering antifa and other far-left groups a counterterrorism priority, despite increasing threats from the Middle East.

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Top GOP senators to meet with Trump on DHS funding

Moderate
Top GOP senators to meet with Trump on DHS funding
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:01 PM(2h or newer)
1:01 PM

Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (Wyo.) said he and Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will meet with President Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss the path forward on funding immigration enforcement portions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with only Republican votes. The bill would be part of a…

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Hasan Piker lays bare the left’s double standard on hate

Moderate
Hasan Piker lays bare the left’s double standard on hate
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:00 PM(2h or newer)
1:00 PM

Democratic leaders are being criticized for associating with extremist influencer Hasan Piker, who has made hateful and controversial statements, while also condemning Republicans for associating with white nationalist Nick Fuentes.

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Wall St climbs as fresh Mideast de-escalation signs lift risk appetite - Reuters

Moderate
Wall St climbs as fresh Mideast de-escalation signs lift risk appetite - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:59 PM(2h or newer)
12:59 PM

Wall St climbs as fresh Mideast de-escalation signs lift risk appetite  Reuters

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Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats

Liberal
Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats
Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:57 PM(2h or newer)
12:57 PM

The Trump administration aims to deploy counterterrorism tools against far-left groups, even as it has offered little evidence they present a dire threat.

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Getty Center in Los Angeles Is Closing for Year of Renovations

Liberal
Getty Center in Los Angeles Is Closing for Year of Renovations
Getty Center in Los Angeles Is Closing for Year of Renovations
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:56 PM(2h or newer)
12:56 PM

The art museum will close to the public in March 2027 to replace its aging tram system and modernize some galleries.

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Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats - Reuters

Moderate
Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:55 PM(2h or newer)
12:55 PM

Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats  Reuters

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US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says - Reuters

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US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:54 PM(2h or newer)
12:54 PM

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices, source says  Reuters

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Israel to negotiate with Lebanon: Netanyahu

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Israel to negotiate with Lebanon: Netanyahu
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:52 PM(2h or newer)
12:52 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he instructed his Cabinet to negotiate with the Lebanese government, amid the Israeli military’s continued strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. “In light of repeated requests from Lebanon to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the cabinet yesterday to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as…

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US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war - Reuters

Moderate
US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war - Reuters
12:47 PM

US labor market holds steady; inflation firmer before Iran war  Reuters

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Woman accused of murdering sister stole Rolex, court hears

Conservative
Woman accused of murdering sister stole Rolex, court hears
Woman accused of murdering sister stole Rolex, court hears
12:40 PM

A woman accused of killing her film director sister allegedly slashed her in the neck and stole her diamond-encrusted Rolex watch, a court has heard.

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Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics

Moderate
Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics
Police corporal created AI porn from driver's license pics
12:37 PM

Officer created over 3,000 "deepfake" images.

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The Birthright Citizenship Question that Stumped the Solicitor General

Libertarian
The Birthright Citizenship Question that Stumped the Solicitor General
12:36 PM

It was surprising that the Solicitor General did not appear to have thought much legislative power under Section 5.

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Indian drugmaker Granules to tighten oversight after US FDA warning, exec says - Reuters

Moderate
Indian drugmaker Granules to tighten oversight after US FDA warning, exec says - Reuters
12:30 PM

Indian drugmaker Granules to tighten oversight after US FDA warning, exec says  Reuters

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Lessons from COVID school aid: We need clearer goals and better accountability

Moderate
Lessons from COVID school aid: We need clearer goals and better accountability
12:30 PM

Now the evidence is clearer, and the conclusion is more nuanced than either side of the school-funding debate likely prefers.

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U.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall - Reuters

Liberal
U.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low
U.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low
12:01 AM

The fertility rate has been falling since 2007, in large part because of a plunge among teenagers.

