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Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts

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Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts
Top ICE Lawyer in Minnesota Departs as Immigration Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:57 PM(2h or newer)
3:57 PM

Jim Stolley, the chief counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota, has left as government prosecutors grapple with a crush of cases.

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A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires

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A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
A Super Bowl in Silicon Valley Filled With Valley Billionaires
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:53 PM(2h or newer)
3:53 PM

A who’s who of celebrities will join them. Just a little over 25 percent of the seats for the game will be for regular fans, with the cheapest ticket now selling for more than $4,000.

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Nithya Raman Announces She Will Run for Los Angeles Mayor

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Nithya Raman Announces She Will Run for Los Angeles Mayor
Nithya Raman Announces She Will Run for Los Angeles Mayor
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:47 PM(2h or newer)
3:47 PM

Nithya Raman, who has been compared to Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, presents a significant challenge to the incumbent, Mayor Karen Bass.

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Police investigating new message in search for mother of Savannah Guthrie

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Police investigating new message in search for mother of Savannah Guthrie
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:27 PM(2h or newer)
3:27 PM

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of an NBC News presenter, is believed to have been abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

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Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand

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Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand
Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:05 PM(2h or newer)
3:05 PM

Critics urge sports organizations to ban Iran after regime allegedly executed thousands of anti-government protesters, including young wrestlers.

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Hegseth says Pentagon cutting academic partnership with ‘woke’ Harvard

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Hegseth says Pentagon cutting academic partnership with ‘woke’ Harvard
🗞️ Breaking! — 03:03 PM(2h or newer)
3:03 PM

The Pentagon is severing its academic partnerships with Harvard University, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday. The secretary said the decision was “LONG OVERDUE” in a post on the social platform X.  “At the War Department, we will strive to maximize taxpayer value in building lethality to establish deterrence. It’s that simple,” Hegseth said…

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Fake Post, Which Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social, Spreads Widely

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Fake Post, Which Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social, Spreads Widely
Fake Post, Which Looked to Be Trump’s on Truth Social, Spreads Widely
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:46 PM(2h or newer)
2:46 PM

The post appeared to describe the president’s rationale for deleting a racist video about the Obamas that he had shared.

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Russia to 'interrogate' two suspects in attempted assassination of top military general

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Russia to 'interrogate' two suspects in attempted assassination of top military general
Russia to 'interrogate' two suspects in attempted assassination of top military general
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:26 PM(2h or newer)
2:26 PM

Two suspects will allegedly be interrogated in the attempted assassination of Russian intelligence deputy chief Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow.

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Hims to stop offering GLP-1 pill after FDA warned of crackdown - Reuters

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Hims to stop offering GLP-1 pill after FDA warned of crackdown - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:18 PM(2h or newer)
2:18 PM

Hims to stop offering GLP-1 pill after FDA warned of crackdown  Reuters

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Maureen Dowd says Trump suffers from ‘Obama Derangement Syndrome’ after video controversy

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Maureen Dowd says Trump suffers from ‘Obama Derangement Syndrome’ after video controversy
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:10 PM(2h or newer)
2:10 PM

New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd on Saturday said President Trump suffers from “Obama Derangement Syndrome” after controversy erupted Friday when a since-deleted racist video depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes was posted on the commander in chief’s Truth Social account. “It was at the end of a video…

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Lee Hamilton’s passing recalls a different era

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Lee Hamilton’s passing recalls a different era
2:00 PM

Lee Hamilton, a renowned foreign policy giant and congressional statesman, passed away at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of decency, bipartisanship and effective policymaking.

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Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress

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Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress
Pelosi to Endorse Jack Schlossberg, Again Backing a Kennedy for Congress
1:52 PM

The former speaker, a prodigious fund-raiser and shrewd campaign strategist, seldom intervenes in primaries but has made an exception for a Kennedy before.

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Thousands forced to evacuate as Storm Marta batters Spain and Portugal

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Thousands forced to evacuate as Storm Marta batters Spain and Portugal
Thousands forced to evacuate as Storm Marta batters Spain and Portugal
1:49 PM

A 'storm train' of consecutive winds and rains battering Spain and Portugal has already forced 11,000 people to flee their homes. 

