What the U.S.-Iran Conflict Reveals About China’s Diplomacy
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Analyst Drew Thompson explains how China’s restrained public response to Trump’s Iran campaign reflects a deliberate diplomatic approach by Beijing.
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In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them - The Washington Post
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In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them The Washington Post
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Anti-Hate Poster Has No Home in Ohio Classroom, Says School District
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A poster in an Ohio classroom that reads "Hate has no home here"
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Boebert says Congress should go after pensions of Swalwell, Gonzales
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:45 AM(2h or newer)
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.) urged Congress to revoke the pensions of two ex-lawmakers who recently resigned after facing separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both formally exited their roles on Tuesday. “I think they should’ve been expelled and not resigned,” Boebert told CNN’s Manu Raju outside…
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Iran embassy in Tajikistan posts AI video of Jesus punching Trump in the face
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:44 AM(2h or newer)
Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan on Tuesday posted an AI-generated video of Jesus Christ punching President Trump in the face. The embassy posted the video on its account on the social platform X. Christ is seen emerging from the skies seen above Trump in an image the president initially posted on his own Truth Social account.…
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Will Visit D.C., New York and Virginia
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:40 AM(2h or newer)
The planned four-day state visit comes at a fraught time in the U.S.-U.K. relationship, following President Trump’s frequent belittling of the British prime minister.
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Once again Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:39 AM(2h or newer)
President Trump once again threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and doubled down on a discredited probe of the central bank.
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Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:36 AM(2h or newer)
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
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Hegseth set to meet lawmakers on Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget ask
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:35 AM(2h or newer)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers and hash out the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Hegseth will meet Monday with the so-called “big eight,” the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) told the Hill…
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Iran’s Shadow Fleet Meets Its Match in U.S. Blockade
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:34 AM(2h or newer)
After years of dodging restrictions, Tehran’s sanctions-evading ships now appear unable to leave the Persian Gulf.
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Live updates: Vought defends Trump’s budget in House hearing; FISA renewal comes up for debate
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:31 AM(2h or newer)
It’s a busy day on Capitol Hill. The House is set to start floor debate on the renewal of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, which expires Monday. But even passage of the rule, the first procedural hurdle, is in question. The House Budget Committee is questioning Office of Management and Budget Chair Russ…
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On the Duty To Disobey Unjust Commands
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Cover of 'Radical Universalism: Beyond Identity' by Omri Boehm
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America’s strength comes from the Constitution and checks on power
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The strength of America lies in its Constitution, which has protected the rights of the people for over 250 years, and it is the responsibility of all Americans to defend it and the balance of power it provides.
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We Don’t Really Know How A.I. Works. That’s a Problem.
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:27 AM(2h or newer)
For us to trust it on certain subjects, researchers in the growing field of interpretability might need to learn how to open the black box of its brain.
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Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
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It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
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Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:26 AM(2h or newer)
Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.
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Watch live: White House briefs on Trump tax cuts with Iran tensions in backdrop
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:21 AM(2h or newer)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon on the “historic” tax cuts included in the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, just hours before the Internal Revenue Service’s filing deadline. “It’s Tax Day!” Leavitt wrote in a post on social media platform X, announcing she will be joined at the briefing…
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Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakers - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:19 AM(2h or newer)
Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakers Reuters
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U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran - The Washington Post
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U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran The Washington Post
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House GOP punts vote on FISA spy powers amid last-minute scramble
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:18 AM(2h or newer)
House GOP leaders on Wednesday punted a key procedural vote on reauthorizing the U.S.’s foreign spy powers as they scramble to woo privacy-focused Republicans angling for a last-minute amendment. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had aimed to get enough Republican support to push through on Wednesday afternoon a procedural rule vote to tee up debate on…
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Cleveland Federal Reserve President: Interest rates on hold ‘for a good while’
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:17 AM(2h or newer)
The Cleveland Federal Reserve President on Wednesday predicted that interest rates may stay where they’re at for a “good while” as economists debate the best response to the impact of tariffs and the war in Iran. “My baseline is that we’re going to remain on hold for a good while, but I do think that…
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Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:16 AM(2h or newer)
The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges.
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Trump's Illegal War in Iran Is Financed by Your Taxes. That's a Good Reason To Stop Paying Them.
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:15 AM(2h or newer)
Tax forms
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Will a New Address Help a Company Avoid Scrutiny Over Assault Claims?
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:10 AM(2h or newer)
The New York State comptroller said the real estate brokerage eXp, two of whose former agents have been accused of sexual assault, should fix its company culture instead of moving to Texas.
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‘Summer House’ alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:07 AM(2h or newer)
Former “Summer House” star Luke Gulbranson says he’s leaving behind the antics of reality TV and aiming to go where the “real drama” is in Washington. “Yeah, I’ve been on reality TV,” the 42-year-old model and actor said in an ad released Wednesday announcing the launch of his campaign for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. The seat is currently…
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Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training - Reuters
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Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training Reuters
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Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training Reuters
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Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:05 AM(2h or newer)
Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence Reuters
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Democrats to force House GOP vote on ending Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:04 AM(2h or newer)
House Democrats will force a vote this week on legislation designed to end the Iran War, despite lingering questions about whether it has enough backing to pass. The vote was expected, although party leaders had vowed to stage it only after they had secured the support to pass. That plan has changed, according to Rep.…
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Trump Increased Tax Refunds, but a Political Challenge Still Looms
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:03 AM(2h or newer)
While last year’s tax law has raised the average I.R.S. refund, the boost is less than the White House expected — and may not have much impact on voters.
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How the Iran War Could Backfire
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:00 AM(2h or newer)
Emma Ashford appears on the left, Nick Gillespie appears on the right. An image of Donald Trump is behind them, over a background of an explosion in Tehran. The words "STRATEGIC FAILURE" appear across the bottom of the screen.
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Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:56 AM(2h or newer)
Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says Reuters
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Prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve construction site: Reports
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:56 AM(2h or newer)
Prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) visited the Federal Reserve’s headquarters on Tuesday as part of a probe into the central bank and its chair, Jerome Powell, according to multiple reports.  The New York Times reported that prosecutors Carlton Davis and Steven Vandervelden, along with investigator Matthew Fox-Moles, visited the Fed’s construction site but…
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize for 15 years
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:54 AM(2h or newer)
The BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs as part of its biggest downsize in 15 years, according to reports.
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Majority of America’s farmers say they can’t afford fertilizer in new survey
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:50 AM(2h or newer)
A new survey revealed that a majority of U.S. farmworkers say they cannot afford fertilizer due to rising costs caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The survey released by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on Tuesday shows that 70 percent say fertilizer is too expensive and has left them unable to purchase the…
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As Los Angeles Rebuilds, a Surge of Experimentation
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:49 AM(2h or newer)
Across the city’s fire zones, there’s a surge of experimentation — collective rebuilding, catalog homes and new technologies that are safe and reduce costs.