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US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall - Reuters
12:28 PM

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall  Reuters

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US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Brown-Forman, WSJ reports - Reuters

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US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Brown-Forman, WSJ reports - Reuters
12:28 PM

US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Brown-Forman, WSJ reports  Reuters

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Amazon CEO reveals AI revenue, dismisses spending doubts in annual letter - Reuters

Moderate
Amazon CEO reveals AI revenue, dismisses spending doubts in annual letter - Reuters
12:27 PM

Amazon CEO reveals AI revenue, dismisses spending doubts in annual letter  Reuters

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This doctor turned a 31-foot RV into one of the country's only mobile OB-GYN clinics

Liberal
This doctor turned a 31-foot RV into one of the country's only mobile OB-GYN clinics
12:27 PM

Mary Fariba Afsari's book, Labor, is a portrait of reproductive healthcare in post-Dobbs America. Her book also is about her Iranian heritage and her grandmother's death from an illegal abortion.

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Miner rescued alive after spending nearly 2 weeks trapped underground in flooded area

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Miner rescued alive after spending nearly 2 weeks trapped underground in flooded area
Miner rescued alive after spending nearly 2 weeks trapped underground in flooded area
12:25 PM

A Mexican miner was rescued after spending 13 days trapped underground, officials said, while one miner was found dead and another remains missing.

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Greene on Trump Iran ‘civilization’ post: ‘Absolute madness’

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Greene on Trump Iran ‘civilization’ post: ‘Absolute madness’
12:25 PM

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said Thursday that President Trump’s threat earlier this week that Iran’s “whole civilization will die” was “absolute madness.” CNN’s Pamela Brown and Wolf Blitzer spoke with Greene and asked why the president’s threat on Tuesday was “the final straw for” her. “Because it’s absolute madness,” she said. “How can…

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US software stocks slump on renewed AI disruption jitters - Reuters

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US software stocks slump on renewed AI disruption jitters - Reuters
12:24 PM

US software stocks slump on renewed AI disruption jitters  Reuters

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NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters

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NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
12:20 PM

NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say  Reuters

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NASA’s Artemis II Mission By The Numbers

Satire
NASA’s Artemis II Mission By The Numbers
12:18 PM

Following their historic moon flyby, the Artemis II crew will return to Earth on Friday. The Onion looks at the key facts and figures behind the lunar mission. 15 mph Speed limit in moon zone 49 million Fewer streams than a British guy playing League Of Legends 4 Times mission specialist Jeremy Hansen has suggested […] The post NASA’s Artemis II Mission By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion.

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  • Emotional trigger word: 'historic'
  • Emotional trigger word: 'legend'
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White House confident Warsh will start as Fed chair in May

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White House confident Warsh will start as Fed chair in May
12:15 PM

The head of the National Economic Council (NEC) said Thursday that President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve is “absolutely” on track for confirmation.  NEC Director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business Network’s Maria Bartiromo that Warsh is a “top-tier candidate” for the role, but he acknowledged the current economic challenges posed…

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'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult - Reuters

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'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult - Reuters
12:15 PM

'We are not some piece of ice': Greenland hits back at Trump's Arctic insult  Reuters

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On Social Media, Democratic Politicians Are Letting the F-Word Fly

Liberal
On Social Media, Democratic Politicians Are Letting the F-Word Fly
On Social Media, Democratic Politicians Are Letting the F-Word Fly
12:14 PM

Democratic politicians are swearing with glee. It is usually aimed at President Trump.

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Melissa Chiu Exits Hirshhorn Museum to Lead Guggenheim

Liberal
Melissa Chiu Exits Hirshhorn Museum to Lead Guggenheim
12:09 PM

Melissa Chiu is stepping down as director of the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington to lead the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

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DNC panel rejects AIPAC-specific resolution, advances broader measure condemning dark money

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DNC panel rejects AIPAC-specific resolution, advances broader measure condemning dark money
12:09 PM

A Democratic National Committee (DNC) panel voted on Thursday to reject a resolution condemning “the growing influence” of dark money and corporate-backed outside spending in Democratic races, particularly the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).  At the DNC’s spring meeting in New Orleans this week, the resolutions committee voted to kill the push, which would…

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Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters

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Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters
12:08 PM

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe  Reuters

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Centcom chief: ‘Iran has suffered a generational military defeat’

Moderate
Centcom chief: ‘Iran has suffered a generational military defeat’
12:07 PM

The head of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the military arm that oversees forces in the Middle East, said Thursday that troops “remain present” in the region amid a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Speaking in a video message posted to social media, Navy Adm. Brad Cooper said that although U.S. forces have paused offensive operations in…

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'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure

Moderate
'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
12:06 PM

The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.

