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Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal
Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:28 AM(2h or newer)
8:28 AM

The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.

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Ye and Travis Scott Concerts Canceled in Italy Over Security Fears
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:24 AM(2h or newer)
8:24 AM

The events were canceled “to ensure public order and safety,” the authorities said. Jewish leaders had objected to the concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic remarks.

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His Opponents Keep Talking About His Past Ties to a Militant Cleric
His Opponents Keep Talking About His Past Ties to a Militant Cleric
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:22 AM(2h or newer)
8:22 AM

Dr. Adam Hamawy, a New Jersey Democrat with big-name support on the left, has touted his humanitarian work, but some want to talk about a person he met in 1991.

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US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence - Hegseth
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:16 AM(2h or newer)
8:16 AM

The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

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Carcass of Timmy the humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:16 AM(2h or newer)
8:16 AM

The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Danish shore for two weeks.

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How to Legalize Starter Homes
How to Legalize Starter Homes
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:12 AM(2h or newer)
8:12 AM

Blue states like Massachusetts need to be part of the solution.

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Trump Loves Accusing Critics of Treason. U.S. Law Makes That Charge Hard To Prove—for Good Reason.
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:00 AM(2h or newer)
8:00 AM

An illustration of Donald Trump surrounded by some of his critics, such as Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Liz Cheney, and Adam Schiff

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Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:00 AM(2h or newer)
8:00 AM

Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important actual human relationships are.

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Our Best Stuff on the Texas Senate Race
Our Best Stuff on the Texas Senate Race
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:00 AM(2h or newer)
8:00 AM

Expect an ugly race in the Lone Star State.

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Win the lottery? Where you’ll lose the most to taxes
🗞️ Breaking! — 08:00 AM(2h or newer)
8:00 AM

Winning the lottery is great and all, but the taxman can knock your prize down a few rungs.

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Trump defends revamp of Reflecting Pool: ‘It was a disgusting, garbage strewn dump’
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:51 AM(2h or newer)
7:51 AM

President Trump on Friday defended his administration‘s renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, taking aim at media coverage that has been critical of the project.  “Finally, we have professionals doing the right job for a tiny fraction of the money that has been spent, and The Failing New York Times continues to demean the…

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Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:47 AM(2h or newer)
7:47 AM

Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say  Reuters

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The YOLO Republicans
The YOLO Republicans
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:45 AM(2h or newer)
7:45 AM

The president is acting as if the midterms no longer matter.

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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:39 AM(2h or newer)
7:39 AM

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

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Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:28 AM(2h or newer)
7:28 AM

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad  Reuters

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Navy plans to use Ford-class aircraft carrier to power Naval Station Norfolk
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:16 AM(2h or newer)
7:16 AM

The U.S. Navy is planning to use the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford to help charge Naval Station Norfolk, in an effort to provide a reliable source of power for energy resilience and mission assurance.

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Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents
Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:00 AM(2h or newer)
7:00 AM

A new book looks into the long history of people who have opposed vaccines.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 30, 1865
🗞️ Breaking! — 07:00 AM(2h or newer)
7:00 AM

5/30/1865: Justice John Catron dies.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 30, 1865 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 29, 1917
7:00 AM

5/29/1917: President John F. Kennedy's birthday. He would appoint two Justices to the Supreme Court: Byron R. White and Arthur… The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 29, 1917 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:53 AM(2h or newer)
6:53 AM

A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.

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Shaker Art in the Era of Manifestations
Shaker Art in the Era of Manifestations
🗞️ Breaking! — 06:45 AM(2h or newer)
6:45 AM

The fruits, flowers, and symbols of a famous religious sect.

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Season Pass
6:29 AM

Today, let’s set our ambitions for summer reading.

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AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027 - Reuters
6:26 AM

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027  Reuters

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Hegseth Says U.S. Needs More From Asian Allies to Secure Balance Against China
Hegseth Says U.S. Needs More From Asian Allies to Secure Balance Against China
6:19 AM

The defense secretary adopted a softer tone on Beijing in a speech to partners concerned about the U.S.’s security commitment.

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Exclusive: Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says - Reuters
6:17 AM

Exclusive: Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says  Reuters

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Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing - Reuters
6:09 AM

Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing  Reuters

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Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting - Reuters
6:08 AM

Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting  Reuters

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NHS trial of blood test offers 'genuine hope' for people with some cancers
NHS trial of blood test offers 'genuine hope' for people with some cancers
6:05 AM

A blood test designed to detect multiple cancers could offer "genuine hope" for people with some types of the disease, experts say.

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Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - Reuters
6:04 AM

Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund  Reuters

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Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks
Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks
6:00 AM

Trump admin wants to rely on states for coal ash monitoring, enforcement, allow them to bypass national standards.

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Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
6:00 AM

Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visitors to rare wildlife, sacred sites and vast views.

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The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder
6:00 AM

The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash.

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STAT+: As Ebola outbreak grows, Trump administration veers from previous government playbook
STAT+: As Ebola outbreak grows, Trump administration veers from previous government playbook
6:00 AM

Trump officials are disregarding the Biden administration's detailed pandemic plans in favor of their own strategy.

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STAT+: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress
STAT+: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress
3:50 PM

The U.S. is taking extraordinary steps to keep Ebola out. But its policies may create risks for Americans infected overseas and discourage volunteers from responding to the outbreak.

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What to know about ‘UFC 250’ at the White House
6:00 AM

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing its high-octane show to Washington, D.C., next month, staging a prime-time fight at the White House as part of the country’s “America 250” celebrations and commemorating President Trump’s 80th birthday. Preparations have been underway for weeks ahead of the widely buzzed-about combat sports spectacle, which the president is expected to attend. It…

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Red, white and Trump: How America’s 250th is drawing controversy
6:00 AM

​President Trump is eagerly celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way, taking extraordinary steps to incorporate his brand and likeness into the revelry celebrations and courting controversy along the way. Trump’s actions, which include hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn and efforts to put his face on a $250 bill, have…

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Trump focuses on keeping Ebola out of US over fighting outbreak abroad
6:00 AM

The Trump administration has turned inward in response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with increasingly isolationist policies that are alarming and disappointing infectious disease experts.   According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suspected Ebola cases have passed 1,000, with nearly 250 suspected deaths. The outbreak is growing rapidly, and countries around the world have mobilized with funds, personnel and…

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
5:50 AM

Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

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Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.
5:15 AM

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.

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Ex-England star Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving
Ex-England star Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving
5:08 AM

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, Sky News understands.

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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote - Reuters
5:05 AM

Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote  Reuters

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5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump
5 Takeaways From a Kennedy Center Ruling That Angered Trump
5:02 AM

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to take President Trump’s name off the building. What happens next?

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Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
5:02 AM

From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.

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Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter?
Steyer Campaigns on Affordability. Does His Own Mansion Portfolio Matter?
5:02 AM

Tom Steyer wants to address California’s housing crisis if he becomes governor. He is also a billionaire with extensive personal real estate holdings.

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Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
Is JD Vance the 2028 Front Runner? Trump Has Questions.
5:01 AM

President Trump appears to see the matter of his heir as unsettled, adding a layer of tension to his relationship with Vice President JD Vance.

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Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
Powerful A.I. Super PACs Duel Over the Midterms: ‘This Is a War’
5:01 AM

One is allied with Anthropic. The other is tied to OpenAI. They’re both spending millions to influence the midterms, and they’re leaving a trail of fearful candidates and canceled ads in their wake.

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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing takes first foreign tour as leader, with visit to India
5:00 AM

The tour comes as Myanmar's new government tries to consolidate its political position regionally, while continuing to wage a brutal civil war.

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How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
5:00 AM

Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elected officials to prioritize party loyalty.

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What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
5:00 AM

Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.

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Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns - Reuters
4:34 AM

Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns  Reuters

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Four people trapped in flooded cave in Laos pulled to safety
Four people trapped in flooded cave in Laos pulled to safety
4:32 AM

Four people trapped for 10 days in a flooded cave in Laos have been safely evacuated by rescuers.