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Trump and Netanyahu to meet for Iran discussions

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Trump and Netanyahu to meet for Iran discussions
Trump and Netanyahu to meet for Iran discussions
1:42 PM

The US president and Israel's prime minister will meet on Wednesday in Washington to discuss negotiations with Iran, according to Benjamin Netanyahu's office.

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Ohio man charged with allegedly threatening to kill Vance

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Ohio man charged with allegedly threatening to kill Vance
1:37 PM

A federal grand jury on Friday indicted an Ohio man over alleged threats to kill Vice President Vance when the Republican made a trip to his home state last month. Shannon Mathre, 33, was charged with making a threat to kill or inflict bodily harm to a presidential successor, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said…

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What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend

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What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend
What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend
1:22 PM

Cold-weary New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.

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George Conway takes Olympics-themed shot at Trump in new ad

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George Conway takes Olympics-themed shot at Trump in new ad
1:20 PM

George Conway, a former Republican who recently jumped into the Democratic primary for a House seat in New York, launched a campaign ad on Friday to coincide with the opening of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Conway, a frequent critic of President Trump who is looking to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in New…

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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links
1:10 PM

The socialist grandee and his daughter are being investigated for suspected "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

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Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report

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Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report
Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report
1:02 PM

Iranian foreign minister reportedly warns Tehran will "target U.S. bases" in the region if attacked by American forces, escalating Middle East tensions.

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The AI boom is so huge it’s causing shortages everywhere else - The Washington Post

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The AI boom is so huge it’s causing shortages everywhere else - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

The AI boom is so huge it’s causing shortages everywhere else  The Washington Post

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New research shows teen social media bans might not be the answer

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New research shows teen social media bans might not be the answer
1:00 PM

The assumption that social media use harms teens has always relied on an inconclusive body of research.

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Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast

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Alleged mastermind among four arrested after Pakistan mosque blast
12:58 PM

The four are suspected of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people, Pakistan's interior minister said.

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Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran - Reuters

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Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran - Reuters
12:52 PM

Israel's Netanyahu expected to meet Trump in US on Wednesday and discuss Iran  Reuters

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NYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt?

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NYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt?
NYC Is Still Covered in Grimy Snow and Ice. Will It Ever Melt?
12:41 PM

Ah, those first wondrous hours of a snowstorm in New York. Two weeks later, the sidewalks are sooty and treacherous, and the parked cars are frozen in surrender.

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Judge extends block on Trump admin’s bid to slash social services funds to 5 states

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Judge extends block on Trump admin’s bid to slash social services funds to 5 states
12:32 PM

A New York judge on Friday extended a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from slashing funds to social service programs in five Democrat-led states. U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick made his ruling at the request of Minnesota, California, Illinois, New York and Colorado. The states receive a total of over $10 billion a year…

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Woodward says he was ‘crushed’ by Washington Post layoffs: Colleagues ‘deserve more’

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Woodward says he was ‘crushed’ by Washington Post layoffs: Colleagues ‘deserve more’
12:19 PM

Washington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward said Friday that he was “crushed” by the recent layoffs at the newspaper, saying his colleagues “deserve more.” “The Washington Post has been my professional home for 55 years. I believe in it. I love it,” Woodward, who started at the paper in 1971, wrote in a statement posted…

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To the moon and back: Can the US recreate the magic of the lunar landing?

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To the moon and back: Can the US recreate the magic of the lunar landing?
12:00 PM

What exactly do Trump and Vance know about this upcoming mission? Is it safe?

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Josh Shapiro’s rise is complicated by Democratic feelings about Israel

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Josh Shapiro’s rise is complicated by Democratic feelings about Israel
12:00 PM

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is seen as a rising star in his party, and many of his admirers think he could be a strong presidential candidate, pointing to his successes in Pennsylvania.  His name is consistently floated in conversation about the 2028 presidential race, and he was considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris in 2024.…

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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin
11:53 AM

Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

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Maher blasts White House over ‘rather lame’ defense of Obama video: ‘F—ing hypocrites’

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Maher blasts White House over ‘rather lame’ defense of Obama video: ‘F—ing hypocrites’
11:43 AM

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday called the White House “f—ing hypocrites” over what he called a “rather lame” defense of a since-deleted video depicting former President Obama and former Michelle Obama as apes. The host, on a recent episode of “Real Time,” referred to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s initial defense of the video…

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"Any Business in America Would Rather Not Have Their Internal Documents out in the Public"

Libertarian
"Any Business in America Would Rather Not Have Their Internal Documents out in the Public"
11:41 AM

"But that does not mean that litigants have a right to hide them from the public once they are implicated in court proceedings."

