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We’re Not One Election Away From Ruin
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We’re Not One Election Away From Ruin

Americans still have the power to experiment with and reject bad ideas, including socialism.

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No Pseudonymity for the Pretend Date in Pentagon Contractor's Suit Over Hidden Date Recording by O'Keefe Media Group

First, a quick summary from today's decision by Judge Amit Mehta (D.D.C.) in Mannina v. O'Keefe Media Group: In January… The post No Pseudonymity for the Pretend Date in Pentagon Contractor's Suit Over Hidden Date Recording by O'Keefe Media Group appeared first on Reason.com.

Nixon and McGovern
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Nixon and McGovern

Will 2028 be 1972?

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A Bit on Pentagon Contractor's Wiretapping Claim Over Hidden Date Recording by O'Keefe Media Group

First, a quick summary from today's decision by Judge Amit Mehta (D.D.C.) in Mannina v. O'Keefe Media Group: In January… The post A Bit on Pentagon Contractor's Wiretapping Claim Over Hidden Date Recording by O'Keefe Media Group appeared first on Reason.com.

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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins

The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.

Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt
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Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt

An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.

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Oil prices jump up as US-Iran tensions escalate

Oil prices were back higher on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate again. As of late Wednesday afternoon, international benchmark Brent crude was trading at about $91  per barrel, up from as low as about $83 earlier this week.  That price is still well below the pre-ceasefire highs and prices last week, which reached as high as $101 per…

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Dow sinks 1,100 points after Fed holds off on hike

Stocks fell sharply Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again despite continued inflation pressure.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 1,153.18 points, or 2.19 percent, for its worst decline since April 2025 — when President Trump unveiled his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs.  The S&P 500 dipped by 1.52 percent, falling to…

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Trump administration seeks $10 million more for Freedom 250 events - The Washington Post

Trump administration seeks $10 million more for Freedom 250 events  The Washington Post

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Noah Kahan hits Trump over use of song in social post: ‘Would never approve’

Indie singer Noah Kahan slammed President Trump on Tuesday over the use of his song “American Cars” in a recent Instagram post by the White House. “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan said in the comments. “Made in America is BACK,” the White House captioned…

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Oregon is on track for its worst wildfire season yet

Wildfires in central and eastern Oregon are prompting evacuations and forcing ranchers to scramble to move cattle and find feed as public range land burns. More than a million acres have burned so far. Most fires have little or no containment.

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Zelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he’d asked President Trump for a “winter package” consisting of 300 Patriot interceptors to fend off the Kremlin amid Kyiv’s war with Russia. The request follows Trump’s approval for Ukraine to manufacture its own interceptors earlier this month. However, Zelensky said the process would take too long.  “We…

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5 takeaways on Fauci’s hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats

Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci’s Senate hearing Wednesday ended up being an hours-long opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms, arguments and theories on the COVID-19 response as the veteran government scientist adamantly refused to answer any questions.  Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40 years,…

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Trump loses ground with GOP as overall approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac poll

As public criticism of President Trump’s job performance persists amid the months-long Iran war and resulting strains on the U.S. economy, the president is losing support from some voters in his party, according to a survey released Wednesday.  The latest Quinnipiac University poll found that only 32 percent of all registered voters support how the…

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Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury

The Pentagon said its new category for the number of U.S. deaths and injuries to service members for renewed fighting with Iran is tied to the end of Operation Epic Fury.  The department removed the four service members who died and dozens of those injured in the recent fighting against Iran from the Pentagon’s Defense…

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'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identity

The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.

The Onion Satire

Taylor Swift Sues Ella Langley For Bangs Infringement

NEW YORK—Arguing that the country artist’s hairstyle was damaging the value of her own well-established signature look, pop star Taylor Swift filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Ella Langley of bangs infringement. “Ms. Langley’s shaggy curtain bangs are clearly a direct copy of Swift’s Lover-era hair,” Swift’s attorney Douglas Baldridge wrote in the court filing, which […] The post Taylor Swift Sues Ella Langley For Bangs Infringement appeared first on The Onion.