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Teenager charged with murder after 15-year-old boy fatally stabbed in London
Teenager charged with murder after 15-year-old boy fatally stabbed in London
3:18 AM

A 16-year-old has been charged with murder after a teenage boy was fatally stabbed in east London.

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Year of the Jew | Ruminant
Year of the Jew | Ruminant
3:00 AM

Jonah’s identity crisis.

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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How We Ruined Empathy
How We Ruined Empathy
2:45 AM

Both left and right have overly elevated feelings over facts.

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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Safe and Inoffensive
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Safe and Inoffensive
2:45 AM

‘Star Wars’ is back on the big screen, but there is no innovation to be found.

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What Bowling Green Does Not Forget
What Bowling Green Does Not Forget
2:45 AM

The past and present as one, in the land of hollers and dead Corvettes.

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Washington Nationals fire team official over comments in hidden-camera video - The Washington Post
2:34 AM

Washington Nationals fire team official over comments in hidden-camera video  The Washington Post

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'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum - Reuters
2:26 AM

'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum  Reuters

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ICE Agents to Leave Site of Volatile Protests at Detention Center
ICE Agents to Leave Site of Volatile Protests at Detention Center
2:10 AM

Clashes between protesters and armed federal agents have erupted at the parking lot of Delaney Hall in Newark since the Memorial Day weekend.

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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win - Reuters
1:32 AM

Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win  Reuters

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Temperatures to fall in UK as heatwave comes to an end
Temperatures to fall in UK as heatwave comes to an end
12:59 AM

Temperatures will drop across much of the UK over the weekend, as a record-breaking heatwave gives way to cloudy skies and rain, the Met Office has said.

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White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam
White House Releases Results of Trump’s Latest Physical Exam
12:49 AM

The report by President Trump’s physician said he was in “excellent health.” It showed that he had gained weight and that neurological and heart tests had come back “normal.”

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New Jersey state police assert control outside migrant detention center - Reuters
12:38 AM

New Jersey state police assert control outside migrant detention center  Reuters

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As Climate Change Extends Europe’s Heat Season, Schools Bake
As Climate Change Extends Europe’s Heat Season, Schools Bake
12:00 AM

Classrooms can be particularly vulnerable amid climate change, as the hottest times of the year increasingly overlap with the academic calendar.

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Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal - Reuters
11:52 PM

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal  Reuters

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White House memo says Trump ‘remains in excellent health’ after physical
11:40 PM

President Trump “remains in excellent health,” his physician wrote in a memo released by the White House late Friday following Trump‘s annual physical and dental exam earlier this week. The president visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for the physical, where he underwent cardiac, neurological, dermatologic and other types of examinations, according…

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Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says - Reuters
11:24 PM

Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says  Reuters

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Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud - The Washington Post
11:15 PM

Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud  The Washington Post

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Among Mamdani’s Priorities, Economic Development Seems Low on the List
Among Mamdani’s Priorities, Economic Development Seems Low on the List
11:10 PM

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has not filled the vacant role of president of the Economic Development Corporation, deepening concern over his attention to the New York City economy.

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Ships Are Sailing ‘Dark’ to Sneak Out of Strait of Hormuz
Ships Are Sailing ‘Dark’ to Sneak Out of Strait of Hormuz
11:00 PM

A tiny flow of vessels, including some large oil and gas tankers, are making the dangerous transit with help from the U.S. military, in some cases turning off lights and automatic navigation systems.

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'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
10:59 PM

The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

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'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa
10:56 PM

South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

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Bovino cheers ICE agents at New Jersey facility criticized for violence: ‘Give them hell’
10:49 PM

Former U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino issued a message of support to immigration agents on Friday amid clashes between federal officers and protesters outside of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey this week.  Bovino urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to “give them hell and live the moment!!” in his post. …

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The U.N. Is Going Broke as the U.S. and China Withhold Billions
The U.N. Is Going Broke as the U.S. and China Withhold Billions
10:25 PM

The Trump administration has failed to pay billions of dollars owed to the international body, while Beijing has been accused of gaming the budget.

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US military kills 3 in latest strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific
10:18 PM

The U.S. military on Friday killed three men in its latest strike on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) wrote in a post on the social platform X that the vessel was “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes” and being operated by designated terrorist organizations, but the…

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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
10:09 PM

Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend - Reuters
10:07 PM

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend  Reuters

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Southcom commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump amps up pressure on island
9:51 PM

The head of U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) met with senior leaders of the Cuban military on Friday amid heightened tensions between the two countries’ governments.  Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan joined Cuba’s First Deputy Minister of the Chief of the General Staff Roberto Legrá Sotolongo and other leaders near Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Southcom announced…

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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe
9:49 PM

The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

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Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska - Reuters
9:47 PM

Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska  Reuters

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Pentagon recruiting troops to watch White House UFC fights, memos show - The Washington Post
9:34 PM

Pentagon recruiting troops to watch White House UFC fights, memos show  The Washington Post

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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
9:34 PM

BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

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DOJ Moves To Disqualify Judge Ross In Election Interference Case
8:59 PM

The Eleventh Circuit's decision to identify a conflict of interest, but not identify the conflicted judge, leaves litigants guessing.

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Judge temporarily blocks DOJ’s $1.8 billion payout fund - The Washington Post
8:52 PM

Judge temporarily blocks DOJ’s $1.8 billion payout fund  The Washington Post

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund - Reuters
9:41 AM

US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund  Reuters

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Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
8:51 PM

Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

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Trump snubs Mace with endorsement of Pam Evette for South Carolina governor
8:45 PM

President Trump endorsed a GOP challenger to Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) campaign for South Carolina governor on Friday, backing Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in the contest.  The president lauded Evette as an “America First Patriot” who “never wavered” in a Truth Social post on Friday evening.  “Pam Evette is a good friend, fighter, and WINNER,…

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DHS allows mother it deported without her toddler to return for his burial - The Washington Post
8:01 PM

DHS allows mother it deported without her toddler to return for his burial  The Washington Post

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Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show - Reuters
7:48 PM

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show  Reuters

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Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
Judge Reopens Trump’s Lawsuit Demanding $10 Billion From IRS
7:30 PM

The ruling was a blow to both President Trump, who had voluntarily dismissed the suit last week, and to the Justice Department, which used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.

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Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
7:09 PM

A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.

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The Cheap Courage of the A-Listers
The Cheap Courage of the A-Listers
7:08 PM

On has-beens, threats, and performative anti-Americanism.

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Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights - Reuters
7:07 PM

Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights  Reuters

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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
7:04 PM

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

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Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation - Reuters
7:03 PM

Israeli push to take more of Gaza raises alarm as Hamas warns against escalation  Reuters

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Judge agrees to reopen Trump’s $10B IRS case for further scrutiny
7:02 PM

A federal judge in Florida agreed to reopen President Trump’s bid to sue the IRS for $10 billion, siding with intervenors who said a settlement to create an “anti-weaponization” fund tainted the case. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Trump agreed to voluntarily dismiss his suit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of…

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Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive - Reuters
7:01 PM

Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive  Reuters

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Burnham allies plan cross-party council to stop a Reform UK government
Burnham allies plan cross-party council to stop a Reform UK government
7:01 PM

Allies of Andy Burnham will form a new "council" of cross-party figures to discuss working together to stop a Reform UK government.

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Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
6:58 PM

Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.

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SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites - Reuters
6:54 PM

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites  Reuters

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Spain favorites to win 2026 World Cup, Goldman model shows - Reuters
6:52 PM

Spain favorites to win 2026 World Cup, Goldman model shows  Reuters

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Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race post-runoff poll
6:49 PM

The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race has a slight edge over his Republican opponent in a new poll released Friday.   Forty-seven percent of likely general election voters in the state backed state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the poll from Texas Public Opinion Research, compared with 44 percent for Texas Attorney General Ken…

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Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback - Reuters
6:44 PM

Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback  Reuters

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Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide - Reuters
6:36 PM

Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide  Reuters

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Blame It on the Reign
Blame It on the Reign
6:30 PM

On boycotting the White House’s ‘Freedom 250’ celebration.

