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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
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7:03 AM

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 2, 1927

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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
7:00 AM

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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Self-Checkout Is Under Fire Across the Country. Is Theft Really the Reason?

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Self-Checkout Is Under Fire Across the Country. Is Theft Really the Reason?
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7:00 AM

A self-checkout machine

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Consider the Rebel Yell

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Consider the Rebel Yell
Consider the Rebel Yell
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7:00 AM

Can we ever know what the past sounded like?

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Opinion: STAT readers on MAHA activists, perimenopause, and diversity in medical school

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Opinion: STAT readers on MAHA activists, perimenopause, and diversity in medical school
Opinion: STAT readers on MAHA activists, perimenopause, and diversity in medical school
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7:00 AM

“Unfortunately, the resources don't exist to take every flat-earther to the International Space Station to change their mind,” a STAT reader writes.

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Opinion: What do medical students think about their education?

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Opinion: What do medical students think about their education?
Opinion: What do medical students think about their education?
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7:00 AM

“No one's pulling the pieces together”: a conversation with medical students about preventive care education.

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How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran

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How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
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6:56 AM

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.

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How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson

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How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson
How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson
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6:43 AM

“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.

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Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?

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Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?
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6:32 AM

Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is the president's third nominee for surgeon general. Will she get confirmed?

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Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help

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Americans aren't sleeping enough. Here's what could help
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6:30 AM

Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as we power through tasks or get lost in endless scrolling. Here's help.

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Public Offering

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Public Offering
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6:13 AM

How often do you talk to strangers? What’s stopping you?

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Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war

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Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war
Iran’s killer drones increase slaughter in Sudan amid world’s forgotten war
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6:00 AM

Iran is accused of supplying Mohajer-6 attack drones to Sudan's armed forces as the civil war's death toll reportedly reaches as many as 400,000 people.

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A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way

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A Pointless War: How Iran Hawks Finally Got Their Way
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6:00 AM

An illustration of Donald Trump in the foreground with John McCain, George W. Bush, Lindsey Graham, Benjamin Netanyahu, an Iranian flag and war imagery in the background

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New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela's divisive legacy

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New Netflix documentary reexamines Winnie Mandela's divisive legacy
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is one of the most revered — and controversial — women in South African history. In a new documentary her granddaughters examine the liberation icon in all her complexity.

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The Memo: Trump’s frustration on Iran boils over in attacks against media

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The Memo: Trump’s frustration on Iran boils over in attacks against media
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6:00 AM

President Trump’s frustration with media coverage of the war on Iran boiled over Thursday when he alleged that reporting from The New York Times was “seditious” and called CNN “stupid” and “the enemy.” Verbal fusillades against the media are commonplace for Trump, but the unusually intense Thursday attack seemed emblematic of his frustration with a…

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GOP war powers resolution argument triggers a furor between Trump, lawmakers over Iran

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GOP war powers resolution argument triggers a furor between Trump, lawmakers over Iran
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6:00 AM

The partisan battle over authorizing the Iran War has shifted to one of semantics, as the sides haggle over a contentious deadline created by a Vietnam-era law. On Friday, the conflict hit the 60-day mark — a critical marker under the 1973 War Powers Act — and Democrats are using the milestone to fuel their…

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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says - Reuters

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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says - Reuters
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5:37 AM

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says  Reuters

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Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says - Reuters

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Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says - Reuters
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5:28 AM

Trump auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says  Reuters

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Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism

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Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism
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5:15 AM

The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?

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Takeaways From The Times’s Interview With Tucker Carlson

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Takeaways From The Times’s Interview With Tucker Carlson
Takeaways From The Times’s Interview With Tucker Carlson
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5:15 AM

He spoke about the rupture with President Trump and what it portends for the conservative movement. Here are the key moments from our conversation.

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NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany - Reuters

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NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany - Reuters
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5:08 AM

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany  Reuters

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Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran

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Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
5:02 AM

The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.

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After Assad's fall, Syria's Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.

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After Assad's fall, Syria's Kurds are left in limbo, feeling abandoned by the U.S.
5:02 AM

Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

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Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost

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Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
5:01 AM

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

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These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?

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These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?
These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?
5:01 AM

Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

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Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box

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Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box
Trump’s Push for Electoral Retribution Heads to the Ballot Box
5:01 AM

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

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Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.

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Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.
Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.
5:01 AM

The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.

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Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.

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Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.
Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.
5:01 AM

Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.

