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Early Adopter

Liberal
Early Adopter
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:09 AM(2h or newer)
6:09 AM

Why does it feel worse to be early than to rush and stress and arrive a little late?

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Putin Presides Over Downsized Military Parade as Ukraine War Drags On

Conservative
Putin Presides Over Downsized Military Parade as Ukraine War Drags On
Putin Presides Over Downsized Military Parade as Ukraine War Drags On
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:07 AM(2h or newer)
6:07 AM

The Russian president said his troops “are resisting an aggressive force that is being armed and supported by the entire NATO bloc.”

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Venezuelan Victims of Socialism Are Using RuneScape To Make Money

Libertarian
Venezuelan Victims of Socialism Are Using RuneScape To Make Money
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

A screenshot from RuneScape

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Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia

Liberal
Southern Republicans redistrict after Supreme Court rules, Dems lose big in Virginia
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

The Supreme Court weakened minority voting rights and prompted Republicans in four states to move to redistrict as part of Trump's push. A court nullified Democratic redistricting in Virginia.

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How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer

Liberal
How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?

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They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work

Liberal
They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.

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The Memo: Trump vexed by crashing crosscurrents in seeking end to Iran war

Moderate
The Memo: Trump vexed by crashing crosscurrents in seeking end to Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? President Trump has been dancing around the question this past week as he seeks to preserve an uneasy semi-peace with Iran while searching for a lasting deal to end the war that he began 10 weeks ago. Trump and other senior figures in his administration have been at…

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Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes

Moderate
Virginia redistricting ruling deals blow to Democrats’ midterm hopes
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the House this fall, throwing out the redistricting referendum that was set to give Democrats a midterm boost.   The Virginia court’s decision invalidates the state’s newly adopted congressional map, which would’ve expanded Democrats’ expected edge from 6-5 to 10-1. The ruling does not erase Democrats’ chances of flipping the House in…

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Trump, frustrated by courts, sees his tariff policies take new hit

Moderate
Trump, frustrated by courts, sees his tariff policies take new hit
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

President Trump’s trade agenda is in question following the latest court decision striking down tariffs aimed at replacing a previous regime that was also knocked down by the judiciary, raising questions about his next move on the policy.  A federal court ruled against the 10 percent tariff Trump imposed on most imports entering the United States, which…

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White House scrambles to tame AI fears

Moderate
White House scrambles to tame AI fears
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:00 AM(2h or newer)
6:00 AM

The White House is scrambling to find its footing on AI policy, as the development of new, more powerful models forces the Trump administration to rethink its strategy on AI safety.  From the outset of President Trump’s second term, the White House has promoted a pro-innovation, light-touch stance on AI regulations, prioritizing the U.S.’s competitive standing against other countries. AI battles in the White House and Congress have…

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A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability

Liberal
A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability
A Less Muscular Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:57 AM(2h or newer)
5:57 AM

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

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Frontier Jet Aborts Takeoff as Pilots Report Hitting Person on Denver Runway

Liberal
Frontier Jet Aborts Takeoff as Pilots Report Hitting Person on Denver Runway
Frontier Jet Aborts Takeoff as Pilots Report Hitting Person on Denver Runway
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:45 AM(2h or newer)
5:45 AM

The plane suffered an engine fire but was safely evacuated. Details were not available about the person the Frontier Airlines pilots said was hit.

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Two men charged in connection with filming antisemitic TikTok videos

Conservative
Two men charged in connection with filming antisemitic TikTok videos
Two men charged in connection with filming antisemitic TikTok videos
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:34 AM(2h or newer)
5:34 AM

Two men have been charged with religiously aggravated harassment offences after allegations they travelled to an area with a significant Jewish population to film antisemitic social media videos.

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Australian by-election a litmus test for right-wing One Nation Party

Moderate
Australian by-election a litmus test for right-wing One Nation Party
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:33 AM(2h or newer)
5:33 AM

Victory for the populist party in Farrer, New South Wales, would see One Nation's first MP elected to Australia's national parliament.