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Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode - Reuters
6:25 PM

Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode  Reuters

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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight
6:13 PM

Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.

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US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting - Reuters
6:08 PM

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting  Reuters

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Bessent: ‘President Trump should be on’ $250 bill
6:01 PM

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday endorsed a $250 bill to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial featuring President Trump.  Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for Fox Business, asked the Trump administration official about his opinion of the proposed currency during a sit-down interview at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.  “We are going to have the…

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Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says - Reuters
6:00 PM

Zelenskiy could be stripped of top Polish honour, Poland's president says  Reuters

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Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says - Reuters
5:48 PM

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says  Reuters

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Pentagon’s $9B Dell deal sparks Trump conflict of interest concerns
5:41 PM

The Pentagon’s new $9.7 billion contract with Dell is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest after President Trump touted the company’s products and purchased significant amounts of its stock. The Department of Defense (DOD) on Wednesday announced a five-year agreement with Dell for Microsoft software and cloud services as part of an effort consolidate…

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'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
5:40 PM

Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

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STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
5:32 PM

You’re reading the web edition of ASCO in 30 Seconds, STAT’s guide to the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. Sign up for email editions here.   We’re ASCOmaxxing. Rest…

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The War Trump Can’t End - The Atlantic
5:28 PM

The War Trump Can’t End  The Atlantic

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A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to keep American Ebola patients in Africa - The Washington Post
5:22 PM

A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to keep American Ebola patients in Africa  The Washington Post

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Exclusive: US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay - Reuters
5:19 PM

Exclusive: US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay  Reuters

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Opinion | What’s Up With Trump and NATO?
Opinion | What’s Up With Trump and NATO?
5:18 PM

The Pentagon is cutting troops in Europe, even as Russia probes for weakness. Is there a U.S. strategy here?

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Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
5:17 PM

The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.

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Opinion | Iran’s Government Is Incapable of Diplomacy
Opinion | Iran’s Government Is Incapable of Diplomacy
5:16 PM

Ongoing efforts are not only useless but also an impediment to U.S. and allied military success.

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Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO - Reuters
5:14 PM

Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO  Reuters

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Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
4:33 PM

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now

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Castlelake mulls possible offer for British budget carrier easyJet - Reuters
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Castlelake mulls possible offer for British budget carrier easyJet  Reuters

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Is Private Equity Really 'Buying Up the Rituals of American Childhood'?
4:26 PM

An illustration of Sen. Chris Murphy and a youth hockey locker room

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Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say - Reuters
4:20 PM

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say  Reuters

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U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
4:09 PM

U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post

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Bulgaria to end US military aircraft stay after visa program dispute
4:09 PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said ​Friday that his country will cut the stay of the U.S. military aircraft in Sofia at the end of June after the Trump administration did not greenlight a visa-free pass for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S.  “I called for the suspension of visas for Bulgarian citizens during my conversation…

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UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services
3:59 PM

Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare said it will drastically cut down its prior authorization requirements for pediatric care, as the company further scales back a process that physicians say adds an unnecessary barrier to timely and necessary medical care.  UnitedHealthcare said it is removing two-thirds of authorization requirements for members under age 18 by the end of the year.   The company said it…

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Ex-Iowa schools chief gets 2-year sentence on immigration, gun charges
3:53 PM

Ian Roberts, the former school superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty on federal charges of falsely claiming to be a citizen and illegally possessing a firearm. Roberts had led one of the state’s largest school districts, which serves more than 30,000 students, from 2023…

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Exclusive: Devon Energy gets $8 billion offer for Marcellus position, sources say - Reuters
3:51 PM

Exclusive: Devon Energy gets $8 billion offer for Marcellus position, sources say  Reuters

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Jill Biden calls husband’s cancer diagnosis ‘shocking’: ‘Somehow that was missed’
3:48 PM

Former first lady Jill Biden opened up about her husband’s battle with prostate cancer in a new interview.  She said in a preview clip released Friday from an interview with CBS News’s Rita Braver that former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis was “shocking.”  The former president revealed his diagnosis last year in May, and a spokesperson…

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A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
A Clean Energy PAC Helped Beat Chip Roy, and Now It Has New Targets
3:47 PM

A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save a Republican ally in Iowa.

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Live updates: Judge tells Kennedy Center to stay open, removes Trump’s name; Bondi casts blame on Epstein files missteps
3:46 PM

A federal judge on Friday afternoon paused the Kennedy Center’s July closure and said President Trump’s renaming of the cultural institution was not legal. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sided with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the center’s board who challenged the remaking of the storied performing arts center. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the…

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FAA head says air traffic system is ‘safe, but it’s not efficient’
3:31 PM

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford says that while the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure is safe, it is still operating on decades-old technology that needs improvement. “We still have, I think, some real reliability risk in the system because we’re running off of 1970s and ‘80s computing power, compact disks. It’s crazy what…

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Judge blocks Kennedy Center closure, Trump renaming
3:26 PM

A federal judge on Friday blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump’s name and ruled that officials improperly voted to close it starting this summer.  U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sided with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the center’s board who challenged the remaking of the storied performing arts center in the nation’s capital.  “The Kennedy Center’s…

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Trump Cut Nuclear Red Tape. Now His Administration Is Picking Winners.
3:25 PM

Donald Trump holding up an executive order with nuclear cooling towers in the background

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ICE officer charged in nonfatal Minnesota shooting arrested
3:12 PM

State law enforcement officers on Friday arrested a federal immigration officer in Texas who officials say was involved in a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis earlier this year.  Agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General and the Texas Rangers arrested Christian Castro after he was located by the Minnesota Bureau…

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Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open - Reuters
3:01 PM

Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open  Reuters

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Condemning a Nazi Tattoo Shouldn’t Be This Hard - The Atlantic
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Condemning a Nazi Tattoo Shouldn’t Be This Hard  The Atlantic

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Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road
Mother of Archie Battersbee jailed for driving motorist off road
3:00 PM

The mother of Archie Battersbee, the 12-year-old who died after a High Court battle, has been jailed for driving a motorist into a tree.

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Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium - Reuters
2:54 PM

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium  Reuters

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STAT+: Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grantmaking process, alarming researchers
STAT+: Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grantmaking process, alarming researchers
2:50 PM

The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.

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Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled
Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled
2:46 PM

The botnet was reportedly tied to a Russia-based residential proxy network.

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The Least Surprising Headline Ever: 'Blowing Up Boats Hasn't Slowed Cocaine Traffic to U.S.'
2:45 PM

a suspected drug boat burning after it was attacked by the U.S. military

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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time
2:41 PM

Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

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New Harry Styles Tour Merch Includes Perimenopause Supplements
2:40 PM

NEW YORK—Describing some of the new branded products available for purchase at shows, a spokesperson for Harry Styles confirmed this week that merchandise for the singer’s 2026 Together, Together tour included perimenopause supplements. “We are so pleased to provide concertgoers with an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and herbs that may ease symptoms as they ‘Kiss […] The post New Harry Styles Tour Merch Includes Perimenopause Supplements appeared first on The Onion.

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My New Liberalism.Org Article on "Liberalism's Uneasy Relationship with Democracy"
2:37 PM

The article addresses the interlinked problems of widespread voter ignorance, tyranny of the majority, and illiberal anti-democratic movements coming to power through elections.

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Analysis of Texas measles outbreak shows just how dangerous virus is
Analysis of Texas measles outbreak shows just how dangerous virus is
2:35 PM

About 1 in 5 cases were hospitalized and most of those developed complications.

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Opinion | How America can remain the world’s AI superpower - The Washington Post
2:30 PM

Opinion | How America can remain the world’s AI superpower  The Washington Post

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Russian Drone Crash in Romania Raises Tensions With NATO
Russian Drone Crash in Romania Raises Tensions With NATO
2:26 PM

The incident injured several people and stoked fears that Russia will attempt to spread violence beyond Ukraine.