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Mexican Governor Indicted by U.S. Steps Down

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Mexican Governor Indicted by U.S. Steps Down
Mexican Governor Indicted by U.S. Steps Down
5:01 AM

Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha, facing U.S. charges of aiding a drug cartel, said he would cooperate with Mexican authorities reviewing a U.S. arrest request.

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Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.

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Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.
Ashley McBryde Saved Her Own Life. Now She’s Rocking Out Her Way.
5:00 AM

The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.

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After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans

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After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans
After Trump’s Ousting of Maduro, Little Has Changed for Most Venezuelans
5:00 AM

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.

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2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots

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2026 Senate races to watch: From most likely to flip to Democratic long shots
5:00 AM

Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.

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Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops - Reuters

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Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops - Reuters
4:58 AM

Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops  Reuters

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Motor racing - Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59 - Reuters

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Motor racing - Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59 - Reuters
4:37 AM

Motor racing - Former F1 driver and Paralympic champion Zanardi dies at 59  Reuters

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China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day - Reuters

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China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day - Reuters
4:16 AM

China's railway hit new single-day passenger record on May Day  Reuters

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US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

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US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
4:14 AM

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

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Spirit Airlines is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

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Spirit Airlines is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.
Spirit Airlines is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.
3:59 AM

After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.

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Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
3:55 AM

The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

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Bomb hoax arrest after Peter Kay show evacuated

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Bomb hoax arrest after Peter Kay show evacuated
Bomb hoax arrest after Peter Kay show evacuated
3:56 AM

A 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of a bomb hoax offence after a Peter Kay show in Birmingham was evacuated.

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Two killed in Russian attack on bus in Kherson - Reuters

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Two killed in Russian attack on bus in Kherson - Reuters
3:05 AM

Two killed in Russian attack on bus in Kherson  Reuters

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A Helping of Hegel and a Morsel of Marx

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A Helping of Hegel and a Morsel of Marx
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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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Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down

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Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
2:51 AM

Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.

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The End of Conformity in Des Plaines, Illinois

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The End of Conformity in Des Plaines, Illinois
The End of Conformity in Des Plaines, Illinois
2:45 AM

Fifty years ago, this suburb was cookie-cutter. Not so much anymore.

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Liebling at War

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Liebling at War
Liebling at War
2:45 AM

On an American journalist who followed the battles—and boys—of World War II.

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Girls Are in Crisis. Alarmism Won’t Help.

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Girls Are in Crisis. Alarmism Won’t Help.
Girls Are in Crisis. Alarmism Won’t Help.
2:45 AM

A highly anticipated book about young women and consumer culture offers little besides vapid hand-wringing.

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Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles

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Spirit Airlines ceases operations after escalating financial struggles
2:42 AM

The low-cost carrier, which had been struggling for years, announced it will cease operations. Spirit had been seeking a $500 million lifeline from the White House, but talks failed to yield a deal.

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Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down

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Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down
Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down
2:13 AM

U.S. prosecutors accused RubĂŠn Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.

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Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up - Reuters

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Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up - Reuters
2:07 AM

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up  Reuters

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Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer

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Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer
1:49 AM

The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use this summer.

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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

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U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
1:33 AM

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

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U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
8:51 PM

Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.

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Ex F1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies 'suddenly'

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Ex F1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies 'suddenly'
Ex F1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies 'suddenly'
1:24 AM

Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59.

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'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans

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'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
1:02 AM

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

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Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war - Reuters

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Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war - Reuters
1:02 AM

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war  Reuters

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'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'

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'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'
12:02 AM

Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

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UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months

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UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months
UK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months
12:01 AM

The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.

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Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor

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Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor
12:01 AM

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but there are still hurdles to nuclear.

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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War
12:00 AM

High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.

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Trump’s border wall expansion just bulldozed an ancient tribal site - The Washington Post

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Trump’s border wall expansion just bulldozed an ancient tribal site - The Washington Post
11:54 PM

Trump’s border wall expansion just bulldozed an ancient tribal site  The Washington Post

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Appeals court limits abortion pill access nationwide - The Washington Post

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Appeals court limits abortion pill access nationwide - The Washington Post
11:50 PM

Appeals court limits abortion pill access nationwide  The Washington Post

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Riot outside hospital treating man accused of killing girl, 5

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Riot outside hospital treating man accused of killing girl, 5
Riot outside hospital treating man accused of killing girl, 5
11:15 PM

A crowd has rioted outside a hospital in Australia where a man accused of killing a five-year-old was being treated.

