Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor - The Washington Post
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Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor The Washington Post
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Justice Department opens investigation into Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey.
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Rick Caruso Will Not Run for L.A. Mayor or California Governor in 2026
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Mr. Caruso had the potential to shake up the contests for Los Angeles mayor or California governor.
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Trump’s tariffs push Canada and China to strike a deal of their own - The Washington Post
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Trump’s tariffs push Canada and China to strike a deal of their own The Washington Post
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Some U.Va. Board Members Asked to Resign as Gov. Abigail Spanberger Takes Power
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After months of upheaval at the state’s flagship university, a new Democratic governor appeared ready to shake up the school’s leadership.
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US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other officials, source says - Reuters
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US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other officials, source says Reuters
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Delcy Rodríguez Goes From Pariah to the U.S. Pick to Lead Venezuela
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President Trump has established a partnership with Maduro’s former vice president, who scraped her way to the top with a mix of guile and pragmatism.
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How Trump Went From ‘Locked and Loaded’ to Hitting Pause on Striking Iran
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Senior U.S. military officials were prepared for a strike on Wednesday, but the president was advised it could lead to prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
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Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say - The Washington Post
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Native Americans are being swept up by ICE in Minneapolis, tribes say The Washington Post
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Judge Restricts Immigration Agents’ Actions Toward Minnesota Protesters
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A federal judge ordered agents not to retaliate against people “engaging in peaceful and unobstructive protest activity” in the state and not to stop drivers who are not “forcibly obstructing” officers.
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Threat level for Al Udeid US Air Force Base lowered
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This comes as officials indicated there were no imminent plans for the U.S. to attack Iran.
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Trump Administration Begins Criminal Inquiry Into Minnesota Leaders
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The Justice Department’s investigation is a major escalation in the state-federal battle over the conduct of immigration agents in Minneapolis.
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Gabriel Barkay, 81, Dies; His Discoveries Revised Biblical History
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One of Israel’s leading archaeologists, he found evidence that the writing of the Old Testament likely began much earlier than historians had thought.
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US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE
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It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.
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Judge Recommends U.S. Issue Visa to Student Who Was Deported in Error
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A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
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Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say
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“There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.
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Trump Announces Members for Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Including Rubio and Kushner
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The president also tapped a U.S. general to lead an international peacekeeping force that will be deployed to disarm Hamas and occupy Gaza.
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Family of man shot by ICE in Minneapolis disputes key aspects of DHS account - The Washington Post
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Family of man shot by ICE in Minneapolis disputes key aspects of DHS account The Washington Post
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DOJ issues subpoenas for Walz, Minneapolis mayor in criminal investigation
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer’s abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post reported. Both were given subpoenas as part of an investigation at the DOJ,…
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Venezuela opposition leader sees eventual elections but cautions about complex path ahead - Reuters
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Venezuela opposition leader sees eventual elections but cautions about complex path ahead Reuters
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Cubans rally against US 'imperialists' before Havana embassy - Reuters
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Cubans rally against US 'imperialists' before Havana embassy Reuters
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No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions
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A Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators. His sermon Friday also threatened U.S. President Trump.
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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president
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Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
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Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor Vazquez - Reuters
Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor Vazquez Reuters
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As Kennedy Center Rebrands It’s Mired in Black Tape
After the institution’s board declared it the Trump Kennedy Center, a lot of signage around the building is in the midst of a makeover.
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Trump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time
The president issued a raft of clemency grants this week, including pardoning a woman he had given relief to once before and a man whose daughter had donated millions to a Trump super PAC.
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US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under Trump's plan - Reuters
US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under Trump's plan Reuters
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Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.
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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
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Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting as city braces for more unrest - Reuters
Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting as city braces for more unrest Reuters
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Trump grapples with red lines in Iran as protests crushed — for now
President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that “help is coming” earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters — warnings Iran’s leaders ignored. While Iran remains under a nationwide internet blackout, reports from the country indicate that street protests, which rocked the country a…
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Protesters rally in south Yemen to call for a separate state - The Washington Post
Protesters rally in south Yemen to call for a separate state The Washington Post
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California sends xAI cease and desist letter over sexualized deepfakes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) sent a cease and desist letter Friday to xAI demanding that it stop producing AI-generated sexualized deepfakes of girls and women online, including on the social platform X. Bonta said in a statement that the “creation, distribution, publication and exhibition” of deepfakes of girls is child sexual abuse material…
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House Ethics Committee investigating allegations against Nancy Mace
The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against conservative firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). The Ethics Committee did not go into detail about the probe. However, it noted that the matter regarding Mace was transmitted by the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) on Dec. 2, 2025. “The Committee notes that the…
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Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted
President Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the prize laureate. Ms. Machado did not win Mr. Trump’s endorsement to become Venezuela’s president.
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Pentagon to overhaul independent military newspaper, calling it ‘woke’ - The Washington Post
Pentagon to overhaul independent military newspaper, calling it ‘woke’ The Washington Post
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Exclusive: US moving fast to expand Chevron's Venezuela license, Energy Secretary Wright tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: US moving fast to expand Chevron's Venezuela license, Energy Secretary Wright tells Reuters Reuters
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Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement comes after days of deadly clashes between government and Kurdish forces that have underscored the difficulty he faces in uniting the country.
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U.S. Boardings of Oil Tankers Reflect Hard Lessons Learned at Sea
Videos show U.S. forces descending quickly from helicopters onto the tankers, two years after a tragic boarding attempt.
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Trump Backs Down on Insurrection Act as Democrats Take the Offensive
Officials denounced the Trump immigration crackdown in Minneapolis at an unofficial congressional hearing, while the president said he no longer saw a need to send in military forces.
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Wall Street ends little changed before long weekend - Reuters
Wall Street ends little changed before long weekend Reuters
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Georgian demonstrators watch Iran closely as their own protests grind on
Georgians display Iranian Lion and Sun flags during daily protests in Tbilisi, showing solidarity with Iranian demonstrators while opposing EU accession halt by their government.
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Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ announced: Witkoff, Kushner among members
The White House announced Friday the composition of the “Board of Peace” tasked with implementing President Trump’s 20-point peace plan and steering Gaza’s postwar reconstruction. The body, headed by Trump, will also include three of his closest diplomatic advisers — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner…
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No Link Between Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Autism, a New Study Finds
The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
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Tylenol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, new study says
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is not likely to raise the risk of having a child with autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, according to a new study published Friday.
