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Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran - Reuters

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Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran - Reuters
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3:52 AM

Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran  Reuters

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Nicholas Brendon, Beloved Sidekick on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Dies at 54

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Nicholas Brendon, Beloved Sidekick on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Dies at 54
Nicholas Brendon, Beloved Sidekick on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ Dies at 54
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3:40 AM

He played the part of Xander Harris, one of Buffy’s closest friends, on the hit television show about a teenage girl who protects the world from monsters.

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Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran's Mehr says - Reuters

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Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran's Mehr says - Reuters
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Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran's Mehr says  Reuters

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Iran fires missiles toward Diego Garcia: Report
11:01 PM

Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward a joint U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal report.  The strikes did not hit the base on Diego Garcia, a small island in the Chagos Archipelago, officials told the Journal. One missile failed in flight and a U.S. warship reportedly…

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BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?

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BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype?
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3:04 AM

The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days.

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Environmentalists Make Great Villains | Ruminant

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Environmentalists Make Great Villains | Ruminant
Environmentalists Make Great Villains | Ruminant
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3:00 AM

You need to give Jonah a birthday present.

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Open Thread

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Open Thread
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3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
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What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

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BTS comeback concert: Seoul gets ready to host 260,000 fans

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BTS comeback concert: Seoul gets ready to host 260,000 fans
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2:59 AM

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022.

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The Valley! The Valley! The San Fernando Valley!

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The Valley! The Valley! The San Fernando Valley!
The Valley! The Valley! The San Fernando Valley!
2:45 AM

The smoky beige of a place that is, and is not, Los Angeles.

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How Mystical Japanese Sci-Fi Captured American Millennials

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How Mystical Japanese Sci-Fi Captured American Millennials
How Mystical Japanese Sci-Fi Captured American Millennials
2:45 AM

The 30th anniversary of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion.’

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The Two Jakes

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The Two Jakes
The Two Jakes
2:45 AM

On one journo’s much-noticed resemblance to a certain CNN anchor.

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Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions - Reuters

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Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions - Reuters
1:49 AM

Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after US waives sanctions  Reuters

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire
1:49 AM

Eleven people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

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Evacuations Ordered on Oahu as Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding

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Evacuations Ordered on Oahu as Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding
Evacuations Ordered on Oahu as Heavy Rain Brings Flash Flooding
1:35 AM

A dam on the northern part of the island was close to failing, emergency officials said.

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UN chief says he is cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza, Politico reports - Reuters

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UN chief says he is cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza, Politico reports - Reuters
12:44 AM

UN chief says he is cooperating with Trump’s Board of Peace on Gaza, Politico reports  Reuters

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
12:42 AM

Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".

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Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East - Reuters

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Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East - Reuters
12:40 AM

Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East  Reuters

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Laid Off in Midlife, China’s Reform Generation Braces for Downward Mobility

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Laid Off in Midlife, China’s Reform Generation Braces for Downward Mobility
Laid Off in Midlife, China’s Reform Generation Braces for Downward Mobility
12:00 AM

The future once seemed boundless for those who grew up during China’s reform era. Now in middle age, they are pinned between economic stagnation and institutional age discrimination.

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Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef

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Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef
Copenhagen Grapples With the Abuse Allegations Against Noma’s Chef
12:00 AM

RenĂŠ Redzepi faced swift fallout in the United States following reports of violence. But in Denmark, where he is a major cultural figure, the reaction has been more muted.

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​At Least 10 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire

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​At Least 10 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire
​At Least 10 Killed in South Korean Factory Fire
11:49 PM

Survivors jumped from windows to escape the blaze, the deadliest at a factory in South Korea in two years. Four people are still missing.

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Justin Timberlake drink driving arrest footage released

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Justin Timberlake drink driving arrest footage released
Justin Timberlake drink driving arrest footage released
11:16 PM

Video has been released of Justin Timberlake being arrested by officers who suspected him of drink driving.