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Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds

Liberal
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds
Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:27 AM(2h or newer)
5:27 AM

The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

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Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade

Moderate
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:26 AM(2h or newer)
5:26 AM

The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

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Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security

Liberal
Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:24 AM(2h or newer)
5:24 AM

Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.

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Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party

Moderate
Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:13 AM(2h or newer)
5:13 AM

Nearly a month ago PĂŠter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor OrbĂĄn.

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Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It

Liberal
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:08 AM(2h or newer)
5:08 AM

The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.

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How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days

Liberal
How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days
How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:02 AM(2h or newer)
5:02 AM

Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.

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How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle

Liberal
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:02 AM(2h or newer)
5:02 AM

The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.

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How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress

Liberal
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
How Minority Districts Fueled the G.O.P.’s Southern Ascendancy in Congress
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:02 AM(2h or newer)
5:02 AM

The “majority-minority” House districts struck down by the Supreme Court last week sent a surge of Black and Hispanic lawmakers to Congress. They also opened opportunities for the G.O.P.

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Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting

Liberal
Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
Two Court Decisions Have Unleashed an Era of Perpetual Redistricting
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

Four states are considering drawing new maps in the coming weeks. Another dozen or more could join the fray next year.

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How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.

Liberal
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.

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Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

Liberal
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:01 AM(2h or newer)
5:01 AM

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

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Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War

Liberal
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War
Taiwan’s Plastic Habit Collides With Shortages Caused by a Faraway War
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest plastic users, is facing supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. The crunch is already trickling down into everyday life.

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What is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career

Liberal
What is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.

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National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up

Liberal
National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.

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Man left with life-threatening injuries after car hits pedestrians

Conservative
Man left with life-threatening injuries after car hits pedestrians
Man left with life-threatening injuries after car hits pedestrians
🗞️ Breaking! — 05:00 AM(2h or newer)
5:00 AM

A car has hit multiple pedestrians in a town centre - leaving one man with life threatening injuries.

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China April exports rebound strongly, trade surplus widens ahead of Trump visit - Reuters

Moderate
China April exports rebound strongly, trade surplus widens ahead of Trump visit - Reuters
4:06 AM

China April exports rebound strongly, trade surplus widens ahead of Trump visit  Reuters

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China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens - Reuters
12:23 AM

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens  Reuters

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Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat

Conservative
Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat
Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug trafficking boat
3:13 AM

Two men have been killed after the US military struck an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Pacific Ocean. 

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Wire-Hanger Billionaires Aren’t Evil | Ruminant

Conservative
Wire-Hanger Billionaires Aren’t Evil | Ruminant
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Open Thread

Libertarian
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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Neutral
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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare - Reuters

Moderate
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare - Reuters
2:58 AM

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare  Reuters

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An American Tries Undertourism

Conservative
An American Tries Undertourism
An American Tries Undertourism
2:45 AM

On overtourism’s opposite.

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The Roosters of Miami, Florida

Conservative
The Roosters of Miami, Florida
The Roosters of Miami, Florida
2:45 AM

The tropical escape of northerners, and also of large birds.

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Ideal Family Size Often Changes. Just Ask the Vances.

Conservative
Ideal Family Size Often Changes. Just Ask the Vances.
Ideal Family Size Often Changes. Just Ask the Vances.
2:45 AM

A lot of couples don’t stick to a predetermined plan for having children.

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China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs

Liberal
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
2:19 AM

The country’s exports surged and its trade surplus with the United States widened ahead of President Trump’s scheduled visit next week to Beijing.

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Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Moderate
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
2:13 AM

Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

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Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war - Reuters

Moderate
Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war - Reuters
1:06 AM

Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war  Reuters

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ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech

Liberal
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
12:37 AM

In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire

Liberal
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
12:04 AM

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.

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How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals

Liberal
How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
How China’s Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
12:01 AM

Xi Jinping spent 13 years building a military to rival that of the United States. But the stronger the Chinese forces grew, the less he trusted the generals he had handpicked to run them.

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In Hungary, Viktor Orban Loyalists Jump Ship

Liberal
In Hungary, Viktor Orban Loyalists Jump Ship
In Hungary, Viktor Orban Loyalists Jump Ship
12:01 AM

Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, has promised to push out “puppets of the old regime.” Many are jumping first.