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WestJet Backpedals on Economy Seats That Don’t Recline
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, backpedaled on a new seating plan after videos of crammed travelers went viral on social media.
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Biggest US grid operator appears to stop short of reforms pushed by Trump and bipartisan governors
After the Trump administration and a coalition of bipartisan governors called on the biggest U.S. electric grid operator to enact reforms to cut electricity prices, the operator announced its own plan that does not include key details of the bipartisan proposal. The grid operator, PJM, which serves states on the East Coast and in the Midwest, said Friday…
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Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.
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Rackspace customers grapple with “devastating” email hosting price hike
Reseller says Rackspace plans to charge it 706 percent more.
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Opinion | The Case for Regime Change in Iran
The Islamic Republic is devoted to a policy of ‘death to America.’
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STAT+: Limit on multiyear funding of NIH grants is a sticking point in Senate budget talks
A clause limiting the use of multiyear NIH grant funding has become a sticking point as the Senate appropriations panel finalizes the HHS spending bill.
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Florida roadway added to list of things named after Trump - Reuters
Florida roadway added to list of things named after Trump Reuters
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Google asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data while it appeals - Reuters
Google asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data while it appeals Reuters
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Nobel Prize committee says Machado decision to give Trump award doesn’t change who won
The committee that awards the Nobel Prize said Friday that the physical symbols of the prize — a medal and diploma — can be given away, but the honor itself is “inseparably linked” to the winner.   “The medal and the diploma are the physical symbols confirming that an individual or organisation has been awarded…
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Trump Sets Convicted Fraudster Free for a Second Time
Also, the C.I.A. director met Venezuela’s new leader in Caracas. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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Denmark's Arctic commander says focus is on Russia, not U.S., amid security concerns - Reuters
Denmark's Arctic commander says focus is on Russia, not U.S., amid security concerns Reuters
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Tax changes coming for seniors this year
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act that President Trump signed into law last July implemented multiple changes to the tax code, including for seniors. One notable change is a new $6,000 deduction available for people age 65 and older, in addition to the standard deduction previously available. On Thursday, officials from the AARP discussed…
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Opinion | How China Abuses Jimmy Lai
He’s in prison isolation, and his family can visit for only 24 hours a year.
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The Right Is Furious With Liberal White Women
In the MAGA imagination, white women are supposed to be helpmeets, not harpies.
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Venezuelan banks will get $300 million of oil money to sell on exchange market, sources say - Reuters
Venezuelan banks will get $300 million of oil money to sell on exchange market, sources say Reuters
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DOJ seeks life sentence for convicted would-be Trump assassin
The Justice Department is seeking a life sentence for the man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump while he golfed in South Florida in 2024. Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty last year on all five counts he faced following a trial where he mounted his own defense. Federal prosecutors wrote in court filings…
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White House seeks emergency power auction for largest US electric grid - Reuters
White House seeks emergency power auction for largest US electric grid Reuters
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U.S. Officials Concerned Syria, Backed by Turkey, Will Expand Operation Against Kurds
The Kurdish region remains a major obstacle to President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s consolidation of control over Syria.
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Omar tells protesters throwing projectiles at police: ‘Do not let your anger get the best of you’
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) urged those demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota to not let anger win out in response to reports of protesters throwing projectiles at police. “Do not let your anger get the best of you,” Omar said in an interview with NewsNation’s Mills Hayes on Friday.  “We are…
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US officials provide shifting accounts of ICE detainee death in Texas military camp - Reuters
US officials provide shifting accounts of ICE detainee death in Texas military camp Reuters
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California demands Elon Musk's xAI stop producing sexual deepfake content - Reuters
California demands Elon Musk's xAI stop producing sexual deepfake content Reuters
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Trump offers to mediate Egypt-Ethiopia dispute on Nile River waters - Reuters
Trump offers to mediate Egypt-Ethiopia dispute on Nile River waters Reuters
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Archaeologists find a supersized medieval shipwreck in Denmark
The sunken ship reveals that the medieval European economy was growing fast.
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Syrian troops poised to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws east of Aleppo - Reuters
Syrian troops poised to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws east of Aleppo Reuters
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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
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26 Charged In Alleged College Basketball Fixing Scheme
Federal prosecutors secured indictments against 26 individuals they accused of rigging college basketball games, with the defendants facing charges that include bribery in sports, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting. What do you think? The post 26 Charged In Alleged College Basketball Fixing Scheme appeared first on The Onion.
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ICE vs. Wine Moms, Rogan on Fauci's Crimes, and the Star Wars Prequels
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss ICE in Minnesota
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US not currently considering using Venezuelan oil in exchange to fill strategic reserve, Energy Department says - Reuters
US not currently considering using Venezuelan oil in exchange to fill strategic reserve, Energy Department says Reuters
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Trump housing plan would open 401(k)s for down payments: Hassett
President Trump will announce a proposal next week to allow Americans to dip into their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home as part of his housing affordability push, one of his top economic advisers said Friday. Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said Trump will unveil the plan at the upcoming…
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Giddy Trump Struts All Around White House With Nobel Peace Prize In Mouth
WASHINGTON—Panting excitedly as he trotted from room to room displaying his prized possession, a giddy President Donald Trump was reportedly seen Friday strutting all around the White House with a Nobel Peace Prize in his mouth. “Aw, you can tell the president really loves that thing—he even hides it under his bed at night with […] The post Giddy Trump Struts All Around White House With Nobel Peace Prize In Mouth appeared first on The Onion.
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Judge orders Anna’s Archive to delete scraped data; no one thinks it will comply
WorldCat operator hopes default judgment will convince web hosts to take action.
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Mamdani’s Push to Halt Sale of 5,000 Apartments to Big Landlord Fails
The sale of the apartments, whose residents had complained of neglect by management, to a troubled firm is an early test of the new mayor’s ability to deliver for tenants.
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ICE surge sparks fear and resistance in Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents are resisting as federal immigration agents surge into their city, creating what some locals describe as an atmosphere of fear and siege on the streets.
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This may be the grossest eye pic ever—but the cause is what’s truly horrifying
Hypervirulent germ nearly destroys man, invading brain and blowing out an eye.
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Education Department delays wage garnishment for defaulted student loan borrowers
The Education Department said Friday it would delay plans to garnish the wages of federal student loan borrowers who are in default. The department said it will temporarily delay wage garnishment for those who haven’t paid toward their loans in more than nine months as new student loans reforms are implemented this year. It previously…
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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.