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Pentagon press policy ruled unconstitutional in case brought by N.Y. Times - The Washington Post

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Pentagon press policy ruled unconstitutional in case brought by N.Y. Times - The Washington Post
11:05 PM

Pentagon press policy ruled unconstitutional in case brought by N.Y. Times  The Washington Post

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Ukraine Is Suddenly on the Offensive, With Help From Elon Musk

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Ukraine Is Suddenly on the Offensive, With Help From Elon Musk
Ukraine Is Suddenly on the Offensive, With Help From Elon Musk
11:00 PM

Kyiv’s forces have notched their biggest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Russia lost the use of Starlink.

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Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism

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Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism
Striking Down Pentagon Press Limits, Judge Vindicates Independent Journalism
10:13 PM

The ruling cut deeper than left-versus-right politics, declaring that the policy imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is unconstitutional.

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CBS News will end radio service, cut jobs as Bari Weiss seeks revival - The Washington Post

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CBS News will end radio service, cut jobs as Bari Weiss seeks revival - The Washington Post
10:09 PM

CBS News will end radio service, cut jobs as Bari Weiss seeks revival  The Washington Post

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Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional

Judge rules Pentagon press policy under Hegseth unconstitutional

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Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional
Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional
10:07 PM

A federal judge tossed parts of the Pentagon’s restrictions on news outlets, saying they violated the First Amendment, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.

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Judge rules Pentagon press policy under Hegseth unconstitutional
6:00 PM

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Pentagon’s new policy restricting press access violates the First Amendment, siding with The New York Times. “The Court recognizes that national security must be protected, the security of our troops must be protected, and war plans must be protected,” U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman wrote in his 40-page ruling.  “But especially in light…

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San Francisco Driver Gets Probation After Killing a Family of 4

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San Francisco Driver Gets Probation After Killing a Family of 4
San Francisco Driver Gets Probation After Killing a Family of 4
10:05 PM

Mary Fong Lau, 80, will perform 200 hours of community service as part of her sentence. Her speeding vehicle crashed into a family as they waited for a bus ride to the zoo in 2024.

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Iran War Puts U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the Crosshairs

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Iran War Puts U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the Crosshairs
Iran War Puts U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the Crosshairs
10:00 PM

Drone and missile attacks as well as new terror threats have U.S. embassies worldwide on high alert.

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FBI: Russia targeting ‘high intelligence value’ Americans on Signal

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FBI: Russia targeting ‘high intelligence value’ Americans on Signal
9:57 PM

FBI Director Kash Patel said on Friday that Russia’s intelligence services have targeted Americans of “high intelligence value” on private messaging apps in an ongoing phishing campaign.  Patel said the targets of Russian hackers include U.S. government officials, military officials, politicians and journalists.  “Globally, this effort has resulted in unauthorized access to thousands of individual…

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Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop

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Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop
Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop
9:48 PM

A wild possum found a clever hiding spot among plush toys in an airport gift shop in Australia and was safely removed, staff confirmed.

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Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports - Reuters

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Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports - Reuters
9:44 PM

Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports  Reuters

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U.S. Probes Colombian Leader for Alleged Use of Drug Money for Campaign

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U.S. Probes Colombian Leader for Alleged Use of Drug Money for Campaign
U.S. Probes Colombian Leader for Alleged Use of Drug Money for Campaign
9:31 PM

Gustavo Petro, who has clashed with President Trump, has been dogged by allegations that he benefited from drug money, which he denies.

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea
9:28 PM

The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Iranian oil stuck at sea on Friday evening as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues to hike up global energy costs. “Today, the Department of the Treasury is issuing a narrowly tailored, short-term authorization permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea,” Treasury Secretary Scott…

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US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as gas prices soar
7:52 PM

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

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U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage

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U.S. judge rules against Pentagon restrictions on press coverage
9:11 PM

The policy required media organizations to pledge not to gather information unless Defense officials formally authorized its release. A U.S. judge said the rules are at odds with the First Amendment.

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Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?