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Talarico raises $27 million for Texas Senate campaign in first quarter
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:48 AM(2h or newer)
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) brought in $27 million in the first quarter of the year, a massive haul as he prepares for a November contest against whichever Republican emerges from next month’s messy GOP primary runoff. Talarico’s campaign announced Wednesday that he raised more than $10 million since last month’s Democratic primary, when…
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179 prisoners freed 'in error' in England and Wales in single year
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:45 AM(2h or newer)
A total of 179 prisoners were freed "in error" in England and Wales between April 2025 and March 2026, government figures show.
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Honda to recall over 440,000 minivans in US over faulty deployment of airbags - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:38 AM(2h or newer)
Honda to recall over 440,000 minivans in US over faulty deployment of airbags Reuters
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Jane Street signs $6 billion AI cloud deal with CoreWeave, boosts stake - Reuters
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Jane Street signs $6 billion AI cloud deal with CoreWeave, boosts stake Reuters
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US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:35 AM(2h or newer)
US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm Reuters
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Trump posts AI image of being embraced by Jesus Christ amid criticism for other religious posts
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:32 AM(2h or newer)
President Trump shared a post on Truth Social Wednesday that featured an image of him being embraced by Jesus Christ amid the criticism he has received for another image that featured him as Jesus. “The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!” Trump wrote. The image was originally…
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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as focus shifts to earnings - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:32 AM(2h or newer)
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as focus shifts to earnings Reuters
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Greetings from Nairobi, where taking a matatu is no ordinary bus ride
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:30 AM(2h or newer)
The moment you board, the music grabs you. These privately owned, brightly painted minibuses are moving canvases, mobile sound systems — rolling declarations of what young Nairobi finds cool.
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North Korea Suspected of Being Behind April Fools’ Day Crypto Heist
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:30 AM(2h or newer)
The largest cryptocurrency heist this year didn’t begin with malicious code, but with handshakes.
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Watch live: House Democrats give remarks in wake of Swalwell resignation
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:30 AM(2h or newer)
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning in the wake of controversy surrounding former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who resigned Tuesday amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations. Many Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Swalwell over the claims and pressed him to step aside and drop his gubernatorial bid to replace Gov. Gavin…
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Watch live: House Republicans give remarks on Tax Day
House Republicans will give remarks Wednesday morning highlighting the tax relief measures and pro-worker policies included in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. The law, signed by Trump last summer, made the 2017 tax breaks from the president‘s first term permanent. It also includes language to block taxes…
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All public schools should be making their curricula transparent
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When a group of parents in Philadelphia approached us about their children’s new social studies curriculum, they said they couldn’t review it. They had heard concerns about how it portrayed American history, but the district would not provide the materials. Eventually, one parent connected us with a teacher willing to share it — but only…
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Chevron executive says ‘people should try to drive less’ amid Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:29 AM(2h or newer)
Chevron executive Andy Walz said that “people should try to drive less” to offset higher energy prices during the U.S. military operation in Iran. “People should drive less. They should try to conserve energy,” Walz told CBS News this week. “We should be doing that all the time,” he continued. “Energy’s essential for people’s lives,…
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Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:27 AM(2h or newer)
Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity.
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EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback - Reuters
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EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback Reuters
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American Eagle rallies again after launching second Sydney Sweeney campaign - Reuters
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American Eagle rallies again after launching second Sydney Sweeney campaign Reuters
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GOP senator calls on House to impeach Boasberg after contempt hearings halted
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:25 AM(2h or newer)
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is calling on House Republicans to impeach James Boasberg, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, after a federal appeals court halted Boasberg’s contempt investigation into Trump administration officials. Accusing Boasberg of judicial “abuse,” Schmitt, an outspoken proponent…
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Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Have a Generational ‘Beef’
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:22 AM(2h or newer)
The actors play a married couple on the brink in the second season of the Netflix anthology series.
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Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:15 AM(2h or newer)
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:14 AM(2h or newer)
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
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Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation - Reuters
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation Reuters
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Student kills four in Turkey's second school shooting in two days - Reuters
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Student kills four in Turkey's second school shooting in two days Reuters
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Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:14 AM(2h or newer)
In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”
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How China’s Weapons Transfers to Iran Have Evolved Over Decades
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:13 AM(2h or newer)
China has denied claims this month by U.S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.
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Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:13 AM(2h or newer)
Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency Reuters
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What’s the deal with Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid?
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:11 AM(2h or newer)
For decades, scientists have concentrated on what now looks to be a blind alley.
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House Democrats file 5 impeachment articles against Hegseth
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:08 AM(2h or newer)
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD). Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the first Iranian American Democrat in Congress, will introduce the impeachment resolution, Axios reported…
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Bank of America beats profit estimates as trading, investment banking shine - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:06 AM(2h or newer)
Bank of America beats profit estimates as trading, investment banking shine Reuters
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Opinion | Words That Reach Our Foes
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:06 AM(2h or newer)
In high-stakes negotiations, it is helpful to use language that our adversaries understand.
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Thousands of N.Y.C. Doormen Seeking Better Pay Are Set to Vote on Strike
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:05 AM(2h or newer)
It would be the first walkout by the apartment building workers in more than three decades.
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Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:03 AM(2h or newer)
A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.
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AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you - Reuters
AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you Reuters
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Eric Swalwell’s case shows that #MeToo is alive and well
Although we celebrate and hold common cause with the courage of the Swalwell survivors who came forward, we must also be clear-eyed about what Congress refuses to fix — and how it ultimately protects abusers, perhaps deliberately, within the institution.
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Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show - Reuters
Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show Reuters
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Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president
Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.
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Watch live: Vought testifies before House on 2027 White House budget request
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought will testify before a House Budget Committee panel on Wednesday morning on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 White House budget request. The request calls for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — roughly 42 percent higher than 2026 — and proposes cutting non-defense spending by $73 billion. The…
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Maine passes first-in-nation freeze on big data centers
The Maine legislature passed the first state ban in the nation on the development of large data centers on Tuesday.  The temporary measure, which lasts for 1.5 years, restricts the construction of new data centers that use over 20 megawatts of power.  The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills (D) for…
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STAT+: Novartis CEO joins Anthropic’s board
Revolution Medicines $2B fundraise, Structure's new hire hints at acquisition efforts, and more Readout biotech news
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Blue Origin has a new employee stock plan, but not everyone is happy
"We are being intentional about creating liquidity events."
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Trump administration moves to erase Jan. 6 riot convictions for seditious conspiracy
The Trump administration is moving to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of extremists involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack who earlier received commutations instead of full pardons.
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What the New Loan Caps Will Mean for Grad Students This Fall
With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out. See the data, program by program.
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STAT+: FDA panel will meet to discuss allowing broader access to certain peptides
The FDA will convene an outside panel of advisers to discuss whether to allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture certain peptides
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Can anyone stop Trump’s preemptive pardon-palooza?
Supreme Court caselaw involving the pardon power is extremely sparse, mostly dating back to the Civil War. So there is room for future prosecutors to maneuver here.
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Protect Our Care publishes scathing report of Kennedy’s tenure ahead of congressional hearing marathon
The progressive health care advocacy group Protect Our Care is releasing a highly critical review of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first 14 months in office ahead of a marathon series of hearings he will have in the House and Senate this month to defend President Trump’s budget request. In the…
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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock - Reuters
IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock Reuters
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STAT+: A $15 AI test, Project Glasswing, and how Doctronic pilot blindsided Utah medical board
In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: A $15 AI test, what Project Glasswing means for health care, and an update on Doctronic's AI pilot in Utah.