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Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military

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Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military
Mexican Cartels Overwhelm Police With Ammunition Made for the U.S. Military
11:35 AM

Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition, produced at a plant owned by the U.S. Army and then smuggled across the border, in attacks on Mexican civilians and police.

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Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN

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Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN
Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN
11:30 AM

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said the Trump administration demands major U.N. reforms, rejecting claims America caused the organization's cash crisis.

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Trump Declines to Apologize for Posting Racist Video Portraying Obamas as Apes

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Trump Declines to Apologize for Posting Racist Video Portraying Obamas as Apes
Trump Declines to Apologize for Posting Racist Video Portraying Obamas as Apes
11:23 AM

The video clip that President Trump posted in a late-night flurry of social media activity caused an unusually strong and public outcry from members of his own party.

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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing

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'I don't want to imagine what happened' - Shock and disbelief in area Nancy Guthrie went missing
11:23 AM

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie has left a community searching for clues and hoping for her safe return.

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Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition - Reuters

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Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition - Reuters
11:13 AM

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition  Reuters

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Graham: Democrats’ ‘fatally flawed’ DHS reform proposal ‘deserves a vote’

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Graham: Democrats’ ‘fatally flawed’ DHS reform proposal ‘deserves a vote’
11:11 AM

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signaled Saturday that he could move to bring Democrats’ proposal for an overhaul of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics to the Senate floor, saying the plan “deserves a vote.” “While I believe the Democrats’ proposal regarding [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and immigration are fatally flawed and will take us backward…

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General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say

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General shot in Moscow conscious after surgery, Russian media say
11:10 AM

Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was shot several times inside his apartment block on Friday morning.

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Democrats’ gains shake up Republicans

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Democrats’ gains shake up Republicans
11:00 AM

Democrats have won 26 state legislative seats from Republicans since Trump retook office, with victories in Texas, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Mississippi, Miami, and Houston, showing that Democrats are organizing around working people and fighting for those who struggle firsthand.

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India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla - Reuters

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India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla - Reuters
10:57 AM

India-US trade deal gives tariff-free access to Harley bikes, no reprieve for Tesla  Reuters

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Man charged with string of sex offences

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Man charged with string of sex offences
Man charged with string of sex offences
10:50 AM

A man has been charged with scores of sex offences, some dating as far back as 2003.

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These are America’s favorite cell carriers for 2026, study finds

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These are America’s favorite cell carriers for 2026, study finds
10:30 AM

Not thrilled with your wireless carrier? You may not be alone.

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Trump Accounts will help reverse the tide of socialism

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Trump Accounts will help reverse the tide of socialism
10:30 AM

Capitalism is under attack from classrooms to town halls to voting booths. According to polls, a rising segment of the population is calling for socialism or even communism as young people embrace a radical chic in the country. And this week, another socialist looks ready to join a growing “squad” in Congress. On our 250th anniversary,…

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Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Jeffries

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Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening Jeffries
10:29 AM

A New York man who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the Jan. 6. 2021, attack on the Capitol pleaded guilty Thursday to making death threats against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). Christopher P. Moynihan, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated harassment in the second degree and agreed to…

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Trump’s Obama Derangement Syndrome

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Trump’s Obama Derangement Syndrome
Trump’s Obama Derangement Syndrome
10:24 AM

The president shows, once again, that he shouldn’t be anywhere near the Oval.

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Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.

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Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop.
10:14 AM

Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have departed, leaving the Minnesota U.S. attorney’s office in turmoil.

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Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme - Reuters

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Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme - Reuters
10:12 AM

Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme  Reuters

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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC - Reuters

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Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC - Reuters
10:05 AM

Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC  Reuters

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Zelensky signals US wants Russia-Ukraine to agree to peace deal by June

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Zelensky signals US wants Russia-Ukraine to agree to peace deal by June
10:01 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed Friday that the U.S. set a June deadline to reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, hoping to bring an end to the nearly four-year-long war in Eastern Europe. Zelensky added that the Trump administration proposed another round of trilateral talks to be held next week — likely in…

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For the US to compete, it will need to work with China

Moderate
For the US to compete, it will need to work with China
10:00 AM

For American firms, full decoupling from China’s most advanced technologies is neither practical nor competitive.