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Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
9:05 PM

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

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Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

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Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
9:03 PM

Emmanuel GrĂŠgoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

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Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans

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Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans
9:03 PM

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

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Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 86 - The Washington Post

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Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 86 - The Washington Post
9:00 PM

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 86  The Washington Post

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Iran Believes It’s Winning—and Wants a Steep Price to End the War

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Iran Believes It’s Winning—and Wants a Steep Price to End the War
Iran Believes It’s Winning—and Wants a Steep Price to End the War
9:00 PM

Tehran sees an opportunity to control the Middle East’s energy as it bets on outlasting Trump’s will—a risky gamble.

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Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports - Reuters

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Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports - Reuters
8:46 PM

Iran targeted but did not hit Diego Garcia base with missiles, WSJ reports  Reuters

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Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill - Reuters

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Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill - Reuters
8:39 PM

Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill  Reuters

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Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut - Reuters

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Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut - Reuters
8:28 PM

Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut  Reuters

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The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict

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The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
8:25 PM

The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

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Fresno Took 30 Years to Name Cesar Chavez Blvd. Undoing It Took a Day.

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Fresno Took 30 Years to Name Cesar Chavez Blvd. Undoing It Took a Day.
8:05 PM

The reckoning for the labor leader’s sex abuse was swift in Fresno, Calif., the heart of the Central Valley region where the farmworker movement was born. Towns across the nation face similar debates.

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Fox News host presses Burgum over gas prices

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Fox News host presses Burgum over gas prices
8:02 PM

Fox News’s Martha MacCallum pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Friday afternoon about growing concerns about rising gas prices amid the U.S. war on Iran. “I think that this is a situation where people have to understand that this is temporary, this is not permanent,” Burgum said. MacCallum asked Burgum to respond to a clip…

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Trump orders TV networks to ‘protect’ Army-Navy football game - The Washington Post

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Trump orders TV networks to ‘protect’ Army-Navy football game - The Washington Post
8:01 PM

Trump orders TV networks to ‘protect’ Army-Navy football game  The Washington Post

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Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic

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Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic
Army chief was asked about woman 'murdered by British soldier' - his response was emphatic
8:01 PM

The murder of Agnes Wanjiru hangs over the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK).

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After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge'

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After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge'
After warmest day of the year so far, Met Office warns of 'cold plunge'
8:01 PM

Britain will return to colder weather with a chance of snow for some - only days after much of the UK saw a week of sunshine.

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Meet the cast of SNL UK

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Meet the cast of SNL UK
Meet the cast of SNL UK
8:01 PM

"We as a country, we're not used to watching live stuff any more," says Celeste Dring, comedian and one eleventh of the new Saturday Night Live cast.

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First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment

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First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment
8:01 PM

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the entire 1,400-year history of the job says she feels "immense privilege" ahead of her official enthronement.

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The Quiet American: How Pope Leo Is Pushing Back Against Trump

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The Quiet American: How Pope Leo Is Pushing Back Against Trump
The Quiet American: How Pope Leo Is Pushing Back Against Trump
8:00 PM

Can the low-key pontiff from Chicago make a difference in an era of raw power politics?

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Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students - The Washington Post

Trump administration sues Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students - Reuters

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Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students - The Washington Post
7:46 PM

Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students  The Washington Post

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Trump administration sues Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students - Reuters
11:15 AM

Trump administration sues Harvard alleging failure to protect Jewish students  Reuters

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Trump broke the global energy market - now he expects others to fix it

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Trump broke the global energy market - now he expects others to fix it
Trump broke the global energy market - now he expects others to fix it
7:45 PM

Has President Trump just given the biggest indication yet that he's done with this war in Iran?

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Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds

Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

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Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds
Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds
6:01 PM

A US jury has found Elon Musk misled investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's share price in the months leading up to his $44bn (£33bn) takeover of the social media company.

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Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
7:44 PM

A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.

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United Airlines to cut more flights as it eyes oil above $100 through 2027 - Reuters

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United Airlines to cut more flights as it eyes oil above $100 through 2027 - Reuters
7:33 PM

United Airlines to cut more flights as it eyes oil above $100 through 2027  Reuters

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Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post

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Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post
7:32 PM

From today's Texas Court of Appeals decision in Musk v. Brody, decided by Chief Justice (retired) J. Woodfin Jones, joined… The post Elon Musk Wins Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Someone Musk Allegedly Misidentified in X Post appeared first on Reason.com.