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It's Tax Day, and no one knows how to file for prediction market winnings
It's time for Americans to pay taxes on prediction market winnings, but no one knows how.
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South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
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Vance says young voters ‘do not love’ Trump’s Middle East policy at Turning Point event
Vice President Vance on Tuesday defended President Trump’s Middle East policy toward Iran and Gaza, saying young voters “do not love” the president’s actions in the region, during an event with Turning Point USA in Athens, Ga. Members of the audience heckled the vice president 10 minutes into the start of the event, The New…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA seeking more data on a Lilly obesity pill, a pharma 340B win, and more
The FDA asked Eli Lilly for more data on liver injury linked to its newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA push for trial transparency, a Novo-OpenAI deal, and more
The FDA told more than 2,200 companies and researchers that they are required to report clinical trial results, or they may face fines
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Trump’s empty promises and the ruin of rural America
Rural Americans deserve better than Trump’s empty promises. This year they will have an opportunity to remind Republicans that their votes shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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The Best Books To Motivate And Inspire You
The post The Best Books To Motivate And Inspire You appeared first on The Onion.
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Poor Sleep Linked To Gong
CHICAGO—Concluding that the costs of keeping such a device in the bedroom far exceeded the benefits, a study released Monday by the University of Chicago’s sleep lab found a strong link between poor sleep and the presence of a gong. “Our research consistently revealed that one of the best predictors of a sleepless night was having […] The post Poor Sleep Linked To Gong appeared first on The Onion.
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Brutal Economy Fulfills Mom’s Dream Of Having All Her Kids Back Home
DULUTH, MN—Overjoyed to have a full house for the first time since everyone went off to college, local mother Leslie Daniels confirmed Thursday it was a dream come true to have all her children back home, a reunion made possible only by the merciless and punishing economic conditions that have stripped an entire generation of […] The post Brutal Economy Fulfills Mom’s Dream Of Having All Her Kids Back Home appeared first on The Onion.
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NFL Announces Multiple Games Next Season To Be Played Across Ancient History
NEW YORK—Calling the move the logical next phase in the league’s continuing expansion into new markets, the NFL announced Monday that, beginning next season, it would begin staging several games across various epochs of history. “We’ve seen tremendous growth from bringing the game to destinations like London, Berlin, and Mexico City, and now we’re planning on […] The post NFL Announces Multiple Games Next Season To Be Played Across Ancient History appeared first on The Onion.
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Wretches Welcome
Room and board provided, but you will need to earn your keep. Your quarters are the garret, where you will sleep in silence beside the groundskeeper. One stick of firewood allotted on Christmas Day, if you have proven satisfactory. Reference #520739 The post Wretches Welcome appeared first on The Onion.
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Tanya Brown
Tanya Brown, 46, died Wednesday when she was unable to prevent her driverless vehicle from dragging her through a slaughterhouse. The post Tanya Brown appeared first on The Onion.
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Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction - Reuters
Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction Reuters
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Russia's Lavrov says Iran has 'inalienable' right to enrich uranium, openly defying Trump's demands
Russia's Sergey Lavrov says Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes, pushing back against Trump's nuclear demands.
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Trump: ‘Prepared’ to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire
President Trump said he is “prepared” to name another justice to the Supreme Court if one of the older members retires. No justice has suggested that they would be stepping down from their lifetime appointments, but there has been speculation surrounding Justice Samuel Alito, 76, who was hospitalized in March. “It could be two, could…
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Trump: China ‘very happy’ that US efforts will reopen strait
President Trump insisted Wednesday that he is “permanently” opening Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, saying that China was “happy” about the decision and, in exchange, Beijing would no longer send weapons to Tehran. But his statement left a host of questions on what he means by opening the strait after he imposed a blockade on ships…
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Ferrero Confirms EU Raids at Offices
The EU said it was looking into a case of potential market segmentation. Ferrero said it was fully cooperating with authorities.
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Two men banned from football matches in first tailgating convictions
Two men have been banned from attending football matches for three years as punishment for tailgating at the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
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Claim That U Texas Engaged in Viewpoint Discrimination in Forbidding 2024 Palestine Solidarity Committee Protest Can Go Forward
From yesterday's longish decision by Judge Robert Pitman (W.D. Tex.) in Qaddumi v. Davis: Qaddumi challenges his suspension (and the… The post Claim That U Texas Engaged in Viewpoint Discrimination in Forbidding 2024 Palestine Solidarity Committee Protest Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
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Mexico refuses to designate Iran’s proxies as terrorist groups
Mexico is a great country but a complicated partner.
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Two cities, 100 days: Socialism delivers disappointment once again
When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.
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Video shows Oklahoma principal tackle Columbine-inspired gunman: affidavit
Documents say the gunman admitted he “wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did.”
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Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline - Reuters
Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline Reuters
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Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows - Reuters
Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows Reuters
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Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons - Reuters
Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons Reuters
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Kanye West Calls Off France Show as Backlash Grows in Europe
West’s planned concerts in Europe have become a flashpoint in the debate over how to handle and define antisemitism.
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Student kills nine people in Turkey's second school shooting in two days
A student has killed nine people and wounded 13 others in Turkey's second school shooting in two days, officials said.
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Lawsuit by Muslim Group, Over Alleged Public Pressure Campaign That Caused Cancellation of Conference, Dismissed
From S. Fla. Muslim Fed., Inc. v. Atrium Trs I, LP, decided Jan. 27 by Judge Raag Singhal (S.D. Fla.),… The post Lawsuit by Muslim Group, Over Alleged Public Pressure Campaign That Caused Cancellation of Conference, Dismissed appeared first on Reason.com.
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Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations spur legal storm
Allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) spurred the end of his gubernatorial bid and tenure in Congress. But legal scrutiny over the claims are just getting started.  Swalwell announced his resignation Monday evening, just days after initial reports emerged alleging that he twice sexually assaulted a former aide and engaged in sexual…
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Imminence is no longer the criterion for military preventive action
Even the U.N. has acknowledged that a threat of nuclear annihilation by a hostile country need not be imminent in order to justify preventive military action.
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Hungary's new PM tells 'unworthy' president to resign
Hungary's incoming prime minister has urged the country's "unworthy" president to resign and urged a swift handover of power from Putin-ally Viktor Orban.
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US military turns around 6 ships, ‘completely’ halts trade from Iran’s ports amid blockade
The U.S. military on Tuesday said it has turned six ships around in its effort to “completely” halt trade from Iran’s ports — the first effort since President Trump imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Within the first 24 hours of the blockade, six merchant vessels complied with U.S. forces to turn around…
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Trump DOJ report says Biden administration treated anti-abortion protestors unfairly
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The Washington Post - Breaking news and latest headlines, U.S. news, world news, and video The Washington Post
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Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations
President Trump says new talks with Iran could happen in the next two days. And, Democrat Eric Swalwell faces new allegations as a second woman comes forward accusing him of rape.