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House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in dragons, fire, and blood
House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in dragons, fire, and blood
2:21 PM

"The crown is a weight that crushes. You'll do things that spell death for all involved."

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Bondi points finger at Blanche in House interview on Epstein files
2:17 PM

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly pointed the finger at acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel when asked about issues with the release of the Epstein files during her interview with congressional investigators Friday, Democrats said, and she refused to answer any questions about President Trump’s involvement. Democrats on the House…

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Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah
Pentagon hosts first-ever Israeli–Lebanese military talks aimed at curbing Hezbollah
2:15 PM

Israeli and Lebanese military delegations open U.S.-brokered talks at the Pentagon focused on ceasefire enforcement and border stability amid tensions.

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Texas man indicted in shooting near Washington Monument
2:14 PM

A Texas man has been indicted on federal charges tied to a shooting near the Washington Monument on the National Mall in which a civilian bystander was struck, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced Friday. A federal grand jury indicted 45-year-old Michael Marx of Midland, Texas, on charges of “assaulting certain officers using a dangerous weapon…

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Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC
Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC
2:09 PM

ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.

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Alabama Basketball Player's Libel Lawsuit Against New York Times Can Go to a Jury
2:08 PM

From Judge Annemarie Carney Axon (N.D. Ala.) in yesterday's Spears v. N.Y. Times Co.: Plaintiff Kai Spears was a walk-on… The post Alabama Basketball Player's Libel Lawsuit Against New York Times Can Go to a Jury appeared first on Reason.com.

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SEC moves to formally rescind corporate climate disclosure requirements
2:01 PM

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 rule that would have required publicly traded companies to disclose certain information related to climate change. The SEC, which made up of three Republican commissioners and no Democrats, issued a statement outlining its plans to scrap the rule. The rule in question, which passed when…

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Exclusive: Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules - Reuters
1:43 PM

Exclusive: Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules  Reuters

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Bolton slams proposed Iran deal: ‘Big defeat for the United States’
1:42 PM

Former national security adviser John Bolton sharply criticized the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran, calling a tentative deal under consideration “mistake” driven by President Trump’s concerns about high gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. “It’s a big defeat for the United States,” Bolton, who served in Trump’s first term, said in an…

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EU's six biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision - Reuters
1:42 PM

EU's six biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision  Reuters

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Friday briefing: Iran talks; Gretchen Whitmer; Blue Origin rocket explosion; Spelling Bee champion; and more - The Washington Post
1:42 PM

Friday briefing: Iran talks; Gretchen Whitmer; Blue Origin rocket explosion; Spelling Bee champion; and more  The Washington Post

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Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine - Reuters
1:42 PM

Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine  Reuters

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DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates
DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates
1:41 PM

DOJ keeps accusing ICE monitoring sites of doxing, but evidence remains scarce.

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JFK Airport to screen airline passengers from Ebola outbreak nations
1:30 PM

John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will now begin enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers arriving from countries affected by the ongoing outbreak in Central and East Africa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday. Beginning at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, John F. Kennedy International Airport was added to the list…

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US sanctions just targeted Hezbollah’s real shield — the Lebanese state itself
1:30 PM

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned nine individuals, including Hezbollah parliamentarians, Amal Movement security figures, and Lebanese Army Intelligence officers, signaling that state uniforms no longer confer immunity if the person wearing them serves the militia's security architecture.

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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
1:27 PM

Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.

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Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat
Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat
1:19 PM

The USCIRF report states that Fulani militant violence in Nigeria surpasses that of Boko Haram and ISIS, with mostly Christians and also some Muslims being targeted in widespread attacks.

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Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags
1:15 PM

In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more cases of Ebola.

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Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
1:14 PM

Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the current map unconstitutional in a sweeping ruling.

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Drag queen Pattie Gonia sounds off on trademark battle with Patagonia
1:14 PM

Pattie Gonia has urged the 1973-founded outdoor gear and apparel brand to drop the lawsuit.

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Louisiana Legislature passes new GOP-favored map after Supreme Court ruling
1:14 PM

The Louisiana Legislature passed a new GOP-favored House map Friday that eliminates one of the state’s Black-majority congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Bayou State’s map unconstitutional earlier this month.  The new map, approved in a 28-10 vote, eliminates Rep. Cleo Fields’ (D-La.) seat, the 6th Congressional District, which runs from Shreveport to Baton…

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FBI interviews election workers in a swing state amid Trump’s false 2020 claims - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

FBI interviews election workers in a swing state amid Trump’s false 2020 claims  The Washington Post

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What lies ahead for the Republican Party after Trump?
1:00 PM

The future of the Republican Party will be determined by the interplay of three major factions: MAGA loyalists, legacy Republicans, and Christian Nationalists, with the central struggle likely to be between MAGA and the legacy wing of the party.

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Russian-led economic union considers suspending Armenia over EU ambitions - Reuters
12:59 PM

Russian-led economic union considers suspending Armenia over EU ambitions  Reuters

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Elon Did DOGE. Now Mamdani Is Trying COGE.
12:57 PM

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up - Reuters
12:48 PM

Spain's Sanchez running out of road as corruption probes stack up  Reuters

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Speaker Johnson’s longtime top aide departing office
12:47 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) chief of staff, Hayden Haynes — one of his longest-serving aides — will depart the office in early June.  Haynes started as campaign manager for Johnson when he first ran for Congress in 2016, becoming his chief of staff once Johnson took office. He stayed in the role as Johnson’s top…

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Opinion | Communist China tries to steal the free-market mantle from America - The Washington Post
12:45 PM

Opinion | Communist China tries to steal the free-market mantle from America  The Washington Post

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Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad - Reuters
12:39 PM

Putin says Russia has the means to destroy anyone who attacks its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad  Reuters

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Cornyn shares fable of frog and scorpion after Trump sinks reelection
12:38 PM

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) cryptically shared the fable of the frog and the scorpion on social media after President Trump torpedoed his reelection campaign by endorsing state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who cruised to victory in the Texas Senate GOP primary Tuesday. Cornyn, who touted his record of voting with Trump 99.3 percent of the…

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The U.A.E.’s Secret Role in the War Involved Dozens of Strikes on Iran
The U.A.E.’s Secret Role in the War Involved Dozens of Strikes on Iran
12:38 PM

The attacks, at a level previously unknown, began near the start of the war and went on for weeks.

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Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Strategy
12:35 PM

VATICAN CITY—Lambasting the “muddled” plotlines of the post-Lucas era in a staggering 60,000 words, Pope Leo XIV released a new encyclical Friday on the perils of Disney’s Star Wars strategy. “The Star Wars franchise, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel […] The post Pope Releases Encyclical On Perils Of Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Strategy appeared first on The Onion.

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Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors - Reuters
12:34 PM

Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors  Reuters

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Trump approval rating slips to record low of 34 percent in YouGov/Economist poll
12:33 PM

President Trump’s job approval rating fell to a record low of 34 percent in this week’s YouGov/The Economist poll, marking the lowest level recorded in the survey across both of his terms in office. The rating is also lower than any approval rating former President Biden received during his presidency, according to YouGov. The Economist…

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We all lose when journalism is biased
12:30 PM

The New York Times has failed its readers and abandoned a sacred tradition of the Fourth Estate.

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Startup offers free home cleaning—if it can record it all for robot training
Startup offers free home cleaning—if it can record it all for robot training
12:16 PM

The latest twist in paying humans to wear head cameras for robot training data.

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Esper: US-Iran deal would lift ‘pressure on both sides’ over energy prices, Strait of Hormuz closure
12:06 PM

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday said he believes a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran — meant to get the two countries to an eventual peace deal — would lift “pressure on both sides” over the Strait of Hormuz. “At the end of the day, all this really does is…

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After years of stability, F1 reliability can no longer be taken for granted
After years of stability, F1 reliability can no longer be taken for granted
12:03 PM

Until recently, a driver had maybe a six in ten chance of finishing a race.

