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California Can't Define 'Hate Speech' But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway

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California Can't Define 'Hate Speech' But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway
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A man with headphones on holds a laptop.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871

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

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Today in Supreme Court History: April 30, 1789
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4/30/1789: President Washington's inauguration. He would appoint eleven members to the Supreme Court: Chief Justices Jay, Rutledge, and Ellsworth, and… The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 30, 1789 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: April 29, 1745
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4/29/1745: Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth was born. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 29, 1745 appeared first on Reason.com.

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How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia

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How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
How Indigenous Acknowledgments Became a Target in Australia
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6:59 AM

Recognition of Aboriginal Australians has become standard at most public events. Increasingly, the right is taking aim at the practice.

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Australia Doubles Down on Energy Shift as Middle East Tensions Simmer

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Australia Doubles Down on Energy Shift as Middle East Tensions Simmer
Australia Doubles Down on Energy Shift as Middle East Tensions Simmer
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6:58 AM

Australia’s push to rely on a broader range of countries for its oil imports will extend beyond a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.

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Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.
Billionaire Chris Larsen Plans to Spend $3.5 Million in NY House Race Amid Midterm Clash Over A.I.
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6:44 AM

Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.

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Superdry co-founder guilty of raping woman after night out

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Superdry co-founder guilty of raping woman after night out
Superdry co-founder guilty of raping woman after night out
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6:44 AM

The co-founder of fashion chain Superdry has been found guilty of raping a woman after a night out.

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China’s AI Embrace

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China’s AI Embrace
China’s AI Embrace
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6:42 AM

Plus: The longest partial government shutdown is over, inflation climbs to its highest level since 2023, and there’s a lot of business right now for Etsy witches.

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What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond

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What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
What the End of Saudi Arabia’s Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
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6:39 AM

The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

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In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master

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In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
In Bulgaria, a New Government Challenges an Old Puppet Master
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Delyan Peevski was a focus of protests that led to elections in April. Can a new government shake his hold on power?

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A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?

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A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
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6:35 AM

A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.

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Review: Latest Bridgerton Season Explores Personal Autonomy

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Review: Latest Bridgerton Season Explores Personal Autonomy
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6:30 AM

A gossip column runs up against monarchical censorship.

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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla
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6:12 AM

The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".

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Oscar statuette for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' goes missing on flight - Reuters

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Oscar statuette for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' goes missing on flight - Reuters
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Oscar statuette for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' goes missing on flight  Reuters

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Trump’s 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran — but can Tehran outlast the pressure?

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Trump’s 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran — but can Tehran outlast the pressure?
Trump’s 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran — but can Tehran outlast the pressure?
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Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.

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Review: Minecraft Is Still Getting Better Over 15 Years After Its Original Release

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Review: Minecraft Is Still Getting Better Over 15 Years After Its Original Release
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Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy

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Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning Schumer strategy
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6:00 AM

A group of Senate Democrats are questioning Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) recruiting and broader political strategy heading into the 2026 midterm election after his prize recruit in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills (D), announced Thursday she would drop her bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R). Several Democratic senators who spoke to The Hill…

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Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill

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Nebraska faces challenges as first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under GOP bill
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Nebraska on Friday is set to become the first state to impose Medicaid work requirements under the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, racing ahead of the national deadline by eight months.  Nebraska’s experience will be a key test for Republicans who been championing work requirements, as it could be an indicator of what the rest of the country…

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Trump fumes as Jerome Powell plots future at Federal Reserve

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Trump fumes as Jerome Powell plots future at Federal Reserve
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is drawing backlash from Trump administration figures and allies after announcing his plans to stay at the central bank beyond his chairmanship.  Powell said Wednesday that he will remain on the Fed board for an undetermined amount of time after Kevin Warsh takes over as chair given the various legal threats he believes the bank still faces.  While…

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Trump faces critical 60-day clock on Iran war as GOP support wanes

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Trump faces critical 60-day clock on Iran war as GOP support wanes
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President Trump is facing a critical deadline in the U.S. war with Iran on Friday as support for the war declines among lawmakers while he remains burrowed in on a blockade that is holding up negotiations to end the conflict. Though officials have offered different markers for when the 60-day deadline set by the War…

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Johnson quells revolts to pass major bills — but faces lingering anger and looming headaches

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Johnson quells revolts to pass major bills — but faces lingering anger and looming headaches
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6:00 AM

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) wrangled his raucous members to advance major legislation this week, but the rocky and turbulent deal-making process angered a number of House Republicans and left looming hurdles. The ambitious legislative agenda and the fights the bills were sure to spur led Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) to dub the week “hell week”…

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Democrats bicker over whether a 2024 autopsy is needed, more than a year later

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Democrats bicker over whether a 2024 autopsy is needed, more than a year later
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6:00 AM

A long-promised autopsy of the Democratic Party’s losses in 2024 has yet to materialize, and it’s becoming a growing source of frustration for Democrats still looking for answers for why they lost the White House for a second time to President Trump.  Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin angered Democrats in November when he…

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Wartime oil prices cause turbulence for flights: When will US feel the pinch?