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US stops 9 oil tankers attempting to break Trump's blockade on Iranian ports
U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that nine ships have obeyed orders from American forces while attempting to break a blockade of Iranian ports.
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EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access - Reuters
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access Reuters
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Late Night Laughs at Explanations of Trump’s Jesus ‘Joke’
Ronny Chieng poked fun at JD Vance’s defense of President Trump posting an image of himself as a Christlike figure.
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The Paradox of Modern Medicine The Atlantic
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Sorry, Stephen Miller: Immigrant kids have a right to an education, too
Taking aim at undocumented children flies in the face of legal precedent, existing law and common sense. It would be bad policy as well as bad politics for any state to target kids based on their immigration status.
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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
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EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues - Reuters
EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues Reuters
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Hegseth’s War on Generals
Plus: U.S.-Iran negotiations may resume, Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, and Vance schools the Pope on, um, theology.
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Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports
President Trump said a second round of direct U.S.-Iran peace talks could resume in Pakistan within the next two days, even as he instituted a naval blockade of all Iranian ports.
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Trump says Iran talks may resume this week, but opposes enrichment compromise - The Washington Post
Trump says Iran talks may resume this week, but opposes enrichment compromise The Washington Post
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Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran - Reuters
Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran Reuters
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Today in Supreme Court History: April 15, 1931
4/15/1931: Stromberg v. California argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 15, 1931 appeared first on Reason.com.
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Today in Supreme Court History: April 14, 1873
4/14/1873: The Slaughter-House Cases argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: April 14, 1873 appeared first on Reason.com.
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Sky-High European Cigarette Taxes Drive Thriving Black Market
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We Shouldn’t Need Accountants - The Atlantic
We Shouldn’t Need Accountants The Atlantic
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STAT+: New Bain biotech startup, building on BMS drugs, gets a name and a CEO
Beeline Medicine is focused on development of five inflammatory and immune disorder drugs, starting with a potential daily pill for lupus.
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Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia
Europeans are not prepared for what alignment with China, Iran, or Russia truly entails.
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Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks - Reuters
Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks Reuters
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Morning Bid: Back to business - Reuters
Morning Bid: Back to business Reuters
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Fela Kuti is the first African artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African musician to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he's making history as well at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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60% of Americans Agree Taxes Are Too High. Here Are 4 Other Reasons To Hate the Tax System.
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Teenager stabbed to death was 'amazing son whose heart is pure'
The family of a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death have paid tribute to an "amazing boy and son whose heart is pure" after two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid - Reuters
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid Reuters
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ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders - Reuters
ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders Reuters
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Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop - Reuters
Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop Reuters
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China Sharpens Retaliatory Tools Against U.S. Ahead of Trump Summit
Beijing has responded to Washington’s trade pressure with broad but vague threats aimed at foreign businesses.
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Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.
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Opinion | The temperature is rising on AI. What comes next? - The Washington Post
Opinion | The temperature is rising on AI. What comes next? The Washington Post
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Eurozone Industrial Production Rose Unexpectedly
Industrial production rose 0.4% on month, following a fall in January, the European Union’s statistics agency Eurostat said Wednesday.
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President Trump's negotiating team praised by nuclear experts for walking away from Pakistan talks
Experts say the Trump administration was right to walk away from Iran nuclear talks after Tehran refused to agree to core demands on uranium enrichment.
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Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
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The Republicans Who Disapprove of the War, and a Wave of College Closures
Plus, will the World Cup bring tourists back to the U.S.?
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Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected
The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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2028 buzz builds as shadow presidential primary takes shape
The shadow primary for the next presidential race is already underway as both parties ramp up this year’s midterm fight.  Potential Democratic contenders, from established names to rising stars, are openly weighing 2028 bids, signaling a wide-open field as their base searches for a new standard-bearer. Several top names, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, addressed…
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House gears up for tough vote on spy powers
The House is gearing up for another battle over renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers, teeing up a potential showdown with Congress’s left and right wings. The House Rules Committee on Tuesday advanced a clean extension of the nation’s spy powers, cutting off the chance for amendments despite resistance from some conservatives who want to…
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Senate GOP divided over Trump push for Iran war funding
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over how to handle an expected request from President Trump to fund the military conflict with Iran, which some GOP lawmakers worry has no end in sight. Several Republican senators are talking with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) about crafting a resolution to authorize military force against Iran beyond the 60-…
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White House ramps up pressure to pass crypto bill as Congress returns
The Trump administration is turning up pressure to pass a major cryptocurrency bill as Congress returns from a two-week recess with a shrinking window to get the legislation across the finish line.  The White House appears keen to move past a dispute between the banking and crypto industries that has held up Senate negotiations on…
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GOP faces rising political tides on Iran, affordability in midterm year
Republicans are facing an increasingly difficult political environment in a midterm election year where their majorities in the House and Senate are on the line. The Iran war has been a drag on President Trump’s approval ratings while lifting prices for gas, undercutting GOP arguments on affordability and inflation.  The Cook Political Report on Monday…
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Screen time opponents target 1-on-1 devices in schools after success with cellphone bans
Personal laptops, Chromebooks and iPads are on the chopping block in many classrooms as parents and advocates look to expand efforts to limit technology in schools. Despite millions of dollars spent by districts before and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to give students 1-to-1 personal devices, the tides are turning as some worry about the distractions and…
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Dems race to distance themselves from Swalwell amid allegations of rape, assault
The mounting accusations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) have sparked a reckoning of sorts among his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill, who are now racing to distance themselves from a figure who went, in the course of one weekend, from rising political star to toxic poster boy of #MeToo infamy. Swalwell had…
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Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil - Reuters
Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil Reuters
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Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign - Reuters
Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign Reuters
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Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
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Pope heads to Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause in fighting
Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya.
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Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
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A Progressive Group Rolls Out a Campus Competitor to Turning Point
More Perfect Union, a left-wing media organization, hopes to win back young voters and build a new generation of college influencers with its More Perfect University program.
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Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.
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11 Electric Cars Worth a Look as Gas Prices Soar
The war in Iran has auto shoppers sizing up electrics. Many strong cars are on the market, and there are bargains to be had when buying used.
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Dodging Bombs and Drones, This Postman in Ukraine Still Delivers
Oleksiy Klochkovsky has driven mail and parcels around the front line in Ukraine for four years. He keeps one ear tuned for danger from above.
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio Governor Bid: Can He Win Over Voters?
Vivek Ramaswamy has all but cleared the field ahead of the May primary for Ohio governor, but whether a finance and pharma billionaire is the man for the moment is another question.
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How Older Adults Are Using VR to Counter Social Isolation
New tools tailored for use in senior living communities allow for shared experiences and social bonding.
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'No peace': Nearly a year after her son's death, she learned that ICE was responsible
Ruben Ray Martinez is considered the first person to be killed by ICE during President Trump's second term. His mother believes his death could have been avoided.
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A majority of people who start the obesity and diabetes medicines known as GLP-1s also quit them, and plan to restart again. Research hasn't yet shown the health impacts of cycling on and off the drugs.
