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Stephen Miller Is (Virtually) Untouchable
Stephen Miller Is (Virtually) Untouchable
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:49 AM(2h or newer)
2:49 AM

As the White House tries to quell the fallout from its unpopular mass deportations, the architect of the strategy remains safely in the president’s circle.

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They Found Love Overseas. Now They Can’t Bring Their Spouses to America.
They Found Love Overseas. Now They Can’t Bring Their Spouses to America.
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:47 AM(2h or newer)
2:47 AM

How President Trump’s travel ban is disrupting thousands of marriages.

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The Lasting Damage of Paul Erlich’s Pessimism
The Lasting Damage of Paul Erlich’s Pessimism
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:45 AM(2h or newer)
2:45 AM

He lived long enough to see how wrong his predictions were, but never changed his beliefs.

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Marriage Got Better—So Why Is It Disappearing?
Marriage Got Better—So Why Is It Disappearing?
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:45 AM(2h or newer)
2:45 AM

Desirable traits in a partner have less to do with finances and more to do with interpersonal skills. Some men are struggling to keep up.

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The Fight for Iran, Through the Eyes of an Iranian Civilian
The Fight for Iran, Through the Eyes of an Iranian Civilian
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:45 AM(2h or newer)
2:45 AM

‘Nobody likes war. The conditions are terrible. But it is our only chance for the regime to leave.’

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Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:35 AM(2h or newer)
2:35 AM

A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

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Pro-life leader criticizes 'insane' UK bill that would decriminalize certain abortions up until birth
Pro-life leader criticizes 'insane' UK bill that would decriminalize certain abortions up until birth
🗞️ Breaking! — 02:01 AM(2h or newer)
2:01 AM

Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, expressed concern over a U.K. bill aimed at shielding women from criminal liability for abortions up until birth, describing it as "insane."

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This Isn’t What Cubans Have Been Fighting For
This Isn’t What Cubans Have Been Fighting For
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:46 AM(2h or newer)
1:46 AM

Trump wants a symbolic win. Islanders want actual democracy.

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Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:46 AM(2h or newer)
1:46 AM

Michelle Goldberg on a dark political reality she found in Florida.

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Will the Iran war squeeze India's piped gas next?
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:45 AM(2h or newer)
1:45 AM

The Iran war has already rattled LPG users. Will India’s piped gas network face the next squeeze?

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Israel says it killed Iran’s top security official, along with paramilitary boss - The Washington Post
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:45 AM(2h or newer)
1:45 AM

Israel says it killed Iran’s top security official, along with paramilitary boss  The Washington Post

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Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:42 AM(2h or newer)
1:42 AM

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January.

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Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough to Rescue the Economy?
Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough to Rescue the Economy?
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:23 AM(2h or newer)
1:23 AM

The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the measures didn’t go further.

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Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:20 AM(2h or newer)
1:20 AM

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio SuĂĄrez's tiebreaking double in the ninth

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EU offers to pay Ukraine to fix oil pipeline at the center of Ukraine-Hungary feud
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:10 AM(2h or newer)
1:10 AM

EU officials say they have offered money and technical help to Ukraine to fix a key oil pipeline to Central Europe. They hope that will persuade Hungary to drop its veto on major aid to Ukraine.

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Other Comments From Chief Justice Roberts
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:08 AM(2h or newer)
1:08 AM

A wide-ranging interview between the Chief Justice and Judge Rosenthal at the Baker Institute.

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Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal, FT reports - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:07 AM(2h or newer)
1:07 AM

Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal, FT reports  Reuters

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In Delaying China Summit, Trump Faces a Familiar Mideast Distraction
In Delaying China Summit, Trump Faces a Familiar Mideast Distraction
12:49 AM

The war in Iran is the latest example of why several presidents have found it so hard to focus on the U.S.’s most formidable rival.

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Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership
12:36 AM

Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.

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European leaders rebuff Trump’s call to open the Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
12:34 AM

European leaders rebuff Trump’s call to open the Strait of Hormuz  The Washington Post

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Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal - The Washington Post
12:33 AM

Judge reinstates 1,000 Voice of America employees, deems wind-down illegal  The Washington Post

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Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill six people, Lebanese authorities say - Reuters
12:25 AM

Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill six people, Lebanese authorities say  Reuters

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Centrist Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
Centrist Melissa Bean Wins 8th District Democratic Primary
12:23 AM

Ms. Bean, a moderate former congresswoman, defeated a left-wing rival in the primary race for the Chicago-area seat to be vacated by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.

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Stratton on track to succeed Durbin: Key takeaways from Illinois primary elections
12:20 AM

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) won Illinois’s marquee Senate primary on Tuesday, defeating two House lawmakers and all but assuring she’ll succeed Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in the upper chamber.  Voters in Illinois headed to the polls to weigh in on primary races that underscored Democratic divides, drew significant outside spending, advanced one former lawmaker’s comeback bid and, in Statton’s race, posed a key test…

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Venezuela Tops the U.S. in World Baseball Classic, Seizing a Rare Triumph
Venezuela Tops the U.S. in World Baseball Classic, Seizing a Rare Triumph
12:09 AM

Venezuelans at home and abroad celebrate a victory over a heavily favored U.S. team as a moment of national pride.

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U.S. tells all its embassies to ‘immediately’ review security after strikes - The Washington Post
12:03 AM

U.S. tells all its embassies to ‘immediately’ review security after strikes  The Washington Post

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Brendan Carr's Crusade To Reshape TV Journalism Is Blatantly Unconstitutional
12:01 AM

A photo of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr next to an image of people with TV sets for heads

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How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries
How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries
12:01 AM

The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.

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Would John Roberts Have Become Chief Justice If He Was Confirmed To The D.C. Circuit in 1992?
11:59 PM

Roberts suspects that if he was confirmed to the D.C. Circuit at the age of 37, he probably "wouldn't have ended up" as Chief Justice.

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Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports - Reuters
11:58 PM

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, Mizan reports  Reuters

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U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ‘Unacceptable’ National Security Risk
U.S. Says Anthropic Is an ‘Unacceptable’ National Security Risk
11:51 PM

In a legal filing, the government said it questioned whether the A.I. start-up could be a “trusted partner” in wartime, which led it to label the company a supply chain risk.

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Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association says - Reuters
11:43 PM

Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association says  Reuters

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Trump administration expands Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida
11:24 PM

The Trump administration is opening a fraud probe in Florida as it expands its nationwide crackdown on state Medicaid programs, according to the Associated Press. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared to confirm the move in a Tuesday post on the social platform X, claiming that the state had…

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Senior official openly breaks with White House, resigns over war - The Washington Post
11:16 PM

Senior official openly breaks with White House, resigns over war  The Washington Post

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A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek's latest blockbuster? - Reuters
11:08 PM

A mystery AI model has developers buzzing: Is this DeepSeek's latest blockbuster?  Reuters

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Former House Democrat wins party nod in Illinois primary
10:59 PM

Former Rep. Melissa Bean (D-Ill.) is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-Ill.) seat, as she eyes a congressional comeback, according to Decision Desk HQ. Bean represented a previous iteration of the Chicago-area 8th Congressional District until she lost a bid for a fourth House term in 2010.  In a statement after the…

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Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, Ill., Wins Democratic Nomination for House Seat
Daniel Biss, Mayor of Evanston, Ill., Wins Democratic Nomination for House Seat
10:46 PM

Mr. Biss emerged after being an early front-runner in the turbulent, crowded contest to replace a longtime incumbent in Illinois’s Ninth District.

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Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
Juliana Stratton Wins Illinois Democratic Senate Primary
10:44 PM

Ms. Stratton, the state’s lieutenant governor, prevailed with millions of dollars of help from Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire. She will be heavily favored in the general election.

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Biss wins Democratic primary in Illinois House race defined by Israel support
10:41 PM

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss is projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) seat in a contest that was largely defined by candidates’ support for Israel, according to Decision Desk HQ.   Biss, who enjoyed Schakowsky’s endorsement in the race, defeated Illinois state Sen. Laura Fine (D) and progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh, among others, in the Democratic…

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Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat
10:40 PM

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

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Samsung Elec plans to produce Tesla chips starting late 2027 - Reuters
10:40 PM

Samsung Elec plans to produce Tesla chips starting late 2027  Reuters

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Illinois congressional candidate admits ‘ill-advised’ dates with student in 2004
10:35 PM

Daniel Biss (D), the mayor of Evanston, Ill., who is running for Congress, went on a “handful of dates” with a former student while teaching at the University of Chicago in 2004, his campaign disclosed on Monday just as voters prepared to head to the polls. The revelation came after Megan Wachspress, a Stanford University lecturer…

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Live updates: Stratton advances in Democratic Senate primary; Biss, Bean, Miller win House contests
10:28 PM

The polls are now closed in Illinois, where voters advanced Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Dubrin (D-Ill.). Here’s what to look out for as the primary results for several key House races come in. On Capitol Hill, the Senate began its consideration of the SAVE America Act,…

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Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight - Reuters
10:24 PM

Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight  Reuters

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Stratton, backed by Pritzker, wins Democratic nod for Durbin seat
10:21 PM

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) is projected to win the Illinois Senate Democratic primary — a major win for both her and Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender who put his name and money behind her, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Stratton defeated Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) in the Democratic contest to…

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to 'reverse course'
10:12 PM

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".

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A Visual Guide to the Scale of the U.S.-Israeli Air War on Iran
A Visual Guide to the Scale of the U.S.-Israeli Air War on Iran
10:00 PM

The allies have killed Islamic Republic leaders and destroyed thousands of military targets in an attempt to bring down Tehran’s regime.