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Amid data center protests, a billionaire and the Trump administration see a foreign plot - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Amid data center protests, a billionaire and the Trump administration see a foreign plot  The Washington Post

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Orlando’s civility pledge should inspire us all
12:00 PM

Like Jews worldwide, Orlando philanthropist Alan Ginsburg was deeply shaken by Hamas’s brutal Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, which killed 1,200 and took hundreds hostage.  Soon, numerous elite U.S. university campuses erupted, displaying anti-Israel rhetoric sometimes spilling into crude antisemitic tropes. Ginsburg felt civil discussion’s decline into polarized shouting matches was unhealthy in a city of tourism and theme…

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Putin adviser warns EU after drone hits Romania: ‘The peaceful sleep is over’
11:58 AM

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of the Security Council of Russia and the country’s former president, cautioned the European Union on Friday to be “vigilant” amid the “war with Russia” that Europe has entered, after an errant Russian drone crashed in Romania. “Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a…

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Cuba’s Most Prominent Political Prisoners Are a Rapper and a Visual Artist
Cuba’s Most Prominent Political Prisoners Are a Rapper and a Visual Artist
11:45 AM

Grammy award winner Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo and performance artist Luis Manuel Otero have been jailed since mass protests in 2021.

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Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson to retire from the House
11:38 AM

Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.), a 16-year veteran of Congress, announced Friday that she will not seek reelection, becoming the 30th House Democrat from the 119th Congress who won’t be joining the 120th.  Appearing at an honorary event in her South Florida district, where local officials are honoring her long service to the community by naming…

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Beijing’s influence persists in US schools under a new name
11:30 AM

If a student is learning Chinese in a public school, they could be using a curriculum shaped by the Chinese Communist Party.

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Trump says he’s weighing ‘final determination’ on Iran deal
11:27 AM

President Trump said Friday he is meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a “final determination” on the tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.  In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump reiterated his call for Iran to never obtain a nuclear weapon and…

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Guatemala president denies deal with US on striking suspected drug groups
11:24 AM

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo on Thursday denied that his country has agreed to carry out joint anti-drug trafficking strikes with the U.S. military on Guatemalan soil, but he confirmed a collaboration to “intensify” the Central America country’s fight against drug trafficking.  “There is no agreement. There is a request and the request falls within the existing…

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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
11:23 AM

Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.

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Hate Speech at a High School
11:21 AM

In my last post on the VC, I would like to say a bit about so-called "hate speech" (which I… The post Hate Speech at a High School appeared first on Reason.com.

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Kenyan court orders suspension of US Ebola quarantine facility
11:12 AM

A court in Kenya on Friday blocked the government from permitting the U.S. to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola virus, which is spreading in northeastern Congo. The decision comes amid growing public backlash in the country to an announced U.S. plan, with critics accusing the Kenyan government of trading the country’s…

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Severed sea cucumber appendages don't seem to die
Severed sea cucumber appendages don't seem to die
11:10 AM

They seem to reorganize their tissues and then just keep living.

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Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran - Reuters
11:08 AM

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran  Reuters

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‘Housing First’ became housing only
11:00 AM

The Trump administration is pursuing a different path to address homelessness, focusing on treatment, recovery, and self-sufficiency rather than just providing housing, and prioritizing programs that demonstrate measurable results in these areas.

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Top Songs May 2026
11:00 AM

The Onion shares the 20 most popular tracks of May. The post Top Songs May 2026 appeared first on The Onion.

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Kenya court suspends U.S. plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Kenya court suspends U.S. plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
10:59 AM

A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo.

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Biden adviser: Iran deal ‘may be the best of the very bad outcomes’
10:44 AM

Former national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Friday blasted the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran but said the tentative deal that U.S. officials are considering may be their best option left. Sullivan, who helped negotiate the Obama administration’s 2015 Iran nuclear deal, said in an interview on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” that he…

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Ohio data center tax break suspended amid battle over paying cost for AI power
10:41 AM

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) suspended the state’s tax exemption for new data centers, which has drawn developers of the power facilities to the Buckeye State amid the boom of artificial intelligence. DeWine, in an announcement Wednesday, said he directed the chair of the Ohio Tax Credit Authority to temporarily halt consideration of new data…

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Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo
10:40 AM

A short excerpt from the long opinion in Does v. Democratic People's Republic of N. Korea, decided yesterday by Judge… The post Court Awards $400M Default Judgment Against North Korea to Victims of 1968 Attack on U.S.S. Pueblo appeared first on Reason.com.

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Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption
10:30 AM

Gold statue of Donald Trump and plaque

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Trump trolls Jill Biden over debate ‘stroke’ remark, offers alternate theory
10:30 AM

President Trump mocked former first lady Jill Biden on social media Friday after she revealed in an interview that she believed her husband was “having a stroke” during his disastrous CNN debate performance against Trump in 2024. “She said that she thought he was having a ‘stroke,’ and various other really bad things, and yet…

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Danish pension fund excludes SpaceX citing governance and valuation - Reuters
10:29 AM

Danish pension fund excludes SpaceX citing governance and valuation  Reuters

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Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait - Reuters
10:27 AM

Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait  Reuters

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California Judge "Cited and Relied on a Fictitious Case" Submitted by Lawyer, Even Though …
10:26 AM

opposing counsel had "directly and swiftly pointed the errors out to the trial court."

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Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty - Reuters
10:22 AM

Canada enters surprise technical recession amid tariff uncertainty  Reuters

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Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports - Reuters
10:22 AM

Former head of China's 'kung fu' temple sentenced to 24 years, state media reports  Reuters

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James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves
10:15 AM

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Texas senate primary

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Panel on Free Speech at the Library of Congress This Tuesday (June 2), 5:30 to 7:30 pm (Moderated by David Lat)
10:10 AM

Mary Anne Franks (GW), Emerson Sykes (ACLU), and I will be discussing a wide range of free speech matters.

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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
9:55 AM

Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for.

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China Threatens to Launch Trade Probes Against the European Union
China Threatens to Launch Trade Probes Against the European Union
9:55 AM

Beijing threatened to launch trade probes against the European Union if the 27-member bloc pushes ahead with a proposal to curb imports of heavily subsidized foreign products.

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Iran Is Turning America's Sanctions Playbook Against It
9:42 AM

President Trump with cargo ships and oil tankers behind him

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Replimune drug getting third try at FDA approval, a Pfizer deal in China, and more
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a hepatitis B drug, CVS returns Lilly obesity drug to formularies, and more
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a hepatitis B drug, CVS returns Lilly obesity drug to formularies, and more
9:26 AM

In this morning's Pharmalittle roundup, we're reading about a hepatitis B drug, CVS returns Lilly obesity drug to formularies, and more.

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Maybe This Time
9:30 AM

Vice President J.D. Vance

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STAT+: Allogene CEO David Chang stepping down
STAT+: Allogene CEO David Chang stepping down
9:14 AM

Pfizer invests billions to buy Chinese drugs, WHO maps experimental response to Ebola outbreak, and other biotech news from The Readout

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Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
9:03 AM

A new crew launched to China's Tiangong space station, and one of the astronauts will stay for a year.

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We Tracked Iran’s Secret Ghost Ships Transferring Oil at Sea
We Tracked Iran’s Secret Ghost Ships Transferring Oil at Sea
9:01 AM

Watch how aging tankers are ferrying sanctioned oil to China—evading U.S. enforcement through a web of deceptive tactics.

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STAT+: Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors
STAT+: Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors
9:00 AM

State AG alleges UnitedHealthcare claimed some members were sicker to boost its profits.

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Meta Glasses Users Report Bug Where They Can See Mark Zuckerberg’s Memories
9:00 AM

MENLO PARK, CA—Expressing frustration about the frequent error hampering the overall user experience, Meta Glasses wearers worldwide confirmed Friday encountering a bug where they are able to see Mark Zuckerberg’s memories. “I was filming video of my road trip with my Meta Oakleys and all of a sudden I’m seeing the POV of someone throwing […] The post Meta Glasses Users Report Bug Where They Can See Mark Zuckerberg’s Memories appeared first on The Onion.