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Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show - Reuters
Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show Reuters
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Vance Says Pope Leo Should Be More Careful When Talking About Theology
The vice president, who is Catholic, took issue with Pope Leo XIV’s statement that disciples of Christ are “never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs.”
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JD Vance Heckled In Antiwar Protest at Turning Point USA Event
Vice President JD Vance appeared to express sympathy with critics of the war with Iran: “I recognize that young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East, OK. I understand.”
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The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
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STAT+: AI could check millions of CT scans for heart risk. Who will pay for it?
New AI tools could screen existing CT scans to asses risk for heart disease. But, who'll pay for it, and will it improve health outcomes?
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“These sides aren't talking to each other. And there's a lot riding on it”: the podcast trying to bridge MAHA and public health.
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STAT+: Flawed study on the antidepressant Paxil came with a cautionary note — if you knew how to find it
When scientific journals publish expressions of concerns, they have an obligation to do so prominently, Ed Silverman writes.
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Opinion: Medical schools must continue to teach students about structural barriers to care
“Patients don’t experience illness in a vacuum,” writes Uché Blackstock.
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Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
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Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army - Reuters
Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army Reuters
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Exclusive: China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US - Reuters
Exclusive: China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US Reuters
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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
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Russia pledges further oil supplies to Cuba after dispatching crude cargo - Reuters
Russia pledges further oil supplies to Cuba after dispatching crude cargo Reuters
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Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel - Reuters
Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel Reuters
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Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
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Donald Trump characterised Britain's immigration policies as "insane" and lamented the "sad" state of America's special relationship with the UK in his latest call with Sky News.
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The president’s interests are not necessarily America’s interests.
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The Decline and Fall of Orbánism
A defeat for illiberalism and a wakeup call for the new right.
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Trump Retribution Campaign Threatens to Unravel Indiana GOP
The president has targeted eight state senators who opposed redistricting.
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Don’t Expect Trump’s Attack on Pope Leo to Spark a New Religious Left
The Americans flocking to the pews aren’t interested in the same old partisan politics.
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South Korea says secures 273 mln barrels of crude via routes outside Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
South Korea says secures 273 mln barrels of crude via routes outside Strait of Hormuz Reuters
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Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight - Reuters
Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight Reuters
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Europe's summer flights at risk as Iran war exposes refining decline - Reuters
Europe's summer flights at risk as Iran war exposes refining decline Reuters
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China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations, FT reports - Reuters
China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations, FT reports Reuters
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Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms - Reuters
Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms Reuters
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Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka - Reuters
Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka Reuters
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Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations - Reuters
Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations Reuters
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Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary - Reuters
Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary Reuters
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Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says - Reuters
Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says Reuters
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Billy Crystal to Return to Broadway With Solo Show ‘860’ About Losing His Home in L.A. Fires
The actor-comedian said he will return to Broadway this fall with a new solo show called “860,” named for the address of his destroyed family home.
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Exclusive: Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows - Reuters
Exclusive: Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows Reuters
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Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers - The Washington Post
Maine lawmakers pass nation’s first statewide ban on large data centers The Washington Post
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Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules
The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.
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Opinion | There is no right to strike against public schools - The Washington Post
Opinion | There is no right to strike against public schools The Washington Post
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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
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Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports, Beijing denies story - Reuters
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports, Beijing denies story Reuters
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2 - Reuters
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2 Reuters
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The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech
FTC Chairman Andrew Fergson next to the logo of Media Matters for America
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Iran Ports Are Quiet as Strait Blockade Holds Up
U.S., Tehran to renew talks, U.N. chief says; Israel, Lebanon plan direct negotiations.
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Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran - Reuters
Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran Reuters
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Swalwell’s Exit Injects ‘Chaos’ Into California Governor’s Race
Democratic candidates see sudden voter interest in the sleepy contest as a campaign opportunity. All are scrambling for support from former backers of Eric Swalwell.
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Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington - The Washington Post
Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington The Washington Post
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Miller on Swalwell: Dems have ‘blackmail files’ for when it suits them
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Tuesday claimed that Democrats keep “blackmail files” for when it suits them, following a push to oust Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from his seat due to allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. “The real story here is how the Democrat Party controls its members through…
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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."
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Fuller sworn in to replace Greene
Rep. Clay Fuller (R-Ga.) was sworn into office on Tuesday after winning a special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Fuller will serve out the remaining months of Greene’s term — helping Republicans maintain their razor-thin majority in the House and bolster support for President Trump’s agenda in Congress. “You were sent…
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In its 50th boat strike, US military kills 4 ‘narco-terrorists’ in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted its 50th lethal strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat on Tuesday, killing four “narco-terrorists” in the Eastern Pacific.  The vessel was operated by a designated terrorist organization, transiting along “known narco-trafficking routes” and was engaged in “narco-trafficking” operations, the U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said. It is unclear which terrorist group the U.S.…
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How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade - The Washington Post
How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade The Washington Post
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Gallego Dismissed Rumors of a ‘Flirty’ Swalwell, Highlighting a Culture of Silence
The admission by Senator Ruben Gallego that he had heard, but disbelieved, rumors about Eric Swalwell and women showed the attitude on Capitol Hill toward men accused of behaving badly.
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House passes aviation safety bill on second try
After a similar bill narrowly failed in February, the House on Tuesday passed aviation safety legislation meant to prevent a replay of last year’s deadly crash between an Army helicopter and a commercial plane over Washington, D.C. The House voted 396 to 10 for the ALERT Act, securing two thirds of the lower chamber to advance…
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Sorry About the Doubled Daily Open Thread Glitch
It just started a couple of days ago; our tech people are looking into it, and I hope it will… The post Sorry About the Doubled Daily Open Thread Glitch appeared first on Reason.com.
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Baltimore Banner’s nonprofit publisher buys the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - The Washington Post
Baltimore Banner’s nonprofit publisher buys the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The Washington Post
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‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months - The Washington Post
‘That wasn’t me’: How facial recognition led to a woman being jailed for 6 months The Washington Post
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Iran’s Regime Has Changed—for the Worse
The U.S.-Israeli attack fast-tracked the ascent of hard-liners and apocalyptic religious followers, raising doubts about a lasting peace.
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Here’s What the U.S. Blockade of Iran Looks Like
Warships, helicopters, jet fighters and potentially thousands of servicemembers are enforcing the operation.
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Surgeon Who Removed Wrong Organ From Patient Is Charged in His Death
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky tried to persuade his colleagues in the operating room that the liver he removed from a 70-year-old patient was a spleen, according to Florida’s Health Department.
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3 GOP backers of Bondi subpoena signal resistance to contempt push
Three House Republicans who backed the subpoena of former Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed resistance to joining Democrats in seeking to hold her in contempt after the Justice Department said she would not appear for a scheduled deposition. Reps. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) all questioned the value of hearing from her. “She’s out. Let’s get somebody…
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Newsom sets special election date for Swalwell seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation on Tuesday setting the date for a special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) term for Aug. 18.  Swalwell resigned from Congress earlier Tuesday after a flurry of reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN late last week alleged that the congressman, once seen as the Democratic front-runner in the California governor’s race, had sexually assaulted…
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Resignations of Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Set Up Special Election Fights in Texas and California
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California called a special election to replace Mr. Swalwell, while Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas had yet to announce one for Mr. Gonzales’s successor.