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Jeffries calls on GOP leaders to denounce president over Obamas video: ‘F— You Trump’

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Jeffries calls on GOP leaders to denounce president over Obamas video: ‘F— You Trump’
9:36 AM

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) issued a plea to Republican leaders to denounce President Trump, after a video briefly depicting former President Obama and Michelle Obama as apes was pulled from Trump’s social media account. In a post on Instagram, Jeffries wrote, “Every Republican sycophant who continues to stand by their cult leader should…

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Japan's drum-playing, Trump-hugging, China-provoking PM raises the stakes

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Japan's drum-playing, Trump-hugging, China-provoking PM raises the stakes
Japan's drum-playing, Trump-hugging, China-provoking PM raises the stakes
9:15 AM

Japanese politics is politer and more understated than most.

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Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal - Reuters

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Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal - Reuters
9:13 AM

Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal  Reuters

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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

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US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky
9:05 AM

The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

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A cardiologist’s take on the new dietary guidelines

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A cardiologist’s take on the new dietary guidelines
9:00 AM

For the first time, the official guidelines read less like a math problem and more like common sense.

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S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin

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S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin
8:56 AM

The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.

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US, India announce framework for interim trade deal, including tariff cuts

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US, India announce framework for interim trade deal, including tariff cuts
8:54 AM

The U.S. and India announced a framework for an interim trade deal in a joint statement Friday, an agreement the two nations said reaffirms their commitment to broader bilateral trade negotiations. President Trump announced earlier in the week that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pledged to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for the…

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Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement

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Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement
Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement
8:42 AM

Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.

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Trump warns Iran of ‘steep’ consequences if no deal reached after ‘very good’ talks

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Trump warns Iran of ‘steep’ consequences if no deal reached after ‘very good’ talks
8:40 AM

President Trump on Friday called the recent talks between the U.S. and Iran “very good,” but said the consequences would be “very steep” if a deal is not reached. Despite the pressure, Trump acknowledged that negotiations take time, telling reporters late Friday that “we’re in no rush.” “You have to get in position. We have…

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Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties - Reuters

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Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties - Reuters
8:36 AM

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties  Reuters

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After the Fall: How Olympic figure skaters soar after stumbling on the ice

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After the Fall: How Olympic figure skaters soar after stumbling on the ice
8:02 AM

Olympic figure skating is often seems to take athletes to the very edge of perfection, but even the greatest stumble and fall. How do they pull themselves together again on the biggest world stage? Toughness, poise and practice.

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Opinion: Alternate endings for modern attention spans

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Opinion: Alternate endings for modern attention spans
8:00 AM

Some film professors are bemoaning the shortcuts students take to avoid watching assigned movies: some don't know what happens at the end. NPR's Scott Simon offers his own synopses.

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Our Best Stuff From a Week With a Little Less ICE

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Our Best Stuff From a Week With a Little Less ICE
Our Best Stuff From a Week With a Little Less ICE
8:00 AM

The Trump administration says it’s scaling back enforcement operations in Minnesota.

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The Real Threat Isn’t Trump. It’s the MAGA Apparatus.

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The Real Threat Isn’t Trump. It’s the MAGA Apparatus.
The Real Threat Isn’t Trump. It’s the MAGA Apparatus.
7:57 AM

The round table convenes to debate whether we need to worry about the midterms being free and fair.

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Trump administration seeks to expedite removal of 5-year-old Minnesota boy

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Trump administration seeks to expedite removal of 5-year-old Minnesota boy
7:56 AM

The Trump administration is seeking to expedite the removal of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, days after a federal judge in Texas ordered their release from an immigration detention center. The federal government filed a motion earlier this week to end asylum claims for the Ramos’s, who are originally from…

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They're cured of leprosy. Why do they still live in leprosy colonies?