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Europeans Announce There Nothing Anyone Can Do To Make Them Stop Loving Michael Jackson
9:00 AM

PARIS—Steadfast in their devotion to the treasured cultural keystone of their community, the roughly 743.5 million residents of Europe gathered Friday to announce that there’s nothing anyone can do to make them stop loving Michael Jackson. “You may try to break down our resolve with accusations that he engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviors, but our […] The post Europeans Announce There Nothing Anyone Can Do To Make Them Stop Loving Michael Jackson appeared first on The Onion.

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Pit Bull Makes Throat-Slitting Gesture While Owner Not Looking
9:00 AM

The post Pit Bull Makes Throat-Slitting Gesture While Owner Not Looking appeared first on The Onion.

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Artist Profile: Kacey Musgraves
9:00 AM

Kacey Musgraves has released Middle Of Nowhere, her seventh studio album. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the country star.  Genre: Sonically conservative, lyrically liberal Twangitude: 2.5 Glen Campbells How She Was Discovered In Nashville: Abandoned by bachelorette party Awards And Achievements: 4 Grammys turned into bongs  Hair: Purebred Friesian Biggest Rival: […] The post Artist Profile: Kacey Musgraves appeared first on The Onion.

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Trump Executive Order Kickstarts Deep Sea Mining Rush
9:00 AM

An executive order by President Trump intended to create a deep sea mining industry has spurred millions of dollars of investment, prompting fast-tracked permitting as companies rush to extract material from the bottom of the ocean. What do you think? The post Trump Executive Order Kickstarts Deep Sea Mining Rush appeared first on The Onion.

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Intel, 3DGS to set up $3.3 billion substrate plant in India's Odisha state - Reuters
8:48 AM

Intel, 3DGS to set up $3.3 billion substrate plant in India's Odisha state  Reuters

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
8:48 AM

Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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Which vaccines will curb the Ebola outbreak? WHO debates
Which vaccines will curb the Ebola outbreak? WHO debates
8:47 AM

The growing Ebola outbreak, the unknowns of microdosing GLP-1s, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
8:43 AM

"I hope that it makes it far enough away from the pad that it does not cause pad damage."

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Japan Confirms Yen Intervention Over Past Month, Spending Record Sum
Japan Confirms Yen Intervention Over Past Month, Spending Record Sum
8:42 AM

Japan spent more than $73 billion between April 28 and May 27 to lift its currency relative to the dollar.

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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
8:33 AM

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

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The Art of the Deal, cont'd
8:32 AM

Thirty-five retired federal judges ask the court to re-open Trump's case against the IRS because the dismissal of the claims constitutes, put simply, a fraud.

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No Pseudonymity for Plaintiff Allegedly "Enticed by an Attractive, Busty Jewess"
8:01 AM

From Judge Mark Kearney (E.D. Pa.) yesterday in Doe v. Trustees of the Univ. of Penn.(for more on the quote… The post No Pseudonymity for Plaintiff Allegedly "Enticed by an Attractive, Busty Jewess" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising - Reuters
7:45 AM

Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising  Reuters

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Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Treat American Ebola Patients in Kenya
Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Treat American Ebola Patients in Kenya
7:24 AM

A Kenyan judge halted construction and operations of a tented U.S. field hospital in the country.

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Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
7:22 AM

Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.

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Tick Season’s Record Start
Tick Season’s Record Start
7:06 AM

Plus: U.S. and Iranian negotiators reportedly reach a tentative ceasefire extension, inflation climbs to 3.8 percent, and Korea holds puppy elections.

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For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism
7:00 AM

An American flag-themed birthday cake with "250" candles, against an American flag and the U.S. Constitution.

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The Biggest Tell That Something Was Written by AI - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

The Biggest Tell That Something Was Written by AI  The Atlantic

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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
6:38 AM

Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.

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These researchers would be in Africa fighting ebola—but Trump cut their funding
These researchers would be in Africa fighting ebola—but Trump cut their funding
6:30 AM

US Infectious diseases centers launched during COVID have lost their funding under Trump.

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BOE Can Tolerate Inflation That Is Temporarily Above Target, Gov. Bailey Says
BOE Can Tolerate Inflation That Is Temporarily Above Target, Gov. Bailey Says
6:29 AM

Bailey also said the central bank had already tightened its policy, and that interest rates on new mortgage loans have risen.

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Review: Racism, Immigration, and the American Dream in This Ragtime Revival
6:00 AM

The musical contemplates the best way to achieve social change in the face of injustice.

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Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists
Hamas struggles to fill leadership ranks as Israel hunts Oct 7 terrorists
6:00 AM

Hours after an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Odeh, Gaza's Eid markets were full, revealing a disconnect with Hamas.

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Trump Might Already Be a Lame Duck - The Atlantic
5:00 AM

Trump Might Already Be a Lame Duck  The Atlantic

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Opinion: I’m a weight-loss doctor. Here’s why I worry about GLP-1 ‘microdoses’
Opinion: I’m a weight-loss doctor. Here’s why I worry about GLP-1 ‘microdoses’
4:30 AM

Long term, we don’t know what tiny doses of GLP-1s for cosmetic weight loss can do, writes a weight-loss doctor.

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STAT+: The woman behind the world’s biggest longevity competition
STAT+: The woman behind the world’s biggest longevity competition
4:30 AM

Jamie Justice of XPRIZE Healthspan on the most promising research and "purely scammy" treatments in the world of longevity.

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Brickbat: From Guard to Inmate
4:00 AM

Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, California

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Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine
Drone strikes apartment building in NATO member Romania as Russia attacks neighboring Ukraine
3:15 AM

A drone entered Romanian airspace and struck an apartment building, causing an explosion and fire that injured multiple people, authorities said.

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Can Humanity Be Protected from Artificial Intelligence?
Blue Origin rocket explodes ahead of launch, in major setback for space company - The Washington Post
2:46 AM

Blue Origin rocket explodes ahead of launch, in major setback for space company  The Washington Post

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Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
2:38 AM

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

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Michigan’s Whitmer walks back comment saying she won’t run for president in 2028 - The Washington Post
2:20 AM

Michigan’s Whitmer walks back comment saying she won’t run for president in 2028  The Washington Post

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Dell inks $9.7 billion Pentagon contract after Trump acquires stock, praises company - The Washington Post
1:45 AM

Dell inks $9.7 billion Pentagon contract after Trump acquires stock, praises company  The Washington Post

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US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations - The Washington Post
11:44 PM

US government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations  The Washington Post

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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
11:02 PM

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

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Hezbollah’s Drones Have Become a Top Threat to Israel
Hezbollah’s Drones Have Become a Top Threat to Israel
11:00 PM

Drones have overtaken more-traditional threats such as antitank missiles, Israeli officials say, and are now the leading cause of battlefield deaths.

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Opinion | Trump has devastated Iran’s regime. Don’t give it a lifeline now. - The Washington Post
10:35 PM

Opinion | Trump has devastated Iran’s regime. Don’t give it a lifeline now.  The Washington Post

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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
10:24 PM

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

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The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
10:21 PM

New Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA's Artemis Program.

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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
10:01 PM

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

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Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports
Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports
8:26 PM

Russia and Afghanistan's Taliban government reportedly signed a military cooperation pact, solidifying Moscow's growing alliance in Central Asia.

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Inside Putin’s $26 Billion Quest for Longevity
Inside Putin’s $26 Billion Quest for Longevity
8:00 PM

From mini-pigs and organ printing to cryotherapy and genetics, Russia’s president has turned antiaging research into a Kremlin priority.

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Carney Is Steering Canada Away From the U.S.—but Still Wants Its Investors
Carney Is Steering Canada Away From the U.S.—but Still Wants Its Investors
7:57 PM

The Canadian prime minister wooed U.S. businesses on a New York trip after months of seeking new economic partners elsewhere.