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New Venezuela leader calls for warmer relations with US, opening oil industry to outside investors
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday called for warmer diplomatic relations with the U.S. and advocated for opening her country’s oil industry to foreign investors in the wake of President Trump’s decision to take control of Venezuela’s oil. “Let us not be afraid of diplomacy,” Rodríguez said in her first state of the union…
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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions
Ads coming to free tier and new $8/month ChatGPT Go plan in US.
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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT in bid to boost revenue - Reuters
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT in bid to boost revenue Reuters
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ICE Agents Flouted DHS Policies That Could Have Prevented Renee Good's Death
Jonathan Ross and Renee Good
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Schatz says US ‘absolutely rolled’ by China-Canada trade deal
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Friday Americans would be hurt by a trade deal between China and Canada as foreign nations seek new trade partners amid the Trump administration’s tariff wars. “We just got absolutely rolled in this Canada – China deal. A stark foreign policy failure with domestic economic consequences,” Schatz wrote in a…
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Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours
Windows laggards still using the vulnerable hashing function: Your days are numbered.
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Uganda's president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul
President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.
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STAT+: Supreme Court agrees to review ‘skinny labeling’ and generic drug access
The Supreme Court agreed to review a controversy over so-called skinny labels for medicines, a decision that will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines.
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Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time, SANA says - Reuters
Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time, SANA says Reuters
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Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions
More than 550 people have contracted measles in Spartanburg County, S.C., in a fast-growing outbreak. Like a majority of U.S. counties, nonmedical exemptions to school vaccination are also rising.
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Video Shows Feds Shooting ICE Protester With Nonlethal Round at Point-Blank Range, Blinding Him in One Eye
A man with a bloodied and bruised left eye
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Third offshore wind project halted by Trump is allowed to resume construction
A third offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration was allowed to resume construction Friday, dealing yet another blow to the administration’s anti-wind efforts. Federal Judge Jamar Walker, an appointee of former President Biden in Virginia, allowed the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project to temporarily keep building. Walker granted a preliminary injunction Friday…
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US Supreme Court to hear Bayer's bid to curb Roundup cases - Reuters
US Supreme Court to hear Bayer's bid to curb Roundup cases Reuters
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Liberian man released for second time after ICE officers broke into home with battering ram
A Liberian national who was arrested by federal immigration officers in Minnesota last weekend after they used a battering ram to break down his door was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody Friday for the second time in less than 24 hours, according to his attorney, who spoke with The Associated Press. A…
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'They just shot a lady, point blank range': Emergency calls reveal moments after Renee Nicole Good shooting
Emergency calls have revealed the moments after mother-of-three Renee Nicole Good was shot in her car by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis.
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FAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions - Reuters
FAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions Reuters
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China and Canada Edge Closer With Progress on Trade
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing yields agreement on a “strategic partnership,” as China seeks to court countries grappling with volatile U.S. trade policies.
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US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market - Reuters
US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market Reuters
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'People power' opposition supporters shout as voting count in Uganda election turns violent
Heavily-armed military officers yell at us to kneel on the ground in front of the shuttered shop fronts facing Kibuye roundabout in central Kampala as the jolting sounds of gunfire and stun grenades ring out.
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Arkansas Case on Zoning Laws Being Used to Exclude Gun Shops
In yesterday's Arkansas Supreme Court decision in Eureka Gun & Pawn, LLC v. City of Eureka Springs, the majority dismissed… The post Arkansas Case on Zoning Laws Being Used to Exclude Gun Shops appeared first on Reason.com.
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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Bad aim, conjugal visits, and a cavalier gun dealer.
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of geofence warrants
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review the constitutionality of geofence warrants, which allow law enforcement to demand companies turn over information on cellphones online at a location during a specific time window. In a brief order, the justices said they will review a defendant’s appeal that argues such warrants violate his Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches. The case will potentially be…
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Supreme Court takes up Bayer’s bid to limit Roundup weed killer liability
The Supreme Court on Friday took up a bid from Bayer to limit liability for pesticide makers, including Bayer’s Roundup weed killer, which has become the subject of numerous cancer suits. The court said it would take up the company’s petition, which was backed by the Trump administration.  It said it would only evaluate the question of…
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Do Cellphones Cause Cancer? RFK Jr.'s HHS Is Suppressing FDA Data Confirming Cellphone Safety.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holding a cell phone to his ear
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European regulator warns airlines not to fly in Iranian airspace - Reuters
European regulator warns airlines not to fly in Iranian airspace Reuters
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Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown - Reuters
Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown Reuters
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Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuela’s Machado - The Washington Post
Trump accepts a Nobel Peace Prize medal from Venezuela’s Machado The Washington Post
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A $12.6 Billion Budget Gap May Complicate Mamdani’s Affordability Plans
The New York City comptroller, Mark Levine, said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits.
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Taiwan to invest more in US chip manufacturing in new trade deal
Taiwan has reached a trade agreement with the U.S., committing to a multibillion-dollar investment in American chip manufacturing in exchange for reduced tariffs, the Commerce Department announced Thursday. As part of the trade deal, Taiwanese companies will invest at least $250 billion in building out advanced semiconductor, energy and AI capacity in the U.S. The…
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She Let Her 6-Year-Old Ride to the Park Alone. Georgia Called It Neglect.
Despite a new state law protecting childhood independence, child welfare officials accused these Atlanta parents of neglect—and put their family under surveillance.
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Newsom on criticism of fatal ICE shooting post: ‘That’s fair’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday called criticism over an online post from his press office about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “fair” after it equated the agency with state-sponsored terrorists. Newsom addressed the post on his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom” with conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, who said the post “makes our politics…
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A Conservative Critiques Trump’s First Year
The conservative political analyst Yuval Levin gives Ezra Klein his review of Trump’s first year back in office.
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Business Is Apparently Selling AI-Hallucination-Filled Documents to Unwary Litigants, Court Says
From Judge Michael Liburdi (D. Ariz.) last Friday in Gardner v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC: Through these proceedings, brought by Plaintiff… The post Business Is Apparently Selling AI-Hallucination-Filled Documents to Unwary Litigants, Court Says appeared first on Reason.com.
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Italy's Meloni posts anime selfie - as Japan PM serenades her for birthday
Giorgia Meloni might have a new best friend in world politics after Japan's prime minister laid on cake and gifts - and even sang happy birthday to the Italian leader.