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GOP hangs on to Pennsylvania state House seat in special election
9:54 PM

Republican Andrea Verobish is projected to defeat Democrat Caleb McCoy in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 79th House District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Verobish is slated to fill the seat vacated by former state Rep. Lou Schmitt, a Republican, who resigned in December after he was elected judge on the Blair County Court of…

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Republican secures win in Pennsyvlania state House special election
9:54 PM

Republican Catherine Wallen is projected to defeat Democrat Todd Crawley in a special election for Pennsylvania’s 193rd House District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wallen is expected to fill the seat vacated by former state Rep. Torren Ecker (R), who resigned in December after he was elected judge on the Adams County Court of Common…

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Sunway Healthcare surges 37% on debut after Malaysia's biggest IPO in almost a decade - Reuters
9:51 PM

Sunway Healthcare surges 37% on debut after Malaysia's biggest IPO in almost a decade  Reuters

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Paul Ehrlich Helped Create Roe v. Wade
9:34 PM

Justice Blackmun echoed the Population Bomb's concerns about "population growth," and Ehrlich thought Roe supported "compulsory abortion."

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Nvidia gets Beijing's nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China, sources say - Reuters
9:32 PM

Nvidia gets Beijing's nod for H200 chip sales, adapts Groq chip for China, sources say  Reuters

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AMD CEO Lisa Su to visit Samsung chip plant in South Korea, discuss expanding ties, source says - Reuters
9:23 PM

AMD CEO Lisa Su to visit Samsung chip plant in South Korea, discuss expanding ties, source says  Reuters

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Pritzker, Bailey to face off in Illinois governor race rematch
9:21 PM

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and former state Sen. Darren Bailey (R) are projected to face each other for a November rematch in the Illinois governor’s race, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Pritzker, who’s running for a third term, ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Bailey, who ran against Pritzker for the same job in 2022 — and lost — defeated…

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Australia says Iranian projectile hits UAE airbase, all personnel safe - Reuters
9:21 PM

Australia says Iranian projectile hits UAE airbase, all personnel safe  Reuters

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In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
In His Resignation Letter, Joe Kent Spoke About the Death of His Wife
9:17 PM

Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent was killed in action during a special operations mission in Syria in 2019. Mr. Kent said he could not support “sending the next generation off to fight and die” in Iran.

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An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
9:17 PM

The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.

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Oil prices fall over $2 as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal - Reuters
9:16 PM

Oil prices fall over $2 as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal  Reuters

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Samsung CEO sees AI-driven chip boom continuing in 2026 - Reuters
9:11 PM

Samsung CEO sees AI-driven chip boom continuing in 2026  Reuters

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Miller wins Illinois House Democratic primary, beating Jackson Jr.
9:10 PM

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller was projected to win the Democratic primary for Rep. Robin Kelly’s (D-Ill.) seat, ending former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s (D-Ill.) comeback bid, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Miller won out in a crowded field for the state’s 2nd Congressional District, a safely blue seat in the Chicago area, with notable support from…

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José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen says it’s providing TSA workers with meals amid DHS shutdown
9:02 PM

World Central Kitchen (WCK) has provided over 8,000 free meals to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers amid a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The shutdown is stretching into a fifth week as lawmakers in Congress continue to negotiate a funding package for the department, which includes funds for TSA.  The…

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Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One
Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One
9:00 PM

The killings of two top officials mark milestones in a fierce campaign to bring down the Tehran government.

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Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court - Reuters
8:42 PM

Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court  Reuters

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Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
Judge Orders Voice of America to Restart All News Operations
8:38 PM

More than 1,000 full-time journalists and support staff at the news group were ordered to return to work by March 23 and to resume broadcasting.

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Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake
7:46 PM

A federal judge has ordered more than a thousand Voice of America staffers back to work by Monday. It's a major defeat for the Trump administration's effort to cut the news outlet to the bones.

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India's cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
8:30 PM

With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.

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"Denaturalization's Missing Limit" to Appear in Northwestern University Law Review Online
8:28 PM

Why civil denaturalization should have a five-year statute of limitations under existing law

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Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard - Reuters
8:13 PM

Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard  Reuters

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Pearl Jam asks fans to call senators to vote no on SAVE America Act
8:09 PM

Rock band Pearl Jam is calling on its fans to urge senators to vote against the SAVE America Act, as debate on the nationwide voting ID bill got underway on Tuesday night. “Make your voice heard. Call your senators today and let them know that you oppose all forms of voter suppression. Tell them to…

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Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling'
8:08 PM

Arizona is the first state to allege the prediction market company has committed criminal violations, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling operation.

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Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
8:07 PM

Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.

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'My daughter thought she was talking to a boy online and sent nude pics - but it was someone else'
'My daughter thought she was talking to a boy online and sent nude pics - but it was someone else'
8:01 PM

Warning: This article addresses child sexual abuse that readers may find distressing

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Old graves could be reused amid shortage of burial space
Old graves could be reused amid shortage of burial space
8:01 PM

Graves which are more than a century old could be reused in cemeteries across England and Wales under new proposals - but relatives will be able to object and war graves will be protected. 

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Gulf States Want the U.S. to Cripple Iranian Regime Before Ending War
Gulf States Want the U.S. to Cripple Iranian Regime Before Ending War
8:00 PM

In a pivot for a region that had courted Tehran, Gulf leaders now insist that Iran must be rendered incapable of future attacks.

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Thune says he’s ‘pessimistic’ about winning Democratic support for SAVE America Act
7:52 PM

Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Tuesday afternoon he’s “pessimistic” that the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act will receive enough Democratic votes for the voter registration reform legislation to pass.  “I’m always pessimistic that Democrats are actually going to come to their senses and do what common sense would dictate they…

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No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
7:38 PM

President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the ballot, extending their costly and increasingly personal battle into a May runoff.

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Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez - Reuters
7:27 PM

Sexual abuse allegations made against late US labor icon Cesar Chavez  Reuters

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Fewer Americans trust government’s childhood vaccine recommendations: Survey
7:21 PM

Americans’ trust in the federal government’s recommendations for childhood vaccines has fallen in recent months, according to a new Axios/Ipsos survey released a day after a federal judge blocked changes made to vaccine policies by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The Axios/Ipsos American Health Index found that 6 in 10 surveyed…

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An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
An Off-Duty Officer Shot a Man in the Head, N.Y.P.D. Says
7:15 PM

The officer, whom police did not identify but who works at Gracie Mansion and City Hall, is now under investigation. The man who was shot, a 30-year-old, is in critical condition.

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Top Japan firms offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead - Reuters
7:09 PM

Top Japan firms offer big pay hikes, focus on Iran conflict ahead  Reuters

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Plus-Size Southwest Passengers Say New Extra-Seat Policy Has Led to Fat Shaming
7:01 PM

Since the airline changed its policy on larger passengers this year, travelers say agents have publicly scrutinized their bodies and made them buy extra seats.

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BP locks out union workers at its Midwest oil refinery - Reuters
6:58 PM

BP locks out union workers at its Midwest oil refinery  Reuters

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Exclusive: Nvidia preparing Groq chips that can be sold in Chinese market, sources say - Reuters
6:51 PM

Exclusive: Nvidia preparing Groq chips that can be sold in Chinese market, sources say  Reuters

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Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike
6:49 PM

His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani

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A meteor just exploded over Cleveland - The Washington Post
6:44 PM

A meteor just exploded over Cleveland  The Washington Post

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US Postal Service could run out of money as soon as October - Reuters
6:41 PM

US Postal Service could run out of money as soon as October  Reuters

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El Salvador reforms constitution to allow for life sentences - Reuters
6:35 PM

El Salvador reforms constitution to allow for life sentences  Reuters

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Iran confirms Ali Larijani’s death: ‘Martyred’
6:33 PM

An Iranian news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed Tuesday that Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is dead, hours after Israel said he and another senior Iranian official were killed in overnight airstrikes “Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has been martyred,” the Fars…

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Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'
6:27 PM

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, policy expert Karim Sadjadpour says the war in Iran is becoming increasingly complicated: "I don't think President Trump ... understood what he was getting into."

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Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they’ll be ‘slaughtered’ - The Washington Post
6:22 PM

Israel urges Iranians to revolt but privately assesses they’ll be ‘slaughtered’  The Washington Post

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Pakistani government wants to 'create anarchy' in Afghanistan, claims Hamid Karzai
Pakistani government wants to 'create anarchy' in Afghanistan, claims Hamid Karzai
6:19 PM

Hamid Karzai has claimed that the Pakistani government wants to promote "anarchy and weakness" in Afghanistan to ensure the country is "downtrodden".

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Deadly blasts at market and hospital raise fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
Deadly blasts at market and hospital raise fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
6:13 PM

Nigeria suicide bombings in Maiduguri killed at least 23 people and wounded over 100 others in deadly attacks targeting a hospital and market Monday night.

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Missouri pastor suspended after church learns she managed Epstein’s private island
6:12 PM

A former Missouri pastor was suspended last week after it was discovered she worked for and managed the private island of late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for nearly a year.

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Nvidia Says It Is Restarting Production of AI Chips for Sale in China
Nvidia Says It Is Restarting Production of AI Chips for Sale in China
6:07 PM

CEO Jensen Huang said the chipmaker’s supply chain is “fired up” after months of mixed signals from the Chinese market.

