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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election de...

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The EPA is quietly killing its web archive

Tens of thousands of documents on contamination, clean power, and Trump's climate deletions are now scheduled to disappear.

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After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

A week after ProPublica reported how organized crime is stealing food stamp benefits — aided by the government’s refusal to update benefit-card technology — the Department of Agriculture announced pla...

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Melania Trump helps forge a ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says

The White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians.

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Ken Paxton’s Trust Gave a $600,000 Infusion to a Convicted Fraudster’s Company

The blind trust’s investment in Wildcatter offers a new, unreported look at the attorney general’s financial ties with the very type of business executives whose prosecutions he typically celebrates.

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US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions

In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces c...

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Trump administration files lawsuit to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses.

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Todd Blanche swears arrest of Virginia Democrat isn’t “political payback”

Trust me, bro.

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Palmer Luckey is launching a genetically engineered war dog startup

The Anduril billionaire's latest plan: a dog with "advanced cybernetic Augments, software, and battlefield situational awareness."

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Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

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Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

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Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says

Residents of the southern Ukrainian town have reported a deepening food crisis.

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ICE wants robot dogs. Boston Dynamics' workers urge company to 'cancel the sale'

Dozens of employees at Boston Dynamics have petitioned the company to stop the sale of its robot dogs to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Starshield operations restored to speeds of more than 400 km/h, Ukraine's Defense Ministry says

"We record a speed of more than 400 kilometers per hour, the connection is stable," the ministry said.

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Moldova expels Russian diplomat after Russian Geran drone falls near family homes

'Russia's war keeps putting Moldovan lives at risk,' President Maia Sandu said, calling it Russia's 'latest dangerous act.'

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DOJ seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republican incumbent narrowly loses

In a lawsuit, the Justice Department cited confusion over two similarly named candidates, including Republican Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan.

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2 ex-FBI officials charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop

Two ex-FBI officials have been charged with making false statements about Hunter Biden's laptop. One former FBI intelligence official specialized in foreign election interference.

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Jared Kushner Threatens to Sue Over Damning Phone Hack Report

A bombshell report exposed Kushner’s close financial ties to foreign governments.

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Jet Fuel Hits $206 A Barrel, Highest Price Since Iran War Began

The price of jet fuel has crossed the $200-a-barrel mark, the highest this year with no maximum in sight.

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Trump Refuses to Explain Starlink Shutoff as Ukraine Says He’s Lying

Ukraine is still struggling with Starlink access, and Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care.

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A candidate said Iowans don’t ride bikes. The state has a famous bike tour.

The state’s 900,000 cyclists say people do indeed ride in Iowa, which each summer hosts the world’s largest, longest-running citizen bike tour.

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A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that

Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.

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45-Year-Old Republican Candidate Sued by His Own Parents

Derek Wulf, a 45-year-old man with a wife and two children, owes his parents rent.

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

The Trump administration has suggested that state prosecutors don’t have jurisdiction to investigate federal officers, while Minnesota officials have said they don’t trust the federal government to in...

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Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City

The first lady, who is positioning herself as an intermediary between two warring nations as her husband sides with Russia, said the agreement would allow residents to evacuate.

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France braces for new protests

A coalition of the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions and students will march across France on Saturday with demands over studying conditions and purchasing power. Some 70,000 police are expected to be deployed as authorities fear looting and vandalism similar to last Saturday's unrest. Story by J. Pownall, S. Perez, M. Bougault.

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He won $2 million on ‘College GameDay.’ Here’s why this BYU freshman is still going to class.

The $2 million question: Will BYU’s ‘College GameDay’ kicker keep going to class?

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Live - New protests underway in France as police fire tear gas

Authorities are also keeping a close watch over the hard-right National Rally party's congress in Orléans this weekend, which has drawn both supporters and counterprotesters.

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Israel Launches Crackdown in West Bank City After Deadly Attack

The military demolished buildings and erected roadblocks in Hebron, the biggest city in the territory, a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

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Around 1,200 Palestinians are displaced in Hebron as Israel begins military operation

About 1,200 Palestinians were displaced as the military began an operation in the West Bank a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.