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China’s Export Growth Accelerated in April

Conservative
China’s Export Growth Accelerated in April
11:16 PM

China’s export growth accelerated in April after a brief slowdown in March, reinforcing trade’s role as a key stabilizer of the economy.

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Europeans Are Fed Up and Taking It Out on Their Leaders

Conservative
Europeans Are Fed Up and Taking It Out on Their Leaders
Europeans Are Fed Up and Taking It Out on Their Leaders
11:00 PM

The discontent is focused on leaders that voters feel are unable to address the day’s most pressing problems.

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Muted U.S. Response to Iranian Attacks Deepens Gulf Fears About Cease-Fire

Conservative
Muted U.S. Response to Iranian Attacks Deepens Gulf Fears About Cease-Fire
Muted U.S. Response to Iranian Attacks Deepens Gulf Fears About Cease-Fire
11:00 PM

Persian Gulf states are worried that a negotiated end to the war will leave them exposed to security threats.

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US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug boat

Moderate
US military kills 2 ‘narco-terrorists’ in latest strike on alleged drug boat
10:59 PM

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two suspected “narco-terrorists,” according to U.S. Southern Command (Southcom). Southcom said the vessel was operated by an unnamed designated terrorist organization and was transiting along “known narco-trafficking routes” engaged in illicit drug trafficking. “Two male narco-terrorists…

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Trump hopes for ‘big extension’ on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

Moderate
Trump hopes for ‘big extension’ on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
10:08 PM

President Trump said on Friday that he hopes a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will be extended beyond the announced three days, after the two countries agreed to halt fighting through the weekend. “I’d like to see a big extension,” Trump told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation after White House correspondent Kellie Meyer asked…

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'More of the same is not acceptable,' Starmer warned

Conservative
'More of the same is not acceptable,' Starmer warned
'More of the same is not acceptable,' Starmer warned
10:07 PM

Sir Keir Starmer should continue as prime minister despite Labour's devastating election results - but needs to make changes because "more of the same is not acceptable", former deputy leader Harriet Harman has said.

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  • Emotional trigger word: 'devastating'
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US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week - Reuters

Moderate
US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week - Reuters
10:06 PM

US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week  Reuters

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Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much?

Liberal
Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much?
Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much?
9:52 PM

Where things stands in the race for House control after recent court rulings.

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Virginia’s high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats - The Washington Post

Liberal
Virginia’s high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats - The Washington Post
9:48 PM

Virginia’s high court strikes down voter-passed House map favoring Democrats  The Washington Post

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Indonesia locates two Singaporeans missing after Mount Dukono eruption - Reuters

Moderate
Indonesia locates two Singaporeans missing after Mount Dukono eruption - Reuters
9:48 PM

Indonesia locates two Singaporeans missing after Mount Dukono eruption  Reuters

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K-shaped economy is showing up at the gas pump: NY Fed

Moderate
K-shaped economy is showing up at the gas pump: NY Fed
9:29 PM

Low-income households are cutting back on gas as prices surge, while wealthier households remain largely unfazed.

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US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters

Moderate
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters
9:28 PM

US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China  Reuters

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International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools

Moderate
International cyber attack disrupts swathe of universities and schools
9:17 PM

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

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Trapped in the Strait: The Sailors Low on Supplies and Stuck in a War Zone

Conservative
Trapped in the Strait: The Sailors Low on Supplies and Stuck in a War Zone
Trapped in the Strait: The Sailors Low on Supplies and Stuck in a War Zone
9:00 PM

​Some 20,000 ​seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf. Many are ​dodging drones or rationing food as they wait for an escape plan.

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Three Investitures in Two Days

Libertarian
Three Investitures in Two Days
8:47 PM

Congratulations to Justices Sullivan and Hawkins of the Supreme Court of Texas and Judge Taibleson of the Seventh Circuit.