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Morocco declared African champions after Senegal stripped of title - Reuters
6:05 PM

Morocco declared African champions after Senegal stripped of title  Reuters

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Judge orders Texas voucher program deadline be extended amid controversy over exclusion of Islamic schools
6:05 PM

U.S. District Judge Alfred Bennett ruled Tuesday that Texas must extend its deadline for private schools to apply for the state’s voucher program after a lawsuit alleged Islamic schools have been excluded from the school-choice initiative.   The judge called it “troubling” that no Muslim schools were approved for the program and ordered the deadline to be extended…

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Amazon plans sharp cut in packages it sends through US Post Office, source says - Reuters
6:04 PM

Amazon plans sharp cut in packages it sends through US Post Office, source says  Reuters

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Opinion | Joe Kent Resigns on Anti-Israel Principle
Opinion | Joe Kent Resigns on Anti-Israel Principle
6:03 PM

A counterterror official says the Jewish lobby dragged Trump into war.

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Opinion | The Allies Take a Pass on Iran
Opinion | The Allies Take a Pass on Iran
6:02 PM

Europe in particular may regret its short-term Schadenfreude.

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Russia's Rosatom condemns strike on territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant - Reuters
6:00 PM

Russia's Rosatom condemns strike on territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant  Reuters

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Mullin support for Trump immigration policies under microscope with DHS nomination
6:00 PM

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has teased changes in the operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), though the close ally of President Trump has largely backed the White House’s immigration moves. Mullin would take over DHS amid heightened scrutiny over its operations on everything from aggressive immigration enforcement to delays in distributing disaster funds…

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
5:58 PM

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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'Unprecedented' meningitis outbreak being treated as national incident
'Unprecedented' meningitis outbreak being treated as national incident
5:42 PM

An outbreak of meningitis is being treated as a national incident after the deaths of a sixth-form pupil and a university student.

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Joe Kent resignation over Iran war reveals an internal MAGA Trump division
5:40 PM

Joe Kent’s resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over objections to the U.S. war in Iran is putting a spotlight on divisions in the GOP and President Trump’s MAGA coalition. Until Kent’s resignation on Tuesday, criticism of Trump’s foreign policy moves and strikes in Iran had largely come from the usual GOP congressional gadflies, or…

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Apple can delist apps "with or without cause," judge says in loss for Musi app
Apple can delist apps "with or without cause," judge says in loss for Musi app
5:38 PM

Judge tosses Musi case against Apple, sanctions lawyers for "mak[ing] up facts."

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Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations over misconduct in final
Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations over misconduct in final
5:38 PM

Senegal has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations after misconduct in the tournament final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled.

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Tennessee minors allege Grok generated sexual images of them
5:37 PM

A lawsuit filed on Monday against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm xAI alleged that photographs of three Tennessee teenagers were used to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with the Grok tool. The suit, filed in a California federal court, accuses xAI of knowingly designing, marketing and profiting from Grok’s image and video generation, while…

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US gasoline prices soar past $3.75 a gallon as Middle East war rages on - Reuters
5:33 PM

US gasoline prices soar past $3.75 a gallon as Middle East war rages on  Reuters

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Strange New Disrespect
Strange New Disrespect
5:29 PM

On Joe Kent’s Israel-bashing resignation.

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USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment
5:29 PM

The Ford's crew left Norfolk, Va., on June 24, initially bound for the Mediterranean. More than nine months later, the crew is now in the Red Sea for the war with Iran with no clear return date.

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How World ID wants to put a unique human identity on every AI agent
How World ID wants to put a unique human identity on every AI agent
5:28 PM

Iris-scan backed tokens could help stop agent swarms from overwhelming online systems.

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Retired general: Trump ‘completely mismanaged’ Iran war
5:25 PM

A retired general on Monday accused President Trump of having “completely mismanaged” the U.S. conflict in Iran. Brig. Gen. Steven Anderson, in a guest appearance on “The Weeknight” on MS NOW, slammed the president for “single-handedly bringing about a new era in which American stature and influence is greatly reduced.” “He has completely mismanaged this…

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Judge skeptical over Trump ballroom project amid new bid to halt it
5:24 PM

A federal judge seemed freshly skeptical of President Trump’s White House ballroom construction project as he weighed a new bid by preservationists to halt it.   U.S. District Judge Richard Leon on Tuesday sharply pressed the Justice Department (DOJ) over the varying authorities it listed as reasons the president’s $400 million construction project should be allowed to proceed without congressional approval. “This has been a case…

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Ali Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, killed in Israeli airstrike - Reuters
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Ali Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, killed in Israeli airstrike  Reuters

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North Carolina state Senate leader requests recount in tight GOP primary
5:12 PM

North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R) has requested a recount after unofficial election results showed him narrowly trailing his challenger in the GOP primary race for his state Senate seat. Berger and his opponent, Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page (R), were separated by just 23 votes following the March 3 election, according to Decision Desk HQ.…

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Prairieland Verdict: Texas Man Found Guilty of Transporting Constitutionally Protected Pamphlets
5:10 PM

Daniel Sanchez outlined in yellow with pamphlets in the background in black and white

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UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran crisis - Reuters
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UAE central bank launches resilience package amid Iran crisis  Reuters

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US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire - Reuters
5:06 PM

US carrier Ford, deployed in war with Iran, to go to port temporarily after fire  Reuters

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3,800 Workers Strike At Massive Meatpacking Plant
5:06 PM

About 3,800 workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants began striking in Colorado, the first walkout at a U.S. beef slaughterhouse in four decades, with the work stoppage following accusations that the company retaliated against employees and committed other unfair labor practices during contract negotiations. What do you think? The post 3,800 Workers Strike At Massive Meatpacking Plant appeared first on The Onion.

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Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island
Rubio says Cuba needs ‘new people in charge’ as blackouts, unrest grip island
5:00 PM

Marco Rubio links U.S. sanctions on Cuba to political change as the island nation faces widespread blackouts and economic crisis affecting millions of citizens.

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'Why did this happen to my innocent four-year-old?': Inside Iran's children's wards
'Why did this happen to my innocent four-year-old?': Inside Iran's children's wards
5:00 PM

The human cost of Israel and America's air campaign on Iran is mounting, nowhere more painfully felt than in the children's wards of its hospitals.

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Live results: Illinois House primaries
5:00 PM

Five Illinois Democrats are retiring from the House in 2026, with candidates duking it out for the party’s nod in primary elections on Tuesday. Democratic Reps. Jan Schakowsky, Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Danny Davis are leaving Congress. Both Kelly and Krishnamoorthi are vying to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D) this…

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Live results: Illinois gubernatorial GOP primary
5:00 PM

Four candidates are vying for the Republican nomination to face off with Gov. JB Pritzker (D) in Illinois’s gubernatorial election this November. Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner and James Mendrick will compete Tuesday in a GOP primary. Pritzker faces no primary challengers. Bailey ran against Pritzker in 2022 and is the favorite to advance…

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Live results: Illinois Senate GOP primary
5:00 PM

Several GOP candidates are running in a Tuesday primary in Illinois to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin this November. There are several Republicans on the ballot, including Don Tracy, the former Illinois GOP chair, and Casey Chlebek, who was the GOP Senate candidate in 2020 and 2022, among others. The Senate is expected to stay…

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Live results: Krishnamoorthi, Stratton, Kelly jockey for Democratic nod in Illinois Senate race
5:00 PM

Illinois’s lietunenat governor and two Democratic lawmakers are jockeying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin this fall in a Tuesday primary contest. Juliana Stratton as well as Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi are leading the crowded and expensive race that Democrats are expected to win in November. Follow Decision Desk…

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Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports - Reuters
4:58 PM

Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports  Reuters

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Opinion | War Requires Ugly Choices
Opinion | War Requires Ugly Choices
4:58 PM

If Trump wants to exit rather than escalate, he can take out Iran’s oil infrastructure.

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Opinion | Regime Change Is Inexorable
Opinion | Regime Change Is Inexorable
4:56 PM

Ending the war now is untenable. As Trump said last week, ‘We don’t want to go back every two years.’

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Opinion | Paul Ehrlich Was Always Wrong, Never in Doubt
Opinion | Paul Ehrlich Was Always Wrong, Never in Doubt
4:55 PM

He didn’t repudiate his warnings when they failed to pan out, yet didn’t lose his popularity or prestige.