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Still sending checks in the mail? It's time to stop

Check fraud is rising even as the number of checks in circulation is declining. If you're still sending them in the mail, it may be time to stop.

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Several dead in clashes between rival Ethiopia regional armies

Clashes between the Somali and Oromia regional armies in southern Ethiopia have resulted in multiple deaths. The conflict was triggered by a territorial dispute after a flag-raising incident in…

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Hundreds Of Soldiers Sent To Milan As Protests Planned Across Europe

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Prop. 37 offers $25 billion to homebuyers to help with a down payment. Here's the catch

California’s Prop. 37 could provide $25 billion for homebuyer down payments. Learn how the middle-class housing measure works and its key caveats.

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Holder Rybakina sets up Fernandez clash in Ningbo final

Defending Ningbo Open champion Elena Rybakina overcame Russian sixth seed Diana Shnaider 6-3 7-5 in the semi-final on Saturday to reach another title clash and remind ‌rivals of her threat ahead of next month's WTA Finals.

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‘He’s Not the Same Baby’: Family of Child Found Alive in Morgue Recalls Ordeal

Vincent Fiordilino was 18 months old when he was found to be alive after having been declared dead at an Arizona hospital in February.

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Ukraine sanctions Russian arms suppliers as Moscow ramps up attacks

Included in the first sanctions list are 51 Russian citizens and 44 businesses producing and supplying raw materials, equipment, and tools used in long-range weapons like Iskander, Kalibr, Kh-101, and...

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A truck full of cows crashed in Kansas City. It reveals a bigger everyday horror.

Our relentless appetite for meat puts animals through grueling journeys.

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The one thing everyone can do to fight for free and fair elections

Trump wants to undermine faith in US democracy. Don’t let him.

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Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism

Journalists prepare to strike as politicians push through changes that critics say threaten independence.

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What are the top five El Clasico clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid?

Matches between Barca and Real are among the biggest in world football, with their rivalry spanning more than a century.

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‘Most likely to kick some ass’: Before founding Anthropic, Dario Amodei was a standout at Lowell

Long before they were soon-to-be billionaires, Dario and Daniela Amodei were students at San Francisco’s most elite public high school.

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For Antoni Cimolino, leaving the Stratford Festival is such sweet sorrow

The outgoing artistic director is saying farewell after nearly 40 years. It’s been one heck of a love story, Aisling Murphy reports

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A NATO drone maker says Ukraine's underground factories hold a lesson for the West

Drone maker ORQA is co-producing with Ukraine's General Cherry, but instead of them building everything in NATO, they're making some gear under fire.

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Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on Russian missile manufacturers and military industry suppliers

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on Russian companies and individuals involved in producing missiles, drones, military aircraft and other weapons.

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Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away

Other voter concerns have prevailed but return of Congress likely to see renewed focus on late sex offender’s activities As US voters head to the polls for crucial and fraught midterm elections, some survivors’ advocates in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have expressed concern that the scandal could recede into the background. Political experts believe, however, the Epstein issue is not going away permanently and that many voters can balance day-to-day concerns such as affordability and AI with the scandal involving the late financier and accused sex trafficker whose social circle was widespread among America’s elite. Continue reading...

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Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,588 cases across the country, more than double the tally in 2025 Federal health authorities reported an additional 178 cases of measles in the US this week, as the vaccine-preventable illness continues to sicken people across at least 43 outbreaks. The new data reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes as experts criticize the agency for lack of transparency, and as health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr takes steps to further upend US vaccine infrastructure. Continue reading...

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Gardaí not treating death of man in Macroom as suspicious

Gardaí investigating the death of 28-year-old Jack O'Donovan say they are no longer treating it as suspicious.

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Exceptionally high tides will swamp California, 'likely to get worse before it gets better'

Exceptionally high tides are set to hit California as early as this weekend, sending officials scrambling to prepare for another onslaught along the state's already battered coast. Significant coastal flooding is expected in some areas.

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The Great, Cynical Fun of “The Traitors”

“The Traitors,” which has been remade in dozens of countries, is derivative of other reality-competition shows. What’s different is the mood: it is both quaint and greasy, and perfectly in tune with our culture of incentivized fraud.

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