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US Postal Service reports falling losses, revenue up

Moderate
US Postal Service reports falling losses, revenue up
8:40 PM

The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Friday reported a net loss of $2 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, underscoring the service’s strained financial situation despite higher revenues and a decline in some operating costs.   The agency reported $20.2 billion in total operating revenue for the quarter ending on March 31,…

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US to send charter flight for Americans on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

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US to send charter flight for Americans on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
8:30 PM

The U.S. will send a charter flight to bring home the remaining 17 Americans who are onboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship once it docks off the coast of Spain this weekend.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deployed a team of epidemiologists and medical professionals to the Canary Islands, where the ship is…

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Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches

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Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
8:15 PM

Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

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Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map

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Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map
8:02 PM

Alabama Republicans on Friday approved legislation directing the governor to schedule new primary elections for certain races under a GOP-friendly congressional map — if the courts agree to lift an earlier injunction keeping the current map in place until after the 2030 Census.  The legislation would have no effect unless the courts reverse a previous…

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Takeaways From the 2026 U.K. Local Elections

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Takeaways From the 2026 U.K. Local Elections
Takeaways From the 2026 U.K. Local Elections
7:53 PM

Results from municipal and regional elections signaled major gains for the right-wing populist Reform U.K. and steep losses for Labour.

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From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal chief minister

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From trusted aide to biggest rival: Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal chief minister
7:47 PM

A former ally of Mamata Banerjee, the BJP leader will be West Bengal’s next chief minister.

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Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling

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Virginia Democrats ask state Supreme Court to halt redistricting ruling
7:28 PM

Virginia Democrats on Friday asked the state Supreme Court for a stay on its ruling that threw out last month’s referendum on redistricting in the commonwealth, signaling plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.   The state, Virginia’s House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott (D) and others filed a joint motion asking the state Supreme…

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism - Reuters

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism - Reuters
7:26 PM

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism  Reuters

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Beshear launches universal pre-K pilot program amid 2028 talk

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Beshear launches universal pre-K pilot program amid 2028 talk
7:21 PM

Universal prekindergarten will soon be available to families in two Kentucky counties under a pilot program launched by Gov. Andy Beshear (D) this week. Beshear signed an executive order on Thursday directing the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to work with local school districts to provide full-day, universal pre-K for all 4-year-olds. The program…

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Manufacturing qubits that can move

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Manufacturing qubits that can move
Manufacturing qubits that can move
7:13 PM

It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.

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Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs

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Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
7:01 PM

From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

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Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you

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Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you
7:01 PM

From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.

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Reform Wins Big in British Local Elections, Reshaping the U.K. Right

Libertarian
Reform Wins Big in British Local Elections, Reshaping the U.K. Right
7:00 PM

Labour and the Tories both suffered huge blows. Is a political realignment underway?

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US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector - Reuters

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US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector - Reuters
7:00 PM

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector  Reuters

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WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise - Reuters

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WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise - Reuters
6:54 PM

WHO reports six confirmed hantavirus cases tied to Spain-bound cruise  Reuters

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Trump releases UFO files, says public can judge for themselves - The Washington Post

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Trump releases UFO files, says public can judge for themselves - The Washington Post
6:46 PM

Trump releases UFO files, says public can judge for themselves  The Washington Post

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North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin - Reuters

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North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin - Reuters
6:38 PM

North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin  Reuters

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One-Party Rule in California Has Made One Big Mess

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One-Party Rule in California Has Made One Big Mess
One-Party Rule in California Has Made One Big Mess
6:30 PM

California Democrats have held power for so long they’ve become blind to the state’s problems.

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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks - Reuters

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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks - Reuters
6:11 PM

Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks  Reuters

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Kashing Out

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Kashing Out
Kashing Out
6:11 PM

Why hasn’t the director of the FBI been fired?

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Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary

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Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
6:10 PM

The plan isn't final and could change, but his ouster would be no surprise.

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Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Makary
Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Makary
2:57 PM

Makary's ouster would create another high-profile vacancy atop RFK Jr.'s health department.