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New search engine reveals if ancestors were in Nazi party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
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Europe Is Accelerating a NATO Fallback Plan in Case Trump Pulls Out
The Continent is drawing up a contingency for greater European involvement as tensions rise over the Iran war.
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Trump's Reaction to the Jesus Flap Compounds Concerns About His Mental Acuity
President Donald Trump next to a phone showing an image of him as Jesus
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Ukraine’s military robot surge aims to offset drone risks to humans
Ukraine is replacing more soldiers with robots in the battlefield kill zone.
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Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May
Some 2023 and 2024 models are also affected.
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With Viktor Orbán Gone, Will Hungary Embrace Free Markets Under Péter Magyar?
Péter Magyar waves a Hungarian flag with a photo of Viktor Orbán's face in the upper right
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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D.C. Circuit Opinion About the No Fly List
An excerpt from D.C. Circuit Judge Cornelia Pillard, joined by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and J. Michelle Childs in today's… The post D.C. Circuit Opinion About the No Fly List appeared first on Reason.com.
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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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How Canada’s Carney Used His Political Savvy to Win a Majority
In six months, the prime minister orchestrated the defection of five lawmakers to his side and won a special election.
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Opinion | Trump’s Blockade Is a Crisis for Iran
The economic damage is immediate and threatens the regime if it lasts.
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Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Wouldn't Be the End of Hollywood or Press Freedom
Illustration featuring Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance icons
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D.C. Circuit (2-1): Contempt Proceedings Regarding Tren de Aragua Deportations "Are a Clear Abuse of Discretion"
Some short excerpts from the 35K words of opinions in the very long In re Trump, decided today by the… The post D.C. Circuit (2-1): Contempt Proceedings Regarding Tren de Aragua Deportations "Are a Clear Abuse of Discretion" appeared first on Reason.com.
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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
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Trump blasts close ally Meloni, says she’s failing US on Iran
Trump publicly rebukes Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of lacking courage on Iran, as Italy suspends its defense agreement with Israel.
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Opinion | NPT Gives Trump a Way to Rally the World Against Iran
The U.S. should press the position that the treaty bars nonweapons states from making nuclear fuel.
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Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
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Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.
Do you trust AI chatbots for health advice? What about one in your patient portal?
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Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away
"Paying more for the same stuff" is the story of consumer technology in 2026.
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Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Amazon announces $11.6B merger with Globalstar and satellite deal with Apple.
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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Opinion | Trump alone can’t save college sports. But Congress can. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Trump alone can’t save college sports. But Congress can. The Washington Post
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A Police Chief Had a $4.5 Million Gambling Problem. No One Knew.
New Haven’s police chief, Karl Jacobson, resigned abruptly after his deputies saw red flags, including missing money. He has pleaded not guilty to embezzling city money to gamble on sports.
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UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype
New model is the first AI system to complete a difficult multistep infiltration challenge.
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Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Scripture and Special Ops - The Atlantic
Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Scripture and Special Ops The Atlantic
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Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.
U.K. and French plan aims to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the fighting ends.
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Workers' Comp Claim for "Exacerbation of Severe Mental Illness Due to Exposure of a Racially Insensitive Wooden Item"
"[S]he was told that a Mammy doll which depicts slavery was in the garage of the building where they worked.... [W]hen she saw the doll she was overcome with emotions because it was so humiliating.... [S]he could not control her emotions and could not think clearly."
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Opinion | The Justice Department’s position on presidential papers is astounding - The Washington Post
Opinion | The Justice Department’s position on presidential papers is astounding The Washington Post
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Israel's spy chief says Iran mission will only end when 'extremist regime' is replaced
Mossad Director Dadi Barnea reportedly said Israel's campaign against Iran will end only once the extremist regime in Tehran has been replaced.
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Retrial over death of Argentina legend Maradona begins
The first trial - which saw members of Maradona's medical team accused of poor care - collapsed after a judge let cameras into the court.
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Court Upholds Order Barring Man from Naming Three School Officials in Social Media Posts
The officials alleged that he had "sent repeated harassing and threatening emails" to them, and the trial court issued a… The post Court Upholds Order Barring Man from Naming Three School Officials in Social Media Posts appeared first on Reason.com.
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Do You Have a Right To Wear a Penis Costume in Public? A 62-Year-Old Alabama Woman Is About To Find Out.
Bodycam footage of Renea Gamble at an October 2025 No Kings protest, wearing an inflatable penis costume and holding a sign that says "No Dick-Tator."
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Trump’s Latest Meltdown - The Atlantic
Trump’s Latest Meltdown The Atlantic
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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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I Feel So Sorry for My A.I. Sunglasses
Plenty of people hate Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligent, supercharged spectacles. I was ready to hate them, too.
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STAT+: Congress returns to a packed health care agenda
The key health care issues we're watching as Congress returns from recess.
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Google introduces "Skills" in Chrome to make Gemini prompts instantly reusable
You can save custom prompts you find useful or grab a premade Skill from Google's library.
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Physicists think they've resolved the proton size puzzle
"We believe this is the final nail in the coffin of the proton radius puzzle."
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Opinion | America’s income tax is progressive - The Washington Post
Opinion | America’s income tax is progressive The Washington Post
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Opinion | America Benefits From Unstable Energy Markets
Our economy is better equipped than most to absorb shocks and attract capital seeking safety.
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Opinion | Democrats Can Learn From Orbán’s Defeat
Péter Magyar’s winning campaign strategy didn’t stress the threat to democracy.
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Carlos Alcaraz Credits Success To Tennis Being Easiest Game In The World
VILLENA, SPAIN—Shrugging off the notion that it required any special talent or discipline to become the youngest player in history to complete the career Grand Slam, 22-year-old tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz credited his massive success in the sport Tuesday to the fact that tennis is the easiest game in the world. “All you need to […] The post Carlos Alcaraz Credits Success To Tennis Being Easiest Game In The World appeared first on The Onion.
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The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Pope Leo XIV
As the first supreme pontiff from the United States, Pope Leo XIV has balanced anti-war and climate advocacy with tending to the diverse spiritual needs of the Catholic Church’s 1.4 billion followers. The Onion sat down with the bishop of Rome so he could lay out his vision for the church in the 21st century. […] The post The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Pope Leo XIV appeared first on The Onion.
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Seventh Circuit Reaffirms: No Pseudonymity in Title IX Suits Claiming Wrongful Discipline
Many other courts do generally allow pseudonymity in those particular cases, but the Seventh Circuit disagrees.
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The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
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FDA Loosens Restrictions On Dousing Children With Synthetic Peptides Until Something Happens
SILVER SPRING, MD—Revealing plans to lift all unnecessary regulations surrounding the use of lab-developed amino acid chains, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it had loosened restrictions on dousing children with synthetic peptides until something happens. “If you dunk your kids in enough artificial peptides, something cool will eventually take place,” said agency […] The post FDA Loosens Restrictions On Dousing Children With Synthetic Peptides Until Something Happens appeared first on The Onion.