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Five-star Sporting stage fightback to sink Bodo/Glimt and reach quarter-finals - Reuters
4:52 PM

Five-star Sporting stage fightback to sink Bodo/Glimt and reach quarter-finals  Reuters

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Biden swipes at Trump’s immigration policy in surprise St. Patrick’s Day remarks
4:48 PM

Former President Biden reflected on his Irish ancestors’ migration journey to the U.S. and criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies during a St. Patrick’s Day event in Boston on Tuesday morning.  In a surprise appearance at the Irish American Partnership’s annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, the former president contrasted his ancestors’ escape from Ireland’s Great…

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Obama trash talks, faces off against Anthony Edwards to promote presidential center opening in Chicago
4:45 PM

Former President Obama is going one-on-one with Anthony Edwards — challenging the NBA All-Star in everything from three-pointers to ping pong — in a playful matchup aimed at hyping his forthcoming presidential center. The 44th president also engaged in some serious trash talking as he took on the Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard in a video released Tuesday by…

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Netanyahu, Huckabee laugh about ticking Iranian names off of ‘punch card’
4:42 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Tuesday are seen laughing in a video about scratching off the names of Iranian leaders on a “punch card,” while also mocking online claims that the prime minister was dead and recreated through AI. The video, shared on Netanyahu’s profile on the…

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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to participate in Houston energy conference next week - Reuters
4:42 PM

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to participate in Houston energy conference next week  Reuters

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Gabbard: Trump concluded Iran posed an imminent threat
4:40 PM

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Tuesday said President Trump “concluded that the terrorist Islamist regime in Iran posed an imminent threat and he took action,” her first comments that come in the wake of a top aide of hers resigning in protest of the conflict against Iran. “Donald Trump was overwhelmingly elected by…

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Lawsuit alleges breakup of federal climate lab was tied to Trump’s feud with Colorado
4:29 PM

A new lawsuit opposing the breakup of a federal climate and weather lab alleges that the move is part of a Trump administration retribution effort against the state of Colorado. The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), a nonprofit consortium of 129 schools that manages the lab, sued the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and…

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TSA official: ‘Not hyperbole’ to suggest airports may close if shutdown persists
4:29 PM

A senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official warned Tuesday that some airports could be forced to close if lawmakers fail to quickly reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the partial government shutdown.  In an interview on Fox News’s “Fox & Friends,” acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl said…

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Sununu on TSA workers, DHS shutdown: ‘I don’t think there’s a breaking point’
4:25 PM

Airlines for America CEO and former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said Monday he does not believe the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has hit a “breaking point,” even as security lines grow at airports nationwide.   “I don’t think there’s a breaking point,” Sununu told host Blake Burman on NewsNation’s “The Hill.” “That’s the…

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Cubans clamor for dialogue with Trump, not confrontation - Reuters
4:22 PM

Cubans clamor for dialogue with Trump, not confrontation  Reuters

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US securities regulator issues long-awaited crypto guidance - Reuters
4:18 PM

US securities regulator issues long-awaited crypto guidance  Reuters

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Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran
Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran
4:07 PM

Moscow has expanded intelligence sharing and military cooperation to help keep Tehran in the fight against U.S. and Israeli military might.

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Russia is sharing satellite imagery and drone technology with Iran, WSJ reports - Reuters
3:59 PM

Russia is sharing satellite imagery and drone technology with Iran, WSJ reports  Reuters

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Watch live: Trump participates in annual Shamrock Bowl presentation
4:04 PM

President Trump and Irish Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin will participate in the annual Shamrock Bowl presentation on Tuesday afternoon at the White House. The St. Patrick’s Day tradition, which began during the Truman administration in 1952, is meant to symbolize the enduring diplomacy between the U.S. and Ireland. During the event, Martin will present Trump with…

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Senate votes to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act
4:04 PM

The Senate voted Tuesday to begin a long and contentious debate over the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require people to show documented proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a photo ID when casting a ballot. President Trump has called the measure his No. 1 legislative priority. The Senate voted 51-48…

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Macron: France ‘will never take part’ in operations to open Strait of Hormuz
4:01 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron said his country “will never take part” in operations to open the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump pushes for other countries to do so amid the conflict with Iran. “We are not party to the conflict and therefore France ​will never take part in operations to open or liberate the…

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Iraq resumes Kirkuk crude exports via Ceyhan after Baghdad-KRG deal, sources say - Reuters
3:59 PM

Iraq resumes Kirkuk crude exports via Ceyhan after Baghdad-KRG deal, sources say  Reuters

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Nene Leakes, Erika Jayne among ‘Housewives’ to push for HIV prevention on the Hill
3:55 PM

A housewife’s place … is in the Capitol: A heavy dose of “Housewives” are hitting the Hill. Several stars from different iterations of Bravo’s “Real Housewives” — including Nene Leakes, Erika Jayne, Luann de Lesseps, Phaedra Parks, Melissa Gorga, Candiace Dillard Bassett and Marysol Patton — will be swapping their on-camera fireworks for the political…

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What to Know About Banksy and the Street Artist’s Identity
What to Know About Banksy and the Street Artist’s Identity
3:50 PM

An investigation by Reuters, which says it has identified the street artist, hinges on a police report from his arrest in New York two decades ago.

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US Supreme Court's Roberts says personal hostility aimed at judges has 'got to stop' - Reuters
3:47 PM

US Supreme Court's Roberts says personal hostility aimed at judges has 'got to stop'  Reuters

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How AI Tools Can Help With Legal History Research
3:46 PM

Probably not the most in-demand use, but a really cool one. And maybe something that makes originalism easier?

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Kid Rock responds to Conan O’Brien’s ‘alternate Oscars’ joke
3:43 PM

The joke, which O’Brien made during his opening monologue, poked fun at Turning Point USA’s decision to stage its own “All-American” half-time show featuring Kid Rock.

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Everyone but Trump Understands What He’s Done - The Atlantic
3:35 PM

Everyone but Trump Understands What He’s Done  The Atlantic

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Trump Says Newsom Shouldn’t Be President Because He Is Dyslexic
Trump Says Newsom Shouldn’t Be President Because He Is Dyslexic
3:33 PM

President Trump said “a president should not have learning disabilities,” prompting criticism from a group that advocates equal opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

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Arizona indicts prediction market Kalshi for running illegal gambling operation
Arizona indicts prediction market Kalshi for running illegal gambling operation
3:28 PM

Desert state becomes first to file criminal case against prediction platform.

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Trump Cuts Red Tape
3:25 PM

Donald Trump signs a piece of paper with the American flag and a house in the background

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Khamenei's killing renews questions about U.S. assassinating foreign leaders
3:22 PM

Technology allowed the U.S. and Israel to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, but raised longstanding questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be assassinating foreign leaders.

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Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
3:21 PM

Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Nvidia restarting manufacturing of China AI chip variant, CEO says - Reuters
3:15 PM

Nvidia restarting manufacturing of China AI chip variant, CEO says  Reuters

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Peter Navarro Promised $700 Billion in Tariff Revenue. The Actual Amount Was About $240 Billion.
3:10 PM

From an angle, a photo of Peter Navarro standing at a podium, with a large photo of President Donald Trump looming over his shoulders.

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Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens
Iran regime hides in bunkers as civilians left exposed without adequate bomb shelters or sirens
3:03 PM

Iranian civilians are complaining about a lack of bomb shelters and warning systems as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials hide in bunkers during strikes.

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Next US move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation
Next US move on Iran: Seize Kharg Island, secure uranium or risk ground war escalation
3:01 PM

Military analysts discuss three paths for U.S.-Iran conflict: capturing Iran's economic lifeline at Kharg Island, full invasion or securing nuclear sites.

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US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
2:59 PM

It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.

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Former Trump appointee: MAGA movement is ‘dead’
2:57 PM

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former Trump administration appointee, proclaimed on Monday that the MAGA movement is “dead,” accusing the president of following Israel’s lead when it comes to foreign policy toward Iran. Prejean Boller told host Piers Morgan on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” that she no longer “recognize[s] our president,” whom she called a “dear friend.”…

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Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging 'abuse'
2:55 PM

King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.

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College Republicans sue over Florida chapter deactivation
2:53 PM

College Republicans filed a lawsuit against the University of Florida (UF) after its chapter was shut down due to alleged antisemitic behavior.   The university’s group said their First Amendment rights were violated by the school’s decision.  “The University of Florida punitively deactivated and shut down the UFCR, in response to alleged viewpoints expressed by a member of UFCR,…

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FDA links raw cheese to outbreak; Makers "100% disagree," refuse recall
FDA links raw cheese to outbreak; Makers "100% disagree," refuse recall
2:53 PM

Of the seven illnesses identified so far, four are in children age 3 or younger.

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March Madness could cost employers more than $12 billion in lost productivity
2:51 PM

It’s March, which means millions of Americans will be locked in on the annual NCAA men’s basketball tournament in the coming weeks. That could mean a dip in productivity at some of the nation’s largest employers, and end up costing companies a sizable chunk of change, according to new data from employment firm Challenger, Gray…

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Likely meteor rattled residents in Ohio, Pennsylvania - Reuters
2:50 PM

Likely meteor rattled residents in Ohio, Pennsylvania  Reuters

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STAT+: NIH will spend its full budget this year, agency director promises House appropriators
STAT+: NIH will spend its full budget this year, agency director promises House appropriators
2:50 PM

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya promised a House subcommittee on Tuesday that the agency will spend its full budget by the end of the 2026 fiscal year

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Exclusive: Amazon CEO sees AI doubling prior AWS sales projections to $600 billion by 2036 - Reuters
2:48 PM

Exclusive: Amazon CEO sees AI doubling prior AWS sales projections to $600 billion by 2036  Reuters

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Commander of Iran's paramilitary Basij force killed, Iranian state media says - Reuters
2:46 PM

Commander of Iran's paramilitary Basij force killed, Iranian state media says  Reuters

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Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC
2:45 PM

The exact number killed in Monday night's strike by Pakistan is still not known, but is feared to be in the hundreds.