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Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub - Reuters

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Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub - Reuters
6:09 PM

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub  Reuters

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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
6:04 PM

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

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Warner slams court ruling on Virginia redistricting: ‘Justice was not served’

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Warner slams court ruling on Virginia redistricting: ‘Justice was not served’
6:01 PM

Virginia senior Sen. Mark Warner (D) criticized a state Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting plan, arguing the decision undermined the will of voters. “Today, justice was not served in Virginia,” Warner said in a video shared on social platform X. “Against the will of the majority of voters, against not…

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Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say

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Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say
Three hikers killed after climbing restricted Indonesian volcano to create online content, police say
6:00 PM

Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia kills three hikers, including two Singaporeans, who authorities say entered a restricted zone despite warnings.

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Alabama asks Supreme Court to clear way for Republicans’ redrawn voting map

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Alabama asks Supreme Court to clear way for Republicans’ redrawn voting map
5:51 PM

Alabama urged the Supreme Court on Friday for an emergency order clearing the way for its redrawn congressional map that could boost Republicans’ chances of holding on to the House in November. The ask landed just as Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed the map, which lawmakers passed in response to the high court’s recent decision in Louisiana that weakened the Voting Rights Act.  Alabama says that should enable the state to axe the boundaries that judges forcibly implemented…

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Trump releases government UFO files, more expected - Reuters

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Trump releases government UFO files, more expected - Reuters
5:35 PM

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected  Reuters

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US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC - Reuters

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US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC - Reuters
5:33 PM

US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC  Reuters

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Opinion | An Election Uprising in Britain

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Opinion | An Election Uprising in Britain
Opinion | An Election Uprising in Britain
5:33 PM

Farage’s Reform UK blows up the Labour-Tory political duopoly.

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Opinion | Iran Tests Trump’s Will to Fight

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Opinion | Iran Tests Trump’s Will to Fight
Opinion | Iran Tests Trump’s Will to Fight
5:33 PM

The regime fires on U.S. warships in Hormuz but still enjoys a cease-fire.

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Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note Released

Satire
Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note Released
5:32 PM

A purported suicide note found by Jeffrey Epstein’s cellmate after his first suicide attempt in 2019 was released to the public, though the handwritten letter has not been authenticated. What do you think? The post Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note Released appeared first on The Onion.

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Charlamagne Tha God confronts Dana White over Trump support ahead of White House UFC fights

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Charlamagne Tha God confronts Dana White over Trump support ahead of White House UFC fights
5:18 PM

Podcast host Charlamagne Tha God on Friday grilled UFC President Dana White about his support for President Trump ahead of the upcoming UFC match to be held on the White House lawn. White appeared on Charlamagne’s “The Breakfast Club” radio show, where White said he wants to work with people he’s “aligned with” and someone…

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Platner points to Ohio GOP defying courts in response to Virginia redistricting ruling

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Platner points to Ohio GOP defying courts in response to Virginia redistricting ruling
5:12 PM

Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, pointed to past Republican defiance of court orders on redistricting as he reacted to the Virginia Supreme Court striking down the commonwealth’s new congressional map Friday. “I’m old enough to remember when Republicans in Ohio just ignored court rulings repeatedly and did it anyway,” Platner…

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ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View

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ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View
ABC refuses to capitulate to Trump admin, fights FCC probe into The View
5:08 PM

FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.

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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
5:02 PM

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

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Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war - Reuters

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Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war - Reuters
5:02 PM

Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade as worries deepen over Ukraine war  Reuters

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A Venezuelan Mother's Desperate Search for Her Dead Son Is Representative of Ongoing Human Rights Violations

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Former Wachtell lawyer turned banker linked to insider trading case, sources say - Reuters

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Former Wachtell lawyer turned banker linked to insider trading case, sources say - Reuters
5:00 PM

Former Wachtell lawyer turned banker linked to insider trading case, sources say  Reuters

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Hegseth Is Sending Us a Warning

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Hegseth Is Sending Us a Warning
Hegseth Is Sending Us a Warning
4:59 PM

The secretary of defense has argued that military retirees are subject to freedom of speech restrictions. Let that sink in.

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Doctors Say Digging Own Grave Keeps Bones Healthy After Menopause

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Doctors Say Digging Own Grave Keeps Bones Healthy After Menopause
4:52 PM

The post Doctors Say Digging Own Grave Keeps Bones Healthy After Menopause appeared first on The Onion.

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Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

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Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
4:51 PM

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

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