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Florida AG opens probe into OpenAI ahead of potential IPO - Reuters

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Florida AG opens probe into OpenAI ahead of potential IPO - Reuters
12:04 PM

Florida AG opens probe into OpenAI ahead of potential IPO  Reuters

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Iran’s $7.8 Billion Crypto Economy Finds New Way to Grow After Cease-Fire

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Iran’s $7.8 Billion Crypto Economy Finds New Way to Grow After Cease-Fire
Iran’s $7.8 Billion Crypto Economy Finds New Way to Grow After Cease-Fire
12:00 PM

Iran is demanding oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz pay a toll in cryptocurrency, highlighting its importance to the Iranian regime and economy.

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Gavin Newsom’s political magic: Will America fall for his tricks?

Moderate
Gavin Newsom’s political magic: Will America fall for his tricks?
12:00 PM

His greatest trick yet? Vaulting his status from the incompetent and corrupt governor of a failing state to a leading contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination.

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Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli strikes

Moderate
Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli strikes
11:54 AM

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Thursday that his government will file a complaint to the United Nations Security Council concerning the latest Israeli strikes against Lebanon. Salam said during a press conference that the Lebanese Cabinet voted to submit the complaint following the strikes by the Israeli military Wednesday, which the Lebanese General Directorate…

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Meta, CoreWeave deepen AI cloud partnership with fresh $21 billion deal - Reuters

Moderate
Meta, CoreWeave deepen AI cloud partnership with fresh $21 billion deal - Reuters
11:51 AM

Meta, CoreWeave deepen AI cloud partnership with fresh $21 billion deal  Reuters

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Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible' - Reuters

Moderate
Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible' - Reuters
11:50 AM

Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'  Reuters

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Upcoming Visiting Position at University of Virginia

Libertarian
Upcoming Visiting Position at University of Virginia
11:47 AM

I will be a Visiting Professor at the University of VIrginia School of Law during the Fall 2026 semester.

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UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables - Reuters

Moderate
UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables - Reuters
11:46 AM

UK says it deployed military to deter Russian submarines from attack on undersea cables  Reuters

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First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest

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First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest
First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest
11:43 AM

Ohio man used more than 100 AI tools to make fake nudes of women and minors.

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F.B.I. Arrests Ex-Fort Bragg Employee Accused of Leaking Classified Information to Journalist

Liberal
F.B.I. Arrests Ex-Fort Bragg Employee Accused of Leaking Classified Information to Journalist
F.B.I. Arrests Ex-Fort Bragg Employee Accused of Leaking Classified Information to Journalist
11:42 AM

Courtney Williams, who worked at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, was accused of leaking classified information to a reporter.

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Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war - Reuters

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Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war - Reuters
11:40 AM

Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war  Reuters

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STAT+: A new health care blueprint from a key Democratic think tank

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STAT+: A new health care blueprint from a key Democratic think tank
STAT+: A new health care blueprint from a key Democratic think tank
11:40 AM

Democrats are focused on health care affordability as costs keep climbing.

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GOP blocks Democrats’ attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers

Moderate
GOP blocks Democrats’ attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
11:37 AM

Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to pass a measure limiting President Trump’s ability to conduct military operations in Iran during a pro forma session of the House on Thursday. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) sought recognition on the floor to pass the resolution from House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), but Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.),…

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Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights are not for sale

Moderate
Americans’ Fourth Amendment rights are not for sale
11:30 AM

The FBI has admitted to purchasing commercially available data to track Americans' movements and location histories, and Congress has the opportunity to close the data broker loophole and renew FISA Section 702 with the Government Surveillance Reform Act, which requires a warrant before the government can intentionally search an American's private communications for domestic law enforcement purposes.