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Gavin Newsom wins Trump’s insults — and his attention
2:43 PM

President Trump has begun to define Gavin Newsom — signaling that the California governor has moved into a small circle of Democrats he and his allies view as a serious threat.  In recent days, Trump has been road-testing attacks on Newsom’s dyslexia — which the governor recently wrote about in his new book — trying to portray…

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Roberts on personal attacks against judges: ‘It’s got to stop’
2:40 PM

Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday pushed back on personal attacks against judges, calling them “dangerous” and a “problem.”  “Judges around the country work very hard to get it right, and if they don’t, their opinions are subject to criticism,” Roberts said while responding to a question about handling criticism during an event at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public…

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Senator asks White House if TikTok investors will pay $10 billion to US Treasury - Reuters
2:35 PM

Senator asks White House if TikTok investors will pay $10 billion to US Treasury  Reuters

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Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Unlikely Vacation Places - The Atlantic
2:26 PM

Today’s Atlantic Trivia: Unlikely Vacation Places  The Atlantic

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Bolton: Trump didn’t make ‘compelling case’ on Iran nuclear, terror threat
2:21 PM

Former National Security adviser John Bolton on Monday said President Trump failed to make a “compelling case” to the American people about the threat Iran’s nuclear program and terrorist network pose to the United States. “Trump made some critical mistakes that are becoming – the effects of which are becoming more apparent. Before the war,…

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Chicago sets early voting turnout record in Illinois primary elections
2:19 PM

Chicago voters set a new early voting record in the lead up to Tuesday’s primary elections.  The Chicago Board of Elections said it received 188,057 votes during the early voting period, topping the city’s previous 2018 record of 106,252. A total of 102,775 of these votes were early vote ballots and 85,282 were cast through…

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She's won 24 Paralympic medals. But Oksana Masters wants to talk about times she lost
2:19 PM

Oksana Masters leaves Italy with five new para Nordic skiing medals, extending her reign as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian. She competes in summer sports too and is already eyeing LA 2028.

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Retired admiral: ‘We might have been a little late’ asking for help in Strait of Hormuz
2:17 PM

A retired admiral on Monday accused the U.S. of having “been a little late” to ask for help from allied countries in its conflict with Iran and with reopening the closed Strait of Hormuz. “Well, I definitely think we want allies,” Vice Adm. John W. “Fozzie” Miller told “On Balance” host Leland Vittert on NewsNation,…

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Court Backs First-Grader in Suit Over School Reaction to 'Any Life' Matters Drawing
2:15 PM

A row of children sit facing a sign that says "Black Lives Matter" with the word "any" inserted after "black" and an orange and gray background

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Sanders presses Cassidy for hearing on RFK Jr. vaccine claims
1:55 PM

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is calling on Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, to hold a hearing on the “dangerous misinformation campaign” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has led in linking vaccines to autism. “The reality is that since Secretary Kennedy has…

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France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say - Reuters
1:53 PM

France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say  Reuters

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Live Action Short Film Winner Celebrates By Taking Oscar To In-N-Out Shift
1:52 PM

LOS ANGELES—Claiming it was the only place he wanted to go after receiving one of Hollywood’s highest honors, Academy Award winner for Best Live Action Short Film Jack Piatt celebrated Tuesday by taking his Oscar to his In-N-Out shift. “When I heard our film get called, there was no question in my mind—I was going […] The post Live Action Short Film Winner Celebrates By Taking Oscar To In-N-Out Shift appeared first on The Onion.

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Opinion | MAGA Isn’t Really Against the Iran Operation
Opinion | MAGA Isn’t Really Against the Iran Operation
1:50 PM

Polling paints a different picture, though a lack of success could still derail support—among the president’s base and public generally.

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Trump's plan to shut down weather and climate center triggers lawsuit
Trump's plan to shut down weather and climate center triggers lawsuit
1:38 PM

Suit: The National Center for Atmospheric Research is to be terminated for no rational reason.

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Smokeless nicotine seen as ‘bridge’ for military members, veterans quitting cigarettes
1:35 PM

Smokeless nicotine products are being seen as a “bridge” to quitting cigarettes for former and current members of the military, which has an entrenched culture of tobacco use, multiple experts said during a Tuesday event for The Hill. “I’m a vascular and intervention radiologist, so, over, again, over my career, I’ve taken care of a…

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US House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe - Reuters
1:34 PM

US House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe  Reuters

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US expands Golden Dome cost estimate to $185 billion, enlists top defense firms - Reuters
1:29 PM

US expands Golden Dome cost estimate to $185 billion, enlists top defense firms  Reuters

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Paul Atreides faces the cost of his holy war in Dune: Part 3 teaser
Paul Atreides faces the cost of his holy war in Dune: Part 3 teaser
1:22 PM

"War feeds on itself. The more I fight, the more our enemies fight back."

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Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers
Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers
1:07 PM

Internet-exposed devices that give BIOS-level access? What could possibly go wrong?

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Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say - Reuters
1:06 PM

Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say  Reuters

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Opinion | RFK Jr. wants doctors to push healthy eating. Here’s what he forgot to ask. - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Opinion | RFK Jr. wants doctors to push healthy eating. Here’s what he forgot to ask.  The Washington Post

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UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official - Reuters
1:00 PM

UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official  Reuters

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Cuba Struggles to Revive Obsolete Power Grid After Nationwide Blackout
Cuba Struggles to Revive Obsolete Power Grid After Nationwide Blackout
12:57 PM

Residents endure long electricity outages as the island’s economy grinds to a halt, fueling unrest.

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Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet - Reuters
12:54 PM

Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet  Reuters

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EU pushes for end of Iran war in a manner where 'everybody saves face'
EU pushes for end of Iran war in a manner where 'everybody saves face'
12:47 PM

The European Union is reportedly consulting with Gulf countries about possible ways Iran, Israel and the U.S. could end the war in a manner where "everybody saves face."

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What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?
12:35 PM

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

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STAT+: VC firm Dimension scouting out $700 million for new fund
STAT+: VC firm Dimension scouting out $700 million for new fund
12:34 PM

A buzzy venture capital firm has started raising its third fund, hoping to amass around $700 million to invest in companies that meld AI and science.

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Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups
Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5's generative AI glow-ups
12:29 PM

Nvidia's next frame-gen tech goes way beyond upscaling, and not in a good way.

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"Stalking-Type Behavior"/"Coercive Control" of Minor Stepdaughter, or "Salutary" "Parental" Behavior?
12:28 PM

"[T]he trial court identified only two actions that purportedly constituted 'coercive control': the first was 'coordinating with someone Mia thought was her friend to deliver her' to her parents, and the second was an 'unreasonable level of monitoring a nearly grown woman,' which the trial court stated 'is concerning.'"

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Kalshi criminally charged in Arizona for operating illegal gambling business - Reuters
12:27 PM

Kalshi criminally charged in Arizona for operating illegal gambling business  Reuters

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STAT+: Judge deals blow to RFK Jr.’s vaccine reforms
STAT+: Judge deals blow to RFK Jr.’s vaccine reforms
12:26 PM

The meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that was scheduled for this week has been postponed.

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Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset - Reuters
12:21 PM

Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset  Reuters

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Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine
12:10 PM

Moldova has imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin as a precaution.

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After three months, Samsung is ending sales of the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold
After three months, Samsung is ending sales of the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold
12:10 PM

Samsung didn't offer an explanation for its decision, but it's not exactly a surprise.

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Trump appointees aren’t legally qualified to vote on ballroom, critics say - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Trump appointees aren’t legally qualified to vote on ballroom, critics say  The Washington Post

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America Gave Up Some of Its Last Minesweepers. Then Iran Made Them Necessary Again.
America Gave Up Some of Its Last Minesweepers. Then Iran Made Them Necessary Again.
12:00 PM

The Strait of Hormuz could prove to be a testing ground for unmanned technology and AI in mine clearance.

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No Defamation Liability for NYU Report Summarizing Court Filing Alleging Prosecutorial Misconduct
11:57 AM

From McCaffery v NYU School of Law, decided yesterday by Judge John Murphy (E.D. Pa.): This is a defamation case.… The post No Defamation Liability for NYU Report Summarizing Court Filing Alleging Prosecutorial Misconduct appeared first on Reason.com.

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Chile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term
11:49 AM

JosĂŠ Antonio Kast visited the ditch - a few feet wide and deep - on Monday, calling it a "milestone".

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Exclusive: US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say - Reuters
11:40 AM

Exclusive: US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say  Reuters

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The Human Skill That Eludes AI - The Atlantic
11:25 AM

The Human Skill That Eludes AI  The Atlantic

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Israel’s Decapitation Strategy Wipes Out Another Two Top Iranians
Israel’s Decapitation Strategy Wipes Out Another Two Top Iranians
11:22 AM

The attacks on Iran’s security chief and the head of the Basij militia could make leaders more cautious, complicating the communications needed to run the war.

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A large meteor is visible from much of Ohio and parts of neighboring states
A large meteor is visible from much of Ohio and parts of neighboring states
11:21 AM

Meteor's fiery passage through the atmosphere was captured by a space-based lightning mapper.

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Switch 2's new "Handheld Mode Boost" can run original Switch games at 1080p
Switch 2's new "Handheld Mode Boost" can run original Switch games at 1080p
11:11 AM

Switch games running at 720p can look worse on the Switch 2's 1080p display.

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No Pseudonymity for Plaintiffs Alleging Sean Combs (P. Diddy) Sexually Assaulted Them
11:08 AM

The Second Circuit just affirmed lower court decisions so holding.

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Naval escorts could make tankers a target, UN warns
Naval escorts could make tankers a target, UN warns
10:56 AM

Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and could even present a target for Iran as it attempts to leverage control of the vital shipping lane, the head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned.

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Should Every Sport Have Some Kind of World Cup?
10:50 AM

Aaron Judge, in a USA jersey, swings at a baseball in front of a catcher from the Dominican Republic and an umpire.