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Wartime oil prices cause turbulence for flights: When will US feel the pinch?
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6:00 AM

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and surging oil prices amid the conflict in Iran are causing turbulence for airlines and Americans’ travel plans. Oil prices have skyrocketed since the war began, and futures of international benchmark Brent crude were about $114 per barrel on Thursday. The high cost of oil, as well as the strait’s…

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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support

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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
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5:37 AM

The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

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Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West - Reuters

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Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West - Reuters
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Exclusive: Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West  Reuters

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The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video - The Washington Post

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The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video - The Washington Post
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The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video  The Washington Post

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As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support

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As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
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5:13 AM

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

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Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again - Reuters

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Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again - Reuters
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Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again  Reuters

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What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out

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What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out
What to Know About the Maine Senate Race After Janet Mills Drops Out
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5:07 AM

The exit of Gov. Janet Mills kicked off the general election early in what is likely to be one of the most important, expensive and combative Senate races of 2026.

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Global shares steady as yen intervention keeps currency markets in focus - Reuters

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Global shares steady as yen intervention keeps currency markets in focus - Reuters
5:03 AM

Global shares steady as yen intervention keeps currency markets in focus  Reuters

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
5:03 AM

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

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The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem

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The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem
The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem
5:02 AM

Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.

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What We Know About New York’s Proposed Tax Increases

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What We Know About New York’s Proposed Tax Increases
What We Know About New York’s Proposed Tax Increases
5:02 AM

City leaders and state lawmakers are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the wealthy, and they have floated several options.

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As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind

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As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind
As Kentucky Derby Becomes a Bigger Business, Locals Feel Left Behind
5:02 AM

Locals say rising ticket prices and a late start time for the Oaks race on Friday are hurting residents and restaurants. “The only thing I see is greed,” one steakhouse owner said.

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Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise

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Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
5:02 AM

Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.

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In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis

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In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis
In a Small Iowa Town, a Solution to a National Crisis
5:02 AM

As the Trump administration guts weather agencies, a state’s low-cost flood tracking system offers a model for responding to deadly inundations.

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Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace

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Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff and the Profitable Business of Peace
5:01 AM

The Trump administration is turning diplomacy into an asset to be leveraged.

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Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX

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Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
5:01 AM

Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.

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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week

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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
5:01 AM

This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!

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How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing

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How to talk to boys about looksmaxxing
5:01 AM

The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.

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Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers

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Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers
5:00 AM

Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?

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Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District

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Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District
Republicans Want Tennessee’s Last Democratic House District
5:00 AM

Republicans sliced Nashville into three G.O.P.-leaning congressional districts in 2022. After the Supreme Court decision on voting rights, Memphis could be next.

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Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication

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Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication
Top Psychiatrists Call for a Greater Focus on Ceasing Medication
5:00 AM

With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aiming to rein in the use of psychiatric drugs, psychiatrists are preemptively addressing how and when patients should quit taking them.

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It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried

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It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried
5:00 AM

Starting May 1, many people covered by Medicaid in Nebraska have to prove they are working. It's a requirement most states will have to implement under President Trump's budget law, beginning in January.

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Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings'

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Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings'
5:00 AM

The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump administration policies and what activists describe as a billionaire takeover of government.

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'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome

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'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
5:00 AM

Today, most people know the word as a synonym for "destroy." But fewer realize its origins — or that it's come to mean something strikingly different than it once did.

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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

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Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb
5:00 AM

More Americans are turning to the train as gas prices reach their highest point since the war in Iran began. Brightline, the privately-run railroad in Florida, had its best month ever in March.

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ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger - Reuters

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ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger - Reuters
4:45 AM

ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger  Reuters

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Morning news brief

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Morning news brief
4:44 AM

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran at a stalemate, Congress votes to end record DHS shutdown, Trump announces new nominee for surgeon general.

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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
4:41 AM

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

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Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move

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Myanmar attempts to rehabilitate image with Suu Kyi move
4:30 AM

State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, more than five years after the military coup that removed her from power.

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Opinion: The psychedelic revolution is leaving behind people of color

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Opinion: The psychedelic revolution is leaving behind people of color
Opinion: The psychedelic revolution is leaving behind people of color
4:30 AM

Psychedelics’ potential as a form of treatment is virtually unmatched. But their promise faces both scientific uncertainty and thorny political questions.