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700 Dogs and Cats Are Rescued in Animal Cruelty Raid in Los Angeles County

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700 Dogs and Cats Are Rescued in Animal Cruelty Raid in Los Angeles County
7:31 PM

Animal control officers responded to a pet-adoption facility in Lake Hughes, Calif., after receiving complaints about neglect and overcrowding. No charges have been filed.

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Exclusive: Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says - Reuters

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Exclusive: Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says - Reuters
7:28 PM

Exclusive: Pentagon to adopt Palantir AI as core US military system, memo says  Reuters

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GOP braces for Trump to possibly deploy troops inside Iran

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GOP braces for Trump to possibly deploy troops inside Iran
7:23 PM

Republicans are bracing for President Trump to deploy U.S. troops on the ground in Iran as the conflict in the Middle East crosses into its third week with no signs of slowing down.  The administration is reportedly weighing missions to secure a safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and overtake Iran’s…

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‘The Bachelorette’ Took a Risk on Taylor Frankie Paul. It Backfired.

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‘The Bachelorette’ Took a Risk on Taylor Frankie Paul. It Backfired.
7:20 PM

Ms. Paul’s built-in fan base and viral interpersonal drama presented an opportunity for the long-running reality TV show, until video of a past assault derailed the season.

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US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in bid to tame prices - Reuters

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US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in bid to tame prices - Reuters
7:09 PM

US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in bid to tame prices  Reuters

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Still trailing by 23 votes, NC Senate leader asks for hand recount

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Still trailing by 23 votes, NC Senate leader asks for hand recount
7:00 PM

The leader of North Carolina’s upper Legislature is requesting another recount after a machine tally showed him losing a contested Republican primary for his state Senate seat by 23 votes.  North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R) asked the state’s Board of Elections in a letter Friday to grant a hand recount at a sample…

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Inside the Arrest That Led to Banksy’s Possible Unmasking Decades Later

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Inside the Arrest That Led to Banksy’s Possible Unmasking Decades Later
Inside the Arrest That Led to Banksy’s Possible Unmasking Decades Later
6:59 PM

In 2000, Banksy was a largely unknown street artist hanging around downtown Manhattan when the police nabbed him for trying to deface a billboard.

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What Does the California Heat Mean for Fire Season?

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What Does the California Heat Mean for Fire Season?
What Does the California Heat Mean for Fire Season?
6:52 PM

The state is warming up and drying out earlier than usual. Here’s what that means for fire season.

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Influencers Caught in ‘Bachelorette’ Fallout After ABC Pulls New Season

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Influencers Caught in ‘Bachelorette’ Fallout After ABC Pulls New Season
6:45 PM

When ABC abruptly pulled a planned season of “The Bachelorette,” some whose livelihoods are wrapped up in the series were thrown for a loop.

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Blackstone's flagship private credit fund posts first monthly loss in over three years - Reuters

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Blackstone's flagship private credit fund posts first monthly loss in over three years - Reuters
6:40 PM

Blackstone's flagship private credit fund posts first monthly loss in over three years  Reuters

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As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid

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As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
6:36 PM

Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

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Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox

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Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox
Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox
6:35 PM

Why Gen Z isn't dating and what can be done.

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Heritage president: MAGA tensions over Iran war ‘good’

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Heritage president: MAGA tensions over Iran war ‘good’
6:34 PM

DORAL, Fla. — Tensions over President Trump’s war in Iran within the GOP and Make America Great Again movement are “good,” Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts told The Hill on Thursday at the group’s inaugural security conference.   The head of the influential conservative think tank said it support Trump’s decision to launch the war on Iran.…

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows

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Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
6:34 PM

Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.

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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase

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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
6:30 PM

A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion. But it absolved him of some fraud allegations.

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Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets

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Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets
Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets
6:27 PM

The verdict, while not a complete loss, could still cost him billions.