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NASA chose the right crew to launch a new era of human space exploration
"It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth."
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Trump squeezed between Israel and Turkey as Netanyahu, Erdogan escalate feud
Israel–Turkey tensions escalate sharply as Netanyahu and Erdogan clash over Gaza, Iran and regional influence, creating a diplomatic challenge for Trump.
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The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain - The Washington Post
The surprising ways cannabis may affect the aging brain The Washington Post
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Attempted fire-bombing has tech titans worried about AI backlash - The Washington Post
Attempted fire-bombing has tech titans worried about AI backlash The Washington Post
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Google will begin punishing sites for back button hijacking in June
Google says it could penalize back button hijacking by demoting websites in search ranking.
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'Not on our watch': Global law enforcement leaders unite in Poland against hate
Rising antisemitism since the Oct. 7 massacre drives a new global law enforcement effort focused on protecting vulnerable communities from hate crimes.
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The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities - The Atlantic
The Strange Origin of AI’s ‘Reasoning’ Abilities The Atlantic
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IONNA Rechargeries are coming to more than 350 Circle K stations
The OEM-backed charging network offers 400 kW NACS and CCS DC fast chargers.
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Is Trump Investigating the NFL Because He Failed To Buy a Team So Many Times?
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BOE’s Greene Sees Wait For Hard Evidence Of Second-Round Effects
The Bank of England may have to raise its key interest rate if there is evidence that higher energy costs are feeding through to increased wages and prices of other goods and services, rate setter Megan Greene said.
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JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
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Zelenskyy announces 'the future is here' after war's first all-robot capture
Ukraine captured a Russian position using only unmanned robots and drones, Zelenskyy says, calling it a first in the history of the war with Russia.
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China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'
China slammed the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "dangerous and irresponsible" move, urging all parties to honor a ceasefire agreement.
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Gunman opens fire at high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16
At least 16 people were hurt after a former student opened fire inside a high school in Siverek, Turkey, before killing himself, officials said.
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STAT+: FDA pressures drugmakers to report trial results
Ben Sasse on enrolling in Rev Med's drug trial, more ADC investment, and other biotech news from The Readout
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US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
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Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
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STAT+: Hospitals offer chatbots to fight off ChatGPT
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Hospitals offer their own chatbots, Medicare's ACCESS pilot, and an update Utah's 'AI doctor' experiment.
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Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile launches from prized new North Korean warship
State media claims Kim Jong Un watched cruise and anti-ship missile launches from North Korea's new warship Choe Hyon during Sunday's weapons tests.
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12-Year-Old Accepted Into Worst College Imaginable
WABASH, IN—Emphasizing that her son’s young age had never stopped him from pursuing his dreams, local mother Hannah Butler celebrated Monday when her 12-year-old was accepted into the worst college imaginable. “After years of hard work and skipping several grades, we are so proud that our son will be attending Duane McAskill University [an unaccredited […] The post 12-Year-Old Accepted Into Worst College Imaginable appeared first on The Onion.
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Pentagon Develops Tactical Zoot Suit
WASHINGTON—Calling the snazzy battle garments the most substantial advancement in boogie-woogie warfare in 85 years, Pentagon officials confirmed Friday that development on the U.S. military’s highly specialized tactical zoot suit had been completed. “These combat zoot suits with high waists and oversized jackets are key to keeping our troops safe and jazzy on the battlefield,” said […] The post Pentagon Develops Tactical Zoot Suit appeared first on The Onion.
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‘Real Housewives Of Rhode Island’ All Holding Gov. Dan McKee In Opening Credits
The post ‘Real Housewives Of Rhode Island’ All Holding Gov. Dan McKee In Opening Credits appeared first on The Onion.
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New in Civitas Outlook: Trump Refights the "War" That Congress and the Burger Court "Waged" Against President Nixon's Tapes
"OLC's opinion will frustrate, rather than extend, the dangerous cycle of presidential lawfare."
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California Law Restricts Naming Abortion/Gender-Affirming Care Providers/Patients (+ Soon Immigration Support Services Providers?) …
online, after they send a demand that they not be named (and declare that there has been an online-naming-related threat or incitement against them by someone else).
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Enough with the Piano!
From Lupton v. Kardash, decided Thursday by the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals (Judges Keith K. Hiraoka, Clyde J. Wadsworth,… The post Enough with the Piano! appeared first on Reason.com.
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A fluoride shortage for some U.S. water systems
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EU Agrees to Double Steel Tariffs
The European parliament struck a deal late Monday to cut the amount of tariff-free steel imports to 18.3 million metric tons a year and raise tariffs on imports above that quota to 50%.
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When SCOTUS Did Lasting Damage to the Bill of Rights
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I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America - The Atlantic
I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America The Atlantic
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The Long Handshake: Xi’s Quiet Grip on Taiwan’s Soul
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What Can a Hormuz Blockade Achieve?
Plus: Carney wins a parliamentary majority in Canada, the U.S. conducts the 50th strike against alleged drug boats in the Pacific, and state of emergency declarations are woke, apparently.
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Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks
Macron faces intense criticism for demanding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire while Israel accuses France of undermining its efforts against Iran and Hezbollah.
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How the U.S. Navy Is Blockading the Strait of Hormuz to Choke Off Iran’s Ports
The blockade on the crucial waterway is officially in effect. Here is what we know so far.
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Will Migration From Blue States to Red States Give the GOP a Boost in the Electoral College? Not Necessarily.
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Founder of Fallen Chinese Property Giant Evergrande Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Hui Ka Yan, once one of the world’s richest men, was accused along with the developer whose implosion helped spark a property crisis in China.
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For Ben Sasse, Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer trial felt like his best, only option
Former Sen. Ben Sasse gives a glimpse of what it's like to be a participant in an tough but promising new drug for pancreatic cancer.
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A top WHO official confronts Iran war fallout, and weighs bid for an even bigger role
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STAT+: Dana-Farber CEO talks untangling from Mass General Brigham and building new cancer hospital
Dana-Farber CEO Benjamin Ebert has no shortage of ideas and vision for the cancer institute as it untangles from Mass General Brigham and builds a new hospital.
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Opinion: My brother can’t access a just-approved breakthrough drug for his rare disease
Rare disease clinical trials, policy discussions, and advocacy initiatives often leave adults behind.
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Asian Equities Rise, Oil Falls on U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes
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Opinion | A deserved defeat on NIH funding cuts - The Washington Post
Opinion | A deserved defeat on NIH funding cuts The Washington Post
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Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
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Column | Trump’s Christlike image is filled with sloppy symbolism - The Washington Post
Column | Trump’s Christlike image is filled with sloppy symbolism The Washington Post
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China’s Export Momentum Slows Amid Iran War
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Trump’s Blockade on Iran in Strait Begins
The U.S. imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after peace talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend, risking another shock to a global economy battered by weeks of war.