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'Large-scale' street brawl leaves two teenagers in hospital with knife wounds

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'Large-scale' street brawl leaves two teenagers in hospital with knife wounds
'Large-scale' street brawl leaves two teenagers in hospital with knife wounds
11:06 PM

Two teenagers are in hospital with knife injuries after a "large-scale" street fight involving 30 young people erupted in Southend, Essex.

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Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision

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Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision
11:01 PM

Republican governors in two southern states are calling state lawmakers back for special sessions next week to consider new congressional maps following a landmark Supreme Court decision that narrowed the scope of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Alabama lawmakers are set to convene in Montgomery starting Monday to discuss potentially moving the state’s May 19…

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Iran War Gives U.S.’s Rivals a Real-Time Look at Its Firepower

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Iran War Gives U.S.’s Rivals a Real-Time Look at Its Firepower
Iran War Gives U.S.’s Rivals a Real-Time Look at Its Firepower
11:00 PM

America’s adversaries have watched it burn through missile stockpiles, seen new tech in action and witnessed what cheap weapons can do to a stronger foe.

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Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say - Reuters

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Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say - Reuters
10:47 PM

Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations overnight, sources say  Reuters

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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
10:43 PM

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

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FDA expands access to a promising drug for one of the worst cancers - The Washington Post

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FDA expands access to a promising drug for one of the worst cancers - The Washington Post
10:41 PM

FDA expands access to a promising drug for one of the worst cancers  The Washington Post

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US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

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US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
10:22 PM

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

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Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination

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Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination
Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination
10:17 PM

An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.

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Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics - The Washington Post

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Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics - The Washington Post
10:10 PM

Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics  The Washington Post

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Pentagon says US naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion

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Pentagon says US naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion
10:09 PM

The Defense Department has estimated that the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue, a Pentagon official familiar with the assessment told The Hill late Friday.  The blockade, which was instituted more than two weeks ago, is one of the actions President Trump has used to inflict pressure on Iran…

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China’s ‘Teapot’ Refiners, Targeted by U.S., Offer Financial Lifeline to Iran

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China’s ‘Teapot’ Refiners, Targeted by U.S., Offer Financial Lifeline to Iran
China’s ‘Teapot’ Refiners, Targeted by U.S., Offer Financial Lifeline to Iran
10:00 PM

A sector that once rebelled against Beijing has grown into a critical tool for working around sanctions.

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Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports - Reuters

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Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports - Reuters
10:00 PM

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports  Reuters

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US Justice Department can use military lawyers to prosecute civilians, judge rules - Reuters

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US Justice Department can use military lawyers to prosecute civilians, judge rules - Reuters
9:41 PM

US Justice Department can use military lawyers to prosecute civilians, judge rules  Reuters

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Bus plunges into river after trainee driver crash, massive rescue response: reports

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Bus plunges into river after trainee driver crash, massive rescue response: reports
Bus plunges into river after trainee driver crash, massive rescue response: reports
9:40 PM

All four people on board were rescued after a trainee driver sent a bus careening into the River Seine near Paris Thursday, officials said.

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GOP Sen. Young: Trump should work with Congress on any future Iran strikes

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GOP Sen. Young: Trump should work with Congress on any future Iran strikes
9:32 PM

Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) said on Friday that the Trump administration would need to seek congressional approval before renewing military action against Iran, after officials asserted the 60-day war powers clock stopped running when the ceasefire took effect. “The purpose of the War Powers Act was to assert the constitutional responsibility of Congress to declare…

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Live updates: Trump tells Congress Iran ceasefire stopped 60-day clock

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Live updates: Trump tells Congress Iran ceasefire stopped 60-day clock
9:04 PM

President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. Friday marks 60 days since the president officially notified lawmakers of the U.S. military’s operations in Iran that began on Feb.…

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Trump Orders the Withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. Troops From Germany

Trump orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid feud with Merz

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Trump Orders the Withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. Troops From Germany
Trump Orders the Withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. Troops From Germany
9:02 PM

The move comes after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran.