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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
7:56 PM

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
6:48 PM

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

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Google engineer charged with using inside information to win $1.2M on Polymarket - The Washington Post
6:21 PM

Google engineer charged with using inside information to win $1.2M on Polymarket  The Washington Post

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2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
6:01 PM

Audi has developed an entirely new electric torque-vectoring rear differential.

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The next Call of Duty imagines a present-day Korean war - The Washington Post
6:00 PM

The next Call of Duty imagines a present-day Korean war  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Where the Iran Talks Stand Now
Opinion | Where the Iran Talks Stand Now
5:48 PM

It’s risky to end the U.S. blockade without getting the enriched uranium.

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Opinion | Britain’s Lost Generation of Workers
Opinion | Britain’s Lost Generation of Workers
5:44 PM

Nearly a million youth aren’t working, or in school or job training.

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LLMs believe false statements even after explicit warnings that they're false
LLMs believe false statements even after explicit warnings that they're false
5:29 PM

Fine-tuning tests show "bias... toward confidently representing the claims as true."

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Opinion | Hong Kong and the Shadow Fleets
Opinion | Hong Kong and the Shadow Fleets
4:45 PM

To stop ships from evading sanctions, the U.S. is going to have to target their financial infrastructure.

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Opinion | Tony Blair Tries to Save British Labour
Opinion | Tony Blair Tries to Save British Labour
4:45 PM

The former Prime Minister offers advice that echoes his ‘radical centrism’ that succeeded in the 1990s.

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Putin lands $16.5B nuclear win on Russia’s doorstep in massive Kazakhstan pact: reports
Putin lands $16.5B nuclear win on Russia’s doorstep in massive Kazakhstan pact: reports
4:43 PM

Putin and Tokayev signed a landmark $16.5 billion nuclear power plant deal, marking Russia's geopolitical victory in Central Asia, reports say.

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Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code
Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code
4:29 PM

Undisclosed addition in jqwik instructed AI coding agents to delete app output.

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U.S. and Iran Have ‘Makings of a Deal,’ Bessent Says
U.S. and Iran Have ‘Makings of a Deal,’ Bessent Says
4:28 PM

The agreement, which still needs President Trump’s approval, includes a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian pledges to curtail some nuclear work.

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U.S. Says Deal Reached With Kenya on Ebola Quarantine Facility for Americans
U.S. Says Deal Reached With Kenya on Ebola Quarantine Facility for Americans
4:23 PM

The arrangement for the facility, which would have 50 beds, has drawn fierce opposition from Kenyan medical groups.

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Should You Be Allowed To Sell a Kidney? Economist Explains 'Repugnant Markets'
4:20 PM

A pile of boxes marked off with caution tape. A group of law enforcement officers stand next to it.

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US healthcare still stupidly expensive, with pathetic outcomes, study finds
US healthcare still stupidly expensive, with pathetic outcomes, study finds
4:18 PM

There are strategies to improve healthcare, but US isn't trying them.

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South Korean Starbucks Apologizes For Ad That Evoked Massacre
3:53 PM

South Korean businessman Chung Yong-jin, chairman of an investment group that owns a majority stake in Starbucks Korea, bowed three times to apologize for an ad that appeared to mock the victims of a violent 1980 military crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. What do you think? The post South Korean Starbucks Apologizes For Ad That Evoked Massacre appeared first on The Onion.

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Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties
Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties
3:09 PM

Israeli officials blast the U.N. after accusing the body of placing Israel on a sexual violence blacklist that also includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.

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STAT+: Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry’s future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
STAT+: Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry’s future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
2:48 PM

Biotech is producing scientific breakthroughs that once seemed impossible. But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public…

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Mango Heir Says Weak Knees Led to Father’s Fatal Tumble
Mango Heir Says Weak Knees Led to Father’s Fatal Tumble
2:46 PM

Jonathan Andic set out his defense after an accusation of involvement in the death of his billionaire father.

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Trump appointees push $250 banknote with his portrait - The Washington Post
2:42 PM

Trump appointees push $250 banknote with his portrait  The Washington Post

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Biotech exec Jeremy Levin on the industry’s strategic turning point
Biotech exec Jeremy Levin on the industry’s strategic turning point
2:20 PM

This week on "The Readout LOUD," longtime biotech exec Jeremy Levin talks about his new book and the industry's strategic turning point. Listen now.

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Opinion | Blocking the construction of data centers is a national security risk - The Washington Post
2:15 PM

Opinion | Blocking the construction of data centers is a national security risk  The Washington Post

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Bloomberg Law Confirms That Judge Betsy is Judge Ross
1:33 PM

Now that her identity is known, the consequences should begin.

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The TACO Equilibrium - The Atlantic
1:27 PM

The TACO Equilibrium  The Atlantic

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Listerine Leaves 0.1% Of Germs Alive To Spread Message Of Terror Throughout Microbial Community
1:15 PM

SUMMIT, NJ—In a surprise attack of astonishing brutality, oral cavity sources confirmed Thursday that the Listerine inside a local mouth was leaving 0.1% of germs alive in order to spread a message of terror throughout the microbial community. “The mouthwash killed my entire colony and then told me to bear witness to the horrors I […] The post Listerine Leaves 0.1% Of Germs Alive To Spread Message Of Terror Throughout Microbial Community appeared first on The Onion.

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DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into All Women
1:13 PM

The post DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into All Women appeared first on The Onion.

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See where diesel-powered data center generators are polluting Virginia - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

See where diesel-powered data center generators are polluting Virginia  The Washington Post

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Opinion | Why millions of young Indians are calling themselves cockroaches - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Opinion | Why millions of young Indians are calling themselves cockroaches  The Washington Post

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Trump’s approval plunges among his White working-class base - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Trump’s approval plunges among his White working-class base  The Washington Post

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Springsteen taunts White House in D.C. concert — and promises more pre-election ‘ruckus’ - The Washington Post
12:50 PM

Springsteen taunts White House in D.C. concert — and promises more pre-election ‘ruckus’  The Washington Post

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Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
12:39 PM

Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.

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STAT+: Trump’s pharma deals get tested
STAT+: Trump’s pharma deals get tested
12:07 PM

We still have a lot of questions about Trump's MFN deals with pharma companies.

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Canada Lenders Well Placed to Handle Prolonged Energy-Price Shock, Central Bank Says
Canada Lenders Well Placed to Handle Prolonged Energy-Price Shock, Central Bank Says
12:03 PM

Canada’s banks have fortified their financial position over the past year and would be able to lend to customers should the war in Iran escalate and lead to a prolonged period of higher energy prices, a Bank of Canada report said.

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Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Ozempic may be reshaping the brain, scientists say  The Washington Post

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The King of Queens - The Atlantic
12:00 PM

The King of Queens  The Atlantic

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Inside Exxon’s Dilemma Over Returning to Venezuela
Inside Exxon’s Dilemma Over Returning to Venezuela
12:00 PM

The U.S. oil giant is in talks to resume pumping oil in the Latin American country after a 19-year exile, but plenty of hurdles remain.

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Thomas and Alito Take a Regrettable Position in a Qualified Immunity Case
11:50 AM

Law enforcement officer standing in front of court house

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Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens
11:30 AM

A picture of a house, stack of cash, and senior citizen couple

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Caveman Bureaucrat
10:51 AM

Andrew Heaton and Austin Bragg as cavemen

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No Pseudonymity for Most Challengers of Visa Vetting Policy
10:50 AM

From Doe v. U.S. Dep't of State, decided yesterday by Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.): Plaintiffs are 49 U.S. visa… The post No Pseudonymity for Most Challengers of Visa Vetting Policy appeared first on Reason.com.

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Opinion: Ebola at the World Cup? Here’s what we should actually worry about
Opinion: Ebola at the World Cup? Here’s what we should actually worry about
10:24 AM

“Infectious disease threats during the World Cup will almost certainly look much more familiar than frightening headlines suggest,” writes Krutika Kuppalli.