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They're cured of leprosy. Why do they still live in leprosy colonies?
7:52 AM

Leprosy is one of the least contagious diseases around — and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. The colonies are relics of a not-too-distant past when those diagnosed with leprosy were exiled.

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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region - Reuters

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If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region - Reuters
7:18 AM

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region  Reuters

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Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say - Reuters

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Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say - Reuters
7:12 AM

Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say  Reuters

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Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow

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Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow
Trump Reverts to Diplomacy With Iran, but the Road Is Narrow
7:10 AM

Iran is skilled at prolonging negotiations over its nuclear program, and seems to be hoping President Trump is out for a quick win, rather than a prolonged regional war.

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Today in Supreme Court History: February 7, 1870

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Today in Supreme Court History: February 7, 1870
7:00 AM

2/7/1870: Hepburn v. Griswold decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 7, 1870 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: February 6, 1858
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2/6/1858: Justice Mahlon Pitney's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 6, 1858 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: February 5, 1793
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2/5/1793: Chisholm v. Georgia argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: February 5, 1793 appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Supreme Court Is Poised To Remind States That the Constitution Doesn't Stop at the Liquor Store

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The Supreme Court Is Poised To Remind States That the Constitution Doesn't Stop at the Liquor Store
7:00 AM

A map of the United States, with the US Supreme Court and liquor stores in front.

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Under Trump, EPA’s enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds

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Under Trump, EPA’s enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds
Under Trump, EPA’s enforcement of environmental laws collapses, report finds
7:00 AM

The Environmental Protection Agency has drastically pulled back on holding polluters accountable.

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This season, 'The Pitt' is about what doesn't happen in one day

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This season, 'The Pitt' is about what doesn't happen in one day
7:00 AM

The first season of The Pitt was about acute problems. The second is about chronic ones.

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His Girl Friday (on Saturday)

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His Girl Friday (on Saturday)
His Girl Friday (on Saturday)
7:00 AM

Cary Grant, the Olympics, and contemplation of the moon.

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Opinion: STAT readers respond on the ethics of gender-affirming care for minors, the new food pyramid, and more

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Opinion: STAT readers respond on the ethics of gender-affirming care for minors, the new food pyramid, and more
Opinion: STAT readers respond on the ethics of gender-affirming care for minors, the new food pyramid, and more
7:00 AM

Authors of HHS report criticize recent STAT op-ed on gender-affirming care for minors for using “scare tactics.”

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Opinion: As a scientist and NFL widow, I am furious about a recent NFL Players Association-funded CTE study

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Opinion: As a scientist and NFL widow, I am furious about a recent NFL Players Association-funded CTE study
Opinion: As a scientist and NFL widow, I am furious about a recent NFL Players Association-funded CTE study
7:00 AM

“As a scientist, I am disgusted. As an NFL widow who witnessed unimaginable suffering, I am furious,” writes Eleanor M. Perfetto.

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Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Marred By Catcalling Italian Men On Sidelines

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Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Marred By Catcalling Italian Men On Sidelines
7:00 AM

VAL DI FIEMME, ITALY—Calling it a “relentless barrage of unwelcome yelling” that distracted from the competition, officials confirmed Saturday that the women’s 10km + 10km Skiathlon event had been marred by Italian men catcalling along the sidelines. “Ayyy, bella, how ’bout you-a come grip-a my ski pole, eh?” said one of the hundreds of local men stationed […] The post Women’s Cross-Country Skiing Marred By Catcalling Italian Men On Sidelines appeared first on The Onion.

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Lindsey Vonn is set to ski the Olympic downhill race with a torn ACL. How?

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Lindsey Vonn is set to ski the Olympic downhill race with a torn ACL. How?
6:49 AM

An ACL tear would keep almost any other athlete from competing -- but not Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old superstar skier who is determined to cap off an incredible comeback from retirement with one last shot at an Olympic medal.

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Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan - Reuters

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Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan - Reuters
6:22 AM

Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan  Reuters

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Manhunt after convicted robber absconds from prison

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Manhunt after convicted robber absconds from prison
Manhunt after convicted robber absconds from prison
6:14 AM

A convicted robber who absconded from prison is being sought by police.