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Indiana, Florida senators bet gummy bears, cafecitos on college football championship
Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Ind.) and Jim Banks (R-Fla.) agreed to a playful bet ahead of the upcoming college football national championship game between the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana University Hoosiers. The teams will face off Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Moody posted a video to social platform X on Friday…
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It took 75 governors to elect a woman. Spanberger will soon be at Virginia's helm
Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman, is breaking long-held traditions on inauguration day. She says she wants her swearing-in to showcase the state's modern vibrancy.
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RAM shortage chaos expands to GPUs, high-capacity SSDs, and even hard drives
GPU makers may prioritize more profitable models; large SSDs are harder to find.
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Watch: Trump to attend boulevard renaming ceremony near Mar-a-Lago
President Trump’s name will soon be attached to several miles of Sunshine Boulevard in Palm Beach, Fla. The president participated in the renaming ceremony Friday after commissioners voted last summer to designate 4 miles of the stretch running from Palm Beach International Airport to his Mar-a-Lago resort as President Donald J. Trump Boulevard, with honorary…
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Trump’s Fateful Choice in Iran - The Atlantic
Trump’s Fateful Choice in Iran The Atlantic
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What’s Next for Cuba, Now That Its Main Oil Supplier Is Gone?
The Soviet Union was Cuba’s benefactor for decades. Venezuela took up the slack, and Mexico has supplied “humanitarian aid.” But the world is changing rapidly, our columnist says.
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Mortgage rates hit lowest level in more than 3 years
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06% this week — down from 7.04% a year ago.
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Opinion | The Making of a Chinese Military Superpower
The U.S.-China military balance has been trending in the wrong direction for a long time.
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Powell, an Unlikely Foil, Takes On Trump
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, this week tapped a groundswell of support that has been years in the making.
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Exclusive: Shell, Mitsubishi exploring sale options for their stakes in LNG Canada, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Shell, Mitsubishi exploring sale options for their stakes in LNG Canada, sources say Reuters
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Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days, state health officials said Friday.
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U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland
Seeking to calm tensions, Republicans and Democrats affirmed that they supported Denmark’s control of Greenland as President Trump vowed to buy it or take it over.
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Harris addresses MLK event in Chicago
The former vice president spoke for about 20 minutes, touching on topics around the theme of “Defending Our Democracy, Protecting Our Rights.”
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Exiled crown prince calls for US intervention on ‘instrument of repression’ in Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, on Friday called for the U.S. to take decisive action against the “instrument of repression” in Tehran to stop the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests and warned against any deals with the country’s autocratic leaders. “The United States has a choice,” Pahlavi said during an event at…
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Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.
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Tens of thousands demonstrate outside US Embassy in Cuba
Tens of thousands gathered Friday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana to protest the deaths of Cuban officers killed during the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The protesters also called for the release of Maduro, a close ally of Cuba who now faces trial on drug trafficking charges in a…
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Calif. counters FCC attack on DEI with conditions on Verizon/Frontier merger
Verizon touts "expanded reach of almost 30 million fiber passings" across US.
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Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, Trump says Tehran calls off mass hangings - Reuters
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, Trump says Tehran calls off mass hangings Reuters
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CIA Director Traveled to Caracas to Meet Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez
It was the first known visit by a senior U.S. official to Venezuela since U.S. Special Forces captured Nicolás Maduro.
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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
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38K gallons of water recalled over black ‘substance’
The affected water was sold in gallon-size jugs in six states.
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Son of Iran’s Last Shah Calls for Military Strikes
Reza Pahlavi sought to position himself as the leader of the country’s fragmented opposition.
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Son of Iran's last shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters - Reuters
Son of Iran's last shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters Reuters
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Musk and Ryanair CEO clash over cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes - Reuters
Musk and Ryanair CEO clash over cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes Reuters
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Exiled Iranian crown prince reveals 6-step plan to exert pressure on Tehran's regime
Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi outlined his 6-step plan to exert international pressure on the regime, describing it as being "close to collapse"
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Trump says Canada should do trade deals with China
President Trump said Friday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should be making a trade deal with China, an economic U.S. adversary the president has been going after during his second term. “That’s OK. That’s what he should be doing. I mean, it’s a good thing for him to sign a trade deal. If you…
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UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats - Reuters
UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats Reuters
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Canada Strikes Tariffs Deal With China, as Carney Looks to Diversify From U.S.
China will in turn cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said in Beijing on Friday.
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Norwegian lawmakers rip Trump accepting Machado Nobel prize: ‘Embarrassing and damaging’
Norwegian Labour Party lawmaker Raymond Johansen on Thursday ripped President Trump for accepting the Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Machado presented Trump with the prize Thursday during a White House meeting after months of lauding the president in his push to oust regime leader Nicolás Maduro and for his war…
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Machado ‘profoundly confident’ in ‘orderly transition’ in Venezuela after Trump meeting
A day after her meeting with President Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado expressed confidence that the U.S. is moving toward free elections in the country, but she acknowledged it would be a “process that has several phases.” During a press conference hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington on Friday, Machado criticized Delcy…
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Live updates: Trump backs off Insurrection Act threat in Minnesota amid ICE scrutiny
President Trump on Friday walked back his threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests in Minnesota following last week’s fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. “I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it,” Trump told reporters at the White…
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International oil companies push for quick reforms in Venezuela to give them control over oil exports - Reuters
International oil companies push for quick reforms in Venezuela to give them control over oil exports Reuters
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For those with addiction, going into and coming out of prison can be a minefield.
Many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Studies show that medication makes recovery more likely and reduces the risk of overdose death.
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Trump says there’s no reason ‘right now’ to use Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
President Trump said Friday there is no reason for him to invoke the Insurrection Act, one day after he threatened to use the law in the wake of demonstrations in Minneapolis. “I don’t think there’s any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I’d use it,” Trump told reporters at the…
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Trump touts rural health fund as part of affordability push
President Trump on Friday touted a targeted $50 billion rural health fund as evidence of his administration’s commitment to helping rural communities improve health care costs and access, part of a White House push to focus on affordability ahead of November’s midterm elections. The fund was added as a last-minute sweetener to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and as a backstop for…
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If the justices don’t reinforce their Janus ruling soon, unions will ignore it to death
The Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Janus v. AFSCME affirmed the First Amendment rights of public employees to opt out of union participation, but the justices have refused to revisit and enforce the ruling as unions have adopted countermeasures to circumvent it.