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STAT+: Senator blasts GSK inhaler practices, calls for reform
STAT+: Senator blasts GSK inhaler practices, calls for reform
10:41 AM

Trump adds pressure to codify MFN, a judge stalls Kennedy's changes to vaccine policy, and more biotech news

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North Sea oil - is it time to reconsider drilling?
North Sea oil - is it time to reconsider drilling?
10:38 AM

It is easy to forget that not all that long ago, Britain was one of the world's biggest oil producers.

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Washington State Just Passed a 9.9% Income Tax on Those Making $1 Million
10:25 AM

Illustration of the Washington state capitol in Olympia with "millionaire tax" in the background

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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Private and performant
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: Private and performant
10:18 AM

If you want to spend $1,300 on a phone, it might as well be this one.

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Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions
Multiple allies decline US calls for Strait of Hormuz support amid rising Middle East tensions
10:02 AM

Several U.S. allies are refusing military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomacy, legal limits or strategic caution.

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Dubai Turns to Glossy Marketing and Social-Media Crackdown to Protect Its Image
Dubai Turns to Glossy Marketing and Social-Media Crackdown to Protect Its Image
10:00 AM

As missiles and drones strike the city, police are issuing warnings about posting rumors or anything that contradicts authorities.

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Pakistan Airstrikes on Kabul Hit Drug Rehab Clinic, Killing Civilians
Pakistan Airstrikes on Kabul Hit Drug Rehab Clinic, Killing Civilians
9:37 AM

Afghanistan’s Taliban government said hundreds were killed at the treatment clinic; Pakistan denies that it hit a civilian target.

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Smoking rates are at a historic low. You’re not hearing about it from the government
Smoking rates are at a historic low. You’re not hearing about it from the government
9:32 AM

The CDC had remarkable data on smoking rates last fall, but it no longer had smoking experts available to review it and disseminate it.

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Aspiring female Zambian politicians were asked for sexual favours, official says
9:31 AM

These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.

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STAT+: Epic notches a legal win, but the saga continues
STAT+: Epic notches a legal win, but the saga continues
9:17 AM

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: An update on Epic's lawsuit over alleged improper access to health records, Nvidia's new radiology AI partnership, and more.

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Firefighting drones head to Aspen—can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?
Firefighting drones head to Aspen—can they suppress a blaze before humans arrive?
9:10 AM

Seneca's drones carry foam, fly at night, and don't need an on-site pilot.

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NIH grant awards are lagging (again)
NIH grant awards are lagging (again)
9:08 AM

How to type with your mind, who might not need to take blood pressure meds, and other health news

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Trump’s drug pricing moves, a GSK asthma drug, and more
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Trump’s drug pricing moves, a GSK asthma drug, and more
9:04 AM

The White House is looking to intensify its pressure campaign on Congress to pass legislation to codify a “most-favored nation” drug pricing policy

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about obesity pill trial results, cholesterol guidelines, and more
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about obesity pill trial results, cholesterol guidelines, and more
9:18 AM

Structure Therapeutics disclosed that its daily obesity pill led patients to lose about 16% of their body weight relative to placebo after 44 weeks

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Upmarket looks, mass-market price: The 2027 Kia Telluride, driven
Upmarket looks, mass-market price: The 2027 Kia Telluride, driven
9:00 AM

The three-row SUV starts at under $40,000, and now there's a 35 mpg hybrid version.

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Unemployed Man Considers Going Back To School To Become AI
9:00 AM

PIKEVILLE, KY—Speculating that a new path in life might improve his job prospects, unemployed man Ian Hampel, 36, told reporters Tuesday that he was considering going back to school to become an AI. “I can see the writing on the wall: If I want to stay relevant in the workforce, I’m going to need to […] The post Unemployed Man Considers Going Back To School To Become AI appeared first on The Onion.

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Southwest Airlines Begins Assigning Chores
9:00 AM

DALLAS—Saying the decision had been reached following an extensive internal review of the company’s boarding procedures, Southwest Airlines confirmed Tuesday that passengers would now be assigned chores ahead of time. “There has always been a degree of chaos around passengers having to choose right as they’re boarding how they’re going to help keep the plane […] The post Southwest Airlines Begins Assigning Chores appeared first on The Onion.

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Everything Son Got At School Book Fair About Medieval Torture Again
9:00 AM

BURLINGTON, VT—Voicing appreciation for the fact that the boy’s morbid obsession was at least getting him to read, local mom Hana Garrett confirmed Tuesday that everything her son Ethan got at the school book fair was about medieval torture again. “Well, that’s another $70 haul of books about breaking convicts on the wheel and dislocating […] The post Everything Son Got At School Book Fair About Medieval Torture Again appeared first on The Onion.

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FBI Agents Watch In Silence As Kash Patel Gets Ass Kicked By UFC Fighter
9:00 AM

QUANTICO, VA—Wincing as the bureau’s director breathlessly staggered to his feet during their first training seminar with professional MMA athletes, a group of FBI agents reportedly watched in silence over the weekend as Kash Patel got his ass kicked by a UFC fighter. According to sources, the agents shifted uncomfortably on the sidelines of a […] The post FBI Agents Watch In Silence As Kash Patel Gets Ass Kicked By UFC Fighter appeared first on The Onion.

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Beautiful Dream About Blowing Own Brains Out Interrupted By Work Alarm
9:00 AM

The post Beautiful Dream About Blowing Own Brains Out Interrupted By Work Alarm appeared first on The Onion.

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Jeremy Stark
9:00 AM

Jeremy Stark, 48, passed away Thursday following a long battle with God. The post Jeremy Stark appeared first on The Onion.

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Stephen Miller Assures Susie Wiles He Has Fridge Full Of Healthy Human Breasts
9:00 AM

The post Stephen Miller Assures Susie Wiles He Has Fridge Full Of Healthy Human Breasts appeared first on The Onion.

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Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
8:58 AM

The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church’s administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.

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New in Civitas Outlook: The Temptation of the Inferior "Imperial Judiciary"
8:55 AM

"As Judge Kenneth K. Lee wisely warned, judges of the inferior courts should 'not be seduced by the temptation of judicial resistance,' lest they inch towards an inferior 'imperial judiciary.'"

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Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre
8:38 AM

Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

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How 'cruel' friendship fraudsters are scamming older people
How 'cruel' friendship fraudsters are scamming older people
8:31 AM

Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by "cruel" friendship fraudsters online, one of the UK's biggest banks has warned.

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Top Iranian official, commander killed in strike, Israel defense minister says
Top Iranian official, commander killed in strike, Israel defense minister says
8:27 AM

Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani and Basij Commander Gholamreza Soleimani have been "eliminated," the Israel Defense Forces said.

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German Financial Sentiment Plummets on Iran War
German Financial Sentiment Plummets on Iran War
8:16 AM

Confidence among investors fell sharply this month as the conflict in the Middle East continued and energy prices surged.

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EU Approves Leonardo’s Nearly $2 Billion Iveco Group Defense Deal
EU Approves Leonardo’s Nearly $2 Billion Iveco Group Defense Deal
8:05 AM

The European Commission said the deal wouldn’t raise competition concerns due to its limited impact on competition in the markets where the companies are active.

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MSPs vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
MSPs vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
8:02 AM

MSPs have voted against plans to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults in Scotland.

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"Perhaps Due to the Asynchronous Thelma and Louise, Neither Side Requests Sanctions"
8:01 AM

From Magistrate Judge Stephanie Christensen (C.D. Cal.) in Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. All Season Power LLC, decided Feb. 13… The post "Perhaps Due to the Asynchronous Thelma and Louise, Neither Side Requests Sanctions" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: March 17, 1777
7:00 AM

3/17/1777: Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 17, 1777 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: March 16, 1925
7:00 AM

3/16/25: Pierce v. Society of Sisters argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 16, 1925 appeared first on Reason.com.

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Today in Supreme Court History: March 15, 1933
7:00 AM

3/15/1933: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's birthday. The post Today in Supreme Court History: March 15, 1933 appeared first on Reason.com.

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The Disappearing Off-Ramp in Iran - The Atlantic
7:00 AM

The Disappearing Off-Ramp in Iran  The Atlantic

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Domestic Terror on the Rise
Domestic Terror on the Rise
6:56 AM

Plus: Allies decline to increase Strait involvement, and a federal court blocks HHS vaccine decisions.

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Trump Shifts U.S.-China Strategy on Trade to Dealmaking
Trump Shifts U.S.-China Strategy on Trade to Dealmaking
6:55 AM

Plus, President Trump has asked Beijing to delay his summit with Xi and some have signaled renewed openness to bilateral investment.

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Yes, the First Amendment Protects Free Speech for Noncitizens
6:00 AM

An illustration with megaphones in the foreground and the American flag in the background

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Why Gulf states aren’t joining the war against Iran — despite attacks on their soil
Why Gulf states aren’t joining the war against Iran — despite attacks on their soil
6:00 AM

Gulf states maintain restraint despite reported Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, prioritizing regional stability.

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The ‘Big Black Scar’ - The Atlantic
6:00 AM

The ‘Big Black Scar’  The Atlantic

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STAT+: NIH grant awards are again lagging far behind historical averages, analysis shows
STAT+: NIH grant awards are again lagging far behind historical averages, analysis shows
4:30 AM

Nearly halfway into the 2026 fiscal year, the NIH is far behind on grant spending, new data show

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STAT+: For decades, they’ve set the record straight in biology. Next up: science’s reproducibility crisis
STAT+: For decades, they’ve set the record straight in biology. Next up: science’s reproducibility crisis
4:30 AM

A group of researchers are launching an effort to validate big scientific claims, with help from artificial intelligence.