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Trump orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany amid feud with Merz
5:52 PM

President Trump ordered the Pentagon on Friday to withdraw about 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany amid his public feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.  The redeployment of troops will bring the number of service members roughly to pre-2022 levels and will affect a brigade combat team and potentially other U.S. forces already in Germany,…

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Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill - Reuters

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Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill - Reuters
8:58 PM

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill  Reuters

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Trump administration asked NFL’s Commanders to run historic D.C. golf course - The Washington Post

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Trump administration asked NFL’s Commanders to run historic D.C. golf course - The Washington Post
8:48 PM

Trump administration asked NFL’s Commanders to run historic D.C. golf course  The Washington Post

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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
8:41 PM

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

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Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down if bailout deal isn’t reached: Reports

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Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down if bailout deal isn’t reached: Reports
8:24 PM

Spirit Airlines may be reaching the end of the runway.

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N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts

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N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
7:43 PM

Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.

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LNG Canada exports hit 1 million metric tons for first time in single month - Reuters

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LNG Canada exports hit 1 million metric tons for first time in single month - Reuters
7:29 PM

LNG Canada exports hit 1 million metric tons for first time in single month  Reuters

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ActBlue sues Ken Paxton for ‘retaliation’ over donation vetting lawsuit

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ActBlue sues Ken Paxton for ‘retaliation’ over donation vetting lawsuit
7:28 PM

ActBlue is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), arguing that his investigation and a separate lawsuit into the progressive fundraising platform amount to political retaliation for its role in raising money for Democratic candidates and causes. The lawyers representing the platform asked a federal court in Massachusetts on Friday to stop Paxton from pursuing…

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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From French Open Over Career-Threatening Haircut

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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From French Open Over Career-Threatening Haircut
7:15 PM

MURCIA, SPAIN—Sending shock waves through the tennis world, world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz officially withdrew from the French Open on Monday over a career-threatening haircut. “After careful consideration, we have decided that the most prudent decision is not to participate in Rome or Roland-Garros while we wait to assess the severity of this tragic styling […] The post Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws From French Open Over Career-Threatening Haircut appeared first on The Onion.

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New York Times pushes for release of purported Epstein suicide note

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New York Times pushes for release of purported Epstein suicide note
7:06 PM

The New York Times on Thursday called on a New York courthouse for the release of an alleged suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The outlet petitioned the courthouse’s judge to unseal the note, which Epstein’s cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione said he found in July 2019, one month before Epstein’s death. The note…

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Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?

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Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?
7:02 PM

Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.

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Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.

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Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.
Eric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.
7:01 PM

Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.

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

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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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Garcia presses DHS for info on whether Noem is living in government housing

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Garcia presses DHS for info on whether Noem is living in government housing
6:54 PM

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for information on whether its former secretary, Kristi Noem, is still living in government housing. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Garcia cited the Wall Street Journal’s reporting last week…

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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
6:40 PM

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.

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US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug - Reuters

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US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug - Reuters
6:38 PM

US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug  Reuters

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GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports - Reuters

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GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports - Reuters
6:37 PM

GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports  Reuters

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Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas

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Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas
6:36 PM

Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, which are now hugely popular.

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Carville rips ‘sons of b‑‑‑‑es’ on Supreme Court: ‘So happy to help the Republican Party’

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Carville rips ‘sons of b‑‑‑‑es’ on Supreme Court: ‘So happy to help the Republican Party’
6:35 PM

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville tore into the Supreme Court on Friday, accusing the justices of engaging in political favoritism and ethical misconduct. “There is no reason, none, that you should have any respect or any admiration for this pack of people who take money from anybody, don’t report anything, are the only nine people…

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Appeals court blocks mail-order mifepristone, restricting abortion access nationwide

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Appeals court blocks mail-order mifepristone, restricting abortion access nationwide
6:29 PM

A federal appeals court late Friday blocked the ability of doctors to prescribe the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth and dispensed through the mail. A three-judge panel on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Louisiana in a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The court issued a temporary nationwide injunction…

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US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies - Reuters

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US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies - Reuters
6:27 PM

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies  Reuters

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60 Days Forever

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60 Days Forever
60 Days Forever
6:26 PM

Endless ‘hostilities,’ here and abroad.

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Study: AI models that consider user's feeling are more likely to make errors

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Study: AI models that consider user's feeling are more likely to make errors
Study: AI models that consider user's feeling are more likely to make errors
6:23 PM

Overtuning can cause models to "prioritize user satisfaction over truthfulness.”

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Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling - Reuters

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Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling - Reuters
6:22 PM

Republican governors pursue new congressional maps after US Supreme Court ruling  Reuters

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