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Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says - Reuters
Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says Reuters
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EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine - Reuters
EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine Reuters
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Elon Musk's X largely back up after outage affects thousands worldwide - Reuters
Elon Musk's X largely back up after outage affects thousands worldwide Reuters
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White House, bipartisan governors call on biggest US grid operator to lower prices
The Trump administration and a group of bipartisan governors are trying to pressure the nation’s largest regional electric grid operator to bring down electric prices, especially in the wake of heavy demand from data centers. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright were joined Friday by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), Maryland Gov.…
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Virginia Senate passes redistricting amendment, teeing up special election
Virginia state Senate Democrats passed their redistricting constitutional amendment Friday, putting the party one step closer to redrawing the Old Dominion’s congressional lines. Democrats in the upper chamber passed a constitutional amendment for a second time that would allow lawmakers to redraw Virginia’s House map and temporarily bypass the state’s redistricting commission. The measure is…
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Forty-seven Venezuelan soldiers killed in US attack, minister says - Reuters
Forty-seven Venezuelan soldiers killed in US attack, minister says Reuters
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Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message - The Washington Post
Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message The Washington Post
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America is sleepwalking into socialism
Democratic socialism is gaining traction among younger Americans due to their dissatisfaction with capitalism, which has failed to provide basic security, and is being championed by figures like Zohran Mamdani, whose focus on food insecurity, housing and public goods has resonated with voters.
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Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial
The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.
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Opinion | A Fractured Iran Might Not Be So Bad
Its borders are artificial, and a breakup would frustrate the interests of Russia, China and others.
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Novo's Wegovy pill makes encouraging start in weight-loss race vs Lilly - Reuters
Novo's Wegovy pill makes encouraging start in weight-loss race vs Lilly Reuters
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Novo's Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch - Reuters
Novo's Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch Reuters
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Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico governor
President Trump will pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced (R), a White House official confirmed to The Hill.  Vázquez Garced, who was governor of the U.S. territory from 2019 to 2021, was arrested in 2022 for allegedly bribing people to finance her 2020 campaign.  In August, Vázquez Garced pleaded guilty to accepting a…
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Trump sharpens health care affordability message for midterms
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Friday! President Trump’s inauguration weekend was exactly a year ago now. Part of me feels like that was just yesterday but most of me feels like it’s been two or three years! In today’s issue: Programming note: The Hill’s 12:30 Report will not publish Monday…
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Walz appeals for deescalation amid Minneapolis chaos
Right now, Minnesota feels like a pressure cooker — what’s happening there is bigger than one city, one governor or one president. It’s a snapshot of what happens when immigration becomes a political weapon instead of a policy problem that demands grown-up solutions. Gov. Tim Walz tried to lower the temperature as tensions escalated in Minneapolis, urging protesters to remain peaceful…
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Mother of Musk child sues over Grok sexualized images
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, is suing the tech billionaire’s AI company, xAI, after its chatbot Grok produced sexualized images of her. St. Clair filed suit against xAI in New York state court Thursday, alleging that Grok generated images of her “as a child stripped down to a string…
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Venezuela's Machado is 'confident' Maduro's 'criminal' regime will end
Venezuela's opposition leader said she is "confident" Nicolas Maduro's "criminal" regime will be dismantled and free elections will be held.
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Trump's Push To Restore 'Truth and Sanity in American History' Tests Nonpartisan Institutions
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Maybe we actually should trust the experts
We would never trust a random person with no credentials to fix our cars, so why would we trust them with our physical or mental health?
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Trump adviser suggests 10 percent interest ‘Trump cards’ in lieu of legislative cap
President Trump’s economic adviser said Friday that the administration has been in touch with major banks regarding the administration’s proposal to temporarily cap credit card interest rates amid concerns about its long-term economic impact.   Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said the administration expects banks to voluntarily provide “Trump cards” to…
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Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says - Reuters
Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says Reuters
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Trump casts doubt on Kevin Hassett Fed nomination: ‘We don’t want to lose him’
President Trump said Friday he was hesitant to nominate his top White House economic adviser to chair the Federal Reserve, suggesting he might be going in a different direction. During remarks at a White House health care event, Trump praised Kevin Hassett — director of the National Economic Council and a finalist for the Fed…
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
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How Many People Were Killed in Iran’s Crackdown?
Death counts vary but even the lowest estimates suggest the episode is one of the deadliest of its kind anywhere in decades.
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Why Greenland Matters to U.S. Defense, in 7 Maps
While many Americans and Europeans say the U.S. doesn’t need to own Greenland to bolster security, the island does play a big role in naval and missile defense for North America and across the North Atlantic.
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Trump baffles global allies with his interest in Greenland
President Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland for national security purposes, and has threatened to use the U.S. Military to do so if necessary, despite the fact that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and has its own government and culture.
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TSMC says AI demand is “endless” after record Q4 earnings
Amid fears of bubble, world's top chipmaker TSMC says customers just keep asking for more.
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Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says - Reuters
Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says Reuters
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Iran cleric calls for executions, threatens Trump
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, a hard-line cleric in Iran, on Friday called for the execution of protesters across Tehran as the government seeks to stifle demonstrations in the capital. “Armed hypocrites should be put to death!” Khatami said in a sermon carried across state radio, according to The Associated Press. Khatami also offered pointed words for…
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December board game update
This is a short update on the Planet Money Board Game project.
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Vulnerable Republicans join Trump to tout rural health care plan
A number of Republicans facing uphill reelection bids in November were present at the White House for a rural health care roundtable with President Trump on Friday.  The roundtable follows the administration announcing that $10 billion would be invested in states’ rural health care under the Rural Health Care Transformation Program last month.  “I hope…
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Trump tells Hassett he may want to keep him at White House - Reuters
Trump tells Hassett he may want to keep him at White House Reuters
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Supreme Court plans rulings for January 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided - Reuters
Supreme Court plans rulings for January 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided Reuters
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Trump floats slapping tariffs on countries against US acquiring Greenland
President Trump on Friday floated slapping potential tariffs on countries that oppose the U.S. acquiring the Danish territory of Greenland. Trump made the remarks after describing threatening European allies, including France and Germany, with 25 percent tariffs if they did not pay more for prescription drugs.  “I went through country after country,” Trump said at…
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CIA director met with Venezuela’s leader in Caracas as Trump huddled with Machado
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday in Caracas, the same day President Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado at the White House.  Ratcliffe, the most senior administration official to visit Venezuela since U.S. Army Special Forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, traveled to the Latin…
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Delivers Anarchy in the U.K., Again
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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
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Who is the 'well known' Labour figure Farage says will defect to Reform next week?