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Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover - Reuters

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Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover - Reuters
6:27 PM

Musk found liable to Twitter shareholders in fraud lawsuit over $44 billion takeover  Reuters

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DOJ wants charges dismissed against ex-officers in Breonna Taylor case

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DOJ wants charges dismissed against ex-officers in Breonna Taylor case
6:24 PM

The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal judge to dismiss a case against the two former officers connected to the Louisville, Ky., shooting that led to the death of Breonna Taylor. Taylor, a Black woman, was shot and killed by Louisville police officers carrying out a warrant at her apartment in March 2020.  The…

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David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83

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David Botstein, Gene-Mapping Pioneer, Dies at 83
6:23 PM

His method of locating genes in human DNA allowed researchers to find disease-causing genes, and later to map the entire, sprawling human genome.

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Poll shows Paxton beating Cornyn in Texas if Trump doesn’t endorse

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Poll shows Paxton beating Cornyn in Texas if Trump doesn’t endorse
6:13 PM

President Trump’s reluctance to endorse a candidate in the Texas Senate Republican primary race could prove perilous for Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) bid in the upcoming runoff between the sitting senator and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). A new Change Research poll found that 42 percent of likely Texas Republican primary voters said they…

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First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago

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First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago
6:11 PM

A short excerpt from the long decision in Canel v. Art Institute of Chicago, decided yesterday by Judge Georgia Alexakis… The post First Amendment Precludes Title VI Liability for Harsh Anti-Israel Speech at Art Institute of Chicago appeared first on Reason.com.

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You're likely already infected with a brain-eating virus you've never heard of

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You're likely already infected with a brain-eating virus you've never heard of
You're likely already infected with a brain-eating virus you've never heard of
6:11 PM

Fatal brain infection was thought to be from profound immune suppression. Not anymore.

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Chuck Norris, Action Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86

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Chuck Norris, Action Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86
Chuck Norris, Action Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ Dies at 86
6:05 PM

He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles in films like “The Delta Force” and “Missing in Action” and in the long-running TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

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How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted - Reuters

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How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted - Reuters
6:01 PM

How Trump's stated reasons, goals and timeline for Iran war have shifted  Reuters

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Florida Hospital Sues To Evict Patient Discharged 5 Months Ago

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Florida Hospital Sues To Evict Patient Discharged 5 Months Ago
5:54 PM

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare sued a patient who refused to depart her room after being discharged last October, claiming she is diverting resources that could be used to help others. What do you think? The post Florida Hospital Sues To Evict Patient Discharged 5 Months Ago appeared first on The Onion.

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Jordan subpoenas prosecutor over case involving protest near Stephen Miller’s home

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Jordan subpoenas prosecutor over case involving protest near Stephen Miller’s home
5:51 PM

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Friday subpoenaed a local Virginia prosecutor he’s accused of failing to take action against protesters outside the home of White House aide Stephen Miller. The subpoena is an escalation after Jordan demanded an interview with Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, prosecutor for Arlington County and the city of Falls Church.…

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The Leopard Tamer

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The Leopard Tamer
The Leopard Tamer
5:48 PM

Is J.D. Vance wavering over 2028?

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Trump says US ‘getting very close’ to meeting Iran objectives ‘as we consider winding down’

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Trump says US ‘getting very close’ to meeting Iran objectives ‘as we consider winding down’
5:46 PM

President Trump said Friday that the U.S. is “getting very close” to meeting its objectives in Iran as Washington considers scaling back its military operations in the region.  “We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist…

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Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war - Reuters
5:23 PM

Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war  Reuters

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The Iran War Is What Trumpism Looks Like

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The Iran War Is What Trumpism Looks Like
The Iran War Is What Trumpism Looks Like
5:46 PM

If you think it’s a betrayal of Trumpism, the joke is on you.

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The Future of the Democratic Party Is Emerging

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The Future of the Democratic Party Is Emerging
The Future of the Democratic Party Is Emerging
5:44 PM

On a new generation of leaders on the left.