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U.S. imposes naval blockade as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program - The Washington Post
U.S. imposes naval blockade as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program The Washington Post
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Opinion | Trump flips the script in the Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
Opinion | Trump flips the script in the Strait of Hormuz The Washington Post
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Canada’s Carney Secures Majority Mandate After Electoral Wins, Political Defections
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cemented his hold on power after electoral victories Monday night and defections to his Liberal Party caucus over the past six months.
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E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary’s Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels - The Washington Post
E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary’s Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels The Washington Post
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In Talks With U.S., Cuba’s Raúl Castro Leans on ‘The Crab’ and ‘The One-Eyed Man’
Raúl Castro’s family is taking the reins as President Trump threatens the Communist regime’s grip on power.
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STAT+: Maryland state affordability board sets its first price cap for a medicine
The board will now oversee a process to lower the cost of the type 2 diabetes medicine Jardiance by January 2027.
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Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics - The Washington Post
Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics The Washington Post
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Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash - The Washington Post
Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash The Washington Post
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
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Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?
The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
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Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out
California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
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Is the War in Iran Totally Pointless?
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With 10 Presidents in 10 Years, Peru’s Real Leader Is Its Central Banker
Julio Velarde has steered the economy through crises in a country that the U.S. increasingly views as an important regional ally.
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What the nostalgic throwback lacks in complexity it makes up for in repetitive charm.
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Court Orders OpenAI to Cut off (for 3 Weeks) ChatGPT Access by Mentally Ill and Dangerous User
Could a court likewise order, say, Gmail to cut off a person's access to his Gmail account, if there's reason to think the person has misused that account for criminal purposes? Does it matter that the person isn't a party to the proceeding, and thus can't assert his free speech rights?
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Opinion | Democracy Lives in Europe, After All
In Poland and Hungary, predictions of fascism came to nothing.
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In the 2024-2025 school year, only 78.5% of kindergartners had measles vaccination.
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Google shoehorned Rust into Pixel 10 modem to make legacy code safer
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A Federal Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal
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NZXT agrees to let customers keep their rental PCs in class-action settlement
NZXT will forgive up to $5,000 in debt for customers of the Flex program.
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Your tech support company runs scams. Stop—or disguise with more fraud?
Fake it till you make it.
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Iran secures UN role with backing from UK, France, Canada, Australia as US stands alone
Western democracies face backlash for allowing Iran and other authoritarian regimes to secure influential U.N. seats as the U.S. stood alone in opposition.
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Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
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Pakistani general says Iran diplomacy still alive, despite US blockade, failed talks
The U.S. naval blockade on Iran may be leverage to resume diplomacy, says retired Pakistani general, as both sides were reportedly close to a deal.
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Opinion | Why honest students fear AI detectors The Washington Post
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The Parable of the President - The Atlantic
The Parable of the President The Atlantic
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There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat - The Atlantic
There’s a Message for MAGA in Viktor Orbán’s Defeat The Atlantic
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US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
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Photos: Hungarians Cheer Orbán’s Loss - The Atlantic
Photos: Hungarians Cheer Orbán’s Loss The Atlantic
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Iran, Pseudonymity, and Risk of Harm
From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) today in John "Farshid Do" v. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Plaintiff is a naturalized… The post Iran, Pseudonymity, and Risk of Harm appeared first on Reason.com.
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Team Two Spaces
From the Standing Order in civil cases issued by Judge Ana Reyes (D.D.C.) The Court is mindful of the raging… The post Team Two Spaces appeared first on Reason.com.
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More Americans are millionaires, but they don’t feel rich - The Washington Post
More Americans are millionaires, but they don’t feel rich The Washington Post
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New disclosures reveal how DOGE actually worked - The Washington Post
New disclosures reveal how DOGE actually worked The Washington Post
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Column | The hottest college major hit a wall. What happened? - The Washington Post
Column | The hottest college major hit a wall. What happened? The Washington Post
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Federal Reserve: Without Tariffs, Inflation Would Have Dropped to Pre-Pandemic Levels During 2025
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A Journey Into the Heart of Colombia’s Deadly Cocaine War
Spiraling violence plagues the country a decade after a historic peace deal with Latin America’s most powerful rebel group.
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President Trump's Libel Lawsuit Over Wall Street Journal Article on Epstein's Birthday Letters Dismissed
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Could Somaliland base emerge as US foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes?
Somaliland is offering the U.S. a Red Sea port and air base at Berbera as Iran pushes Houthis to disrupt shipping through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
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Why the Pseudonymity in Doe v. OpenAI?
I posted this morning about Doe v. OpenAI, the interesting and important lawsuit that alleges that "[d]riven by a ChatGPT-fueled… The post Why the Pseudonymity in <i>Doe v. OpenAI</i>? appeared first on Reason.com.
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Should Court Order OpenAI to Cut off ChatGPT Access by Mentally Ill and Dangerous User?
In her temporary restraining order application in Doe v. OpenAI (see also the complaint), plaintiff asks, among other things, that… The post Should Court Order OpenAI to Cut off ChatGPT Access by Mentally Ill and Dangerous User? appeared first on Reason.com.
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China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader
China says it will restore some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and aquaculture imports, following a visit by opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.
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An Oligarchy of Old People - The Atlantic
An Oligarchy of Old People The Atlantic
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In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids - The Atlantic
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids The Atlantic
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Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
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Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal - The Washington Post
Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal The Washington Post
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Philippines Orders Meta to Tighten Measures Against ‘Panic-Inducing’ Fake News
The Philippines government has ordered Facebook’s parent company to curb the spread of false, “panic-inducing” content on its platforms.
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat - The Washington Post
Hungary’s Viktor Orban, ally of Trump and Putin, concedes election defeat The Washington Post
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Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid sexual misconduct claims - The Washington Post
Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid sexual misconduct claims The Washington Post
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Opinion | What really happened in Islamabad — and what Trump is trying now - The Washington Post
Opinion | What really happened in Islamabad — and what Trump is trying now The Washington Post
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Oil Climbs, Asian Equities Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse
Oil rose back above $100 a barrel and Asian equities fell, as the collapse of the U.S.-Iran peace talks poured cold water on hopes of an end to the fighting.
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Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable - The Atlantic
Illiberalism Is Not Inevitable The Atlantic
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‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Senior Middle East advisor warns Iran could use Houthi proxies to blockade the Bab al-Mandeb strait if the U.S. blocks the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran in crisis as US talks collapse, Mojtaba’s ‘mafia’ regime blocks Khamenei burial: analyst
Analyst says Iran's delay in burying Supreme Leader Khamenei over 40 days after his killing reveals a deepening crisis inside the Islamic Republic.
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Pope Leo, Critic of His Country’s Warlike Turn, Promotes a Global Vision in Africa
The American pontiff denounced U.S. attacks on Iran before beginning his tour of a continent central to the Catholic Church’s future.
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Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-nation African visit Monday, traveling to the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church on his fourth foreign trip.
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Viktor Orbán concedes defeat as opposition leader heads for potential supermajority win
Orbán conceded defeat Sunday as opposition leader Péter Magyar surged toward a landslide victory, signaling a major political shift in Hungary.
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Opinion | Screens aren’t destroying young minds. I should know. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Screens aren’t destroying young minds. I should know. The Washington Post
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