In a typical Nigel Farage tease, the Reform UK leader has said that a "well known Labour figure" will defect to his party next week.
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Year in Prison for Role in Hate Crime Hoax
So Judge Regina M. Rodriguez (D. Colo.) decided yesterday in U.S. v. Blackcloud; for more on the case, see this November… The post Year in Prison for Role in Hate Crime Hoax appeared first on Reason.com.
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Two Lisbon policemen charged with torturing vagrants and migrants, and sharing images - Reuters
Two Lisbon policemen charged with torturing vagrants and migrants, and sharing images Reuters
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Pink Cocaine Spreading In U.S.
So-called “pink cocaine,” a hazardous polydrug that can contain ketamine, ecstasy, meth, and sometimes fentanyl, is increasingly being found in U.S. nightclubs among users unaware of its dangerous contents. What do you think? The post Pink Cocaine Spreading In U.S. appeared first on The Onion.
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Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they're still raising prices this year
All 16 drug companies that inked deals with the Trump administration over the past few months still raised some of their prices for 2026.
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Eerily Calm Draymond Green Returns From Halftime With Large Scar On Forehead
SAN FRANCISCO—In a jarring departure from his usual brash, confrontational on-court behavior, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reportedly returned from halftime of Thursday night’s game against the Knicks eerily calm, sporting a large scar on his forehead. “Angry noise gone from Draymond head…Draymond good boy now,” said Green, who sat on the bench petting […] The post Eerily Calm Draymond Green Returns From Halftime With Large Scar On Forehead appeared first on The Onion.
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Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says - Reuters
Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says Reuters
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UNRWA officials lobby congressional staffers against Trump terrorist designation threat
UNRWA officials briefed congressional staffers on potential Trump administration plans to designate the U.N. agency as a terrorist organization.
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What led to the downfall of West Midlands Police chief goes beyond football
What led to the downfall of the chief of West Midlands Police goes beyond a football match and the exclusion of a fan base.
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Feds give Tesla another five weeks to respond to FSD probe
Regulators want to know why Tesla's system ignores red lights and runs into traffic.
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'Massacre' as Uganda election descends into deadly violence - as opposition leader is 'taken away'
At least seven people have been killed as Uganda's presidential election descended into violence, with the opposition party saying their leader had been forcibly taken away.
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Over half of Ukrainians oppose pulling back in return for security, poll shows - Reuters
Over half of Ukrainians oppose pulling back in return for security, poll shows Reuters
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Top Iran prayer leader who dubbed protesters 'Trump's soldiers' calls for executions amid ongoing unrest
Iranian cleric reportedly calls for death penalty against protesters as regime claims widespread damage to mosques and hospitals during nationwide unrest.
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Former Tory councillor jailed for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former Tory councillor has been jailed for 20 weeks after being found guilty of stalking ex-cabinet minister Dame Penny Mordaunt.
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Trump launches phase 2 of Gaza peace plan — but Hamas disarmament remains the real test
Trump launches phase two of Gaza plan focusing on demilitarization Hamas and reconstruction, but experts warn disarming Hamas remains decisive challenge.
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Michael Saylor’s Creative Bitcoin Strategy Isn’t Working
Michael Saylor’s financial alchemy thrust an ordinary software company, Strategy, into the center of the crypto frenzy. It all worked spectacularly, until now.
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Ferrari doing what it does best: The 12Cilindri review
Retro design and a naturally aspirated V12 deliver tremendous appeal, but it’ll cost ya.
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Options expiration could clear path for US stock market volatility rise - Reuters
Options expiration could clear path for US stock market volatility rise Reuters
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Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
Newly available videos and existing footage synchronized and assessed by The Times provide a frame-by-frame look at how an ICE officer ended up shooting and killing a motorist in Minneapolis.
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STAT+: FDA delays reviews for two drugs in new voucher program
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Donald Trump receiving María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Price in the Oval Office
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA voucher worries, weight loss drugs and jet fuel, and more
Some major drugmakers are hesitating to participate in the Trump administration's speedier review program for new medicines over possible legal risks
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about antitrust claims by a compounder, FDA and EMA AI rules, and more
The FDA delayed reviews of two drugs chosen for the Trump administration's new fast-track program after agency scientists flagged safety and efficacy concerns
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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
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Mother of one of Elon Musk’s offspring sues xAI over sexualized deepfakes
Claims Grok chatbot created "countless" sexual images of her without her consent.
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Tesla gets 5-week extension in US probe of Full Self-Driving traffic violations - Reuters
Tesla gets 5-week extension in US probe of Full Self-Driving traffic violations Reuters
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Medical drama The Pitt, which won five Emmys and two Golden Globes in its first season, is back for season two. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the series. Q: Do I need to watch season one first? A: No, you can get the gist of it by shooting yourself in the […] The post What To Know About Season 2 Of ‘The Pitt’ appeared first on The Onion.
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Ask A Drunk Guy Who Needs To Get Something Off His Chest
Dear Drunk Guy Who Needs To Get Something Off His Chest, I’m a single mom with a 2-year-old son, and the people in the apartment above us play loud music that wakes him from his naps. They turn it down when I ask, but the volume always goes back up a few minutes later. The […] The post Ask A Drunk Guy Who Needs To Get Something Off His Chest appeared first on The Onion.
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Howie Mandel Ricocheted Down Hall As ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ Spirit Tunnel Reaches Max Velocity
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La-Z-Boy Introduces Adjustable Morphine Drip
MONROE, MI—Citing its ongoing mission to provide customers with the pinnacle of comfort and relaxation, upholstered furniture mainstay La-Z-Boy announced Friday that its latest line of Jasper Rocking Recliners would feature fully adjustable morphine drips. “There’s no better way to relax than with our luxurious recliners and a steady stream of opioids flowing right into your […] The post La-Z-Boy Introduces Adjustable Morphine Drip appeared first on The Onion.
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Rosemarie Sheppard and Martin Lang
The bride and groom tied the knot this year, 2025, but you wouldn’t know it considering she walked down the aisle to a fucking Lumineers song. The post Rosemarie Sheppard and Martin Lang appeared first on The Onion.