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STAT+: White House digs in on ‘most-favored nation’ drug pricing despite Congress’ cool reception
STAT+: White House digs in on ‘most-favored nation’ drug pricing despite Congress’ cool reception
4:30 AM

Despite a cool reception from Congress, the White House is looking to intensify its pressure campaign on lawmakers to pass a “most-favored nation" drug pricing bill.

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Opinion: Semaglutide is going off-patent in India. But will people who need it be able to get it?
Opinion: Semaglutide is going off-patent in India. But will people who need it be able to get it?
4:30 AM

Rules determining who gets access to semaglutide in India were written for different bodies with different cardiovascular risks.

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Opinion: The greatest threat to federally qualified health centers may not be federal funding cuts
Opinion: The greatest threat to federally qualified health centers may not be federal funding cuts
4:30 AM

After 50 years of operation, FQHCs are discovering that their financial structure has not kept pace with the realities of delivering on their mission.

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Brickbat: Unshine State
4:00 AM

Florida police conduct a traffic stop.

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Are We Winning the War in Iran?
Are We Winning the War in Iran?
3:00 AM

What victory looks like.

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Judge Gets Vulgar in Transgender Spa Case
Judge Gets Vulgar in Transgender Spa Case
3:00 AM

A ‘woke’ ruling gets put on blast.

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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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Open Thread
3:00 AM

What’s on your mind?

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Before They Got the Vote, Women Wielded Civic Influence
Before They Got the Vote, Women Wielded Civic Influence
2:46 AM

The stories of three women illustrate that practicing citizenship isn’t simply a function of casting a ballot.

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Trump says he can ‘take’ Cuba: ‘I can do anything I want with it’ - The Washington Post
2:24 AM

Trump says he can ‘take’ Cuba: ‘I can do anything I want with it’  The Washington Post

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The ocean’s most aggressive shark can make friends, researchers find - The Washington Post
2:05 AM

The ocean’s most aggressive shark can make friends, researchers find  The Washington Post

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Supreme Court to consider whether Trump can end protected status for Syrians, Haitians - The Washington Post
1:33 AM

Supreme Court to consider whether Trump can end protected status for Syrians, Haitians  The Washington Post

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Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
1:22 AM

After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.

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Trump-Xi summit delayed as U.S. president pushes China to help open Hormuz - The Washington Post
1:09 AM

Trump-Xi summit delayed as U.S. president pushes China to help open Hormuz  The Washington Post

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CWG Live: Downpours and damaging winds depart as lingering rain mixes with sleet and snow - The Washington Post
1:01 AM

CWG Live: Downpours and damaging winds depart as lingering rain mixes with sleet and snow  The Washington Post

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And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out
12:41 AM

Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
12:17 AM

This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.

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Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries - The Washington Post
12:05 AM

Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries  The Washington Post

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Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on - The Washington Post
11:26 PM

Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on  The Washington Post

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U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power - The Washington Post
11:08 PM

U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power  The Washington Post

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College Republicans group disbanded after students allegedly give Nazi salute - The Washington Post
9:50 PM

College Republicans group disbanded after students allegedly give Nazi salute  The Washington Post

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Cuba's entire electrical grid collapses, leaving whole island without power
Cuba's entire electrical grid collapses, leaving whole island without power
9:29 PM

Cuba's power grid suffers total collapse amid fuel shortages and sanctions, leaving the island nation scrambling to restore electricity to millions.

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Utah mother who wrote book about grief found guilty of poisoning husband
9:14 PM

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.

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Iran Unleashes New Crackdown on Its People to Head Off Uprising
Iran Unleashes New Crackdown on Its People to Head Off Uprising
9:00 PM

Battered by U.S. and Israeli attacks, Iranian security forces are launching new arrests and warning of no mercy for protesters.

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Takeaways From WSJ Reporting on the CIA’s Dealings With an Ex-Chevron Executive
Takeaways From WSJ Reporting on the CIA’s Dealings With an Ex-Chevron Executive
9:00 PM

The executive’s involvement offers a window into how Trump has embraced the energy industry’s playbook for dealing with autocrats.

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White House and House GOP prepare to block state AI laws - The Washington Post
8:44 PM

White House and House GOP prepare to block state AI laws  The Washington Post

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Don’t get stuck in those viral airport lines. Here’s what to do instead. - The Washington Post
8:41 PM

Don’t get stuck in those viral airport lines. Here’s what to do instead.  The Washington Post

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Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran
8:24 PM

The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

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'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
8:08 PM

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

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Teens allege Musk’s Grok chatbot made sexual images of them as minors - The Washington Post
7:44 PM

Teens allege Musk’s Grok chatbot made sexual images of them as minors  The Washington Post

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Why the Media Pushes Public Health Myths
7:34 PM

Nick Gillespie appears on the left, and Peter Suderman appears on the right. A black and white image of Paul Ehrlich appears in the center square. The New York Times logo appears at the top, beneath it, text reads "The Unrealized Horrors of Population Explosion."

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A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area - The Washington Post
6:37 PM

A rare tornado threat covers Mid-Atlantic, including D.C. area  The Washington Post

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RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine changes to CDC vaccine guidance blocked by judge
RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine changes to CDC vaccine guidance blocked by judge
6:20 PM

Ruling temporarily blocks changes to vaccine recommendations and an advisory board.

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Hamas reasserts control in Gaza as Iran war dominates regional attention and global focus
Hamas reasserts control in Gaza as Iran war dominates regional attention and global focus
6:00 PM

Hamas reportedly reasserts control in Gaza as Iran war shifts international focus, according to analysts raising serious doubts about postwar planning.

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Cuban Regime Wants Diaspora to Own Businesses on the Island
Cuban Regime Wants Diaspora to Own Businesses on the Island
5:57 PM

In a diplomatic overture, the Communist regime is aiming to open up its moribund economy to the affluent Cuban-American diaspora.

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Elon Musk's xAI sued for turning three girls' real photos into AI CSAM
Elon Musk's xAI sued for turning three girls' real photos into AI CSAM
5:51 PM

Discord user led cops to Grok-generated CSAM of real girls, lawsuit says.

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Travis Kelce Bummed FiancĂŠe Signed Him Up For NFL Again
4:58 PM

LEAWOOD, KS—Groaning at the thought of having to be somewhere on the weekend, Travis Kelce was reportedly feeling bummed Monday after he learned fiancĂŠe Taylor Swift had signed him up for the NFL again. “She says sticking with it will teach me responsibility and discipline, but I know what she really wants is to just get me out of the house,” said the 36-year-old […] The post Travis Kelce Bummed FiancĂŠe Signed Him Up For NFL Again appeared first on The Onion.

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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano
4:39 PM

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

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National Academies of Sciences says no to demands it remove climate info
National Academies of Sciences says no to demands it remove climate info
4:33 PM

State attorneys general won't get climate chapter removed from a legal manual.

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Careful with the Green Salsa, Says Federal Judge
4:27 PM

"The green salsa, which Mr. Manz admitted he never sampled, smelled, or asked an employee regarding the contents before consuming, is the source of this litigation."

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Federal judge stalls health secretary RFK Jr.’s overhaul of vaccine policy
Federal judge stalls health secretary RFK Jr.’s overhaul of vaccine policy
4:22 PM

Breaking: A federal judge on Monday stalled major parts of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to remake vaccine policy in the U.S.

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The complete list of 2026 Oscar winners - The Washington Post
4:09 PM

The complete list of 2026 Oscar winners  The Washington Post

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New "vibe coded" AI translation tool splits the video game preservation community
New "vibe coded" AI translation tool splits the video game preservation community
4:06 PM

Creator apologizes after using Patreon funds for Gemini-powered magazine scan processor.

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Trump Demands Staff Get King Of Hormuz On Line
4:02 PM

WASHINGTON—In a bid to regain access to the sea passage through which ships enter the Persian Gulf, President Donald Trump ordered staff to get the King of Hormuz on the line, White House sources confirmed Monday. “Put me on with the royal leader of Hormuz, ASAP—I need to convince him to reopen his water,” said […] The post Trump Demands Staff Get King Of Hormuz On Line appeared first on The Onion.

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U.S. Allies Rebuff Trump’s Demand for Help Opening Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Allies Rebuff Trump’s Demand for Help Opening Strait of Hormuz
3:53 PM

Germany, Australia and Japan say they won’t be joining U.S. efforts, while the U.K. and France say they are willing to discuss options.

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How Do Men and Women Use AI Romantic Companions, and What Does It Mean?
3:44 PM

Differences in frequency and style of usage persist, and what that tells us

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Trump and his FCC chair demand more positive news coverage of Iran war
Trump and his FCC chair demand more positive news coverage of Iran war
3:41 PM

Carr makes evidence-free claim of "hoaxes and news distortions." Trump is thrilled.

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Kylie Jenner Gushes Over Partner Michael B. Jordan
3:41 PM

HIDDEN HILLS, CA—Expressing her steadfast devotion to the Hollywood star, media personality Kylie Jenner was gushing to reporters Monday over her partner, Michael B. Jordan. “He’s handsome, he’s talented, and he’s great with my kids,” said the 28-year-old Jenner, who described the connection she had with the Sinners star as “unbreakable” and “unmatched.” “Celebrating his Oscar win […] The post Kylie Jenner Gushes Over Partner Michael B. Jordan appeared first on The Onion.