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Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty - Reuters

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Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty - Reuters
6:05 AM

Bitcoin loses Trump-era gains as crypto market volatility signals uncertainty  Reuters

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Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT - Reuters

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Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT - Reuters
6:04 AM

Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT  Reuters

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In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite - Reuters

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In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite - Reuters
6:02 AM

In economic speeches, Trump claims inflation victory nearly 20 times even as prices bite  Reuters

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Archives: February-March 2026

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Archives: February-March 2026
6:00 AM

Excerpts from Reason's vaults

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The Memo: Firestorm over racist social media post forces Trump to hit delete

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The Memo: Firestorm over racist social media post forces Trump to hit delete
6:00 AM

There are some limits, even for President Trump — or so it seemed on Friday. The latest furor began late Thursday night with a social media post from the president. The post amplified a flagrant and undeniably racist clip of former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. The firestorm that followed was intense and broad,…

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Ukraine’s coldest winter: Russia’s energy strikes collide with waning supplies

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Ukraine’s coldest winter: Russia’s energy strikes collide with waning supplies
6:00 AM

From an app on his phone, the Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament can monitor the plunging temperatures in his Kyiv apartment — the direct result of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.  While lobbying for more support for Ukraine in Washington, D.C., Ruslan Stefanchuk shows The Hill that it’s only slightly above freezing in his kitchen…

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House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate

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House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate
6:00 AM

Republicans are digging in on their push for a partisan voting requirements bill as they aim to combat Democratic demands to reform immigration enforcement. But they face a minefield of internal division over how to get the legislation through both chambers of Congress. The House is scheduled to vote next week on the Safeguard American…

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US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

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US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
5:17 AM

US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says  Reuters

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'Shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down': Gordon Brown on former ally Peter Mandelson

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'Shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down': Gordon Brown on former ally Peter Mandelson
'Shocked, sad, angry, betrayed, let down': Gordon Brown on former ally Peter Mandelson
5:09 AM

Peter Mandelson committed a "betrayal of his country" by allegedly leaking government secrets to Jeffrey Epstein and putting Britain "at risk", former prime minister Gordon Brown has said.

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What’s Up With This Big Freeze? Some Scientists See Climate Change Link

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What’s Up With This Big Freeze? Some Scientists See Climate Change Link
What’s Up With This Big Freeze? Some Scientists See Climate Change Link
5:03 AM

A warming Arctic can stretch the polar vortex, a high-altitude air ribbon, one says. The “wobble” can disrupt the jet stream, causing extreme cold in the East.

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Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up

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Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up
Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up
5:02 AM

Ties between the exchange and the president’s company, World Liberty Financial, have only strengthened since the president pardoned Binance’s founder, Changpeng Zhao.

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After Merging xAI and SpaceX, Elon Musk Hopes He Can Win Over Wall Street

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After Merging xAI and SpaceX, Elon Musk Hopes He Can Win Over Wall Street
After Merging xAI and SpaceX, Elon Musk Hopes He Can Win Over Wall Street
5:02 AM

The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.

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The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it

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The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
5:00 AM

The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.

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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office

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State Department will delete X posts from before Trump returned to office
5:00 AM

The policy change orders the removal of any post made by official State Department accounts on X before President Trump returned to office in 2025.

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DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE

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DVDs and public transit: Boycott drives people to ditch Big Tech to protest ICE
5:00 AM

A sweeping boycott has begun — targeting tech giants who participants believe are enabling President Trump and his immigration crackdown.

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Trump promised a crypto revolution. So why is bitcoin crashing?

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Trump promised a crypto revolution. So why is bitcoin crashing?
5:00 AM

Trump got elected promising to usher in a crypto revolution. More than a year later, bitcoin's price has come tumbling down. What happened?

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Trump sharing racist image of Obamas shows something has changed

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Trump sharing racist image of Obamas shows something has changed
Trump sharing racist image of Obamas shows something has changed
4:57 AM

When I first saw the image of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes come across my social media I thought it must have been fake.

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Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling

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Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling
4:54 AM

Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".

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Squeezed by U.S. and China, the World’s Middle Powers Are Teaming Up

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Squeezed by U.S. and China, the World’s Middle Powers Are Teaming Up
Squeezed by U.S. and China, the World’s Middle Powers Are Teaming Up
4:37 AM

Nations are increasingly seeking to bypass the bigger players on trade, supply chains and security.

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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says  Reuters

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