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Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan - Reuters

Moderate
Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan - Reuters
11:28 AM

Cash-strapped US Postal Service suspends contributions to pension plan  Reuters

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CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release

Moderate
CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release
CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release
11:26 AM

Study found shots cut urgent care and hospitalization by about 50% in healthy adults.

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In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?

Liberal
In the Trump era, everybody's talking about 'soft power.' But ... what is it exactly?
11:21 AM

The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now?

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DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report

Moderate
DOJ investigating NFL broadcasting deals: Report
11:21 AM

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation into the NFL over its dealmaking with media companies on rights to broadcast games, according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the probe, reported that the investigation from President Trump’s DOJ focuses on whether the league engaged in anticompetitive tactics…

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Former JAG officer: Strait of Hormuz toll would be ‘illegal’

Moderate
Former JAG officer: Strait of Hormuz toll would be ‘illegal’
11:16 AM

A former judge advocate general (JAG) officer said Wednesday that Iran’s proposed tax on oil-carrying ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz is “illegal.”  Tehran set a new toll rate of the cryptocurrency equivalent of $1 per barrel of oil during the two-week ceasefire with the U.S., which began Wednesday. President Trump said Wednesday that…

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NATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to ‘North Korea moment’

Moderate
NATO chief: US, Iran conflict could lead to ‘North Korea moment’
11:14 AM

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Wednesday the U.S. conflict with Iran could lead to a “North Korea moment” that could put other countries at a “big risk.” Rutte, who has developed a strong relationship with President Trump despite the U.S. leader’s criticisms of NATO, told CNN’s Jake Tapper that NATO countries are committed to “the…

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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices have bumpy ride

Moderate
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices have bumpy ride
11:13 AM

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.

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Minivans making comeback with buyers seeking savings

Moderate
Minivans making comeback with buyers seeking savings
11:12 AM

The vehicle formerly most associated with soccer moms is getting new life in 2026: The minivan is apparently making a comeback.

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"The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Cocounsel Skill Results'"

Libertarian
"The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Cocounsel Skill Results'"
11:11 AM

From Friday's Sixth Circuit decision in U.S. v. Farris, by Judges Eric Clay, Julia Gibbons, and Whitney Hermandorfer: Howe [a… The post "The First Tell Was the File Name of the Principal Brief: 'Cocounsel Skill Results'" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Steak ‘n Shake employee fatally shot through drive-thru window

Moderate
Steak ‘n Shake employee fatally shot through drive-thru window
11:11 AM

The employee, who'd been on the job just three months, was involved in an argument with a car of customers, police said.

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European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon

Liberal
European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon
European Leaders Demand That U.S. Cease-Fire With Iran Include Lebanon
11:06 AM

Britain, France and the European Union condemned Israel’s strikes targeting Hezbollah in the country, saying these threatened the truce.

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French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess

Moderate
French far-right leader romantically linked to Italian princess
11:05 AM

Presidential hopeful Jordan Bardella was pictured on a Corsican beach with Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies.

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Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters

Moderate
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters
11:05 AM

Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters  Reuters

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America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market

Liberal
America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market
11:01 AM

Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.

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STAT+: 5 years after lupus breakthrough, CAR-T is still surprising autoimmunity researchers

Moderate
STAT+: 5 years after lupus breakthrough, CAR-T is still surprising autoimmunity researchers
STAT+: 5 years after lupus breakthrough, CAR-T is still surprising autoimmunity researchers
11:00 AM

CAR-T therapy is toting up more remissions in autoimmune disease, and generating a flood of experimentation and investment.

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A special session for Homeland Security funding?

Moderate
A special session for Homeland Security funding?
11:00 AM

President Trump had considered calling Congress into special session to resolve the funding stalemate at the Department of Homeland Security, but two pay restoration orders have made this unnecessary.

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