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New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet - Reuters
New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet Reuters
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"The Waning of Racial Preferences at American Law Schools, 2021-2025," by My UCLA Colleague Rick Sander
From this new draft, cowritten by Prof. Sander and Henry Kim: In June 2023, the Supreme Court broadly held that… The post "The Waning of Racial Preferences at American Law Schools, 2021-2025," by My UCLA Colleague Rick Sander appeared first on Reason.com.
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CIA director Ratcliffe meets with Venezuela's Rodriguez in Caracas - Reuters
CIA director Ratcliffe meets with Venezuela's Rodriguez in Caracas Reuters
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister - Reuters
Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister Reuters
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing, Abstract to Concrete: Analogies and Metaphors.
Make the important interesting. —James Fallows We have plumbed the depths of abstract words, but what about abstract ideas? Abstractions… The post Zen and the Art of Persuasive Writing, Abstract to Concrete: Analogies and Metaphors. appeared first on Reason.com.
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The flu vaccine is working
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Trump threatens military action in Minneapolis. And, inside his healthcare plan
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota to stop protests happening in Minneapolis. And, the president unveils what he calls a new healthcare plan.
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This hospice has a bold new mission: saving lives
A hospice in Uganda asked itself: Can we do more than ease the pain of dying? Can we actually prevent deaths from cervical and breast cancer?
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Trump envoy says he plans to visit Greenland in March - Reuters
Trump envoy says he plans to visit Greenland in March Reuters
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'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
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Rocket Report: Ariane 64 to debut soon; India has a Falcon 9 clone too?
"We are fundamentally shifting our approach to securing our munitions supply chain."
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Today in Supreme Court History: January 16, 1919
1/16/1919: The 18th Amendment is ratified. The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 16, 1919 appeared first on Reason.com.
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Today in Supreme Court History: January 15, 1908
1/15/1908: Muller v. Oregon argued.   The post Today in Supreme Court History: January 15, 1908 appeared first on Reason.com.
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Greenlanders Don't Consent To Becoming Americans
President Donald Trump, and a globe with Greenland highlighted.
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Iran's ethnic minorities could hold key to regime's fate as protests continue
Iran's ethnic minorities, comprising nearly 50% of the population, could prove decisive in ongoing anti-regime protests as Kurdish groups lead resistance.
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Why the Government (Probably) Won’t Shut Down
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US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
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STAT+: JPM Week 2026 is over. It was fantastic. Here’s why
There were no blockbuster deals at #JPM26. That's part of what it made it so great.
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Outrage over 'ridiculous' compensation for 'unethical research' victims, including boys infected with HIV and hepatitis
Proposed compensation for victims of "unethical testing" at a college, leaving them with HIV and hepatitis, has been branded "ridiculous" by a charity.
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Review: D.C.'s $500 Million Shrine to Capitalism
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With Military Action on Hold, the U.S. Puts New Sanctions on Iran
The economic penalties target the leaders of a bloody crackdown and companies that support Tehran’s illicit oil trade.
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Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
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Halliburton and Its Rivals Can’t Wait to Get Back Into Venezuela
When it comes to stepping up Venezuelan oil production, investors bet that the early returns will go to oil-field services companies.
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What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?
The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.
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Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
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MAHA says its new food pyramid is affordable and healthy. We asked experts
How affordable are the new dietary guidelines? Economists and nutrition experts weigh in.
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Opinion: STAT+: CMS’ new MAHA ELEVATE innovation model has a fundamental flaw
CMS’ new MAHA ELEVATE innovation model has a fundamental flaw, The Workup columnist Vishal Khetpal writes.
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Brickbat: Hearty Appetite
A shopping cart full of food heads down a grocery store aisle.
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Australia removes 4.7M kids from social media platforms in first month of historic ban
Australia says millions of underage social media accounts were shut down in the first month after a sweeping new ban on users under 16 took effect.
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Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state
Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."
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The Stain of American Timidity
Trump vowed to support Iran’s protesters. Failing to act now would be yet another blow to U.S. credibility.
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Trump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island
A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.
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Ellis Island’s Durable Hope Amid Troubled Waters
The national monument looms large against a background of anti-immigrant fervor.
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Exhaustion Is (Still) the Strategy
Why can’t Donald Trump attract a competent entourage?
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Canadian Leader Spurned by Trump Finds a Warm Embrace in China
Beijing is hosting Mark Carney as it works to sustain its exports and woo U.S. allies frustrated with American protectionism.
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When a Justice Shares The Name With The Party
Justice Barrett did not write Barrett v. United States, but other Justices wrote the majority opinion who shared a name with a party.
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Medical examiner likely to classify death of ICE detainee as homicide, recorded call says - The Washington Post
Medical examiner likely to classify death of ICE detainee as homicide, recorded call says The Washington Post
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Hecox May Still Hide In Justice Kennedy's Shadow
There is nothing originalist about Footnote Four, animus, and suspect classes. Let it go already.
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An injured NFL team, a power substation and a theory that won’t fade - The Washington Post
An injured NFL team, a power substation and a theory that won’t fade The Washington Post
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Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.
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S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
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South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know
Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.
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Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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Trump Cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says - The Washington Post
Trump Cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says The Washington Post
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Chinese AI Developers Say They Can’t Beat America Without Better Chips
Companies in China are jostling for access to Nvidia’s latest Rubin lineup while better-funded U.S. competitors are first in line.
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Trump threatens Insurrection Act deployment to quell Minnesota ICE protests - The Washington Post
Trump threatens Insurrection Act deployment to quell Minnesota ICE protests The Washington Post
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Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.
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Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba’s foreign entanglements.
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Second Amendment Roundup: Hawaii's Ban on Firearms on Property Open to the Public
In Wolford, the Supreme Court should clarify the facial/as-applied issue.
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Second Amendment Roundup: Important Wolford Brief Addresses Bruen Methodology
Prof. Alicea explains the proper way to apply Bruen.
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Second Amendment Roundup: An Opportunity to Clarify 1791 vs. 1868
Time period to assess Second Amendment rights may arise in Wolford argument.
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Latin America rebel groups urged to form 'super guerrilla' alliance against Trump
Nestor Gregorio Vera urges rival factions to unite against U.S. intervention after Venezuela strongman's capture.
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Trump Accepts Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize During White House Visit
Venezuela’s opposition leader had hoped to shore up support the president’s support, but she left the meeting with little to show.
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Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft
The opinion by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers (N.D. Cal.) in Musk v. Altman was just posted. Musk's breach of charitable… The post Opinion Allowing Elon Musk's Claims Against OpenAI to Go Forward, Partly Allowing Claims Against Microsoft appeared first on Reason.com.