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STAT+: Oura brings rings to the cuffless blood pressure party
STAT+: Oura brings rings to the cuffless blood pressure party
10:01 AM

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new wave of blood pressure monitoring wearables, Stanford asking patients about AI, and more.

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JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe
JD.com’s $2.6 Billion Ceconomy Takeover Move Faces In-Depth EU Probe
10:01 AM

The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that the deal could potentially distort competition in the bloc’s internal market.

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Student Speech and Civic Education
10:00 AM

In this post, I shall continue down the free speech as autonomy-enhancing path, contending that engagement in freedom of expression… The post Student Speech and Civic Education appeared first on Reason.com.

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Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel
10:00 AM

I am happy to pass along this hiring notice from my friends at ADF: Alliance Defending Freedom is seeking Senior… The post Alliance Defending Freedom Is Hiring A Senior Counsel appeared first on Reason.com.

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Sweden Agrees to Saab Jet Fighter Deal With Ukraine
Sweden Agrees to Saab Jet Fighter Deal With Ukraine
9:46 AM

Ukraine intends to allocate around $2.91 billion from the European Union’s support loan for the purchase.

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The Blue-State Delusion Over Unions - The Atlantic
9:45 AM

The Blue-State Delusion Over Unions  The Atlantic

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Three wounded in Swiss train station 'bladed weapon' attack, phrase 'Allahu Akbar' allegedly shouted
Three wounded in Swiss train station 'bladed weapon' attack, phrase 'Allahu Akbar' allegedly shouted
9:43 AM

Police say a 31-year-old was arrested after allegedly wounding three people using a bladed weapon at train station in Switzerland.

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A 'More Decisive' Response
9:30 AM

F-35C Lightning II-5-28

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STAT+: Ahead of ASCO, all eyes on pancreatic cancer
STAT+: Ahead of ASCO, all eyes on pancreatic cancer
9:21 AM

Strong results from GSK's hepatitis B drug, engineered heart patches, and more biotech news from The Readout

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The latest developments on Ebola, hepatitis B, long Covid
The latest developments on Ebola, hepatitis B, long Covid
9:10 AM

Uganda closes its border, a Christian substitute for insurance, and more health news from Morning Rounds

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SCOTUS Summarily Reverses The "Inquisitorial" Fourth Circuit Twice In One Term
9:00 AM

The judges of the Fourth Circuit continue to act as advocates.

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Trump Makes Figurines Of Himself, Ivanka Kiss In Miniature Ballroom Model
9:00 AM

WASHINGTON—Mashing their faces together as he produced loud smooching sounds, President Donald Trump made figurines of himself and his daughter Ivanka Trump kiss in a model of his under-construction White House ballroom, reports confirmed Thursday. According to sources, Trump raised the pitch of his voice and said, “Such a splendid ballroom, Daddy! Let us dance!” […] The post Trump Makes Figurines Of Himself, Ivanka Kiss In Miniature Ballroom Model appeared first on The Onion.

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Some ECB Officials Were Open to Rate Rise in April
Some ECB Officials Were Open to Rate Rise in April
8:37 AM

The account of the meeting underpins expectations for a move next month.

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Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the Foreign Commerce Clause and Climate Change Lawsuits
8:33 AM

As I noted in a separate post, the legal advocacy group Neutral Principles engaged Erik Jaffe and me to draft… The post Amicus Brief in <i>Suncor Energy</i> on the Foreign Commerce Clause and Climate Change Lawsuits appeared first on Reason.com.

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Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy on the First Amendment and Climate Change Lawsuits
8:01 AM

The legal advocacy group Neutral Principles engaged Erik Jaffe and me to draft an amicus brief for them in Suncor… The post Amicus Brief in <i>Suncor Energy</i> on the First Amendment and Climate Change Lawsuits appeared first on Reason.com.

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Jill Biden Worried Her Husband Was Drugged on Debate Night - The Atlantic
7:56 AM

Jill Biden Worried Her Husband Was Drugged on Debate Night  The Atlantic

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Chinese Dissident Braves 30-Hour Rubber Boat Journey to South Korea
Chinese Dissident Braves 30-Hour Rubber Boat Journey to South Korea
4:23 AM

Dong Guangping rode the waves for more than 30 hours in a daring bid to escape what he sees as political persecution in China.

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Minnesota Democrats default into backing liberal candidate for Senate - The Washington Post
11:14 PM

Minnesota Democrats default into backing liberal candidate for Senate  The Washington Post

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China Is Exporting Its Factories Across the World and Spooking the Competition
China Is Exporting Its Factories Across the World and Spooking the Competition
11:00 PM

Faced with higher Western tariffs and weak demand at home, many Chinese factories are moving abroad.

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U.S. to send Americans exposed to Ebola to makeshift hospital in Kenya - The Washington Post
10:29 PM

U.S. to send Americans exposed to Ebola to makeshift hospital in Kenya  The Washington Post

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How Long Can Iran Withstand the Economic Pain of the U.S. Blockade?
How Long Can Iran Withstand the Economic Pain of the U.S. Blockade?
10:00 PM

Tehran is weighing whether it can weather economic hardship long enough to extract more concessions in talks with Washington.

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Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fund - The Washington Post
9:25 PM

Ex-federal judges ask court to reopen Trump’s IRS lawsuit, probe payout fund  The Washington Post

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Trump administration begins making new requests of green-card applicants - The Washington Post
9:16 PM

Trump administration begins making new requests of green-card applicants  The Washington Post

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Prosecutors say ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency - The Washington Post
9:01 PM

Prosecutors say ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency  The Washington Post

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The High-Seas Black Market That Keeps Iran’s Illicit Oil Flowing
The High-Seas Black Market That Keeps Iran’s Illicit Oil Flowing
9:00 PM

The regime has managed to sell billions of dollars in crude to China using a clandestine network of aging tankers.

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A deadly heat wave hits Europe, with decades-old temperature records falling - The Washington Post
8:14 PM

A deadly heat wave hits Europe, with decades-old temperature records falling  The Washington Post

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
8:14 PM

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
7:21 PM

The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
7:14 PM

With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

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How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
7:14 PM

The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

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Canada Willing to Address Worries About Encryption, Privacy Risk in Digital Bill
Canada Willing to Address Worries About Encryption, Privacy Risk in Digital Bill
6:02 PM

Canada said it is willing to address worries raised by some of the world’s biggest technology companies about proposed legislation to give police access to information stored on digital devices.

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Canada in Talks to Acquire Saab Spy Planes, PM Carney Says
Canada in Talks to Acquire Saab Spy Planes, PM Carney Says
2:05 PM

At a defense conference in Ottawa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saab’s GlobalEye aircraft would help detect and deter threats across the Arctic.

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Opinion | Cartoon by Robert Thompson - The Washington Post
1:45 PM

Opinion | Cartoon by Robert Thompson  The Washington Post

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US ally pledges support for Trump's push to break Iran's grip on Hormuz: 'We are ready to contribute'
US ally pledges support for Trump's push to break Iran's grip on Hormuz: 'We are ready to contribute'
1:35 PM

Czech Foreign Minister Macinka voices strong support for Trump, defends increased European defense spending and warns Iran poses a global nuclear threat.

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Summer is coming. But it might not feel like it at first. - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Summer is coming. But it might not feel like it at first.  The Washington Post

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What happened when one university set out to purge ‘woke’ classes - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

What happened when one university set out to purge ‘woke’ classes  The Washington Post

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After he was detained by ICE, gamers raised $100,000 to get him released - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

After he was detained by ICE, gamers raised $100,000 to get him released  The Washington Post

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Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy. - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy.  The Washington Post

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False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens  The Washington Post

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Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children
Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children
11:43 AM

Four people, including two children, were killed when a passenger train hit a minibus at a crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, during the morning rush.

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Israel eliminates head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza strike
Israel eliminates head of Hamas' military wing in Gaza strike
11:14 AM

Israeli forces killed Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas' military wing, in an airstrike in northern Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

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