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‘Forever chemicals’ in baby formula? Scientists unpack FDA results

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‘Forever chemicals’ in baby formula? Scientists unpack FDA results
‘Forever chemicals’ in baby formula? Scientists unpack FDA results
4:30 AM

FDA review confirmed overall safety of 16 brands of baby formula. In a STAT Q&A, experts unpack what low-level PFAS findings mean to worried moms.

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STAT+: Her daughter Mila got a bespoke medicine. Now she’s starting a new biotech to make more

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STAT+: Her daughter Mila got a bespoke medicine. Now she’s starting a new biotech to make more
STAT+: Her daughter Mila got a bespoke medicine. Now she’s starting a new biotech to make more
4:30 AM

Efforts to make customized medicines at scale have hit commercial and regulatory roadblocks. Julia Vintarello is trying again.

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Opinion: America is worrying about fertility again. But it’s not really about families

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Opinion: America is worrying about fertility again. But it’s not really about families
Opinion: America is worrying about fertility again. But it’s not really about families
4:30 AM

Where the state once worried about too many births, it now worries about too few.

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Ten arrested from religious group are released on bail

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Ten arrested from religious group are released on bail
Ten arrested from religious group are released on bail
4:20 AM

Ten people arrested as part of a sex offence investigation into members of a religious group have been released on bail.

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Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

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Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
4:12 AM

Seventeen people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London

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Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
4:09 AM

A 45-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community.

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Brickbat: Who's Gonna Drive You Home?

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Brickbat: Who's Gonna Drive You Home?
4:00 AM

A yellow school bus at a stop sign

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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?

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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
3:49 AM

Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.

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Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention - Reuters

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Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention - Reuters
3:13 AM

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention  Reuters

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Six injured in Washington state school stabbing

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Six injured in Washington state school stabbing
3:12 AM

Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.

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James Comey indicted over 2025 social media post allegedly threatening Trump - The Washington Post

James Comey Indicted, Again

James Comey Indicted Over Seashell Photo

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James Comey indicted over 2025 social media post allegedly threatening Trump - The Washington Post
1:20 AM

James Comey indicted over 2025 social media post allegedly threatening Trump  The Washington Post

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James Comey Indicted, Again
James Comey Indicted, Again
3:00 AM

Plus: Are Democrats having their populist moment?

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Satire
James Comey Indicted Over Seashell Photo
4:07 PM

The Justice Department indicted former FBI director James Comey a second time for posting a photo of seashells arranged in the shape of “86 47,” which Trump and his allies insisted was a threat to get rid of the 47th president. What do you think? The post James Comey Indicted Over Seashell Photo appeared first on The Onion.

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How to get into airport lounges on the cheap

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How to get into airport lounges on the cheap
How to get into airport lounges on the cheap
3:00 AM

Did you know you can access airport lounges without spending loads of money, being a business traveller or a frequent flyer? 

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Open Thread

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Fears for British couple detained in Iranian prison after inmates are executed

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Fears for British couple detained in Iranian prison after inmates are executed
Fears for British couple detained in Iranian prison after inmates are executed
2:53 AM

A British couple detained in Iran fear for their lives following the routine executions of fellow inmates and brutal fights regularly breaking out in the prison where they are being held.

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Atlantic alliance creaks as US and Europe fail to see eye-to-eye - Reuters

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Atlantic alliance creaks as US and Europe fail to see eye-to-eye - Reuters
2:50 AM

Atlantic alliance creaks as US and Europe fail to see eye-to-eye  Reuters

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The UAE’s Departure From OPEC Isn’t Just About Oil

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The UAE’s Departure From OPEC Isn’t Just About Oil
The UAE’s Departure From OPEC Isn’t Just About Oil
2:48 AM

The country wants to sell more crude, but geopolitical tensions with Saudi Arabia also fueled the exit.

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Why Has the UAE Left OPEC?

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Why Has the UAE Left OPEC?
Why Has the UAE Left OPEC?
2:45 AM

Because cartels don’t work.

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Sell in May? Let's find out - Reuters

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Sell in May? Let's find out - Reuters
2:45 AM

Sell in May? Let's find out  Reuters

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Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend - Reuters

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Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend - Reuters
2:44 AM

Legal team plans to meet with detained Myanmar ex-leader Suu Kyi this weekend  Reuters

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Can the U.S. Deport a Terrorist’s Family?

Conservative
Can the U.S. Deport a Terrorist’s Family?
Can the U.S. Deport a Terrorist’s Family?
2:44 AM

A Colorado terror suspect’s family members are in legal limbo after spending 10 months in ICE detention.

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What We Got Wrong in April

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What We Got Wrong in April
What We Got Wrong in April
2:43 AM

A list of corrections issued by The Dispatch last month.