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NASA Requires Astronauts In Training To Drop To 25 Pounds To Simulate Weight On Moon

HOUSTON—Instituting the health mandate in order to ensure proper acclimation to the reduced gravity of Earth’s only natural satellite, NASA officials announced Wednesday that it would require astronauts in training to drop down to 25 pounds in order to simulate their weight on the moon. “We want to be as thorough as possible in our […] The post NASA Requires Astronauts In Training To Drop To 25 Pounds To Simulate Weight On Moon appeared first on The Onion.

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Adult Man Genuinely Inspired By AI Video Of Lion Wearing Rolex

IRVINE, CA—Eyes widening in awe as the 3D-rendered content appeared on his Instagram feed, local 38-year-old Derek Ludlow reported Wednesday that he felt genuinely inspired by an AI-generated video of a lion wearing a Rolex. “Holy shit, this cat’s got a big-ass watch, he’s wearing a tuxedo, and he’s smoking the fattest cigar I’ve ever […] The post Adult Man Genuinely Inspired By AI Video Of Lion Wearing Rolex appeared first on The Onion.

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Grave Concerns

The post Grave Concerns appeared first on The Onion.

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Weakening Wednesday – FOMC Edition

5 and a half hours to Warsh!   Why should one man have so much power? Powell and Yellen gave us transparency and even Bernanke was more transparent than Greenspan, who redefined opacity as a concept for 20 years. Now Warsh wants to bring opacity back but is that because he thinks we’re better off not […] Source

Warsh’s Inflation Problem
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Warsh’s Inflation Problem

Plus: Iran fires missiles at U.S. troops in Jordan, Netanyahu visits the White House, and the Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief.

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'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art

"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

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Opinion | When governing by spreadsheet, numbers become accusations - The Washington Post

Opinion | When governing by spreadsheet, numbers become accusations  The Washington Post

Phil's Stock World Liberal

The Unmaking of Anthony Fauci (shared)

He built an empire. It did not last. When Anthony Fauci arrives on Capitol Hill tomorrow to testify before Congress, he will be trailed by a security detail he’s paying for himself. Fauci has been testifying before the nation’s elected officials for roughly four decades now, since his days at the … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Why Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average

The wildfires sweeping France and Spain this week are the largest blazes either country has faced in modern history. This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. An underappreciated surreality of … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US. See map

Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke. "A heat dome over the Texas Panhandle will push into the Southwest U.S. late this week," said Chad Merrill, senior … Source

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Google scraped the web to build itself. A court just said others can scrape Google.

A judge dismissed Google's DMCA case against scraper SerpApi, ruling search results are public facts. To refile, Google may have to admit how much unlicensed content its own results contain. Google built one of the world’s largest companies by scraping the entire web without asking permission first. … Source

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How Trump Could Declare ‘Bankruptcy’ on Iran

Five ways to lose a war. Hey fam: Get your questions for the next mailbag show in today, please? Leave them in the comments here. As always, my ask is … Source

The Other Ceasefire
The Dispatch Conservative

The Other Ceasefire

Why the press invited Trump to dinner.

The Onion Satire

Ryan Gosling Joins MCU To Take On Role Of Stan Lee Cameos

LOS ANGELES—In an announcement that led fans to praise the “perfect casting,” actor Ryan Gosling confirmed Tuesday that he was officially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of Stan Lee cameos. “As a lifelong fan of the comics, it’s an honor to take on the mantle of my favorite MCU character, Stanley Lieber, […] The post Ryan Gosling Joins MCU To Take On Role Of Stan Lee Cameos appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

‘We’ll Keep It Down,’ Man Says To Neighbor Before Going Back To Playing ‘DDR’ Alone In Apartment

MORRO BAY, CA—Peeking out through the doorway to address the complaints, local man Hugh Montgomery reportedly said, “We’ll keep it down,” to neighbor Grace Martinez on Monday evening before going back to playing Dance Dance Revolution alone in his apartment. “Yeah, I get that it’s late—we’re really sorry about the racket,” said the sweaty, red-faced […] The post ‘We’ll Keep It Down,’ Man Says To Neighbor Before Going Back To Playing ‘DDR’ Alone In Apartment appeared first on The Onion.

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