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Once again, ULA can't deliver when the US military needs a satellite in orbit

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Once again, ULA can't deliver when the US military needs a satellite in orbit
Once again, ULA can't deliver when the US military needs a satellite in orbit
5:35 PM

ULA's Vulcan launch vehicle is grounded after a solid rocket booster anomaly last month.

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Over 5,500 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn that dam could fail

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Over 5,500 told to evacuate flooding in Hawaii as officials warn that dam could fail
5:35 PM

Muddy floodwaters from severe rains have inundated communities and prompted evacuation orders for more than 5,500 people in towns north of Honolulu. Officials are warning about the possible failure of a 120-year-old dam.

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Tech Exec Accused of Smuggling Nvidia Chips to China Resigns From Board

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Tech Exec Accused of Smuggling Nvidia Chips to China Resigns From Board
Tech Exec Accused of Smuggling Nvidia Chips to China Resigns From Board
5:33 PM

Super Micro co-founder exits after he and two others are accused of diverting U.S.-assembled servers to China, violating export control laws.

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Delilah and Me

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Delilah and Me
5:32 PM

Back in 2002, I heard a great question, from Betchen and Paul Barber: Who cut off Samson's hair? Of course… The post Delilah and Me appeared first on Reason.com.

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Opinion | Iran Attacks the Gulf Arabs. Will They Fight Back?

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Opinion | Iran Attacks the Gulf Arabs. Will They Fight Back?
Opinion | Iran Attacks the Gulf Arabs. Will They Fight Back?
5:31 PM

These states can do more to help as Tehran blocks and targets their energy.

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Joe Kent Defects, Robots, and Mad Men Sequel Ideas

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Joe Kent Defects, Robots, and Mad Men Sequel Ideas
5:30 PM

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi Freed Up podcast YouTube thumbnail

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Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can Go Forward

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Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can Go Forward
5:29 PM

From Judge Zachary Bluestone (E.D. Mo.) today in Altman v. Altman, the factual allegations (and of course at this point… The post Sam Altman's Defamation and Abuse of Process Case Against Sister Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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Ukrainian counter-drone unit deployed to 5 Gulf states amid Iran war

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Ukrainian counter-drone unit deployed to 5 Gulf states amid Iran war
5:28 PM

Ukraine has deployed military units to protect the civilians and infrastructure of five Middle Eastern countries against potential Iranian drone attacks amid the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.  Rustem Umerov, the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, announced the deployment Friday and noted he had been visiting the five countries — the…

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Russia may test Trump’s Cuba’s blockade with oil tankers crossing Atlantic

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Russia may test Trump’s Cuba’s blockade with oil tankers crossing Atlantic
5:27 PM

Two vessels carrying Russian oil are reportedly heading for Cuba in the coming days in a move that could test President Trump’s longstanding blockade, according to the Financial Times, citing maritime intelligence companies.   One of the tankers making its way to the Caribbean island is Sea Horse, a Hong Kong-flagged ship estimated to be…

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Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11

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Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11
Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11
5:26 PM

"Reducing unnecessary Copilot entry points" is one of Microsoft's action items.

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TSA lines are miserably long. Don’t miss your flight because of them. - The Washington Post

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TSA lines are miserably long. Don’t miss your flight because of them. - The Washington Post
5:24 PM

TSA lines are miserably long. Don’t miss your flight because of them.  The Washington Post

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A Belligerent Iran Has the U.S. Rushing Missile and Drone Defenses to the Gulf

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A Belligerent Iran Has the U.S. Rushing Missile and Drone Defenses to the Gulf
A Belligerent Iran Has the U.S. Rushing Missile and Drone Defenses to the Gulf
5:22 PM

Arms shipments are on the way as regional allies run through stockpiles amid Tehran’s still-potent attacks.

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DOJ Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Harvard, Citing Campus Antisemitism

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Markwayne Mullin Says Agents Don't Need a Warrant If They're Pursuing a Suspect. Here's What the Law Says.

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Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules - Reuters

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Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules - Reuters
5:12 PM

Pentagon's limits on press access unconstitutional, US judge rules  Reuters

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