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STAT+: Medicaid still going commercial
STAT+: Medicaid still going commercial
3:28 PM

One of the most interesting health care legal cases right now, big Medicaid approvals, and more

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STAT+: Asthma patients suffered as GSK pursued ‘egregious’ price hikes, senator says
STAT+: Asthma patients suffered as GSK pursued ‘egregious’ price hikes, senator says
3:13 PM

After GSK replaced a popular asthma inhaler with an identical product at a higher price, families reported substantial financial and treatment problems, according to a new report.

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Ask a Vet: Five dog vaccines you shouldn’t skip - The Washington Post
3:00 PM

Ask a Vet: Five dog vaccines you shouldn’t skip  The Washington Post

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Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
2:58 PM

The National Endowment for the Humanities seldom gave seven-figure grants. Now big awards flow to handpicked projects, including an institution with three full-time employees.

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OpenAI’s own mental health experts unanimously opposed “naughty” ChatGPT launch
OpenAI’s own mental health experts unanimously opposed “naughty” ChatGPT launch
2:30 PM

OpenAI draws a line between AI “smut” and porn. Experts fear it’s all unhealthy.

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Opinion | The U.S. military’s greatest weakness in Iran is one it can’t fix - The Washington Post
2:00 PM

Opinion | The U.S. military’s greatest weakness in Iran is one it can’t fix  The Washington Post

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'My mother cried out one last time': Palestinian boy, 12, describes how Israeli forces killed his family in car
1:57 PM

Khaled Bani Odeh's parents and two brothers were shot dead as they drove home from a shopping trip in the occupied West Bank.

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Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
1:34 PM

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.

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Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session
1:23 PM

Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square ahead of World Cup.

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Opinion | A devastating train tragedy is clouding JD Vance’s judgment - The Washington Post
1:15 PM

Opinion | A devastating train tragedy is clouding JD Vance’s judgment  The Washington Post

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Column | At a White Castle airport kiosk, we glimpsed a bleak fast-food future - The Washington Post
1:00 PM

Column | At a White Castle airport kiosk, we glimpsed a bleak fast-food future  The Washington Post

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New terror group with reported Iran ties claims 4 attacks across Europe
New terror group with reported Iran ties claims 4 attacks across Europe
12:49 PM

Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya attacks on European Jewish institutions may be linked to Iranian proxy networks, according to security analysts and Israeli officials.

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STAT+: A brain-computer interface allowed people with paralysis to type with their minds
STAT+: A brain-computer interface allowed people with paralysis to type with their minds
12:01 PM

Two people with paralysis were able to type using a brain-computer interface that decodes attempted finger movement, a new study showed.

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Trump’s cancellation of licenses for immigrant truckers takes effect - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

Trump’s cancellation of licenses for immigrant truckers takes effect  The Washington Post

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See which jobs are most threatened by AI and who may be able to adapt - The Washington Post
12:00 PM

See which jobs are most threatened by AI and who may be able to adapt  The Washington Post

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Josh Hawley Moves To Ban Abortion Pills
11:45 AM

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley

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Glimpsing Victory in Iran - The Atlantic
11:28 AM

Glimpsing Victory in Iran  The Atlantic

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Trump Wants To Cover Up Bad News About the Iran War
11:20 AM

President Trump and FCC Chair Brendan Carr with an explosion in the background

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Iran War Leaves Helium Supply Chains Up in the Air
11:05 AM

Helium balloons and a cargo ship

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My New Lawfare Article on "Slavery and Birthright Citizenship"
10:16 AM

The article explains how all the standard arguments for denying birthright ctizenship to children of undocumented immigrants are at odds with the main purpose of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

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STAT+: Two more drugmakers join TrumpRx
STAT+: Two more drugmakers join TrumpRx
9:26 AM

Medicare delays stall breakthrough device access, ALS carriers fear research setbacks under Trump, and more biotech news

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Disabled CDC staff still missing accommodations
Disabled CDC staff still missing accommodations
9:08 AM

The transformation of organ transplantation, an age to start considering statins, and other health news

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Court Blocks Loud Preaching Outside Abortion Clinic
9:06 AM

From State v. Andrade, decided Dec. 1, 2025 by Cumberland County (Maine) Superior Court Judge Darcie McElwee, but only recently… The post Court Blocks Loud Preaching Outside Abortion Clinic appeared first on Reason.com.

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US warns Iraq must act against Iran-backed militia attacks on American assets
US warns Iraq must act against Iran-backed militia attacks on American assets
8:27 AM

Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces have been accused of attacking U.S. assets in Iraq as Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's government told to rein in terror proxies.

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Speedway Bomber Brett Kimberlin's Latest Lawsuit
8:01 AM

The quotes below are from Kimberlin v. Metropolitan School Dist., decided Friday by Judge Tanya Walton Pratt (S.D. Ind.); you… The post Speedway Bomber Brett Kimberlin's Latest Lawsuit appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump warns NATO of 'very bad' future if allies don't help secure Strait of Hormuz
Trump warns NATO of 'very bad' future if allies don't help secure Strait of Hormuz
7:28 AM

President Donald Trump warned NATO allies who fail to help defend the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over military burden-sharing responsibilities.

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Hensoldt Moves to Hire Departing Aumovio Engineers Amid Defense Production Push
Hensoldt Moves to Hire Departing Aumovio Engineers Amid Defense Production Push
7:16 AM

It said it has reached a deal with Aumovio to offer opportunities to around 600 employees set to lose their jobs.

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Recent Shootings Are a Wake-Up Call To Take Responsibility for Your Own Defense
7:00 AM

Police gathered at the entrance to Old Dominion University, after a recent shooting.

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Brickbat: Without Warning
4:00 AM

Kern County Courthouse in Bakersfield, California

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Cubans Intensify Protests After Sundown, Protected by the Night and Blackouts
Cubans Intensify Protests After Sundown, Protected by the Night and Blackouts
2:34 AM

Residents in many cities bang pots, and in one town they sacked the office of the Communist Party in a rare outburst of violence.

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Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
12:43 AM

Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

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‘Tulips make you happy’: Thousands line National Mall for springtime magic - The Washington Post
12:16 AM

‘Tulips make you happy’: Thousands line National Mall for springtime magic  The Washington Post

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Analysis | The 7 best Oscars red carpet looks - The Washington Post
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Analysis | The 7 best Oscars red carpet looks  The Washington Post

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Historic firsts, emotional speeches, and a tie: Watch the top Oscars moments
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One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.

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Dangerous storm outbreak could slam D.C. area Monday; tornadoes possible - The Washington Post
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Dangerous storm outbreak could slam D.C. area Monday; tornadoes possible  The Washington Post

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Iran War Hits Europe With an Energy Shock It Can’t Afford to Absorb
Iran War Hits Europe With an Energy Shock It Can’t Afford to Absorb
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The continent has limited options with borrowing costs surging and government debt at record levels in some countries.

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China’s Economy Off to Steady Start in 2026 Amid Lowered Expectations
China’s Economy Off to Steady Start in 2026 Amid Lowered Expectations
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A better-than-expected performance in the first two months of the year opens space for Beijing to pursue its goal of shifting toward consumption-led growth.

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Trump backs FCC chief’s threat to broadcasters, criticizing Iran war coverage - The Washington Post
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Trump backs FCC chief’s threat to broadcasters, criticizing Iran war coverage  The Washington Post

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Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later - The Washington Post
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Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later  The Washington Post

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Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage
Pope Leo urges war leaders to halt fighting after deadly strike on school sparks outrage
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Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in the war involving Iran, urgently urging world leaders to halt violence after deadly strikes hit schools and civilian areas.

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Iran arrests dozens accused of spying for Israel in new internal crackdown
Iran arrests dozens accused of spying for Israel in new internal crackdown
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Iran says it has arrested dozens of alleged spies linked to Israel across several provinces, accusing them of sharing the locations of military sites and economic infrastructure.

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Brendan Carr and the Fog of War
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In war, the facts are hard to determine. In Carr’s war against broadcasters, the facts are easier to see.

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Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests - The Washington Post
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Young men shouldn’t wait to think about heart health, study suggests  The Washington Post

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Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play - The Washington Post
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Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play  The Washington Post

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Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers - The Washington Post
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Appointee wants to replace White House columns with the ones Trump prefers  The Washington Post

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He Was Chevron’s Man in Venezuela—and a CIA Informant
He Was Chevron’s Man in Venezuela—and a CIA Informant
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After retiring from Chevron, Ali Moshiri warned the Trump administration it would face a morass if it tried to install the democratic opposition.

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Neutral Principles ("Process, Not Outcome"): A New Advocacy Organization
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This new group is run by my old friend and experienced appellate lawyer Erik Jaffe (who's also my colleague at… The post Neutral Principles ("Process, Not Outcome"): A New Advocacy Organization appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump seeks warships from other countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz
Trump seeks warships from other countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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Trump calls for international warships to secure Strait of Hormuz as Iran allegedly threatens global oil shipping routes from the Middle East region.

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If You Hate Dubai - The Atlantic
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If You Hate Dubai  The Atlantic

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This Cancer Researcher Home-Brewed a Beer That Works as a Vaccine
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A ban sitting behind a glass of beer. In the background there are illustrations of viruses.

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Chinese fishing 'militia' formations signal rising gray-zone pressure on Taiwan
Chinese fishing 'militia' formations signal rising gray-zone pressure on Taiwan
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China's maritime militia allegedly deployed over 2,000 fishing boats in coordinated formations near Taiwan, raising significant security concerns among analysts.

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