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Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
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ICE agent shoots man in leg as Minneapolis protests flare - The Washington Post
ICE agent shoots man in leg as Minneapolis protests flare The Washington Post
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Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
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Trump has already been offered free rein in Greenland. He should accept victory.
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NEW YORK—Lauding the commander-in-chief’s response to being heckled at a Ford plant as a stunning physical feat, pundits from multiple media outlets praised President Donald Trump on Thursday for summoning the strength and dexterity necessary to successfully lift his middle finger. “The obscene gesture Trump made in Michigan was brimming with youthful vitality, not to […] The post Pundits Praise Strength, Dexterity Required For Trump To Successfully Lift Middle Finger appeared first on The Onion.
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WASHINGTON—Saying that despite recent events, it would do everything in its power to continue obscuring the truth, The Washington Post published an editorial Thursday defending the FBI’s recent raid on its reporter. “As journalists, we stand united behind the U.S. government’s decision to investigate our colleague Hannah Natanson, search her home, and seize several of her […] The post ‘Washington Post’ Publishes Editorial Defending FBI Raid On Its Reporter appeared first on The Onion.
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Turkey says Syria using force is an option against US-backed fighters who helped defeat ISIS
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ChatGPT wrote “Goodnight Moon” suicide lullaby for man who later killed himself
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Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasn’t delivered preordered phones
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Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight - The Washington Post
Democrats launch campaign for Virginia voters to join redistricting fight The Washington Post
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Renee Good Was a Casualty of Trump's Order Against 'Political Violence'
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STAT+: Trump releases health care plan amid pressure over affordability
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Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid The Washington Post
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U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
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Andrew Hale Leaves Heritage for Advancing American Freedom
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STAT+: Negotiations over ACA subsidy bill drag on
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British American Tobacco to End South African Manufacturing
BAT South Africa said it would cease cigarette production in the country because of “the devastating impact of the illicit cigarette trade”.
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Iran appeared to reopen its airspace after a sudden overnight closure disrupted regional flights amid ongoing security warnings and mounting regional tensions.
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Maersk will resume sailing through the Red Sea and Suez Canal following improved stability in the area, but said it will continue to monitor the security situation closely.
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Will Trump Take Greenland?
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Justice Sotomayor Asks "Have You Studied The People" In SCOTUS Cases.
I have. Conservative litigants are vilified. Liberal litigants are celebrated.
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Democratic lawmakers say they’re under investigation for military orders video The Washington Post
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Analysis | How Trump’s economy is really doing right now The Washington Post
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Saks files for bankruptcy as it struggles to pay debts The Washington Post
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Videos show security forces firing into crowds in at least six cities across Iran - The Washington Post
Videos show security forces firing into crowds in at least six cities across Iran The Washington Post
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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia - The Washington Post
With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia The Washington Post
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Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations - The Washington Post
Trump administration indefinitely pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 nations The Washington Post
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Photos emerge from Iran’s protests, veiled by government blackout The Washington Post
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Turkey's intelligence agency, MIT, warned Iran's Revolutionary Guard about Kurdish fighters trying to cross the Iran-Iraq border during ongoing government crackdowns.
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Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition
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After the ouster of Nicolás Maduro, the entrenched Venezuelan leadership has softened its tone toward Washington—while anti-American rhetoric endures.
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Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still in custody.
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What Trump’s War Against Wokeness Is Really About The Atlantic
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Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings have stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent.
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Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout
The Iranian regime aired alleged forced confessions from handcuffed protesters during a record-breaking internet blackout lasting over 144 hours.
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Ohio State Student's Posts Urging "Resistance and Escalation" in Response to Israel's Actions in Gaza Protected by First Amendment
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Iran Signals Plans for Swift Trials and Executions of Protesters
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Guest column | Today’s writers are too chummy. They should start brawling again. The Washington Post
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FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home - The Washington Post
FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home The Washington Post
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Federal Agents Used a Battering Ram to Enter a Minneapolis Home Without Valid Warrant, Video Shows
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The Transgender Athletics Cases
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Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler - The Washington Post
Trump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler The Washington Post
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World’s fattest parrots set for mating bonanza after bumper berry crop - The Washington Post
World’s fattest parrots set for mating bonanza after bumper berry crop The Washington Post
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France condemns Iran protest crackdown, weighs satellite internet aid amid blackout
France condemns Iran's violent crackdown on protests as Paris considers satellite communications support to help Iranians bypass internet blackout.
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G7 threatens Iran with new sanctions over nationwide protest crackdown killing thousands
Iran protests death toll reaches over 2,400, according to Human Rights Activist News Agency as G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions over regime's violent response.
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Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe - The Atlantic
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe The Atlantic
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Russia losing 'massive' 25,000 troops monthly in Ukraine as war grinds on, NATO chief says
Russia's "massive" military losses in Ukraine are unsustainable, NATO's secretary general warned with the conflict about to enter its fourth year with no clear end in sight.
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The polar vortex returns. Here’s how cold it’ll get where you are. - The Washington Post
The polar vortex returns. Here’s how cold it’ll get where you are. The Washington Post
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Opinion | Mamdani is showing Democrats the way beyond wokeness The Washington Post
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Opinion | Trump wants $1.5 trillion for defense. What a bargain. The Washington Post
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Iran’s opposition is battling to oust regime but hobbled by divisions The Washington Post
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Boomers are staying in the job market as Gen Z struggles to break through The Washington Post
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Photos: Minneapolis Neighborhoods vs. ICE The Atlantic
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Putin’s Explosive Message to Trump - The Atlantic
Putin’s Explosive Message to Trump The Atlantic
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How Doubt Became a Weapon in Iran The Atlantic
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European Defense Companies in Line to Benefit From Bulk of EU’s $105 Billion Ukraine Loan
Ukraine must buy weapons and military platforms from European manufacturers, unless they aren’t able to supply what Kyiv needs.
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He Was Homeschooled for Years, and Fell So Far Behind The Atlantic
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The annual rate of inflation is likely to fall to the Bank of England’s 2% target by the middle of this year, aided by cheap imports from China, the rate-setter said.
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Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe - The Washington Post
Top prosecutors in D.C., Minneapolis leave amid turmoil over shooting probe The Washington Post
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The 2025 record showed that the world’s second-largest economy remained resilient despite facing steep Trump administration tariffs that slashed its exports to the U.S.
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Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing - The Washington Post
Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing The Washington Post
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