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Americans Still Love a Road Trip

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Americans Still Love a Road Trip
Americans Still Love a Road Trip
2:42 AM

Our yearning for exploration is as old as the nation itself.

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Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold

Liberal
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
2:34 AM

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

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Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?

Liberal
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored?
2:33 AM

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

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Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing

Liberal
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
Violence Erupts in Australian Town After Arrest of Suspect in Girl’s Killing
2:28 AM

Police in Alice Springs fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse an angry crowd demanding justice.

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Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source - Reuters

Moderate
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source - Reuters
2:02 AM

Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to source  Reuters

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Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes

Liberal
Seth Meyers Gives Trump an Earful About Ear Jokes
2:00 AM

The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.

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Woman charged after car crashed into Wimbledon school in 2023 killing two girls

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Woman charged after car crashed into Wimbledon school in 2023 killing two girls
Woman charged after car crashed into Wimbledon school in 2023 killing two girls
2:00 AM

A woman has been charged after a car crashed into the grounds of a primary school in Wimbledon in 2023, killing two eight-year-old girls.

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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

Moderate
Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term
1:58 AM

Last year ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in jail for plotting a coup after losing an election.

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What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians

Liberal
What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians
What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians
1:33 AM

The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.

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Trump drops MAHA favorite for surgeon general pick who has critiqued RFK Jr. - The Washington Post

Liberal
Trump drops MAHA favorite for surgeon general pick who has critiqued RFK Jr. - The Washington Post
1:18 AM

Trump drops MAHA favorite for surgeon general pick who has critiqued RFK Jr.  The Washington Post

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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

Moderate
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
1:04 AM

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

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Louisiana suspends House primaries as red states face pressure to redistrict - The Washington Post

Liberal
Louisiana suspends House primaries as red states face pressure to redistrict - The Washington Post
12:57 AM

Louisiana suspends House primaries as red states face pressure to redistrict  The Washington Post

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Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings - Reuters

Moderate
Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings - Reuters
12:34 AM

Morning Bid: Never mind the oil, feel the earnings  Reuters

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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

Moderate
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
12:11 AM

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

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Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

Moderate
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
12:11 AM

The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.

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Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

Moderate
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
12:08 AM

Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

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Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots

Liberal
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
Lithuania Says It Broke Up Russian Sabotage and Murder Plots
12:01 AM

The arrests of nine people are reminders of the threat Russia poses in Europe at a time when Washington has shifted focus to the Middle East.

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Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines - Reuters

Moderate
Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines - Reuters
11:44 PM

Indian Oil hikes prices of industrial LPG, jet fuel for foreign airlines  Reuters

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Callais Right Away!

Libertarian
Callais Right Away!
11:11 PM

It makes no difference when the Court issues its judgment.

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

Liberal
Medicare portal database exposed health providers’ Social Security numbers - The Washington Post
11:08 PM

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

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Japanese Yen Stronger After Possible Intervention

Conservative
Japanese Yen Stronger After Possible Intervention
Japanese Yen Stronger After Possible Intervention
11:06 PM

Though the government and central bank typically don’t say when they intervene in currency markets, traders and analysts said the move had all the hallmarks of an intervention.

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Senators ban themselves from participating in prediction markets - The Washington Post

Liberal
Senators ban themselves from participating in prediction markets - The Washington Post
11:05 PM

Senators ban themselves from participating in prediction markets  The Washington Post

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Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda

Moderate
Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda
11:03 PM

The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the “New Affordability Agenda,” a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen…

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Attorneys for correspondents’ dinner suspect skeptical of claim he fired weapon - The Washington Post

Liberal
Attorneys for correspondents’ dinner suspect skeptical of claim he fired weapon - The Washington Post
11:03 PM

Attorneys for correspondents’ dinner suspect skeptical of claim he fired weapon  The Washington Post

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Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight

Moderate
Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
11:02 PM

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

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U.K. whiskey tariffs eased after Trump met with King Charles III - The Washington Post

Liberal
U.K. whiskey tariffs eased after Trump met with King Charles III - The Washington Post
11:02 PM

U.K. whiskey tariffs eased after Trump met with King Charles III  The Washington Post

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Iran Is Grasping for a Solution to an American Blockade It Can’t Break

Conservative
Iran Is Grasping for a Solution to an American Blockade It Can’t Break
Iran Is Grasping for a Solution to an American Blockade It Can’t Break
11:00 PM

The U.S. Navy’s siege is revealing a hole in Tehran’s strategy of guerrilla warfare and controlling the Strait of Hormuz.

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King lands in Bermuda after US state visit

Conservative
King lands in Bermuda after US state visit
King lands in Bermuda after US state visit
11:00 PM

The King has landed in Bermuda for a solo royal trip following the conclusion of his and the Queen's state visit to the US.

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